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Regular Wednesday morning meetings are cancelled indefinitely

Instead, we will meet virtually at 7:45 am on Wednesday mornings, using Zoom. Everyone welcome. If you would like to join us, email info@trilliumrotary.org and we will send you the link.

Ribfest 2020 is Cancelled. See media release below.

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2020-21 Recipient of the Peter Moore Vocational Services

This year's recipient is Donna Buchan

Mike Toombs presents the plaque to Donna

Donna’s vocation is to provide caring, which she has done throughout her life – in her choice of nursing as a career, her work at Lutherwood, becoming involved as a volunteer with Hospice Wellington and her leadership roles within Rotary.

In her 20 year career in nursing, first at the Hospital for Sick Children, then at the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Health Unit and lastly at Grand River Hospital, her focus was on quality care, and building strong relationships – with patients and parents. When she taught nursing at the University of Toronto, she was equally invested in making sure that the nurses under her tutelage graduated with a strong sense of empathy for families.

Later she transferred those caring and leadership skills to her work at Lutherwood , a multi-faceted social service agency that works in the areas of children’s mental health, employment, housing and residential services for seniors. Because she passionately believed in what the agency was doing, she was able to build strong relationships with the donors, which helped her and her team to raise over a million dollars every year.

And that is what Donna does. She puts the interests of others front and centre, takes time to build a relationship and mentors them to achieve their best. She continues to mentor her team, providing her leadership and advice when needed.

Donna created and led a group of Philanthropy Leaders of mid-sized charities in Waterloo Region which meets regularly to provide support, mentorship and leadership. Donna has provided educational sessions for smaller charities and college students on Philanthropy.

She is often the first to get involved when Rotary needs drivers or volunteers to help in the community and frequently is the one to organize and schedule others.

For the past 19 years she has been a volunteer for Hospice Wellington and for six years sat on the board of directors.

Donna believes that it’s all about getting to know people, recognizing and drawing on their interests and expertise, because then people feel involved and part of the community – be it Rotary, Lutherwood or the community at large.

COVID 19 Update

Thank you to Doctor Bogoch for the enlightening talk to our club this week. It was very informative and reinforced the need to continue wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands regularly. On the positive side, he had a lot of hope for the research going on and the vaccine trials going on around the world.

Read the Guelph Today story HERE.

End Polio Now

When Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. We’ve made great progress against the disease since then. Today, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we remain committed to the end.

With polio nearly eradicated, Rotary and its partners must sustain this progress and continue to reach every child with the polio vaccine. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk. Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million each year to support global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total yearly contribution of $150 million.

CLICK HERE to donate to Rotary's effort to End Polio Now

Community Volunteer Awards

To help celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Guelph, and in keeping with Rotary’s commitment to Service above Self, the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium will recognize up to 100 volunteers who contribute in our city and the surrounding community.

Please consider nominating someone. The process is simple, won't take much time, and will help us recognize some deserving members of our community. Click HERE to download a copy of the nomination form.

Cancellations

Regular Wednesday morning meetings are cancelled indefinitely

Instead, we will meet virtually at 7:45 am on Wednesday mornings, using Zoom. Everyone welcome. If you would like to join us, email info@trilliumrotary.org and we will send you the link.

Ribfest 2020 is Cancelled. See media release below.

Ribfest 2020 is Cancelled

It is with regret that the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium has decided to cancel Ribfest 2020. Over the past few months, we have been monitoring closely the COVID-19 developments. We had been hopeful that with careful planning we could host Ribfest again this year. Not only is it our primary fundraising event, it is also an opportunity for the community to come together socially before the start of the fall. We recognize that everyone is anxious to return to events such as this. However, our priority must be to support the ongoing recovery efforts due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. We have determined that it would be impossible to maintain social distancing at such a large event, and thus could not ensure the health and safety of our guests, volunteers, vendors or rib teams.

We look forward to seeing everyone next year at Ribfest 2021. In the interim, we are examining event options for this fall or winter. Watch for further announcements.

