By George!  It’s Lunch Time!

Your donations and Auction dollars at work!


Our Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club has a lengthy history with Lunch by George in Kingston.  Through our Local Grants program, we have supported Lunch by George on an annual basis since 2011.  In addition to the funding, many Rotarians have volunteered in the food preparation and serving under the capable direction (for 33 years!) of Coordinator Jennifer Hurd.  On special occasions, such as the Christmas Lunch, Rotarians are out in numbers helping to make the day a joyful experience for the vulnerable members in our community.  For years, a team of Rotarians have cooked and carved the turkeys, while others have helped prepare the the trimmings and decorated the tables.  See photos in link:  Christmas Turkey Carving for Lunch by George

Of course, the pandemic introduced a number of challenges, most notably the prohibition of in-person dining.  But Lunch by George soon adapted to a takeout program which continued to provide a steady supply of nutritious and appetizing meals every week day, without compromising the quality and variety of the lunches served.  Just take a look at a sampling of lunches served during the pandemic!  See photos in link:  Lunch(es) by George!

The Cataraqui-Kingston Rotary Club is proud to be an ongoing supporter of Lunch By George.  We are but one part of many individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations who make this support possible.  Donations are always welcome, as the need is always great. lunchbygeorge.ca/support-lunch-by-george/

 
And don’t forget, your participation in our annual Community Auction as a Donor, a Bidder, or a Sponsor will also support Lunch by George!
Rushooka Maternal Health Clinic Update
 
 
On June 8th, Dominic Tumsuwigye from the Kampala Kolola RC presented at our weekly meeting, the achievements of the health teams at the Rushooka Maternal Health Clinic since the health centre commenced operations in October of 2020.
 
The project has been a fabulous success.
 
Firstly, lives have been saved because mothers with difficult pregnancies were able to access the surgical services at the Centre as opposed to travelling for hours over poor roads to get to the District Hospital.
 
Secondly, the Centre, which previously was classed as a level # 2 health centre, has been elevated to a level # 4 centre and now qualifies for government operational funding to enable it to continue providing sophisticated medical assistance to the people in its catchment area, including surgeries and diagnostic services previously only available at the District Hospital.
 
Thirdly, the experience of the Centre to date has demonstrated the great benefit of the new laboratory capability at the Centre.  This has led to the ambition to increase the laboratory services at the Centre to improve diagnostic capabilities.  This ambition will present us with an opportunity to help with the acquisition of additional laboratory equipment to build that capacity.  Our club was the international partner for the last stage of the Rushooka project, which involved the acquisition and installation of medical equipment for the surgery and the laboratory and  additional training for the outreach teams at the Centre.  Hopefully we will be able to play a similar role as the Centre builds capacity.
 
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Kingston Youth Going FARther on Pathways to Education! 

Rotary is assisting vulnerable youth in their transition from high school to post secondary pursuits.

Thanks to a $140,000 Rotary Global Grant initiated by the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston, high school graduates of the Pathways to Education Program will now have greater access to ongoing support through the new Rotary FAR Project as they move on to post-secondary education and meaningful employment!

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RECENT SPEAKERS
Speakers July 20th, Katie Kyte and Craig Lindsay - Canadian Kidney Foundation.
 
Bill Egnatoff introduced our speaker Katie Kyte this morning by turning the usual introduction on its ear. Bill asked Katie to talk about how she arrived in her role with the Canadian Kidney Foundation. Katie has been with the Kidney Foundation for two years. What led her to work with the kidney foundation is a lifelong desire to give and give back.
 
Although she has no personal connection to kidney disease, the last two years have resulted in Katie being very familiar with the disease and its effect on Canadians. Katie has been a teacher and a tour guide in the past, so her ability to connect with people has really been an asset in her present job.
Katie came to the Kingston chapter of the kidney foundation as it needed new life pumped into the organization - they needed a Kingstonian to revitalize and recruit new volunteers. Just as she got going COVID hit, and everything changed.
 
