Today we had a virtual presentation to learn about melanoma self-detection and prevention. Our presenter was:Steve FinePresidentMelanoma Education Foundation——————————————————Links to our two websites and online videos are listed below. Included is a 31-minute video with most of the content of the live presentation. Melanoma Education Foundation Web Pages:For Everyone: https://www.skincheck.orgFor Health & Wellness Educators and Students: https://www.melanomaeducation.netVideo Links31-Minute Early Self-Detection/Prevention Video: https://bit.ly/3hipmFK(The video above has most of the live Rotary Presentation Content)16-Minute High School Student Video: https://bit.ly/2CBzdoT22-Minute Middle School Student Video: https://bit.ly/2yv32Ep30 Minute Health Teacher Training Video: https://bit.ly/3jqzejP

• Next board meeting will be held at R Joyce's home January 16th
• Gabriel's bucket list - skiing, skating, a hockey game, and theatre.
• R Chris is organizing a bottle drive for Saturday January 13th, 2024. He is hoping for reasonable weather from 10 to 2pm.
• No Frills raffle being organized in March with draw to be March 24th before Easter. We will start selling tickets March 1.

What are we Happy About: June says hello to all, excellent presentation, great getting together, good to see everyone, 4 year old making cookies, feel great, big storm event not much, great talk,  a big thanks to Mark and Emily for hosting us Dec 20, looking forward to Jeff Brace's presentation at Lions, no bad weather just poorly dressed to meet it, side kick not here, darts nap and did not wake up to make meeting, to see grandkids for weekend, then way north for end of month, a youth of exposure to the sun, razor blades for Clay.

 

 

Rotary Minute:

 

PEOPLE OF ACTION: CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

Promoting the Public Image of Rotary People of Action, our new public image campaign, is the next step in our global brand strengthening initiative. The multiyear campaign brings the Rotary story to life in a way that narrows the gap between public awareness of Rotary and understanding what Rotary does.

 

Although three quarters of the general public know our name, our most recent research tells us that the public still doesn’t really understand Rotary. They don’t know what we stand for and aren’t familiar with any Rotary programs. They don’t know what we do in local communities and are not even aware of the role we have played in the effort to end polio. In fact, nearly 60 percent of those surveyed said they were unaware that a Rotary club exists in their own community.

 

The People of Action campaign aims to bring the Rotary story to life for those who don’t know us, by showing Rotarians as the people of action we are: Leaders who work together in communities to inspire, transform, connect and celebrate what’s possible. This campaign also motivates, engages, and inspires current and prospective members, as well as donors, partners, and supporters.

CBC the story from here

Members: 8 including Jeff B

 

Guests: virtual presenter Stephen Fine

 

Correspondence:

 

1. DG John Burns weekly news letter.

2. Thank you note from Spring Valley Public School for coats for kids program.

 

3. Global Grant 2344676 - With the Rotary Club of Sonde, Uganda

The Rotary Club of Bowmanville has taken on the role of International Club for this grant to complete and furnish a Maternity and Child Health Clinic in Uganda to replace a small outworn 60 year old facility. Maureen Bird is assisting as District Area of Focus contact for Maternal and Child Health.

Local groups have already raised the funds to complete the new building walls, floor and roof and are starting on the other details. There is a lot of local community involvement.

We attach our draft Grant Application. We already have raised funds over US$52,000 towards a goal of ~$103,000.  $74,000 will supply the necessary medical equipment to meet Uganda Ministry of Health requirements.

We hope that your club can assist with this. Please consider helping support this important project. Our contact information is listed below. Let us know if you need more information.

Yours in Rotary, Rachel Boyd, International lead

Past President Rotary Club of Bowmanville boydrachelj@gmail.com

Assisted by District Maternity and Child Health Coordinator

Maureen Bird Maureen.bird@rotarytoronto.com

 

 

Smile:

 

Husband and wife talking. She says he pays more attention to his golf than her. She asks if he remembers their wedding anniversary. He says yes, it is the day he sank a 45' putt.

 

Song: Clementine

 

Sharing Pot: $21 won by Penny