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Programme for June 4, 2010 Speaker: George Smitherman, Location: The Imperial Room June 4, 2010 Toronto Mayoral Candidate George Smitherman has resided in Toronto all ,his The life andFairmont has been active Royal York in the political arena since high school. He was first elected to the Ontario Legislative Assembly in 1999 in the riding of Toronto Centre. He has served in various major portfolios including as Minister of Health, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Deputy Premier. As Minister of Health, he restored the independent status of Women’s College Hospital and initi- ated many significant reforms to the health care system including improv- ing wait times, access to family doctors, and undertaking a massive capital expansion of Toronto’s hospitals. As Minister of Energy, he was responsi- ble for the passage of Ontario’s Green Energy and Green Economy Act to clean our air, reduce our carbon footprint, and create the opportunity for new green energy jobs. He has worked in his riding to enhance services for Toronto’s newest citizens and immigrants at the Sherbourne Health Pathways to Education to reduce school drop-out rates. He was also voted as Toronto’s best MPP. Prior to his election, Mr. Smitherman served as Chief of Staff to Ontario cabinet minister, Hugh O’Neill, senior advisor to federal cabinet minister Centre, the redevelopment of Regents Park, and staff and campaign manager to Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall. On January 4, 2010, Mr. Smither- man gave up his elected seat at Queen’s Park to run for the position of Mayor of Toronto. s, Herb Gray and David Collenette, and chief of Special Meeting: Wednesday, June 30 A Voice for Peace: Adlai E. Stevenson, U.S. statesman and former membe r, the Along with many other organizations, the Rotary Club ofth Rotary Club of Springfield Illinois Toronto is making adjustments because of the meeting of the G20 (June 25-27, 2010). “ No peace will be lasting unles s we can spread on June 25 th e blessings of education to all peo th The regular Friday meeting ple, unless we been scheduled has for been Wednesday, cancelled. JuneA special 30 meeting has c an offer them hope and health, food and shelter, same place. We hope to see everyone there! and room to pursue their lives with dignity and th security – same time, as members of the great human family… all the world now knows that disease, sickness, poverty, and misery are not the inevitable destiny Bye, Bye Bertie! by John Andras of man.” In the evening of May 26 Address to the 1965 RI Convention and guests assembled at theth historic St. Lawrence Hall to over 120 Rotarians, spouses From: http://www.rotaryfirst100.org/library/ say “Bye, Bye Bertie.” Laughter and conversation were music/peace/2006voices.htm the perfect complements to a splendid, EnVille prepared, Tuscan feast. A poster of soon- to-be Bert, channeling Bruce Springsteen, was unveiled to great acclaim. Our nearly departed PresidentPast President was re- galed by a quartet of P.P.’s led by Maestro Don Bell and ably backed up by Bill Turnbull singing a slightly doctored version of the 1963 classic sisted of four “females”, but I am le figure that one out! Ann Margaret was“Bye, nowhere Bye Bertie.” to be seen! The President quartet con- Bert (ie) then had to suffer the retelling ofd toseveral believe of thathis (classic?) two were Guys – you incoming President Peter Love (they did not improve with age). We then hit the dance floor and boogied and pranced about until “the gunpowder ran out of the heels of our boots.” (B bon mots place that last quote.) by onus marks for the Rotarian who can THE ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO Profile: Community Services Committee (CSC) CLUB 55 Year in Review 2009 – 2010 1912 by Greg Vermeulen The Fairmont Royal York (Health Club Level) 100 Front St. West The Community Services Committee is focused on supporting projects that ameliorate the Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E4 lives of socially and economically disadvantaged people in Toronto’s urban community. Our Tel: (416) 363-0604 diverse group of talented members contributes actively to our fun, informative, and engaging Fax: (416) 363-0686 Email: [email protected] meetings. The word must be getting out: with over a dozen members, the Committee has Web site: www.rotarytoronto.com enjoyed tremendous growth in the last year. So much so, that we’ve now moved our Monthly Meets Fridays - 12:15 p.m. meeting to ‘The National Club’ to accommodate the bigger group! Officers: We also get some good work done. Our committee is focused on initiatives that have a wide President: Bert Steenburgh impact across a broad spectrum of the downtown Toronto Community. In the past year, the President-Elect: Peter Love Committee has provided funds to a range of fantastic projects that make Toronto a better place. Vice President: Sandy Boucher Here is an overview