Welcome to Rotary Club of Montreal
Rotary is an international fellowship of women and men who want to deepen and widen the heart of our society, counting 1.2 million members in 32,000 separate clubs in 166 countries, with 8 in the Greater Montreal area.
Rotary is a leader in the worlds largest ever public health effort the eradication of polio.
Rotary started in Chicago 100 years ago, in February 1905. It came to Montreal in 1913 when the Rotary Club of Montreal became the 85th club. Scratch below the surface of numerous improvements to the quality of life in Montreal, and you will find Rotary has initiated them. In recent years the Rotary Club of Montreal has worked to establish La Rue des Femmes, a shelter for disadvantaged women.
We listen carefully to social workers who make us aware of clients with needs not covered by government funding, and we donate about $25,000 annually in small grants to fill these needs.
With our annual Golf Tournament we raise an additional $19,000, which this year will go to help NOVA (formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses), Elizabeth House and Tony Proudfoot Award Fund of Concordia University.
Do come visit us, to learn more. We meet at the St. James Club every Tuesday at 7.30 a.m.
We would be pleased to talk to you about Rotary and how you, too, may become a member of this international service organization.
Bertrand de Cardaillac
President, Rotary Club of Montreal
2011-2012
Past president Nemo Turner presented His Holiness The 14 th Dalai Lama of Tibet a Paul Harris Medal and Fellowship from The Rotary International Foundation
- Nemo Turner presented His Holiness The 14 th Dalai Lama of Tibet and Nemo Turner, Rotary of Montreal
On Wednesday, September 7, 2011, Nemo Turner presented His Holiness The 14 th Dalai Lama of Tibet a Paul Harris Medal and Fellowship from The Rotary International Foundation for his efforts in promoting peace and understanding in the world today. This presentation was done in a private audience with His Holiness after his speech in Montreal for the "Second Global Conference on World's Religions After 9/11." Turner was also honored by receiving a gold "kata" scarf that was blessed by The Dalai Lama and placed on his shoulders. Nemo is Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Montreal (where he served for two years as President) and is now a Director and Program Chairman.
OUR NEXT MEETINGS
ROTARY MTL ONGOING MEMO MAY 8th, 2012
Tue. May 8 7:30 AM Speaker: Johanna Raso
Subject: Economic cycles and their
impact on real estate investments
Sat. May 12 7PM Salvation Army Concert
1655 Richardson
NAV Center, Cornwall
Tue. May 15 12:00 to 2PM Public Speaking Finals
Tue. May 22 7:30 AM Club Assembly presided by
Michael Zivic
Tue. May 29 7:30 AM TBA
Mon. July 16 GOLF TOURNAMENT
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DISTRICT & INTL:
May 31 Jun. 3 R.Y.L.A.
Weekly meeting of Lakeshore Satellite Club on Tuesdays, 6PM, at Via Marcello Restaurant, a central location for Montreal, Laval and the West Island areas
with free parking and access by train, metro and bus.
Cost: Menu เ la carte, you order, you eat and you pay before you leave to the restaurant. Exact location: 1790 C๔te-Vertu & Marcel-Laurin, Saint-Laurent.
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WEEKLY MESSAGES:
PLEASE REPLY YES or NO for your attendance this coming Tuesday,May 8th BEFORE FRIDAY NOON
since I have to leave until Monday and must report attendance before leaving. THANK YOU !
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The Salvation Army's Partners in Mission Music Concert Fundraiser
Sat.May 12th at 7PM
Tickets ($20 each) are still available. I would be pleased to reserve a ticket for anyone. They just need to send me an email at : grant_effer(at)can.salvationarmy.org
As a incentive, please note that if a ticket holder writes their name and address on the back of the ticket, I can have a charitable tax receipt issued to them.
It will be a great evening. Besides great music, there is an art sale and auction from three local artists including the unveiling of international recognized artist, Harold Ortiz's "Last Supper". The icing on the cake of a great evening for a great cause is great dessert.
Thank you for your support of our campaign for Salvation Army missionaries in South America.
Grant Effer
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For those of who believe in prayer, please include our own Nemo Turner in yours. I have given him the card signed by all those who were present at the previous morning meeting.
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WHAT IS YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR GOLF TOURNAMENT ? Have you given it some thought ? Yes you can !
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF MONTREAL
"The Premier Club of Quebec"
Meets Tuesdays for Breakfast or Lunch at
St. James Club, 1145 Union Avenue
(South East corner of Rene Levesque),
Downtown Montreal
Our Club Meetings:
7:30 am Tuesday at the St. James Club, unless other time or location is indicated on the schedule - 1145 Avenue Union, Montreal, Quebec H3B 3C2.
Rotary Club meetings are private events and are not open to the public. For someone to attend these meetings, they must be sponsored as a "guest of a Rotarian". Please feel free to contact us for to join or visit.
Our meetings are conducted in English
Rotary Basics:
The Rotary four way Test
Of the things we think, say or do...
1- Is it the TRUTH?
2- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?