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International ServiceInternational Service involves undertaking projects and forming friendships beyond our borders. Currently our club is actively participating in projects in Ghana, El Salvador, Lebanon and India. Like most international projects, our projects embrace most of Rotary's seven areas of focus to varying degrees depending upon the needs that have been identified by the people who will benefit. Rotary has identified seven areas of focus for projects for which The Rotary Foundation may assist financially. These areas are Promoting peace; Fighting disease; Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; Saving mothers and children; Supporting education; Growing local economies; Protecting the environment.
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A New Year - Trivia 2021Hosting and participating in a Virtual Trivia Night last November was a real fun experience for an enthusiastic group of people. Hosting a successful event required a team effort by everyone involved in the various phases of organizing from start to finish. We are particularly indebted to our quizmasters and tech team who are working hard to cook up a brand new series of questions to challenge your skills and knowledge about lots of things; we welcome our sponsors and are delighted they are back; and of course we hope that trivia enthusiasts from far and near will contribute to fun by participating. Participating in a virtual event is very different from the annual in-person event that we have hosted for the past 22 years. Gone were the teams and tables of eight; gone was the silent auction as a holiday shopping event; and gone was the rush to get a good seat. Instead, teams of one to four players have an opportunity to snuggle down in front of a computes with Zoom and Kahoot as new best friends. Reports from our first venture suggest that a good time was had by players regardless of the reason they played…. some were curious, some were diehard trivia enthusiasts, some were just bored with the Covid-19 restrictions, ……..all are friends of Rotary (some more recent than others) and we truly appreciated everyone’s participation!
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Trivia Night - 2020 StyleTrivia Night - 2020 Style Hosting and participating in a Virtual Trivia Night was a new experience for an enthusiastic group of people. Hosting a successful event like this requires a team effort by everyone involved in various phases of organizing from start to finish. We are particularly indebted to our quizmasters and tech team; to the sponsors; and of course the actual success is because of everyone from far and near who played. Participating in this virtual event was very different from the annual in-person event that we had hosted for the past 22 years. Gone were the teams and tables of eight; gone was the silent auction as a holiday shopping event; and gone was the rush to get a good seat. Instead, teams of one to four players snuggled down in front of their computes with Zoom and Kahoot as new best friends. Reports suggest that a good time was had by players regardless of the reason they played…. some were curious, some were diehard trivia enthusiasts, some were just bored with the Covid-19 restrictions, ……..all are friends of Rotary (some more recent than others) and we truly appreciate everone’s participation! |
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Rotary Trivia Night - 2020 StyleRotary Trivia night – 2020 Style November 20, 2020 – 7:30 -9:00 PM After 21 years, our Trivia Night will take on a very different look! What will be different about the event this year in light of COVID? Everything!! Trivia Night – 2020 Style will be completely different! The virtual event will use the Zoom platform for participants to watch the event and Kahoot to input the answers to the questions on a touch screen. This is really easy… no writing, no spelling …… lots of fun. Use your laptop (tablet, PC or other device) to watch on Zoom and your cell phone (or other device) to answer the questions on Kahoot. All of the questions are multiple choice (usually four choices). Points for correct answers are awarded based upon speed. Running scores are visible at all times, this eliminates delays and makes the whole event move quickly. There will be six categories of ten questions each. This event is designed to accommodate from one to four participants per Zoom link. The link will be sent to the participant upon registration. The PIN for the game is only available to participants after they are logged in, just a few minutes before the actual event begins. Participants are reminded to install Zoom and Kahoot prior to the event. On November 20, login begins at 7:00pm … event begins at 7:30pm Questions cover a wide range of topics grouped into categories such as sports (general or specific), geography and/or travel, science, history, general trivia, etc. While the format will have changed considerably, topics remain similar to previous years with a range of difficulty from easy to challenging. For anyone familiar with our usual in-person event, there will not be a warm-up marathon of 50 questions this year. The end-result of our fundraising enables us to give back to the community by supporting both ongoing community needs and projects, such as the Arts and Culture Centre, the Children’s Christmas Fund, local foodbanks and women’s shelters which are experiencing great need. We have ongoing commitments to support youth mental health education and other programs benefiting young people and the community at large. As members of the community, our goal is to help support our community’s needs and provide enhancements that improve the quality of life for its citizens How can you get involved? People can register at https://rotaryfundraisers.com/index.php/events?view=event&itid=4 A donation of $10 is suggested to register for a link. As this is a fund-raiser we request that each person in a group contribute a minimum of $10 by using the donation option when registering. Participants who make a donation of $20 or more in addition of the basic registration will receive a receipt for their charitable gift. |
