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Annual Strategic Planning Results
The results of our 1st Annual Strategic Planning meeting are in! Many thanks go to those that participated in the committee, their input and ideas were very much appreciated! A new vision statement, mission statement and club goals were created and accepted by our membership. With these plans in place, we are looking forward to growing and strengthening our club for many years to come!
 

Mission Statement

District 6330 Passport Club provides flexible and rewarding opportunities for compassionate, diverse, like minded people to participate in a unique and inclusive environment. Partnering with Rotary Clubs and other organizations, we provide assistance and service both locally and Internationally.

Vision Statement

District 6330 Passport Club transcends borders, bridging the district, while embracing our cultures, providing service opportunities and creating lifelong friendships.

Online Literacy Book Club
Looking for a new way to get your nose stuck into a book?

The 6330 Rotary Passport club, to celebrate Rotary's month of basic education and literacy, is hosting a virtual book club for the month of September! In collaboration with Shelterbox Canada, readers will have a month to complete Shelterbox's recommended book of the month, which focuses on countries where Shelterbox does its valuable work. All readers, whether reading their first book of the year or have lost count, are invited!

This month we'll be following the story of Syrian refugee Abu Bakr Al Rabeeah and his family in the novel "Homes". Coauthored by Winnie Yeung and Abu Bakr, the story intimately describes the Syrian conflict and the journey Abu Bakr's family undertakes to find safety and a new home in Canada. Nominated as a 2019 Canada Reads finalist, this book is great for readers at all speeds to learn more about the crisis which has unfolded in Syria and the trials and tribulations of the refugee experience.

Over the next month, we'll be posting more about certain themes from the book and the work Shelterbox does worldwide. We will be announcing a date for a virtual event, in late September, where readers are invited to join for group discussion, including hearing remarks from the book's author(s). There is no cost to join the club but donations are welcomed for Passport club's year-long campaign to aid Shelterbox in the amazing work they do. Homes can be found in some libraries/bookstores and can be purchased online through:
 
(Canadian)
 
(American)
 
   
Celebrating the New Rotary Year!
Posted by Marsha Kalakay on Jul 05, 2020
On June 27th, we had our Change Over Meeting. Held virtually this year, it was a well attended and fun afternoon. We celebrated our successes over the past year and looked forward an exciting year ahead. 
President Allan thanked and awarded certificates of appreciation to the following for all of their hard work and dedication to our club: PDG Tony Sheard, DG David Elliot, Marsha Kalakay, Sue Storie, Lynn Coates, Kitty Bucsko and Tanya Wolff. He also awarded our club's 1st Rotarian of the Year to Lynne Ternosky!!  Congratulations to all!
 
DG David Elliot presented Paul Harris Fellow to members Kurtis Lush, Reid Eyre, Joyce Nolin-Capman and Susan Elliot.
 
AG Diane Ives inducted the new Board of Directors for 20-21.
 
President Allan was presented with a thank you gift for his year at the helm and he will receive his Past President pin soon. 
 
President Allan passed the gavel, bell and Club Charter certificate virtually to incoming President Marsha. Once the border is open all things will make it to their new home for the year. 
 
Marsha then spoke to the club about her vision for our club for the upcoming year; Family, Relationships and Engagement are top on the list.
 
   
All together for a great event!    
 
  
Rotarian of the Year Lynne!
 
  
Members from Michigan gather at Marsha's
house for the meeting and a cookout.
 
 
 
Allan passes the bell and gavel to Marsha.
 
Theme for 2020-21
 
 
 
 
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What a Night!!
It's Amazing what a bunch of dedicated Rotarians can do in a matter of 3 days!!  
Here are the current numbers on our fundraiser for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan:
For the ECKP, we had a total of 33 donors for a total of $3,570 usd  ($4916 in cad)!! We are well on our way to our goal and it is only a few days in. A big Thank You to our secret donor who turned out to be our very own Susan Elliott!!  Thanks Sue for your contribution to the event!
Our fundraiser will continue through June 15th. All donations can be made through the Food Bank donor page. 
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Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Fundraiser
This is a challenging season for everyone… especially for those most impacted by Covid-19.

