BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:At this week's morning meeting. we will hear from Michelle Star k.  Among many topics\, Michelle will be talking aobut her book\, "Broken ". In this evocative and heart-rending memoir\, lawyer Michelle Stark's wo rld is turned upside down when she welcomes what she believes to be the pe rfect purebred dog into her life\, only to be confronted with heartbreakin g health issues. As Michelle embarks on a tireless quest to uncover the tr uth behind her beloved pet’s suffering\, she stumbles upon some disturbi ng revelations about the dog breeding industry—revelations that cast a s hadow on the lives of countless innocent animals. Broken is more than jus t a personal story\; it is a call to action that reveals an unexpected tru th about dog breeding. From the depths of personal despair to the heights of investigative determination\, Michelle’s journey will resonate with a nyone who has ever loved an animal. Her story not only sheds light on an u rgent issue but also serves as a powerful catalyst for change\, by empower ing future pet owners with essential knowledge to make informed decisions before welcoming a new companion into their lives. If you read this book\, you will: Feel the emotional weight and heartache of caring for a sick d og. Discover some surprising aspects of the dog breeding industrythat mig ht change your perspective and make you rethink everything you know. Gain insight into the vital importance of understanding the risks involved whe n you adopt a pet that has been selectively bred for specific traits. Be i nspired by a powerful tale of love\, loss\, and unwavering resilience tha t champions the need for change in the dog breeding world. If you do read thisw book wou will step into Michelle’s world and join her on an emot ional journey that transcends a simple memoir. Broken is a testament to the power of love\, a rallying cry for reform\, and a tribute to the endur ing connection between humans and their loyal\, furry friends. Speaker Bio Michelle Stark is a writer\, lawyer and farmer based in the Dundas Valley . Michelle Stark is a storyteller with a heart deeply rooted in both natur e and nostalgia. A lifelong animal lover and advocate\, she finds beauty i n the old-world charm of antiques\, traditions\, and the quiet wisdom of h istory. Whether crafting compelling narratives or navigating the law with sharp intellect\, Michelle’s creativity shines through in all she touche s. Her writing reflects a timeless love for all things vintage\, a deep co nnection to the natural world\, and an unwavering compassion for the creat ures that inhabit it. Michelle graduated Summa Cum Laude from McMaster Uni versity with a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Ant hropology. She has a Juris Doctor Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Mic helle practised civil litigation for almost two decades. She was a partner in a prominent law firm and has served as one of the first few female pre sidents of the Hamilton Law Association.  JOIN OUR MEETING VIA ZOOM? All members of the Rotary Club of Hamilton are invited to attend our weekly me eting\, during which we will discuss various club matters. Please consider inviting some visitors for this fascinating talk.  ALL VISITORS ARE WELC OME! Please use the following coordinates to access the weekly Rotary Club of Hamilton AM meeting:  Details to join the meeting via Zoom   Hamilto n AM Rotary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82489187806?pwd=uPt7LiBbkocgbwGWXAcCPcNz9tJifK. 1 Meeting ID: 824 8918 7806 Passcode: 661482   DTEND:20251001T123000Z DTSTAMP:20261026T040220Z DTSTART:20251001T111500Z LOCATION:Williams Fresh Cafe SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:"\;Broken"\; - by Author Michelle Stark UID:47a9dee5-7e7e-4b27-bc1f-784a33042bc0 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

At this week'\;s morning meeting. we wil l hear from Michelle Stark. \; Among many topics\, Michelle will be ta lking aobut her book\, "\;Broken"\;.

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In this evocative and heart-rending memoir\, lawyer Mich elle Stark'\;s world is turned upside down when she welcomes what she b elieves to be the perfect purebred dog into her life\, only to be confront ed with heartbreaking health issues. As Michelle embarks on a tireless que st to uncover the truth behind her beloved pet&rsquo\;s suffering\, she st umbles upon some disturbing revelations about the dog breeding industry&md ash\;revelations that cast a shadow on the lives of countless innocent ani mals.

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Broken \;is mor e than just a personal story\; it is a call to action that reveals an unex pected truth about dog breeding. From the depths of personal despair to th e heights of investigative determination\, Michelle&rsquo\;s journey will resonate with anyone who has ever loved an animal. Her story not only shed s light on an urgent issue but also serves as a powerful catalyst for chan ge\, by empowering future pet owners with essential knowledge to make info rmed decisions before welcoming a new companion into their lives.\n\n

If you read this book\, you will:

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If you do read thisw bo ok wou will step into Michelle&rsquo\;s world \;and join her on an emotional journey that transcen ds a simple memoir. \;Broken \;is a testament to the power of love\, a rallying cry for reform\, and a tribute to the enduring connection betw een humans and their loyal\, furry friends.

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Speaker Bio
\nMichelle Stark is a writer\, lawyer and farmer based in the Dundas Valley.
\nMichelle Stark is a storyteller with a heart deeply rooted in both nature and nostalgia. A lifelong animal lover and advocate\, she finds be auty in the old-world charm of antiques\, traditions\, and the quiet wisdo m of history. Whether crafting compelling narratives or navigating the law with sharp intellect\, Michelle&rsquo\;s creativity shines through in all she touches. Her writing reflects a timeless love for all things vintage\ , a deep connection to the natural world\, and an unwavering compassion fo r the creatures that inhabit it.

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Michelle graduate d Summa Cum Laude from McMaster University with a Combined Honours Bachelo r of Arts degree in English and Anthropology. She has a Juris Doctor Degre e from Osgoode Hall Law School. Michelle practised civil litigation for al most two decades. She was a partner in a prominent law firm and has served as one of the first few female presidents of the Hamilton Law Association . \;

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JOIN OUR MEETING VIA ZOOM?

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Al l members of the Rotary Club of Hamilton are invited to attend our weekly meeting\, during which we will discuss various club matters. Please consid er inviting some visitors for this fascinating talk. \; ALL VISITORS A RE WELCOME!
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Please use the following coordinates to access t he weekly Rotary Club of Hamilton AM meeting: \;
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Details to join the meeting via Zoom
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Hamilton AM Rotary is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
\nJoin Zoom M eeting
\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82489187806? pwd=uPt7LiBbkocgbwGWXAcCPcNz9tJifK.1
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\nMeet ing ID: 824 8918 7806
\nPasscode: 661482
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