Niagara Suspension Bridge Bingo - March 8

Saturday, March 8, Bingo

On Saturday, March 8, our Bingo will celebrate the anniversary of the opening of the Niagara Suspension Bridge in 1855. On March 8 of that year the 23 ton locomotive "London" passed from one nation to another. The bridge deck deflected 3.5 inches in the middle with the weight of the engine which was acceptable.
The bridge is no longer there, it was replaced in 1897. So come on out on the 8th , and celebrate this double decker suspension bridge. Don’t keep the sergeant at arms in suspense, sign up right away for this honourable duty by emailing me at west@cyg.net.

Rotary Presidential Peace Forum

On April 25th -- 27th, 2008 Rotarians and peacemakers from around the world will gather in Windsor, Ontario at a Presidential Peace Forum to share, celebrate and create peace initiatives. This North American event is the fourth and final in a series that have taken place this year in Bulgaria, Turkey and Africa.
Rotary Youth Day will kickoff the festivities, followed by a Community Parade of Nations that will welcome Rotarians, International Peace Scholars, and other business and community members from across the globe as they come together to celebrate hope for world peace.
Other events include a spectacular Peace Concert and a Multicultural Civic Celebration. Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson will open the celebration in an Open Air Ceremony, on the riverfront overlooking Canada and the United States. Keynote speakers will include Honourary Chair, Allan Rock, HRH Prince Zeid Ra'ad, Jordan's Ambassador to the United States and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Lloyd Axworthy
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, to share and to celebrate peace. Register today at rotarypeacesummit.org

The Word Lady Cometh

Did you know we have 2,000 words in the English language that are strictly Canadian and are not swear words?

Find out how you can help protect endangered Canadian words like "pipsissewa", "cheechako" and "molson muscle" with the Festival City Rotary Club of Stratford, as it presents An Evening with Katherine Barber, Editor-In-Chief of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary on Wednesday May 14 at the Festival Inn, 1144 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON.

Katherine is best known as the Word Lady on CBC Radio's Metro Morning. She is also an accomplished author with a number of books to her credit. She has written Six Words You Never Knew Had Something To Do With Pigs,and Only in Canada You Say. She is the author of over 11 Canadian dictionaries. She is known for her lively and engaging take on the history of our language. Her hobbies include ballet, gardening, choral singing and cooking.

Tickets are $40.00 (CDN) each.

30% of Book Sale proceeds will go to Club's local and international literacy projects.

Cash bar at 6:00pm and Dinner at 6:30pm.

For tickets contact Etienne Leushius, Club President at 519-276-0205.

Small but Mighty!

Party Down with the RI President Wilf Wilkinson!

Party on, down and back up again with Rotary International President Wilf Wilkinson (affectionally known as the Big Gear Head to Rotarians around the world), on April 24th at the London Convention Centre, 300 York Street, London, Ontario. Cocktails 6:00pm, Dinner at 7:00pm.  Dress: Business Attire. Earlier Bird tickets are $85.00 before February 15. Losers can expect to pay $100.00 per ticket after February 15.  Rabbits eat for free!

Contact Jan Delaney (jdelaney@london.bbb.org) for ticket orders.

Come be inspired!

Club Welcomes Susan Allen

The Club welcomed Susan Allen as a new member. On Susan's left stands her sponsor, John McNeil. On her far left is President Etienne holding the club mascot. On Susan's other left (right) is Rotary Exchange Student Thomas.

Susan will make a great member. Welcome aboard.

Small but mighty.