Rotaract Clubs Assembled By: Rotarian, Mark Cashin

Rotaract Clubs Assembled by: Rotarian, Mark Cashin

he Rotary Club of Mississauga sponsors two Rotaract Clubs; the community-based Rota- Tract Club of Mississauga and Rotaract UTM (University of Toronto Mississauga Campus). Both are service clubs for young professionals and students, ages 18 to 30. Rotaract is a non-profit international and community volunteer service and professional development organization. Our clubs provide young adults with opportunities to meet new people in the community, foster leadership and responsible citizenship, and to promote international peace and understanding. Join Us What do Rotaract Clubs do? Rotaract Mississauga believes in the motto “Service Above Self” and is committed to making a difference locally and internationally through service projects, such as building schools Visitors Welcome and feeding the homeless. We are active in the community helping out with local charity events like soup kitchens, and assisting with fundraising events such as at Lobsterfest and Ribfest. We also organize and manage our own social and service activities from Halloween We Meet Every Tuesday at Noon parties to going to Theatre in the Park. The Rotaract Club of Mississauga has general meetings every other week, to plan the upcoming events, find out what the needs are within the community and internationally and keep Mississaugua Golf in touch with what the club is doing.

and Country Club Why should I get involved? www.rotarymississauga.com There are many things Rotaract has to offer. Some of the main things you can expect to gain from becoming a Rotaractor include:

• Having loads of fun while making new friendships that last a lifetime. • Networking with other young professionals in the community. New Generation Clubs • The satisfaction of knowing that you can make a difference, in the local community and overseas. • The opportunity to refine your leadership and public speaking skills by becoming an Executive of the club or organizing a project. • Pushing yourself to the limit and realizing your potential in both personal and professional areas of life. • Getting a head start to future membership in Rotary. • Networking with over 2 million members of the Rotary family around the world

How do I join in?

Check out www.rotaractmississauga.com to find out more about what we have been doing and what events we have on. You can come to the general meetings (see the website for For Ages 18 - 30 For Ages 12 - 18 details) or contact [email protected] if you are interested in any events or have any questions.

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Oscar Peterson - WHAT CAMP ENTERPRISE IS ALL ABOUT … Paul Harris Fellow Assembled by: Rotarian, Mark Cashin his was a night to remember as fellow Rotarians joined District Governor Bernd Dinnert on Tuesday, he Camp Enterprise concept was developed by the Rotary Club of Columbus, TNovember 23rd at the Mississauga Golf and Country TOhio based on a program conceived by the American Management Association Club, for the presentation of a Paul Harris Fellow (the and has been developed and used by Rotary Clubs throughout Canada and the USA. highest award in Rotary) to the late Oscar Peterson (pre- sented to his wife, Kelly Peterson). Oscar Peterson was a In 1994, the Rotary Clubs of Mississauga formed an organizing committee to pro- Canadian jazz pianist and composer. He was considered to duce the Mississauga Camp Enterprise. Since then, each year eighty Grade 11 and have been one of the greatest jazz pianists of all times. He Rotary International President, 12 students from Mississauga high schools are selected to attend this 3-1/2 day live- played thousands of live concerts to audiences worldwide Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, poses with in, activity-packed, business-oriented workshop at the University of Toronto, Missis- in his career that spanned over 65 years. Numerous guests past President of Rotary Club, John sauga Campus. attended, such as Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, Rotary International Barnum, who is also the Conductor President; James Green, Rotary Governor for District 5490; of The Mississauga Symphony The program includes inspirational speakers, panel discussion, workshops, creativity the Rotary Club of Mississauga West, and of course, Celine sessions, business games, presentation skills and an introduction to the professions Peterson, daughter of the late Oscar Peterson. Musicians and career opportunities facing young people. There are team-building events and that had played with Oscar Peterson were also in atten- the opportunity to meet other students and have some social fun. dance, and gave an outstanding performance as they played for the guests. The adult participants are all Rotary Club members and many of the key speak- Event by Latisha Prescott ers are from outside the Rotary organization, but all participate on a voluntary, Event code: pe7a82 unpaid basis.