of a few of them: Treasurer: Harold Fisher Directors Broadview Community Youth Group: day-camp placement for 20 underprivileged youth Bill Bressmer Kim Curry Toronto Sports Council: development of volunteer database and website to promote Jeff Dobson John Fortney volunteering Sylvia Geist Rick Goldsmith Demetra Layzell Catherine Lloyd Food Share Toronto : funds to construct an educational beehive for local school children and Lorraine Nelson Nancy Schaefer purchase materials for local composting initiatives Chris Snyder Ric Williams Rotary Tree Planting Initiative: annual event engaging local youth in tree-planting Immediate Past President: 6 Saint Joseph House: provide meals for underprivileged people through the ‘Yellow Door’ Bill Morari program Executive Director: Clare Bonnell Accounts: T.K. Belliappa Youth Employment Services (YES): funds provided to the ‘Mock Wage’ program to teach District Governor: Doug Byers personal finance and employment skills to youth Oolagan Youth Mental Health: funds to the ‘Wrap Around’ program providing essential items and know-how for at-risk mothers and their babies Urban Peace Initiative (PACT): funds for the purchase of a vehicle to transport materials and people for community gardening initiatives AMIK Native Housing: funds for the purchase materials for ‘Amik Fest’, a day-long Native cultural celebration for residents of the housing project Environment Sub-Committee: is active on issues relating to environment. They have done a wonderful job bringing speakers to our luncheon meetings, and working with a number of committees to secure support for various environment-related initiatives. Our members look forward to another great year as we seek to expand the positive impact that Happy June Birthdays! Community Services Committee has in Toronto. Why don’t you join us at one of our meetings? We meet from 12-1:30pm on the 4th Monday of the month (except holidays) at the 2 Boris Nossovskoi, Amar Mehta National Club; bring $10 for a fabulous catered lunch. Enjoy great fellowship and excellent 3 Bert Steenburgh food in a wonderful environment, and know that you are supporting good causes that make a 5 Lori Brazier positive impact in our community. 6 Agnes Walkinshaw, James Norwood For the upcoming 2010/11 year, the CSC will be led by their capable executive team: Greg 9 Mark Overbury Vermeulen is Chairperson, Susan Woods is Co-Chair, and Amar Mehta is Secretary. Don 10 Frank Jordan Brooks is Board Liaison. Any of the above would be pleased to speak with you more about the 11 Andrew Brandt, Stuart Watts Committee and ways to get involved. Contact Greg Vermeulen at [email protected] . 12 Jai Persaud, Jack McQuaig 18 Chandravadan Chandaria, Hans Schafer, 19 Ric Williams Reminder! 21 Tatiana Naimouncina, 22 John Mastandrea, Henry Sun Bring in your filled Healthy Beginnings Canvas Bags – filled with items for 0-6 year 29 Behz Naini, Anne Saunders olds and personal care products for moms and dads. Didn't get a bag? Pick one up in the 30 Gen. (Ret.) Rick Hillier Rotary Office. Upcoming Speakers & Events What You Missed – May 28, 2010 by Jackie Davies 2010 June 11 Hugh Segal, Senator, Although many members were already at Camp Scugog, we had a good “Life in the Senate” attendance of 85. With many members dressed for camp, the meeting took 18 Fellowship Meeting, on a rather informal flair. In fact, when our six visitors and one visiting hosted by Shannon Rotarian were introduced, they greeted the membership! There was one Lundquist banner exchange from the Plymouth Club in Minnesota which had a sail 25 No meeting boat on it – very topical for the speaker of the day. (Wed.) 30 Joe Pantalone, President Bert graciously thanked all who had put time into preparing the Toronto Mayoral Candidate very enjoyable Bye Bye Bertie evening. He also advised that due to the July 2 No meeting G20 security arrangements we are moving our June 25th meeting to the 9 Changeover Day following Wednesday, June 30th. It will be here and the time is the same; only the day is 16 Rob Ford, different. There will be no meeting on June 25th or July 2nd. Toronto Mayoral Candidate A highlight of the meeting was when Glen Gilbert received a well deserved Paul Harris- William Peace award. Glen has been a Rotarian since 1997 and Treasurer of the Foundation since taking over from Norm Ovenden. Glen brought his incredible expertise to our system, PROPOSE A SPEAKER streamlining it to comply with industry standards, and providing timely and valuable service to CONTACT - our Club and Foundation for a number of years. In 2009 The Institute of Chartered Harold Hetherington , Chair Accountants awarded him FCA status – a testimony to his contribution to the CA profession. PROGRAMME COMMITTEE Glen made a humble speech of thanks saying he would “now start earning the award.” [email protected] James Statham, this year’s chair of the program committee and a sailor, introduced our guest speaker Paul Dennis, President of the Toronto Brigantine.