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World Polio Week - 2020Rotary and polioPolio Poliomyelitis, or polio, is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. Poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in hours. It can strike people of any age but mainly affects children under five. Polio can be prevented by vaccines, but it is not curable. Unlike most diseases, polio can be eradicated. PolioPlus For more than 30 years, Rotary and our partners have driven the effort to eradicate polio worldwide. Our PolioPlus program was the first initiative to tackle global polio eradication by vaccinating children on a massive scale. As a core partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Rotary focuses on advocacy, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and awareness-building. Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect more than 2.5 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort. Polio Today When Rotary and its partners formed the GPEI in 1988, there were 350,000 cases of polio in 125 countries every year. Today, we have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent, and just two countries continue to report cases of wild poliovirus: Afghanistan and Pakistan. Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, nearly 19 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking, and more than 1.5 million people are alive who would otherwise have died. The infrastructure we helped build to end polio is also being used to treat and prevent other diseases (including COVID-19) and create lasting impact in other areas of public health. Challenges Rotary and our partners have made tremendous progress against polio, but eliminating all cases is going to take even more progress and perseverance. Afghanistan and Pakistan face unique challenges, including political insecurity, highly mobile populations, difficult terrain, and, in some instances, vaccine refusal and misinformation. With sufficient resources, the commitment of national governments, and innovations that improve access to remote areas, we are optimistic that we can eliminate polio. Ensuring Success Rotary has committed to raising $50 million per year for polio eradication. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged to match that 2-to-1, for a total commitment of $150 million each year. These funds provide much-needed operational support, medical workers, laboratory equipment, and educational materials. Governments, corporations, and private donors all play a crucial role in funding. Rotary in Action More than 1 million Rotary members have donated their time and money to eradicate polio, and every year, hundreds of members work with health workers to vaccinate children in countries affected by polio. Rotary members work with UNICEF and other partners to prepare and distribute informational materials for people in areas that are isolated by conflict, geography, or poverty. They also mobilize to recruit fellow volunteers, assist in transporting the vaccine, and provide other logistical support. Celebrity Support Rotary has a growing list of public figures and celebrities who support our fight against polio, including Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; actresses Kristen Bell and Archie Panjabi; actor and wrestling superstar John Cena; supermodel Isabeli Fontana; Nobel Peace Prize laureate Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu; action-movie star Jackie Chan; actor Donald Sutherland; boxing great Manny Pacquiao; pop star Psy; golf legend Jack Nicklaus; conservationist Jane Goodall; premier violinist Itzhak Perlman; Grammy Award winners A.R. Rahman, Angélique Kidjo, and Ziggy Marley; and peace advocate Queen Noor of Jordan. These ambassadors help Rotary educate the public about the disease and the fight to end polio for good. |
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Charity Begins at HomeCOVID-19 – Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise Activities Charity starts at home. As Covid-19 virus slowly flattens throughout Ontario but surges in other parts of the world, the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise has focused on ways to support the local community as well as our partner clubs in the world. Taking care of our community and of our international partners is a priority and we have contributed through projects to assist shelters and food banks locally as well as provide materials for wash stations abroad. We have provided $1,000 to local shelters such as Maison Baldwin House and the Akwesasne Family Wellness Centre to provide assorted cleaning and sanitizing materials as well as other needs identified by the shelter. Another $1,000 was given to Centre 105 to help provide bagged meals and coffee, tea and bottled water to participants via a pick-up window. The Agape Food Bank and the Salvation Army Food Bank each received a total of $4,000 worth of food at wholesale cost. This was arranged with help from Barry Height at Baxtrom’s YIG and cooperation from Sysco (Tannis) Ottawa. Each food bank received two donations of $2,000 worth of food. The second donation to each food bank was made possible by the cycling challenges issued by Cornwall bicycle enthusiasts Cory Reggentin and Joe McNamara. Along with members of other local community service clubs, a number of Cornwall Sunrise Rotarians assisted with packing and delivering the food hampers provided by the Optimist Club to the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area and made available for those in need. |
