If you missed the last meeting, here are the highlights:
Lee Skovsgaard, Philanthropy Officer. Sandra Taylor, CEO of Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation, and Cathy Renaud, Vice President of Hospital Development, provided updates on hospital development and campaign progress. The new hospital is expected to have 132 private rooms and is anticipated to open in the early 2030s. The foundation is raising money to support the new hospital and have already raised slightly over half of the 150 million or so needed.
Upcoming meetings
October 13th lunch meeting - prepare for Mutts and Putts.
October 27th evening meeting - Club initiative check-in and new ideas
November 10th lunch meeting - field trip to Living Waters Retirement Residence
Tri-Club Fall Social & Rotary Charitable Foundation AGM
The AGM will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Rotary Community Hub, with a virtual attendance option available. The evening will include a social gathering, the Foundation AGM, and a light dinner, providing an opportunity to connect with Rotarians from all three clubs. If you are wondering what the Foundation is and how its works for our club, this meeting is the perfect opportunity to get to know more. Please RSVP here
District 7010 Conference
This weekend - September 25 - 27. Who's going? Colleen and I are. Anyone else? We'll update you on District happenings when we get back.
¿Quieres ir a Barcelona?¿
Registration for Rotary International's 2027 conference in Barcelona is now open. Register by today, September 21st, to save $200 USD on registration. i think we should go! If you're thinking about it, regsitering and booking accomodation early is advised. Register here.