Adam Giambrone, TTC Chair Location: the Imperial Room, Fairmont Royal York Host: Marg Stanowski
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Today’s Program: Adam Giambrone, TTC Chair Location: The Imperial Room, Fairmont Royal York Host: Marg Stanowski April 9, 2010 Adam Giambrone is an elected member of Toronto City Council and Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC.) He was first appointed to the TTC in 2003, and served as Chair in 2006. As Chair of the Commission, GiambroneVice-Chair has overseen before being a renaissance selected asin public transit, including significant increases in bus service at all times of day, a $10 billion expansion of LRT into all parts of the city, capacity upgrades to subway, and a new fleet of state-of-good-repair programme. The LRT expansion has been eagerly supported by the public, and is known as 204 Transit urban City. streetcars It includes as part over of a 120 km of LRT on 7 lines that create a ne Along with service increases, communications initiatives such as an improved website, "next vehicle" technology, and electronic servicew disruption network in alerts formerly have suburbanhelped drive areas. customer demand and ridership to record high levels. GSE Team Visit to The Rotary Club of Toronto – Ric Williams Under the capable guidance of Ric Williams our club hosted four GSE team members from District 3260, Orissa, India, from April 1-6 as part 50 years ago: of their four week work exchange in District 7070. In 1960, 49 Rotarians attended the “Blue Each of these great people Mountain Camp” work weekend. The cost then were selected from a large was only $6.00 but they probably had as much number of candidates, on fun as we do today. This is one of our club’s the basis of their profes- great traditions. sional qualifications, ex- tensive interviews, and potential as ambassadors of their professions and for India. 50 years a go: Ric was ably assisted in this by Chris Snyder, Catherine Lloyd, David Wilson, Maureen Bird, their spouses and families as well as John Lloyd who took them on The growth of the c ity was reflected by 1960 his special tour of our Rotary projects. speakers such as Metro C hairman Frederick G. able to make connections with professionals in businesses in their field, and vis- Gardiner on expressways and architect John ited Canadian companies and job sites thatEach were member of direct of the interest GSE teamfrom wasan occu- also Parkin of our club about plans for the Ne w pational perspective. International Airport – now Pearson. They attended a meeting of the Intern an energetic walking tour of the Toronto core (above and below ground). The 50 years on we are faced with the fact that we team quickly became familiar with theational Services Committee followed by are still a major world city without rapid transit The week that followed was a whirlwind tour of our city’s professional, politi- linking our airport to city centre. cal, cultural, entertainment and sports fast pace and excite once again were reminded of what a great city Toronto is, andment how of Toronto. proud we are to be able to showcase its wondersvenues. and diversity. As we travelled together, we THE ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO Outbound VTT (GSE) team leader applications CLUB 55 1912 Applications are now welcome from Rotarians interested in the Leadership position on the The Fairmont Royal York th th (Health Club Level) GSE / VTT Team going to Sydney Australia from October 10 to November 10 2010. The 100 Front St. West VTT program theme is "Suicide and Depression in Young People”. The Team Leader does Toronto, Ontario M5J 1E4 not have to work in this area. Please submit applications no later than April 30th to District Tel: (416) 363-0604 Chair Hilary Richards [email protected]. Interviews for the position will begin in Fax: (416) 363-0686 early May. If you have questions or need further information, please contact Chair Hilary. Email: [email protected] Web site: www.rotarytoronto.com Meets Fridays - 12:15 p m. Officers: President: Bert Steenburgh WANTED! Sponsorships for Rotaract Preconvention Social President-Elect: Peter Love Events in Montreal Vice President: Sandy Boucher Treasurer: Harold Fisher Rotarians! You have the unique opportunity to support Rotaract on an international level this Directors Bill Bressmer Kim Curry June as the Rotaract Preconvention is coming to Canada! The Rotaract Host Committee is Jeff Dobson John Fortney working tirelessly to put together a social program that will knock the socks off of our Sylvia Geist Rick Goldsmith international guests, but we are looking for support to make these events happen. If you Demetra Layzell Catherine Lloyd donate to this year’s Rotaract Social Events program, your name or company’s