March 28, 2019

This morning was a pleasant +3C with darkened skies as 17 Lakehead Rotarians arrived at the Valhalla Inn. Susan brought guest Petronilla Ndebele and Guest Speaker Monique Hammond was present with her husband Ross. Our meeting was opened by President Brian. Paul Carr was called upon for a blessing. Paul would like us all to remember others less fortunate especially South East Africa. The severe storm and flooding is effecting over 1.7 million people in Malawi alone. There are many organizations that assist with aid to these countries. Paul mentioned Red Cross, WHO, World Vision and Shelter Box. Rotary supports Shelter Box. For more information go to shelterboxcanada. ON THE DOOR IN 2018/19: Thank you to Karl Ratz for greeting us at the door this morning! Please think about volunteering to provide club service in the future. We still have opportunities for you to volunteer to provide door services for the club. Let Clint know which month works for you. JANUARY Mo Papich. AUGUST FEBRUARY Karl Ratz SEPTEMBER MARCH Karl Ratz OCTOBER APRIL Karl Ratz NOVEMBER MAY DECEMBER JUNE Gail Brescia JULY

SPONSORSHIP: If you can help your Club and wish to promote your business or community interests through a month sponsorship, please contact Sergeant Bill or Clint. Here is the list for this for this Rotary year: JANUARY Don/Scouts Canada JULY FEBRUARY Clint/TBAG AUGUST MARCH Volker/RFDA SEPTEMBER APRIL Salvation Army OCTOBER MAY MS Society NOVEMBER JUNE 5 Star Rotarians DECEMBER

OUR SPONSOR THIS MONTH!

Our Mission: “Let no one go hungry in our midst” Our goals are as follows: create a reliable and equitable emergency food delivery system throughout the region coordinate food collection from: individuals, gardens, farms, processors, retailers, and organizations promote the universal right to access a sustainable supply of healthy and culturally appropriate food provide food related instruction and hands on food preparation volunteer opportunities The RFDA hopes to fulfill this mission by better securing and distributing emergency food to meet the needs in Northwestern Ontario. The RDFA was formed in June 2003 to develop and implement a coordinated strategy for the delivery of donated food to community organizations who provide for those with food shortage. Its current membership includes food distributing agencies from the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario and Region. We provide food to food banks. This months club sponsor is the RFDA. Volker was present today so Gail did not have to speak on his behalf! A recent incident sparked the need for immediate action and Volker thanked all service clubs who donated and helped with food distribution to the remote Northern communities.

OUR FAMILY OF ROTARY IN THUNDER BAY Celebrating birthdays this month

CAROL DAGENAIS

Celebrating anniversaries this month

Other Business/Reports and News: 2019/2020 DUES: 1st Invoice on April 1/19 SHRIMP FEST: May,24/19 at Valhalla Inn CLUB CALENDAR MARCH IS WATER AND SANITATION MONTH MAR 7 OFF SITE MEETING A&W ARTHUR ST MAR 14 OPEN MAR 17 CANADA CLUB MEETING

JONES & ASSOCIATES MAR 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY MAR 21 BUSINESS MEETING MAR 28 OPEN MAR 31 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD DEADLINE

DISTRICT AWARDS DEADLINE APRIL MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH Our sponsor this month is the Salvation Army- Rotarian Gail Kromm APRIL 1 MEMBERSHIP DUES INVOICES for 2019/20 APRIL 4 Michael Nitz- B.D.C. APRIL 6 L.E.A.D. (P-E Training) APRIL 11 Bailey Whitefield- Miracle Ear APRIL 18 Club Business Meeting APRIL 19 GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 20 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 25 open meeting APRIL 25-27 DISTRICT CONFERENCE- MINOT

PRESENTATION: Our guest speaker Monique Hammond was introduced by her husband Ross. Monique is a registered pharmacist who lost her hearing in her left ear- from a loud bang-at a church fundraiser 12 years ago. After losing her hearing, she did 5 years of research and wrote a book called: What Did You Say? An Unexpected Journey Into the World of Hearing Loss. Monique’s mission is to promote better hearing, longer for people of all ages. Hearing loss is a silent, invisible injury/ disability. Hearing loss becomes a communication issue. 1 in 5 people, age 12 and older have hearing loss. Hearing is very important for learning. There are many causes of hearing loss. Genetics, infections, strokes. Aging and noise induced hearing loss are the biggest ones. TURN DOWN YOUR VOLUME. Use ear plugs. Monique gave a very dynamic presentation. She urges us to remember that noise induced hearing loss is PERMANENT. THERE IS NO “GETTING USED” TO LOUD SOUNDS. Hearing loss is permanent and preventable. Hearing loss impacts our lives socially, emotionally, professionally and financially. Monique encourages us to spread the word about- Hearing is a precious sense. Start with yourself and your family. Keep people’s hearing better and longer! After a question and answer period, Carol wrapped up by thanking Monique for her informative presentation. Monique’s book is available for $10.00 with the proceeds given back to Lakehead Rotary.

Communications: The Communications Committee is having a few growing pains. Committee Chair Audrey Halvorsen noted that we are communicating as much as possible through the website. The Club Chronicle is posted on the public website. Each member can reach the member area by clicking on the button on the top right corner and putting in their user name and password. If anyone needs a password reset, please let Audrey know. The membership requested refresher training on the use of the website and Facebook. Shrimp Fest: Shrimp Fest will be held on May 24, 2019 at the Valhalla Inn. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased from Clint. New flyers and tickets were printed to reflect the change in venue and menu. We already have 5 items donated for the silent auction. We are looking forward to seeing the Alan/LoriAnn team in action.

FELLOWSHIP FINES: Finemaster Volker keeping along the theme of the presentation this morning asked all males if they had ever been accused of “selective hearing”? which netted him a coin from all! Ladies were not excluded, Ever been accused of talking too much or over someone? More coins collected! Happiness: Clint, for Shrimp Fest flyers and tickets finalized! Jennifer for her trip to Punta Cana! Carol for her Girl Guide cookie sales in Nipigon! And Audrey for the temperature being above zero this morning! Sadness: No sadness today! 50/50 Draw: Congratulations! Our winner of the 50/50 this morning was Volker who didn’t hear that he had won! He graciously donated the winnings back to Polio Plus. Thank you Volker. CLUB SOCIAL: Social Announcements: Lakehead Rotary Curling Mini Bonspiel for fun and friendship on Saturday April 6/19 7pm at the Fort William Curling Club. It will be 2 ends of curling and championship followed by a delicious Chinese Dinner. The cost for the curling is $10.00. Members are encouraged to stay and socialize over Chinese Food. The cost of dinner is the responsibility of each participant. Crying towels free! We hope to see you all there! Special Reminder from Sandy: The deadline for submissions for Rotarian of the Year is March,31 2019. Submissions can be made to Sandy via email slychowd@tbaytel.net 3 past presidents will review the nominations and will then make a recommendation to the Board. MASTER CHEF CANADA: Just a reminder that Thunder Bay’s Cryssi LaRouque will be in the next series of Master Chef Canada starting April 8/19. Please tune in to see how Cryssi does in the competition! Best of luck! NEXT MEETING Thursday April ,4 2019 at the Valhalla Inn Guest Speaker: Michael Nitz B.D.C

Join us for the 2019 District Conference in Minot as we gather the family of Rotary! 2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE April 25-27 | Minot, ND https://rotary5580.org/