David Asks Geromino Stilton to Join Rotary

In another attempt to increase membership in the Festival City Rotary Club, David asks Geromino Stilton to consider joining.  

Who have you asked laterly?

THOMAS HAS ARRIVED from Brazil.......

On Thursday, January 24th 2008, President Etienne wrote:

We met our Exchange Stundent, Thomas Almeida at the airport yesterday and brought him to Stratford. I think it will take a while for him to get used to the cold, but this is Canada.
He saw snow for the first time and made a snowball. He is eager for new experiences, so we'll take him to Blue Mountains on the weekend and get him on a snowboard ! Thomas will be at our Tuesday meeting. Please take the time to introduce yourself and make Thomas feel very welcome. It will to great to have Thomas invited to your homes for a visit and/or meal. Also, think to include him on any outings. Thomas' English skills are very good, so communication is not a problem.

Kate Goes Away

Kate Parkins, our Rotary Exchange Student, joined the Club for her last visit before returning home to South Africa. 

Kate had many adventures during her stay in Canada. She learned important survival skills, such as: snowshoeing, not to eat yellow snow, how to hunt moose, and how to order coffee at Tim Hortons.  Her exploits to fight global warming by restoring the polar ice cap using penguins to drive zamboni were the stuff of legend.

The members of the Festival City Rotary Club wish her all the best in her future endeavours and extends its invitation to come back anytime for a visit.  We'll miss you Kate.

And the Winner is.....!

Kent Chisholm was the lucky winner of the Pedro Monkey Sock Hat at the 2008 inaugural meeting of the Festival City Rotary Club.  Great door prizes like this are available every week.

If you don't come, you can't win!

Majla Custo: A Rotary Youth Exchange Story

Click here to see the video about Majla Custo's experience as a Rotary Exchange Student.  

Carol Rock reminds us that this is the reason why Rotary is involved in Youth Exchanges.

Adult Learner Award 2006-7 - Rita Vittoria

The Festival City Rotary Club was pleased to award its Adult Learner Award for 2006-2007 to Ms. Rita Vittoria. Club member Susan Thomson (middle with antlers) announced the award on behalf of the Club.  Mr. Rab-bit, club mascot, (right) presided over the award ceremony.

Ms. Vittoria was noted not only for her high academic achievements, but also her tenacity, positive outlook and big smile.

Congratulations Rita on completing your diploma. 

Don't Miss the First Meeting of the Year!

Be sure to attend the first meeting of the Festival City Rotary Club on Tuesday January 8th at 7:15 am and have a chance to win this fabulous door prize! (David not included).

See you there.