Rotary Guelph supports Beyond Borders Charity Gala 2020

The four Rotary Clubs of Guelph proudly came together as a Diamond Sponsor of the Beyond Borders Charity Gala for 2020. With Rotary celebrating 100 years in Guelph, it was a great opportunity to showcase Rotary in the Guelph community. Pictured below are Hazel Dickie, Peter Marshall, Tracey Curtis and Noma Vales. Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium was represented by Ave Edington and Donna Graham.

Beyond Borders is a unique one-semester program offered to Grade 12 students in Guelph. The program focuses on leadership development, business, math, and global development and sustainability. There is a strong emphasis on team-building, skill development, and experiential learning. This inspiring program is led each year by teacher Mike Parsons, in the Upper Grand District School Board.

This year, 49 students participated in the Beyond Borders program, culminating with their Charity Gala at the River Run Centre on Saturday evening, January 18, 2020. All 750 show tickets were sold out. The they also had a wonderful silent auction with over 100 items, plus exceptional food treats for guests in the lobby.

The students are only given about 6 weeks to prepare this huge Charity Gala event, and each year, the students do an amazing job. It's hard to imagine how each gala could possibly be better than the one before, but somehow they continue to raise the bar with their amazing effort and talent. The 2020 gala was called "Illuminate: Be The Light". And wow - these students shone in a big way, raising $114,500 for charity!

EPN Flag Raising - October 24, 2018

Posted by Frank Scott on Oct 25, 2018

Photos courtesy of Frank Scott.

It was a good event with the breakfast and giving us a chance to mingle In addition to commemorating the continuing efforts to eradicate Polio.

2017-8 Community Funding Allocations

Posted by Kenneth Boyd on Mar 10, 2018

This year, the Club had approximately $32,000 to allocate to community organizations, proceeds from Ribfest, Tour de Guelph and Scotch Nosing. 21 recipient organizations attended club meetings in February and March to receive their funds. Pictured below are this year's recipients.

L-R: Dan O'Donnell, Allocations Chair, Peter Gill, Chalmers Community Service Centre, Laura Muirhead, Child Witness Centre, Mira Clarke, Action Read, Mike Treadgold, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Guelph, Brittany Webb, Diabetes Canada, Cherylynn Lumsasag, Beginning Family Services, Anita Macfarlane, Children's Foundation, Norm Greensmith, Club President.

L-R: Dan O'Donnell, Allocations Chair, Simon Bell Focus on Nature, Leslie Fisher, Guelph Contemporary Dance, Justine Morgan, G-W Women in Crisis, Susan Carey, St James the Apostle Anglican Church, Pat Stuart, Wellington Hospice, Kristin Tilley, Lakeside Hope House, Beth Harris, Michael House, Norm Greensmith, Club President.

Front L-R: Penny Jamieson, Power of Hope, Kim Rodrigues, Hopewell Homes, Karen Semma, St. Joes Health Care, Sharon Stewart, The Julien Project, Eric Charlesworth, YM-YWCA,

Back L-R: Dan O'Donnell, Allocations Chair, Colin McVicker, Sanguin Health Centre, Jackson Mathieu, Guelph Enabling Garden, orm Greensmith, Club President.