What’s in it for you?

Past Governor of District 7070, Bill • Break out of the high school box – Learn team-building skills! Patchett; past Governor of District 7080, Norm Bindom; and PDG Duncan Lyall, Senior Active President • Build your own business – Cooperate with other talented students in a supportive 1968-69 were all smiles for the camera team setting! • Be proactive about your future – Participate in activities that will enhance your skills! Rotary Governor for District 5490, James Green; President of Rotary International, Wilfrid J. Wilkinson; daughter of Oscar Peterson, • Best of all – All expenses are covered by the Rotary Clubs of Mississauga! Celine Peterson, with her mother, Kelly Peterson; District Governor of 7080 Rotary International, Bernd Dinnert, and President of What is the objective of Camp Enterprise? Rotary Club of Mississauga, Helga Noyes, all pose for a quick SNAP The objective of the Camp Enterprise program is to expose, to explore, to chal- lenge, to arouse interest and to spur students on the whole subject of business and private enterprise.

The program provides students with an introduction to professional, business owner and management careers through 3-1/2 days of exposure to the private enterprise system, the art of negotiation skills, insights into business concepts and the oppor- Helga Noyes, President of the Rotary tunity to have face-to-face discussions with business leaders. Club Of Mississauga, and Rotary Club Co-Presidents of UTM Rotaract, Ryan and Margaret, with Rotary Members, Lana Burchett and Luis For more information visit www.rotarymississauga.com International President, Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, Sudan, and fellow Moreno, all helping out at the Rotarian, Mark Cashin registration desk

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Interact in Mississauga Mississauga Assembled by: Rotarian, Mark Cashin Tree Lighting

"Our youth now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for au- thority; they show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in place of exercise; they no longer rise when elders enter the room; they contradict their parents, chatter before company; gobble up their food and tyrannize their teachers." — Socrates he constant complaint of the older generation is that the younger Tgeneration lacks the respect and discipline of the days gone by. Natalia, Consu and Heesu, with Mrs Claus and Santa Laura, mom (Keri) and Matthew But that is not the case in Mississauga. There is a group that is doing impressive community work - Interact (12-18year olds). These stu- ississauga residents wrapped up warm dents, under the umbrella of the Rotary club, have a growing enrol- and headed down to the Living Arts Mcentre to enjoy this year’s Mississauga ment and can plan a serious community service project. Tree Lighting Ceremony. It may have been a chilly evening, but the crowd didn’t seem to T.L. Kennedy Secondary School’s Interact group has many students notice as they were dazzled by a Star Light Cirque that have gone above and beyond the 40 hours of community service. Spectacular, and grooved to a Motown Holiday Some have reached over 100 hours. These students, lead by teacher Show. Mississauga residents warmly welcomed Mayor Hazel McCallion, MP’s and MPP’s, Rotarians supervisors, Amar Nirwal and Adrian D’souza, have organized food and, of course, Santa himself, to conduct the offi- drives, set up lights at the Festival of Lights, and supervised three cial tree lighting. There were a total of 118 trees days of bouncy castle mayhem at Rib fest. These students have the decorated by the Rotary Club of Mississauga, using approx 80,000 lights. organization and initiative to make a difference in Mississauga. Event by Lesley Tullo Event code: pe7fm6 Caroline with Uncle Thomas St. Jude’s Academy’s Interact started only last April, and with 19 members, raised $500 for an all girl’s school in Afghanistan. They came up with a plan that involved selling popcorn, doing a car wash “‘Star Light, Star Bright’ tree lighting evening” and a pie in the teacher’s face event.

Interact is a great program in order to get students involved in community service, while having a good time. If you have any inquires about Interact please visit the Rotary website at www.rotary.org/EN/STUDENTSANDYOUTH/, or email Aaron Sawatsky at [email protected]. Rotary is looking to start new clubs in middle & high schools in Mississauga.

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Ward Councilor with sons, Katrina, Cooper, Logan, Blake, Craig, B.J. and Nadine Alexander and Sebastien enjoying the Tree Lighting view even more photos at www.snapnorthmississauga.com December 2010 23