Meet the Member - Hajra Wilson
Hajra joined Rotary in 2002. She was president of her club in 2005-2006. Since joining Rotary she has held several positions at the district level - Foundation Coordinator, Assistant Governor and PolioPlus Chair in D7080. In her role as PolioPlus Chair has lead teams on NIDS to Africa, India and Pakistan. She is currently PolioPlus Chair in D7040.
Hajra was born in South Africa and was educated in South Africa and England. She received her training as an X-Ray Technologist in London, England and has worked in Libya, Switzerland and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Hajra has volunteered with Art Galleries in Kitchener and Cambridge. She has also served on the following boards: Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Cambridge Art Gallery, Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, the Philharmonic Choir and City of Cambridge Arts Advisory committee and chaired Arts Connect fundraising.
How will you celebrate World Polio Day?
See the letter from RI President Barry Rassin in the Documents section. While you are there, take a look to see what else we have for our club members. Dave Wood posted a financial report.
Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, planning a 5k run, or placing ads around town, there are countless ways your club can be a part of World Polio Day. Join us on 24 October and help spread the word about polio eradication in your community. LEARN MORE
https://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day
Entering Makeups
If you are entering makeups for July, you will notice that two dates say "do not use". Someone added extra meetings and I am not able to delete them anymore. I will need to write to ClubRunner to find out what the problem is.
There will be a webinar on October 2 for anyone still having a problem with ClubRunner entries and Rotary Club Central. The session will be recorded.
T-shirts (not many of you noticed this last week)
T-shirts arrived in time for the fundraiser on August 31. The cost worked out to $12.50 per shirt if you pick up at Ariane's place, or make some other arrangement. If you want your shirt mailed, the cost is $15.00. Please send and e-transfer to
ariane.carriere@rotary7040.com . I paid for them and it's easier to just transfer to me.
Peace in Action
International Day of Peace: How to get involved
The Alliance for Peacebuilding is collaborating with Peace One Day to lead a coalition of NGOs in observing the International Day of Peace, 21 September. The United Nations started the International Day of Peace to celebrate peacebuilding activities and spark new ones. Peace One Day, a nonprofit founded by actor Jeremy Gilley, to raise awareness of peace issues, engage communities in them, and promote the peace day. Get involved.