name will Lorraine Nelson Nancy Schaefer reach a network of over 300 Rotaractors world-wide, a large majority of whom reside in Chris Snyder Ric Williams Canada and the USA. Sponsorship is sought for everything from dinners and Mobile SIM Immediate Past President: Bill Morari cards to T-shirts and transportation. Please contact Andrea Tirone, VP Sponsorship for the Executive Director: Clare Bonnell Rotaract Preconvention Host Committee, at [email protected] Accounts: T.K. Belliappa District Governor: Doug Byers COMING IN MAY! 2nd Rotary Work Day at Gilford Farm In early May the Community Services Committee (CSC) is organizing another enjoyable Saturday at Gilford Farm, (north of Holland Landing). After our 2009 work day, host farmer David Holmes wrote, “What a shot in the arm for me and the farm…In addition to getting some significant work done there was a wonderful feeling of fellowship and conviviality…As you know, during the week the farm is a special place for people with autism – they are the hub of the farm core work group.” For more details contact Greg Vermeulen at [email protected] FELLOWSHIP & ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE THE ROTARY CLUB OF TORONTO SOARS! Sunday, September 12, 2010 Sunny weather is here, and summer just around the corner. So your Fellowship & Entertainment Committee has arranged for a day of soaring. The airfield is in Arthur, about 75 minutes northwest of Toronto. Date is: Sunday, September 12th. Cost is $105 per person, paid directly before your flight. There is a realistic daily maximum of spots, so to sign up and confirm your seat please contact Neil Phillips. We can arrange car-pooling based on the numbers who sign up. We know this is well in advance, but are trying to book a day now to ensure spots. GSE Rotarian Asutosh Rath and President Bert Upcoming Speakers & Events, 2010 Mark it in your books for Wednesday, May 26, 2010. April 23 Adam Giambrone, City Councillor, It's the return of our evening to celebrate the Chair of TTC accomplishments of our Club, under the dedicated 24 Trump AIDS Poker Walk stewardship of our President Bert, over the past year. 30 Robert Solomon, Join us for an evening of fellowship, dining and music. "Random Breath Testing" We've reserved a central location, and will be featuring a May 7 Rocco Rossi, Toronto multi-course Tuscan meal that’s sure to please. Ticket Mayoral Candidate includes dinner (with wine) and musical entertainment. 13 R2R National Club, 6 p m. The theme of the evening is the musical “Bye Bye Bertie”. 14 Bill Blair, Chief of Police, It’s a casual night, so attire is up to you. Maybe you want to Toronto Police Service have some fun and try period musical costume…50s, 60s 21 Dr. Tony Barozzino, even 70s. Maybe you want to dress up. Or maybe you’re Chief of Paediatrics, casual. All is good…we just want you to come and have fun. St. Michael’s Hospital Spouses and Rotary friends welcome. 26 President’s Ball: Bye Bye Tickets to the event can be purchased directly online at $125 per person through the Club’s Bertie at St. Lawrence Hall new portal, as we did for the last Fundraising event. Watch for the link in your email. 28-30 Lake Scugog Camp If you cannot register online, contact the Office and they will be pleased to provide a ticket Weekend and take payment. June 4 George Smitherman, Toronto Mayoral Candidate Camp Scugog PROPOSE A SPEAKER CONTACT - James Statham, Chair Its that time of year for one of our Club's very PROGRAMME COMMITTEE popular Sweat Equity experiences - the [email protected] restoration of Camp Scugog, a summer camp for underprivileged children. What better way to Editor of the Week: spend the weekend of May 28-30 than making Maureen Bird this camp ready for all the children who are the users of Camp Scugog. They come from the inner -city environments where they could not R2R -- Find out What Your otherwise afford to attend camp. This is a Fellow Rotarians Do members-only event! Susan Howson for a Living [email protected] is again in charge. Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at the National Club (303 Bay Street) 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Cost: $5 for great appetizers Trump AIDS Poker Walk Join us on Saturday, April 24th in this fundraiser for AIDS initiatives. Check the website www.trumpaidstoronto.ca or contact Chris Snyder ([email protected]) or Maureen Bird ([email protected]). What you missed: April 16, 2010 – Maureen Bird Once again we were in the Imperial Room with Bert in charge (??). Neil Phillips updated us on the return of the President’s Dinner (Roast?) with the musical theme “Bye Bye Bertie”. Be sure to read the details of this fun event on Wednesday, May 26th in its own article on another page. It was a busy program, starting with two Club Builder Awards.