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Summaries of 2019 (AGM Reports)Membership Report January 1 to December 10 2019 I can only describe the last two years as spectacular with respect to membership. Our club has been strengthened and renewed with this increase in members. Thanks to Sheila Taillon for all her efforts to make this happen. Darlene Ferguson, Sharyn Duffy, Gilbert Terrence, Tyler Siegrist and Rodger Lee have all joined the club since January. Thanks to their sponsors Gilles Renaud, Sheila Tallon Tom Everson and Bette Miller! All members have up to date police checks. Dessert and Discussion-rotary chats for new members were initiated on October. These chats give new members an opportunity to learn more about Rotary in an unstructured setting. Many seasoned members attend these chats and share insights to Rotary. This initiative will continue in the new year. There are no set targets for new membership in the coming year but I will keep membership top if mind at meetings and hope that will continue to be successful in attracting new members. I hope to enhance the Rotary experience for all new members and will look to organize a trip to the United Nations on Rotary day. Terry Brouillet Membership Chair 2019-2020 Community Service chair report Wednesday December 11, 2019 Community service chair responsibilities 1) Is responsible for forming a committee that will examine and determine the suitability of requests for funding that come to the club 2) Will create a process whereby funding will be allocated 3) Will ensure that the executive is aware of the requests and the direction being recommended 4) Will consult with the club executive to ensure that collective wisdom is tapped in decision making Note as this is the annual meeting, my report covers the calendar year of 2019 Areas we have worked on in the past year cover: Health, Literacy Education & Public Awareness, Arts, Youth Seniors and Community Health Annual Blood Donor Clinic - $250.00 Outdoor Exercise Area -0 Work in Progress to try and complete Donations too CMHA - $6,000.00 (ours + Impact Donation) Literacy, Education & Public Awareness Literacy Program - Dictionaries for Life - $600.00 (next year consider some to Boys & Girls Club) Adventures in the Environment Human Trafficking Awareness Remembrance Day Wreath & Ceremony - $150.00 Take A Veteran to Dinner - $600.00 Arts Arts Centre - $10,000.00 Youth, Seniors & Community Alzheimer’s Society - $100.00 + Promotion Senior's Day Away Program (Meal, travel & band entertainment)- $2,000.00 Sponsorship to Bingo Hall for their Promotions - $100.00 Salvation Army - Christmas Kettles Children's Christmas Fund - $2,000.00 Assistance to fill Food Baskets Boys and Girls Club Karla Project Sea Cadets, Air Cadets Akwesasne POWWOW - $1,000.00 Rachael's Kids - $1,200.00 (Kids Summer Program + $400.00 for Youth Program Promotion Support to Akwesasne Sport Program ( No money required as their funding request was not approved) Mums to Senior's Residences Bridging The Gap Program - $3,000.00) ( Stefano to give Program Update in New Year) Community Living - $100.00 to promote their annual fund raiser Report respectably submitted by Carol Bennett Bray AGM Report July 2019-December2019 Foundation Chair/International Service
2019-20 - $5023 to date - pledged $1000 In addition EarlyAct Purple Pinkies at Roxmore PS = $84 Cdn. & Eamer’s Corners PS- $131 Cdn.
Conduct education and training of community volunteers in identification of Neglected Tropical Diseases. (NTDs) like Buruli ulcer, Yaws, Leprosy, etc. Provide education and training of community medical personnel in identification and treatment of NTDs like Buruli ulcer, Yaws, Leprosy, etc. Promote improvement of sanitation practices through education in hand washing; care of potable water; care of the sick and the care and maintenance of facilities to support these objectives. Conduct on-going case searches in villages/communities by trained community based volunteers to help detect disease cases in early stages. Facilitate treatment of identified cases of disease as appropriate. Conduct community education night seminars and active screening by district health teams for NTD's. Continue to liaise with World Health Organization (WHO) personnel and researchers re best practices and new information as it becomes available. Conduct refresher seminars and provide small incentives as needed at 12 month intervals to the effectiveness and efficiency of community volunteers.Funding Summary DDF contributions: 21,000.00 Cash contributions: 30,000.00 Non-Rotarian contributions matched by the Foundation: 45,000.00 Financing subtotal (matched contributions + World Fund): 154,500.00 Total funding: 154,500.00 Total budget: 154,500.00 Grant, District Matching Grant (containers), donated medical supplies, etc., and the
Ship a 40’ container from Cornwall Ontario Canada to Ghana Distribute the contents of the container to various health facilities in need, identified by Ghana Health Service/Ministry Concrete foundations will be created to place the container on to prevent erosion Construct Windows, ceilings, electrical wiring, Doors, walls and roof for the containerFurnishings will come from some of the supplies shipped and others provided by the communities. Financing Summary (total $30,000 US) (1) Rotarian/Club Cash Amount in US: $20,000 (2) DDF Amount Requested in US ($1 of line 1): $10,000
Cash from Club Cornwall Sunrise-$1000+$50=$1500 District Designated Fund (DDF)=$1000