Please join the Rotary Club of District 6330 Passport to raise support and awareness for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan. The money that you donate will help children, families, seniors and neighbors that are vulnerable during this time. 

  • The Food Bank's leveraging power allows us to provide 6 meals for every $1 donated so ANYONE can make an impact! 

  • The Food Bank has grown to serve more than 415 partner agencies throughout 22 eastern Michigan counties.

  • The Food Bank serves all Michigan communities of District 6330!

Thank you for your donation and thoughtfulness!

Click here to donate and learn more: https://give.fbem.org/ge/passport

 

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Help Fight COVID 19 NOW
Thank you for helping our front-line workers by providing reusable, government certified face shields.
Beneficiaries: medical staff of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
 
$23,768.47 raised of $6,800.00 goal                       
 
Wow!! We will be able to supply 3833 face shields. Thank you all!!
 
6330 Passport Croatian Friendship
 
Our club member Pam at a meeting with Rotary Club Zagreb, Croatia. Rotary Club Zagreb is the club that hosted Pam on her Rotary Youth Exchange 18 years ago when she went to Croatia for the first time.  6330 Passport had a friendship exchange with Croatia and know many of these Rotarians personally. 
Stoves for El Salvador
 
6330 Passport members reached out on social media during a recent projects trip to El Salvador to secure stoves for a village in El Salvador.  We were in the village as a Rotary project to help present stoves to much of the village but found that there were additional families in need.  The stoves are made locally and cost approximately $70.00 US.  The stoves use less wood than open fire burning and are safer for the family.  We delivered 40 stoves that day and raised funds for 53 more with the help of the local mayor, the Rotary Club of Noroeste and Clubs in District 6990 (Florida), 7040 (Ontario/NY) and friends and family of 6330 Passport. Thank you to all the contributors.  
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End Polio Now Walk in the Park
 
Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors from 'in and around' the Sarnia area walked a 5K track on Sunday October 20th to raise awareness and funds for Rotary's Polio Plus campaign.
6330 Passport Members Help 'Fill a Bus'
 
Passport members Sue and Rick Storie in London, Ontario deliver school supplies to the Mission Services "Fill a Bus" Campaign in London. The supplies will be used by Rotholme Women's and Family Shelter.
6330 Passport Fund Raiser Idai Results July 2019
 
Thank you to Club Member Adriennne and to Crock A Doodle (inside the Sarnia Real Canadian Superstore) for putting on our Paint Party Fundraiser!!!
Proceeds from the event are headed to Shelterbox to support them in their efforts in Mozambique/Zimbabwe as they continue to deal with the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
If you couldn’t make it, but want to donate to the cause, please do so here:
https://www.paypal.me/6330Passport

( In the picture: Event organizer and Passport Club Member Adrienne Lee receives a cheque from Crock A Doodle Owner Crystal Tilson with Past President Tanya looking on)
6330 Passport Club Changeover June 2019
The Rotary Club of District 6330 Passport had it’s first ever Club Changeover.
“Rotary Connects the World and the 6330 Passport Club Connects the District!”
We have representation on the board from the most westerly reaches of the District in Michigan through the easterly in Ontario.  A very exciting year of challenges and change.  Our Charter President Tanya Wolff got us up, running and growing.  We had our 'Ask in Gear'.  Allan Loiselle will continue to lead and inspire us.
 
Our first tradition for our club, handing over the Club Charter to new President
 
 
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Marsha Kalakay
President Elect
Joyce Nolin-Capman
Secretary
Susan Storie
Treasurer
Lynn Coates
Past President
Allan Loiselle
Director
Allan Loiselle
Director
Jessica Morrow
Director
Kurtis Lush
Director
Kitty Bucsko
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