Events

For decades dating back to a time when polio was a major killer and crippler of children worldwide, Dr. Bob Scott has made it a personal mission to see the last of this terrible disease.. In 2004, Dr. Scott became a Rotary Foundation Trustee and in 2006, he began his term as Chair of the International PolioPlus Committee. Since then, Dr Scott has received world-wide recognition for his many years of service toward the eradication of Polio, including The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, the International Service Award for a Polio-Free World and the Four Avenues of Service Citation. In addition, he has been named an outstanding leader in polio eradication by the United Nations Foundation. The Ontario Medical Association awarded Dr. Scott with The Glenn Sawyer Service Award for professional and community achievement.

In addition to his many years as a member of the Rotary Club of Coburg, Dr Scott  had a distinguished career as a general practitioner and served as a coroner for the Province of Ontario, investigating more than 1,200 cases prior to his retirement in May 2000.

Our Christmas/Holiday Season luncheon in support of the Salvation Army will be held at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique, 3125 Bayview Ave., North York (East side, midway between Sheppard and Finch). The date is Thursday, December 16, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (lunch at 12:30 PM).

The cost of “tickets” is $55. You are encouraged to bring one cheque for you and your guests made out to the Rotary Club of Willowdale with “tickets” in the message line.

As we are raising funds for the Salvation Army, Yorkwoods and their Homework Club afterschool program, we encourage you to bring a second cheque for donation made out to the Rotary Club of Willowdale with “Salvation Army” in the message line. A charitable donation receipt will be issued.

For those who would like to participate, a cash 50/50 draw will be available.

Participants will be required to wear a mask (at least when entering), show proof of double vaccination (and perhaps photo ID).

We can promise a good meal (with a cash bar), good fellowship and good entertainment which will probably include an opportunity for a seasonal sing-along.

We encourage you to invite family, friends, acquaintances, total strangers, etc. as the venue can accommodate virtually any number. The Grand Luxe is naturally anxious to have numbers as far in advance as possible and certainly within a week of the event so it would be much appreciated if you could RSVP to Bill King, lyonrex@rogers.com or 416-223-4646 ASAP.

Looking forward to seeing you there, Bill

Lori Anne Jones is the President/CEO for SHIFT Strategies – Change Consulting. She is a seasoned strategist with over 20+ years of experience in organizational capacity building and strategic growth. Over the last two decades, Lori Anne has successfully worked with clients and companies within private, public and non-profit sectors to solve complex problems, build leadership and team resilience and translate transformation vision to operational reality. Lori Anne is a member of the Halifax Harbour Rotary Club and was a board member for the last three years as the local service chair. She was also the coordinator for the district 7820 Systemic Racism Task Force in 2020/21 and is currently the Rotary Zone 28 & 32 DEI Resource Chair.