180 kits so far this year. $2000 of donation money spent with enough supplies for 100 kits. There is a new chapter starting in Kingston in January. 12 regular members help with the project. Next kits destined for Uganda. Public Image & Public Relations Special thanks to the members who have been sharing photos and other useful materials to help promote our Club and its activities. ….. this helps a lot. Members are actively assisting in “making ourselves look good” and in building awareness of the good things we are doing in the community and beyond. Branding is important and work is continuing to be done to make Cornwall Sunrise Rotary a recognized brand locally and beyond. The domain name for our website is just one of the ways we are doing this…. Rotary clothing, etc. will also help to move recognition forward. Our Polio Event was particularly successful…. Thank you to all who helped in any way. The expansion of projects that are also fellowship activities (Go with the Flow, bingo, etc.) provides a positive dimension to our club. Some positive things include; (most are not new but need to be emphasized and expanded)
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There is still a lot that can be done!! Respectfully submitted Bette Miller December 11, 2019 Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise Report of E-Secretary AGM – December 11, 2019 Members continue to be encouraged to use ClubRunner for e-communications that involve all members and to update their personal information on our ClubRunner account. Integration of Club information from ClubRunner to the RI database was monitored and maintained regularly. Prior to the end of June 2019, all club goals and objectives had been recorded on Rotary Club Central.The total estimated number of volunteer hours contributed was approximately 4500 during last Rotary year. The file of pertinent Club documents maintained on ClubRunner continues to be expanded in order to have records stored in a place that is both secure and accessible to members. Maintenance of member attendance is performed in compliance with RI policy. Our practice is to integrate meeting attendance with participation in various club related activities. The relaxed RI policy allows integration of activities that occur anytime during a Rotary year. … our combined attendance and participation rate is high. Speakers and other events are listed regularly on the home page and the addition of the Facebook plug-in on the home page has helped to keep it current. Other items pertinent to the e-secretary are incorporated into the Public Image report. Bette Miller December 11, 2019 |
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Medical Equipment & Supplies plus Children's Books for a Rural LibraryIn early 2019 we began the process of putting a third 40' container together for shipping in late summer. Minimax has graciously agreed to store equipment and supplies until the end of July, at which time we will, hopefully, have gathered enough equipment to fill a container and ship it to Ghana. We are looking for medical equipment in good condition and supplies. We are also looking for children's books in English and French for preschool to grade 6. Upon arrival in Ghana and the distribution of medical equipment, this container will be repurposed into a rural community library. Recently the opportunity arose to visit with members of the Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville to say "thank you" and provide an update on both the container and the Global Grant to provide information about Neglected Tropical Diseases - Education, Identification and Treatment. The pictures below are donations we received from a family in Ottawa who's loved ones passed a short time ago. The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville arranged for the transportation of the donation to Minimax in Cornwall. #rotarystory#rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise #rotarydistrict7040 #rotaryinternational#district7040 #rotaryprojects #rotarystories #rotaryclubofstittsville |
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Venezuela Cultural DinnerWe would like invite you to join us at the Venezuelan Cultural Fundraising dinner we are holding on Saturday evening, December 1st at 6:00pm at CCVS (Cornwall Colllegiate &Vocational School). This dinner is to help raise funds to pay for Karla’s education fees. She is currently enrolled at St. Lawrence College in the Social Service Worker program. Tickets are available online at https://rotaryfundraisers.com Adults $20; Children $10; Students $15 (with card) We hosted Karla as a Rotary exchange student in 2015-16 at which time, her academic ability and command of English allowed her to complete the requirements to graduate from CCVS and meet college admission requirements. She is currently enrolled at St. Lawrence College in the Social Service Worker Program. When Karla returned to Venezuela in the summer of 2016, conditions in her home country were deteriorating. By early 2018, it became obvious that both her future and safety were in jeopardy. Plans to assist Karla to return to Canada were put in place and she managed to arrive in time to begin college as a foreign student where she is now excelling. As a foreign student, the tuition fees are heavy, hence this dinner to assist in meeting the costs. The story of Karla and the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise is very similar to that of another exchange student from Venezuela who also became a valued part of her host community and sponsor Rotary Club https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-victoria-returns-st-0903-20170901-column.html Tickets are available online at https://rotaryfundraisers.com Adults $20; Children $10; Students $15 (with card) |
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“WE ARE SO CLOSE … TO ENDING POLIO WORLDWIDE!”