Community Funding - Guelph Rotary Trillium 2017-8 Disbursement

	Organization	Request Details
1	Action Read Community Literacy Ctre.	Membership for credentialing clients basic digital literacy skills
2	Beginnings Family Services	Support for prenatal classes for those in need (Note split in funding request)
3	Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Guelph	Continuing support of the Play On program for pre-teen girls
4	Chalmers Community Service Centre	Provision of coffee/snacks for patrons utilizing the food pantry
5	Child Witness Centre	Support of the Guelph Youth Symposium for 1,500 grade 8 students
6	Children's Foundation	Support of the Food & Friends program providing breakfast for students
7	Diabetes Canada	Funding to send a child with Diabetes to summer camp
8	Focus on Nature	Funding of 3 full day workshops at low income neighbourhood schools
9	Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival	Funding for 6 underserved youth to attend March Break camp
10	Guelph Wellington Women in Crisis	Funds to purchase a new washing machine for Marianne's Place shelter
11	Hopewell Homes	Funds to repair siding on home and replace 2 windows
12	Hospice Wellington	Funds to deliver their 8-week Adult Grief Group
13	Lakeside Hope House	Help to develop a social enterprise café operated by members
14	Michael House	Funding to complete maintenance & repairs at housing & office locations
15	Power of Hope	Support the "Basket of Hope" hygiene project for 75 homeless people
16	Sanguen Health Centre	Fund the purchase of supplies for "the van" in support of homeless people
17	St. James the Apostle Anglican Church	Support the "Living Better on Less" 8 week program
18	St. Joseph's Health Centre Foundation	Funding of 5 "comfort carts" in support of palliative patients for 1 year
19	The Guelph Enabling Garden	Funds to support the ongoing replacement of wooden garden bed structures
20	The Julien Project	Funds to be used to support local marginalized adult & youth cooking skills
21	YMCA-YWCA of Guelph	Support of the SHARKS swim program for 3200+ grade 3&5 students

Suzanne Bone receives a Paul Harris Fellowship

Posted by Kenneth Boyd on Feb 02, 2018

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to volunteering and leadership in the community, the Club presented Suzanne with a PHF this past Wednesday, January 31.

Suzanne Bone is CEO and President of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital. She joined the Foundation following a placement at Guelph General Hospital as part of her Masters in Health Administration in 1991, and since that time has directed fundraising activities for the organization that have raised more than $50 million. She is a certified fundraising executive, and the 19th Canadian to hold the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Fellows designation.

She is also a Guelph YMCAYWCA Woman of Distinction in the Public Service category and was a Guelph Chamber of Commerce board member. Currently she is on the Board of Innovation Guelph.

She has been a very active volunteer including serving as a member of the Volunteer Centre of Guelph Wellington Leadership Advisory Committee and the Association for Health Care Philanthropy Canadian Cabinet, treasurer of the Hospital Development and Education Fund of Canada, and she is a past board member of the Victory Kids Club and the United Way of Guelph Wellington.

2018 Peter Moore Vocational Services Award Winner

Posted by Kenneth Boyd on Jan 26, 2018

This years recipient is Seelan Moodley.

Dr. Moodley has been a member of our Club since 2004. He is a Past Board Member and has been very active in hands-on projects. He annually organizes pyjama collection at Christmas time for the Power of Hope charity. He also has organized hands-on Day of Giving at the Drop In Center. He regularly mentors medical students from McMaster University.

Paul Harris Fellowships

Posted by Kenneth Boyd on Dec 15, 2017

Several Paul Harris Fellowships were presented on December 13th recognizing both Club Members and local community leaders

Two members were presented with their multiple PHF's - Patsy Marshall with her +7 and David Halls with his +5.

Rosemarie Coombs, recently retired founder of Michael House seen here with President Norm Greensmith and PHF Committee Chair, Peter Moore.

Penny Jamieson, Power of Hope

Glenna Banda, The Children's Foundation, seen here with colleague and Club Member, Laurie Lantaigne

Emma Rogers, United Way with President Norm and Club Secretary, Ken Boyd

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Our Club

Posted on Aug 21, 2014

Our Mission:

The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium is dedicated to enhancing the lives of others through local and international projects.

Our Beginnings:

The Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium was officially chartered in October 1991. The committee to form the club began its work in the early months of 1991 with the development of a list of potential club members. Committee members from both the Rotary Club of Guelph and the Guelph-Wellington Rotary Club submitted names of those who they felt would be potential Rotarians. A list of 30 potential members was drawn up and invitations were extended to the first provisional meeting which was held at George Michals Restaurant on Woodlawn Road. This meeting began at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 27th, with an attendance of 49 people, of which 20 were Rotarians from other Rotary clubs and the rest were potential Rotarians for our new club.

Today, the club has over 50 members and annually hosts one of Guelph's favourite festivals, Ribfest.