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Wounded Warriors Canada Battlefield Bike Ride

Hamilton AM club members were treated to an excellent presentation on January 7 by PDG Frank Adamson.

Frank gave a presentation on his Wounded Warriors Canada Battlefield Bike Ride to Normandy, the site of Operation Overlord in World War II, with his nephew who is a First Responder. The ride was a fundraiser to support Canadian Forces, veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD. The ride included a number of historic cemeteries where Canadian soldiers have been laid to rest, following both World Wars. The pictures shown highlighted the beautiful monuments and carefully manicured lawns of these hallowed grounds.

This was a very stirring presentation that should be considered for future Remembrance Day events!

Pictured is PDG Frank Adamson

Hess Street School "Rocking Breakfast"

Hamilton AM Rotary knows how to keep 320 students happy for a few hours anyway! December 17 was our annual Christmas breakfast for all students and staff at this amazing inner-city school.

Along with a fresh cooked pancake breakfast in their classroom, students received a free book courtesy of Hamilton Public Library and a goodie bag with toys donated by Salvation Army and treats along with a new toothbrush and toothpaste. And then Santa came to visit every classroom accompanied by singing minstrels!

The club also presented Principal John with a framed watercolour print of children in a library, by celebrated Burlington artist Elizabeth Grandbois. This was offered in recognition of club's commitment to the school over the past 25 years! Elizabeth is the sister of club member Kathy MacFarlane.

In addition to all the arranging and ordering in advance, 18 club members and 14 other volunteers carried out this special event. Special thanks to Cathy MacDonnel, ADG who joined in the fun and past club members, Dave Williams, Paul Reardon, John Janisse and Sandy Marincic who played very special roles that morning.

Hess Street School says "Thank You!"

Following up on our annual Pancake Breakfast at Hess Street School on December 18, Principal John Efthimiadis gave us a large number of “Thank you” cards and posters created by the students. What a wonderful display of gratitude and creativity. We have been hosting this event for so long we have lost track of the number of years but we think it is over 25!

When John started his position at Hess Street School in September, he started hearing about this great Christmas event from students and now that he has experienced it he is looking forward to next year!

In recognition of this long partnership, the club has donated to the school a colourful watercolour by by Burlington artist Elizabeth Grandbois depicting children in a library.