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Human Trafficking Task Force - Part 2 Please join us on September 5th for Part 2 as Cst. Dussault and Lambia Karitsiotis share their experiences on Human Trafficking files and how you can make a difference. Sheila Tallon and Lambia Karitsiotis currently Co-Chair the Human Trafficking Task Force for Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and Akwesasne. Patrick “Pat” Dussault is an OPP officer with over 30 year of service. He began his policing career in 1988 in Mississauga and was transferred to Lancaster 1991. He’s always worked front line and his true passion has always been with the Highway Safety Division. Cst. Dussault developed an expertise in Collision Reconstruction from 1995 – 2007. In 2008, he turned his attention to proactively reinforcing our highways with an effort to address human trafficking and human smuggling. Lambia Karitsiotis, Director of Training Information, Global Resource Epicentre Against Trafficking is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a double major in Criminology and Sociology. While completing her studies, she was involved in assisting federally incarcerated lifers and long term offenders with respect to access to programming and community services. Following her post-secondary studies, Ms. Karitsiotis began her career with community corrections, where she has been supervising adult offenders for over 14 years. Additionally, Ms. Karitsiotis has been assisting directly with community policing initiatives for over the past 12 years, and is a Certified Trauma Educator focusing on Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma and other Occupational Stress Injuries, having trained numerous members of law enforcement, school boards, hospitals and victim service providers. She is also trained and certified in Early Field Traumatology as well as Critical Incident and Stress Management, and is a Peer Member on the CISM team. Through her involvement in community mobilization, Ms. Karitsiotis has focused on human trafficking training for law enforcement, schools and other government agencies. |
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Working to End Modern Day SlaveryMany people think of slavery as a thing of the past; however it shows its ugly face in the form of human trafficking, also referred to as “modern day slavery”. Human trafficking be definition means to recruit or transport someone (the act) by forcing them, using fraud or coercion (the means) for the purpose of sex acts or labor services (the purpose). Often confused with human smuggling which is a business transaction between all parties, human trafficking is alive and well in the City of Cornwall and the three United Counties and is an on-going issue for law enforcement and other community agencies. Now is the time to learn more what we can do to recognize and help prevent this "Modern Day Slavery". |
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Last Call for Customized Stones!The Rotary Outdoor Workout Park has been open and in use for almost two years. Hundreds of community members have enjoyed this free 24/7 facility with its assortment of equipment and many personalized custom stones. The time has now come for the last call to purchase a customized stone and have it installed. Orders will be received until September 1, 2018. For more details and to download the order form visit the Information pages and Download section on left side of this home page.
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Amazing Rotary RallyThe Amazing Rotary Rally is a FUNdraiser for everyone who loves a scavenger hunt, photography, trivia, a car rally, or all of the above. On August 18, 2018, starting at noon, teams will register and be given a list of challenges to complete before the clock strikes four. No car? No problem! Teams can get around on foot, on a bicycle, or in a car (scooters and skateboards work too). Each challenge has a different point value, so teams can choose between high volume and high value activities. Strategy is the name of the game! Registration and challenge packages will be available the day of, from 12:00 noon at the Canadian Mental Health Association parking lot, 329 Pitt St, Cornwall, ON K6J 3R1. Challenge activities start at 1:00 pm and end by 4:00 pm. Teams are encouraged to select a theme and dress accordingly. Prizes and snacks follow! This event is to benefit local projects dealing with mental health, homelessness and human trafficking. More details at www.cornwallsunrise.ca $40 team of 4 or $25 team of 2 online - preregister teams of 2-4 people. at rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com For further information contact:- Peter Labelle labellep@cmha-east.on.ca or rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com |
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Adventures in the Environment 2018This year the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise will once again be hosting Adventures in the Environment from Sunday Sept 16th to Thursday Sept 20th, 2018. Participants should arrive in Cornwall on Sunday Sept 16th; the adventure starts on Monday morning Sept 17 and ends at 4:00 pm on Thursday Sept 20. This adventure consists of 4 full days of environmental science and field biology. Our capacity is 8 participants; the fee this year is $550; and we promise an eye-opening experience which involves fish biology, turtles, bees, eels, water plants, bats and probably more that a few unexpected elements of science. Students must be 16 years of age and have completed at least two years of high school science. Deadline for application is June 30th. For further details please go to the left hand side of our webpage for forms and details. |
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St Lawrence Secondary School Hosts OFSSAAll good wishes to our hometown favourites!! We are pleased to be a sponsor of the upcoming Ontario boys' basketball championship .. OFSSA .... being hosted by St. Lawrence Secondary School - UCDSB from March 4 -7. Today's speakers were Jamie Carr and collegues who explained some of the details involved in hosting this presigious event... let's support our boys' team as competitors in next month's tournament!!. |