What is the Kidney Foundation of Canada? It is a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of those with kidney disease. The organization is also dedicated to helping find a cure for kidney disease. There are several main areas of their work;
  1. they fund research,
  2. two they provide education and support,
  3. they advocate. During COVID the Kidney Foundation advocated for dialysis and transplant patients to receive higher priority for covert vaccines.
  4. they raise awareness of kidney health and organ donation. It is interesting to note that a kidney transplant is not a cure.
There are 18 chapters of the Kidney Foundation in Ontario. Kingston is a very important chapter because of the role our hospitals play in regional dialysis and transplants.
 
The Kidney Foundation provides information for patients, manuals to help doctors and nurses, opportunities for those who suffer from the disease to connect with others, and support. The Kidney Foundation also offers short-term financial assistance, which is key for people struggling to get to dialysis appointments and afford medication. They also provide summer camp opportunities for kids, which has unfortunately been put on hold because of COVID, but will be back soon. Lastly they also provide through their website advice on diet for kidney disease patients. Kidney disease requires a close monitoring of your diet and this helps the patients.
 
How does the Kidney Foundation do their work? They raise funds in various ways. Their most important fundraisers are their kidney walks, which take place in September. They also hold events at chapter level including online auctions and scavenger hunts. Just like our Rotary Club bingo is always a source of funds, and public donations are very important. If you would like to know more about the Kidney Foundation of Canada go to kidney.ca For more information.
 
Katie then introduced Craig Lindsey program director for the Kidney Foundation in Ontario. Craig was a paramedic with the air ambulance service when he contracted kidney disease. He received a kidney and pancreas transplant a few years ago. Craig described himself as a terrible patient, but when he talked to people at the Kidney Foundation about their struggles with kidney disease it made all the difference for him. When he returned to work, he returned to work for the Kidney Foundation. His role is to talk to people struggling with kidney disease and provide support. Craig wonders if enough money is being spent on research. He also told us that many people don't know how important their kidneys are to their overall health, the disease affects all of your body’s systems. Craig also invited us to take the survey on the Kidney Foundation website. This survey helps you to assess your risk of getting kidney disease.
 
After a couple of questions from the members, Robert Reed thanked Katie and Craig for their presentation today.
Speaker July 6th - Mabyn Armstrong, Turtles Kingston
Greta Du bois introduced today's speaker, Mabyn Armstrong. Greta just happened to be watching a program on turtles in Ontario, and was impressed with Mabyn's knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. Greta got in touch and so Mabyn was here to speak to us. Mabyn moved to Kingston in 2014, and driving through the Westbrook wetlands she witnessed the deaths of turtles because of cars. She dedicated herself to helping stop this slaughter and re-launched Turtles Kingston in 2018 with a new Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TurtlesKingston
 
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Speaker June 15th - Pareza Tahamtan and Jolee Fu, RYLA 2021
 
Greg Mumford introduced this morning's speakers. This morning we heard from Pareza and Jolee, two wonderful young students who participated in this year's RYLA (Rotary Youth Leaderships Awards). Once again RYLA was held virtually. Pareza is finishing grade 11, and Jolee is finishing grade 12 and is off to Waterloo University in the Fall. Jolee started by telling us that RYLA has taught her to dream big, to help create a more inclusive society. She was inspired by her peers and the instructors, and her favourite part was the project forum, where ideas were discussed about addressing issues. RYLA created a safe space where dreams could be discussed openly. Pareza is headed to Concurrent Education, and enjoyed the open discussing of ideas and the workshops that helped to build her leadership skills. Youth have ideas for change, but need the skills and advice on starting something to make change happen. RYLA helped provide this. There were also public speaking workshops to build confidence, and speakers who inspired the students to pursue their dreams.

 
 
 
 
 
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Cataraqui-Kingston
Cataraqui-Kingston

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P.O. Box 1964
Kingston, ON K7L 5J7
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Aug 03, 2021
Evening social meeting will replace our regular morning meeting later this week
David Carey
Aug 10, 2021 7:15 AM
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Paul Jupp
Aug 31, 2021 7:15 AM
Introducing to CK Rotary - Paul Jupp, one of our newer members!
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