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Tom Samolczyk
Upcoming Meetings
Jun 11, 2026
Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
Jun 14, 2026
On the Grand River
Jun 17, 2026
Tapestry Hall
Jun 18, 2026
Cheque Presentations
Jun 25, 2026
Cambridge Mill
Jul 02, 2026
2026-2027 Goals & Objectives
Jul 09, 2026
Sharing their RYLA Experience
Jul 16, 2026
Buddy Baseball League
Jul 23, 2026
Director of Care, Sexual Assault Support Centre, Waterloo Region
Jul 30, 2026
Business Development Manager-Canadian Blood Services
Aug 06, 2026
Update from the Federal Government
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Stories
Opening and Sgt @ Arms Report

Next President Russell Hooper stood in today. Present President Paul McMenemy is at a Vets Event.

Kristen did the Four Way test. Brayden Hooper did the Innvocation. We toasted Canada and Rotary.

SAA Jimmy J said there were approximately 21 in attendance including 3 zoomers (Arlette, Eric and Larry) , our guest speaker Maggy Laton, and guest Greg Mackay.

Paul T Cody said his twin sister had a birthday. Some deep thoughts by the editor….Hey Paul, you are a year older.

50/50 Draw

Paul Cody was Johnny on the Spot. $1400. in the pot. Tom Everett and Lina were losers.

Announcements and Good News
Announcements. Todd wrote this last week. I will add.
 
Kirstin W - for our Shine the Light on Human Trafficking event - coming up on Wednesday June 17.  We'll need quite a few people, nothing too strenuous.  As Rotary International is starting to focus on Human Trafficking, it will become a larger part of our focus as time goes on.  Everyone, should do everything they can to attend.  And, please advise your family and friends; this is a huge problem, which can easily go unnoticed.  There will be 3 sections, breaks with live music in between, and included in the speakers are 2 survivors who will be telling us their story.
Doors open at 6:30. It is at Tapestry Hall.
Please sign up, and, share this link:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shining-the-light-tickets-1989629417146?aff=oddtdcreator
Kristin has sent out an email to those who volunteered.
 
Duck RACE Sunday  JUNE 14th - Todd will finalize volunteer responsibilities as it draws closer; roughly times will mostly be 10am start, and done by about 2pm; so not a long day.
Please share a link to our webpage for information and tickets:  https://www.rotarycambridgeph.com/duckrace.html
Todd picked up the ducks today. They have been in training hosted by Ducks Unlimited. Quack, Bang.
He will send times etc via email to those who signed up.
Please promote our Duck event on social media.
 
AND our Club's 100 Year Anniversary Year-end Celebration (replaces this year's ‘President’s Ball') will be on Thursday, June 25 at the Cambridge Mill.  The meal choices are EXCELLENT - it is no-charge for club members, and $75 for spouses, friends, guests.  PLEASE take a moment to sign up here:  https://www.rotarycambridgeph.com/presidents-ball.html
26 Rotarians so far. 
 
Good News:
 
Kristin: A teacher reached out to our club for $ to provide helmets for kids to ride their bikes. We helped out.
Paul Cody's dog Bernie helped Paul avoid a possible social interaction with a lady in the condo elevator. Bernie wiped his butt on the lady's leg. Puts a damper on things.
Jim Johnson had his birthday dinner with some Rotary Friends. He recalled all the friends he has made through Rotary over the years.
Erica fixed her pool heater. There may be more to this story.
Club Opportunities
 
DONT forget to volunteer for DUCK Race  - June 14th Sunday.
Human Trafficking EVENT bring your network and get informed.
Milja and Randy have done a great job on Fundraising - if you are looking for a committee to join they would love the help -so many great events - with many hands helping it is much more satisifying and successful.
 
 
Jokes

No jokes this week.

Today's Speaker


Maggy Laton from the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking was introduced by Lina.
She is the Bilingual Partnership Specialist at the Centre and has worked with the organization since 2019. She has worked in the anti-human trafficking sector since 2015, working with children and youth providing frontline service delivery before moving into the role at the Centre. At the Centre she works to support other nonprofit organizations in their work to end human trafficking. She is passionate about ending all gender based violence and supporting survivors in exiting all forms of exploitation and abuse.

The organization's priorities are establishing a hotline, education, research, collaboration with other agencies and mobilizing policy making.

There are many entry points to sex trafficking.  The #s of Labour trafficking can be larger. Traffickers hold passports and threaten workers with deportation,

There were 7000 hotline calls this year, 39% were victims or survivors.

Sex trafficked victims priorities are shelter and counselling.  Labour trafficked victims require legal advice.

Hotline calls were greatest in Ontario. The Hotline # is 1-833-900-1010.  English and French plus other languages. Service providers try to give info on safety, social support, validation and emotional support. Callers are given a case number.

You can call the hotline if you suspect sex or labour trafficking .

Thankyou Maggy.

Lots of stuff happening folks. Quack Quack.