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Container #2 ......On Its WayOn January 22nd, members of the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise, assisted by members of the Rotary Club of Gananoque loaded a 40' container with hospital equipment. This equipment came from the abandoned St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital and has been stored by Capital Moving, Kingston, since it was moved out of the hospital. Queen’s University now owns the former St. Mary’s Hospital site and Providence Care’s replacement facility is furnished with state-of-the-art equipment. In addition to equipment from the hospital, the Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise received a number of donations of equipment and medical supplies including physiotherapy equipment from the Active Sport Physiotherapy Clinic in Cornwall. This was the second container of equipment to be shipped to assist deprived rural hospitals and medical clinics in Ghana. The first container was shipped in October. In each case, the container was purchased and will remain in Ghana to be converted to a rural medical clinic. The out-moded manually cranked beds are ideal in a country where the supply of electricity is unreliable. In addition to beds, considerable other equipment such as examination tables, wheelchairs, walkers, IV tubing, wound care supplies, etc. were also included. Special thanks goes to the Rotary Clubs of Kingston, Petawawa, West Ottawa, Gananaque, Cataraqui-Kingston, Chesterville, Massena and Montreal-Westward and others for helping to facilitate and fund these containers bound for Ghana. This is truly an example of Rotary at work doing what we can to improve healthcare around the world!. |
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Appreciation for Sebastian's Amazing RunThe final meeting of 2017…. And, a wonderful meeting it was! Sebastian Warner spoke about the Bromont Ultra, a very tough 100 mile charity footrace that was held in October, and some of the things that motivated him. For this elite athlete, the race over rough terrain was a challenge that called up plenty of determination and stamina. It also reinforced his will to focus on the pledge made to support the work of friends in Ghana and Canada. As a humanitarian, Sebastian chose to support the work of the Rotary Clubs of Cornwall Sunrise and Sunyani Central in partnership with BUVA (Buruli Ulcer Victims Aid) because he has first-hand knowledge of the identification, education and treatment work being done in rural Ghana. As a university student, he had spent some time in Ghana with a Ghanaian classmate and when his university friend married, Sebastian was groomsman. The visit provided an opportunity for a side trip to meet Emmanuel Agumah (president of BUVA) and experience first-hand the work being done in deprieved rural areas to educate communities to identify and treat Buruli ulcer and other neglected tropical skin diseases. The $1100 generated by Sebastian’s run helps to support the continuing work to improve health-care education and treatment for hundreds who would be otherwise neglected.
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Trivia Night 2017The 16th annual trivia night fundraiser, under the direction of our own Stefan Kolbinger as Master of Ceremonies for the evening, enjoyed the momentum of a lively sell-out crowd that moved merrily through question categories. In the spirit of Canada 150, Quiz Master Bob Firth had developed questions based on our country and its history thus giving trivia players an opportunity to test their knowledge on everything Canadian from people and places to food and photography. Additional highlights of the evening included
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Back to School PartnershipAnother successful Staples Back-to-School program partnership year concluded with the distribution of gift cards representing the $3000 generated by this program to benefit the educational needs of young people in the Cornwall-Akwesasne area. Some changes to the program led to the program targeting a somewhat different some different groups this year. This year the program organizers took into account local not-for-profit organizations that benefit youth as well as continuing to provide some ongoing support by providing school supplies to schools serving Akwesasne students. All of the supplies made available through this program directly benefit students by providing educational materials that parents normally help students acquire. |
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'Mums for Thanksgiving - a Thoughtful Gift!Surprise someone with a gift of Thanksgiving 'Mums!! Our MUM's for Thanksgiving campaign is underway and you can send a pot of mums to show you care. We will personally deliver your plant during the last week of September. We are happy that we continue to be able to provide these lovely plants at the same cost as in previous years .... $15.00 each. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser go towards supporting local organizations such as the Boys' and Girls' Club, the Children's Christmas Fund, Cornwall Comfort Quilts, Cornwall Hospice, the Cornwall Community Hospital, Mental Health and Seniors' Day Away to name a few. For more information, check out the download files and site page link on the left hand side of our home page. Contact any member of the club, leave a private message on Facebook today or email rotaryclubofcornwallsunrise@gmail.com to place your order. |
