April 3 2019

Today we welcomed 12 members and 2 guests, Ramon and Gloria, Alfredo's friends.

Announcements:

* The snowsheoing last Saturday was a success! Thank you to John for organizing.

* The Hoopathon webpage is ready, check it out: http://hoopathon.ca/

* The event at Vector Academy was a great experience for our members and the students. See the pic below:

Rotary Moment

This week we skipped it.

Guest Speaker

Our guest speaker today was Chad Clowes, from the basketball program Night Hoops. Night Hoops is a charity organization that provides late-night basketball programming for at-risk youth and offers them the chance to grow and learn in a supervised and supportive environment.  In 1996, this program was created to provide a constructive recreational opportunity for teens on Friday and Saturday nights. Night Hoops’ Mission is:  “To encourage healthy life choices for youth through the context of a pro-social late-night basketball program.”

Since its inception in 1996, over 4,200 boys and girls between the ages of 13 and 18 have participated in Night Hoops as well as over 240 coaches.  Night Hoops promotes community and personal development through teamwork, fair play, life-skills and fun. 

 

Thought of the day:

Why Rotary? Read more here: https://www.rotary.org/en/why-rotary