thanks to Rotaract for inviting the Area 4 Rotary members to join them for an afternoon of sharing ideas and experience.
Interested in joining our Club - contact Don Fraser <Don@devro.ca>
Want to be a Host Family - contact Akhil Antony <akhilannn@gmail.com>
Our club meeting on Feb. 18 provided and update on the Kenya Water and Girl Empowerment project. We were delighted to be joined by Deurence Onyango by zoom from Kenya. She is the sparkplug for this project in Kenya. In addition to being and active Rotarian, Deurence founded the "Smart Girlhood" mentoring program which helps keep girls in school by providing menstrual information and supplies. Deurence and our club members have promoted the project to other clubs and organizations.
The project's pilot project provides information and a start up system for a small village in Kenya with limited clean water. Water tables made of corrugated metal use the sun's power to purify water in PET bottles. This water can be used for drinking or washing reusable menstrual kits.
Kylie (Hilliard) Wood was a Youth Exchange Student to Poland in 2005 and shared with us how that 10 month experience has positively shaped her life over 20 years later
Fifteen London South members and volunteer friends spent Valentines morning at Harvest Hands in St. Thomas sorting and bagging fresh vegetables for redistribution to those in need in SW Ontario
President Kathleen presents David Knoppert with a Paul Harris 8-time pin from RI recognizing David's continued contribution to our community and international projects.
Rotarian Clay Melnike from the Thornbury Clarkson Club and PDG Sonja Glass enlightened and encouraged our Club to support the HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples) Youth-2-Youth Program. There are 19 Rotary Districts working together for youth, peace and environmental sustainability. At HIP they are profoundly grateful for the steadfast support of Rotary clubs across Turtle Island. Rotary’s commitment to building a brighter future—one rooted in reconciliation, youth empowerment, and environmental sustainability—has been a guiding force in their journey. Together, they are not just shaping today; but are securing a hopeful and inclusive tomorrow for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Nominations for youth to attend the March 2027 Y2Y Program are due in Fall 2026.
The support of sponsors Unique Training & Development, Bioped Footcare & Orthotics, Fully Promoted and the Law House has let us create a $2,000 valued Package which includes 2 Ed Sheeran Tickets for his August 22nd concert, First Class Via travel from London to Toronto return and overnight accommodation and breakfast at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Draw date is Feb 13th. Tickets for this raffle are $40 each or three for $100 available from Dennis at northlondon@fullypromoted.ca or Joan 226-973-6573 sinkpolio@rogers.com. E-transfer payment can be directed to davidrotary6330@gmail.com
Our President Kathleen Murphy received a Community Recognition Award from MPP Peggy Sattler for her 25-year commitment to The Rotary Club of London South and for her efforts to strengthen the community through volunteerism and leadership with such projects as the Community Fridge and Lionhearts. Her husband Harry Joostens and fellow Rotarians Brenda Rouse and Jug Manocha were in attendance for the presentation.