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Thank You for VolunteeringOne week ago the Williamstown Fair opened and members and friends of Rotary we there to assist as parking attendants for the duration of the fair. Being a part of this great Glengarry tradition is always a fun and enjoyable experience. The help of our members as well as friends and family was much appreciated again this year. At times a couple of downpours made the parking was a bit of a challenge for everyone to keep things running smoothly but good humour and smiles prevailed and we hope everyone enjoyed the fair. A huge Rotary Thank You to all of our partners Rotary Club of Cornwall D7040, Canada, Rotaract Club of Cornwall - SDG&A, D7040 Rotary Passport Club, Cornwall Rowing Club for the extra help and smiles at Williamstown Fair. |
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A New Year Begins!June 28th saw the changing of the guard in preparation for the offical change of officers on July 1st. The actual changeover will is a two part affair this year. President Christopher Bookhout passed the gavel and ceremonial gown of office to incoming president Tom Everson. 2017-18 District Governor Susan Bellor from Massena, NY was on hand to outline her plans for the coming year and to assist in recognizing two of our members as multiple Paul Harris Fellows. The second part of our changeover will take place on July 5th and see the remaing officers installed and Past President Chris will review the activities and accomplishments of 2016-17. |
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Christine Marceau, presented by Sharon Miller | Martin Nadon, presented by Terry Brouillet |
John Flannigan, presented by Gilles Renaud |
Emmanuel Agumah, presentation by Peter Labelle |
Amazing Rotary Rally - Postponed to June 3
Supporting Literacy in SD&G
Hearing About the Experiences of Our Adventurers
Earlier this year we sponsored Liam Labelle to attend the Adventures in History sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston. As Liam recounted for us, it was a fascinating look at the history of Kingston ranging from the home of Canada's first prime minister to the penitentiary and the evolution of the treatment of delinquent juveniles. The theme of this conference was criminal law with emphasis on youth justice and how youth have been treated under various legislation since Confederation. Liam was able to listen to various speakers, including the Honorable Peter Milliken who was the former speaker of the House of Commons. Mr. Milliken spoke to the delegates about the legislative process and the various phases of law making in Canada. Liam toured the Kingston Police Station, the Kingston Penitentiary and concluded this conference by speaking to a group at the Kingston City Hall Council Chambers. Liam thoroughly enjoyed this conference and suggests that it be somewhat longer as he felt constrained by time. Great program and super presentation. More details at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50214/Stories/rotary-adventures-i n-history-2016 )
Holiday Season
Dictionaries 4 Life
The Amazing 2016 Trivia Night
Trivia Night 2017
First Home Appearance of Cornwall Nationals
Trivia Night 2016
A Gift to the People of Cornwall & Area
Adventures in the Environment 2017
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Adventures in the Environment 2016
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Soles 4 Souls
The St Lawrence College (Cornwall) Rotaract Club has undertaken the collection of new or gently used shoes in partnership with Soles 4 Souls, a not-for-profit organization that was founded as a disaster relief organization.
The Rotaract members will have their boxes to receive shoes at Rotary's District Training Assembly this Saturday at the NavCentre, Cornwall.
Visit Cornwall Home & Leisure Show
Service Club Council Dinner
Karla - Our Exchange Student
Karla recently attended an orientation for the Rotary District 7040 students who will be going abroad for the coming Rotary year. Here she proudly displays the flag of her country, Venezuela and some of the memorabilia she brought with her. Her role was to help prepare the new group for their experience as exchange students and ambassadors for their country as they learn new languages and customs.
River Kings Hockey - January 23
Sod Turning for the Rotary Outdoor Workout Park
Considerable planning has gone into making sure that this outdoor gym will provide a site and workout equipment to meet the needs of citizens with a wide range of abilities and ages. The use of the equipment at this facility will be free to everyone and accessible at all hours; the equipment itself has been selected for durability and user friendliness.
While both Rotary Clubs have made substantial financial commitments to this endeavour, the support of a number of Cornwall and area businesses is extremely important and appreciated as this project moves toward reality. The site will include an area featuring stones of various sizes; these stones, which can be engraved, are available to individuals and corporate sponsors who make a donation to help defray the cost of making this facility a very attractive addition to Cornwall’s waterfront park.
Rotarian Peter Labelle & Liam in Ghana
Rotaract Club of SLC - Cornwall Community Organization
What A Busy and Exciting Summer This Has Been!!
New Rotary Year Begins
Our 2nd Annual Amazing Rotary Rally
A heartfelt "THANK YOU" to all our participants and sponsors.Without this great support from all of you, it would have been impossible for this event to be the great success it was. Let's remember, too, that while the various team members were having fun, programs in our community are really the greatest beneficiaries.
The teams performed some amazing activities as they checked out some of our much appreciated sponsors and community attractions.
Last year's winners retained their title, too!!
Congratulations!!
Amazing Rotary Rally
International Plowing Match & Rural Expo 2015
Amazing Rotary Rally 2015
Cornwall's Curious Chefs
Paul Harris Night 2015
A Visit with the Owner of the River Kings
The Hunger Project established in 1977
Help Us Make the Outdoor Workout Park a Reality!
Adventures in the Environment 2015
Outdoor Workout Park Project
Cornwall Sea Lions - Cornwall's Competitive Swimmers
Watch the New Sign at Tri-County Literacy
Thank you River Kings!
Cornwall Community Hospital ... Our Hospital!
