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Bulletin Editor
Tom Samolczyk
Upcoming Meetings
Feb 26, 2026
Update on Kidsability
Mar 05, 2026
New Member "Who Am I" talk
Mar 12, 2026
Ontario Government - Intimate Partner Violence Report
Mar 19, 2026
New Rotary Club in Paris - Duck Race
Mar 26, 2026
Introduction of the 2026 - 2027 Board of Directors
Apr 02, 2026
New Member "Who Am I" talk
Apr 04, 2026
Newfoundland Club
Apr 09, 2026
Update on Issues at the Federal Gov't Level
Apr 16, 2026
Exchange Student from France
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Stories
Opening and Sgt @ Arms Report
 
Past President Paul McMenemy opened and paid respect to our Native Peoples and their land that we use,
Russel Hooper did the Innvocation.
Tracy did the 4 Way Test.
We toasted Rotary and Canada.
 
Jim Johnson was SAA. We have 21 Rotarians at start of meeting and 22 rotarians at the end. Braden Hooper as guest, set to change his identity,  Past member Sheldon Rier as guest of George. Good to see you Sheldon. And Serena Gillespie as guest of her mom, Miljia.
 
50/50 Draw
 
Johnny Smooth is at large again. I think Jim J did the honours. $590 in the pot. George Sczepski had two losing tickets.
 
Announcements and Good News
Firstly we welcomed Braden Hooper ( Russel's son) into the Rotary Fold with the usual pomp and circumstance. 
 
Announcements:
Tracy had us suggest some names for a National Service dog....Kody, King, Kahlua, K9 etc
Kristen has purchased a table at a Presentation about Human Trafficking ( sorry I missed the name)  She has two tickets left if you want to go.
Miljia reminded us of Boots and Bands. Please sign up if you want to help or volunteer on the day of.
Raj and Ann Marie spoke of the International Service Committee's involvement in bringing clean water to refugee kids in Mexico. Some involvement of district grants and other local clubs.
 
Good News.  Rotary will be 121 years old on February 23rd. 
Hey Folks, we had a great Fireside last week. Too bad if you missed it.
Miljia is looking forward to a holiday in Costa Rica.
Serena, her daughter, spent an Rotary exchange year in Japan. She liked it a lot and is going back to visit her house family, then on to a teaching stint in Laos.
Paul Cody is moving to the Gas Light. We hope he can stand the excitement.
Raj is finally going on a real holiday to India. He promises that this in not a 'working vacation'.
George Sczepski is going to his place in Sooke on Vancouver island. Looking forward to line dancing, fishing and musical bingo. Wow!
Lena is going on a ten day tour of Dubai with 10 other travel agents.
Todd talked about his 33years in Rotary. He must have joined in February. Also he spent Family Day with his lovely daughter Abigail.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Club Opportunities
We are always looking for creative Bulletin Editors, if you run across great speakers get a hold of Larry B, if you want to know more about our club Foundation ask Matt M or myself,
if you want to get involved in community or have a great idea talk to Tracy, Fundraising idea's Randy or Golf tournament, Boots and bands - Rena, Tracy or Todd as well as 100th year anniversary- so many opportunities! 
Jokes
 none offered today
Today's Speaker
Paul McMenemy introduced our speaker, Ashley Sametz- Bonikowsky.  She is here to talk about Fraud. We were interested and the meeting lasted. I will hit the high points.
Ashley has been in law enforcement and intelligence for 20years,  She is a senior instructor at the Ontario Police College.  She has spent time with the OPP, York Regional and Brantford Police.
She teaches at Conestoga College and does community talks of scams, on line safety and digital threats.
She said the banks do not always have our backs now due to electronic banking etc. There was 559 M in fraud in 2024. People are embarrassed to report it, but please do, call WRPS.  Points she made: Calls by RCMP in Ontario about your banking would be most unusual. Be careful about emotional fund raisers ie Tumbler Ridge, go fund me,Craig's list, rental deposits, mortgage fraud and power of attorney scams. Older people with land lines are more vulnerable. About Grandparent scams...Canada does not have cash for bail. Beware of need to 'act urgently'.  People looking after your elderly relatives can be into fraud.
And more: Red flags: Gift card requests, request ' not to tell others' about new friendship, getting personal too fast,  tech support for ' you have a virus'. Financial scams:  buying crypto$, safe bank account hoaxes, investment advisers ( Made off with your money), powers of attorney,  predatory marriages.
Shred documents, Call the police or your bank, these numbers available 24hrs / day.
Thank you Ashley.