Jim Waite, coached National Olympic men's curling teams in the 1998, 2002 2006 and 2010 Olympics. He provided a behind the scenes stories about the men's teams and Olympic curling. We found out why the team in Turin was called Team Canada and not Team Gushue. The pressures and expectations of the teams add to the competition. Jim shared stories about phone calls from the the Prime Minister, joys and sadness of some of the Olympians, and the trill of the opening parade of athletes.
Jim also brought some paraphernalia from past Olympics including uniforms and the torch carried by volunteer runners across Canada. Jim ran his quarter mile segment in St. Thomas.
Although he did not mention it in his presentation he is the coach of the National Mixed team that won Gold in Worlds in Kelowna in 2018.
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The July 5th meeting had a packed agenda. District Governor Tony Sheard's official visit to the club coinsided with our club change over meeting. We were hououred to have the DG swear in President Joanne and the board of directors and avenue of service chairs for the new Rotary year. Past President Bill started the meeting as his last official act and he thanked the club for supporting him in a successful year which saw our membership grow and our fundraising increase.
Our offsite meeting at Museum London was a success. We met for breakfast in the cafe follow by a guided tour of some of the exhibits and "back room" collection. The tour was lead by Brian Meehan the Executive Director of the museum. We saw the finished construction that was underway at our last visit.
Fewer educators are on a tenure track and their relationship to the University is therefore different. Employers expect graduates to come to the workforce with the ability to work effectively others and analyze problems with critical thinking. 
Recently packed kits are being sent to Senegal with the aid of a District Grant from our club and packed by these volunteers.
basketball with Jay and discussed the Compass basketball program with him. They are developing a program for young women to play in a league and hopes to provide the same character development the young men have seen.
It was a busy day for Rotarians at London South. Our regular meeting's speaker was Mike Crosby from the Greenhouse Academy. The GHA is a commercial greenhouse that focuses on growing plant material and young people. Mike noted that there is a 20% dropout rate in some classes and students have a difficult time relating to the workplace. The GHA links the education system with a commercial organization and helps students understand a work environment. They plant seedlings, answer the phone and help with some of the commercial aspects of the business. Other organizations such as TLC landscaping, Blue Jay Irrigation, and Unilock have joined with GHA to demonstrate to students that careers can be built in the horticultural and related businesses..jpg)
plan. The plans provide for continuity of efforts and sustainability of direction. Emphasis was placed on growing membership, increasing Foundation contributions, expanded reach by clubs and increased public image. All of these initiatives are linked for DGE Tony's year, DGN David's year and DGNN Erin's year. DGE Tony pointed out that the Council on Legislation is meeting currently and will require review of by-laws
Brian Elliot the CEO of Habitat For Humanity Heartland Ontario explained the three main functions of Habitat for Humanity and their impact. Habitat's principal functions are 1) Build projects, 2)ReStores, and 3)Family Services. 
Kelly Franklin described the use of horses in helping survivors of abuse start their recovery. However, Kelly brought us so much more information about human trafficking especially along the 400 series of highways. London in particular is a frequently used stop over spot because of the junction of the 401 & 402 and easily accessible hotels along the Wellington strip. Some of the statistics Kelly reported were shocking. Trafficking in you girls is on the rise and has become the second highest level of crime second only to drug dealing. The median age of girls starting being trafficked is 13. A pimp can earn $250,000 to $300,000 from a girl in a year. The girls are recruited by romancing and drugging them.
After the Induction ceremony all club members greeted Alex with a warm handshake.
. Patti gave directions in making an ugly stick.
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Ken Smid and Christine Lefebvre joined us to discuss North Aid's mission. Ken described the living conditions in many of the northern reserves and the lack of opportunity facing young people. 60% of children live below the poverty line. Poor overcrowded housing, lack of suitable water, poverty and expensive food costs are part of the problem. Ken suggested part of the solution is self government and self determination. North Aid has sponsored " A Taste of Indigenous Canada" dinners to raise funds for their programs. Among the programs North Aid has sponsored is hockey exchanges and medical supplies sent North. There are six reserves on the Thames; this is a possible joint project.
Michael Tesfay described his work with Western Heads East (Rwanda). During his trip to Rwanda to help set up the probiotic yoghurt kitchen at the University of Rwanda. These probiotics contain a bacteria which helps the immune system fight HIV. 
Jim Weese summarized his research and writing about leadership. He found there are five critical features of good leaders: Credibility, Contagious Enthusiasm, Compelling Vision, Charismatic Communication, and Culture Building.