There were two major highlights, both of which will improve the quality of life for local residents, The first will mean that for those needing chemotherapy, it will be available right here at home… a saving in both time and transportation costs as well as reducing the stress caused by uncertain weather.
The second priority will place the Cornwall Community Hospital a leadership position in the way they address the national challenge of integrating addictions and
Service Club Council Bonspiel
Rotary's Hunger Awareness Day - January 24
The Rotary Club of Cornwall Sunrise is pleased to announce that it will be supporting the ‘Curious Chefs’ program in cooperation with the Agape Centre. This program is designed to teach young children about nutrition, cooking nutritious meals and food preparation skills. The children are under the tutelage of Margaret Malyon, a local teacher, and are introduced to basic cooking skills while learning about healthy foods that are new to them. The program was started last summer and was so successful that it is being extended as a way to help more children develop skills that will last a lifetime.
Each child receives a small cooking kit which includes kitchen tools to help them get started on the path to a healthy diet which can serve them
for the rest of their lives. We are pleased to support this venture with a cheque for $4,000 presented to Alyssa Blais by Rotarian Martin Bray.
Thank You, Cornwall Nissan!
The Children's Christmas Fund is a major community project undertaken and organized annually by our local Service Club Council... we are proud to help out and appreciate the help of community members and businesses like Cornwall Nissan!
Early Christmas Luncheon at Agape Centre
Cereal Drive (Children's Christmas Fund)
Back-to-School 2014 Finale
Staples Back-to-School 2014
TRIVIA NIGHT 2014
End Polio Now
Rotary has contributed more than US$1.3 billion and committed countless volunteer hours to fight polio.
Join us on World Polio Day, 24 October, via Livestream at http://ow.ly/A7OKy to learn why polio exists and how we can end it.
Irish Memorial
Thank You for Your Support
Welcome Carol!
Adventures in the Environment 2014
Now's the Time for Rotary 'Mums for Thanksgiving!
Our Agape Luncheon
This month we served a beef stew with vegetables. Claude Legault donated two giant cabbages to serve with it…. we made them into coleslaw. Marcelle Guay, a friend of Rotary and Terry, one of our members, had a good time chopping the cabbage and carrots and seasoning it. Although they made a big mess on the counter and floor as they cut and shredded, we really appreciated their help and the gift of the cabbages. With the 2 cabbages, there was enough coleslaw for a lovely addition to the meals for over 100 people!
Sunday Luncheon at Agape
On the second Sunday of each month, Rotarians and their families prepare and serve a hot lunch to approximately one hundred members of our community who would otherwise be unable to enjoy such a meal.
Meals are carefully planned to ensure good nutrition as well as variety from one month to the next and to include some of the little things associated with special days such as Easter and Mother's Day.
September 3rd
Supporting Agape Snowsuit Drive
Rotarians Diane and Louise display some of the snowsuits purchased and presented to the Agape Centre.
Paul Harris Recognition 2013
Staples Back-to-School Book Drive & Sale
Emily's Wonderful Adventure in El Salvador
Emily said of her trip: There are two kinds of people in the world; those who are too stupid to be scared and those who are scared but decide to go anyway. Though she was scared Emily said she was very glad she went.
End Buruli Ulcer Now!
Rotarian Peter Labelle spoke to the club about the project in Ghana that will combat the endemic disease, Buruli Ulcer. Buruli Ulcer is a flesh eating disease caused by a bacteria from the same family as leprosy and tuberculosis. Although some research is being conducted and treatment is available, for many, this condition remains shrouded in fear and superstition. Caught at it's earliest stage, treatment is relatively simple and inexpensive.
Chesley's Inn - A Cornwall Treasure
Chesley's Inn was built by Allsaints Chesley, a veteran of the War of 1812. The Inn contains original flooring and fixtures. After standing empty for three years, its owner is going to great lengths to ensure that everything matches the ambiance of the history of the building.
Williamstown Fair Weekend
Cornwall's Historic Waterfront
Cornwall's Historic Waterfront
Getting Ready for Williamstown Fair!
Red Cross Emergency Measures
Neil
Changing the Guard
Thanks for Your Help BMO!
The Amazing Rotary Rally
Paul Harris Night 2014
Adventures in the Environment
Amazing Rotary Rally
Ted in a Tent
Welcome Martin!
Back to School
Williamstown Fair
Cornwall Sunrise members were out in force to park cars at the Williamstown Fair the second weekend in August, contributing a total of 210 hours of person-power. It is a great opportunity to meet members of our community; enjoy providing hands-on community service in a beautiful outdoor setting and have a lot of fun! The funds raised at this annual agricultural fair, (the oldest continuous one in Canada) will go right back into our community and Rotary projects this coming year! This event always is "Fun with a Purpose"!