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15 Oct. 2025 Hamilton - Weird and Wonderful - by Bill King Oct. 15, 2025 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. This week our club guest speaker will by local Hamilon author Bill King. He will tell us about his new book, "Hamilton- Weird and Wonderful", I am sure adding titalating tidbits about our city!. Speaker Bio Bill King was raised in Hamilton, where he graduated from McMaster University. He is the author of Buchanan of Auchmar, Hamilton's Stone Age (published in May, 2022) and numerous articles on local history. For several years he has conducted Downtown Hamilton Walking Tours on summer Sundays. He established "Authors in the Park" in 2021. All members of the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM, Visiting Rotarians and others are invited to attend our weekly meeting, during which we will discuss various club matters and enjoy fascinating speakers. Please use the following coordinates to access the weekly Rotary Club of Hamilton AM meeting: Details to join the meeting via Zoom - Hamilton 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
22 Oct. 2025 Tyler Snure - Author Extraordinaire! Oct. 22, 2025 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Our guest speaker this morning is an up and coming your author. Tyler Snure. Biography About the author  Tyler Snure is a university student working towards his Bachelor of Arts in English. He launched The Jewels of Fate book series as a 17-year-old high school student, and The Sword of Sorenth is the second novel in his trilogy. This action-packed series won’t disappoint fans of fiction, fantasy, or adventure stories! Tyler lives with his parents, sister and dog in Ontario, Canada.
29 Oct. 2025 October Social - Fish at Fisher's Pier 4 Pub Oct. 29, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The October Club Social will be held at Fisher's Pier 4 Pub at 554 James Street North, Hamilton. While Fisher's is famous for fish & Chips, there are lots of other excellent items on the menu. Take a break from cooking suppoer and come socialize with club members and friends.
12 Nov. 2025 Rotary D7090 Spotlight – Meet Joanne Serkeyn, RAGA Nov. 12, 2025 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Have you ever heard the term “Rotary Action Group” or “RAG” for short? If you have not, you are not alone. Well, what is a “RAG”? Rotary Action Groups are independent, Rotary-affiliated groups made up of people from around the world who are experts in a particular field, such as economic development, peace, addiction prevention, the environment, or water, to name just a few. Action groups offer their technical expertise and support to help clubs plan and implement projects to increase our impact, one of Rotary's strategic priorities. This support includes helping clubs find partners, funding, and other resources. Action groups can also help clubs and districts prepare grant applications, conduct community assessments, and develop plans to monitor and evaluate their projects. “RAG”’s are akin to, or are, cause-based groups, and in Rotary there are many to choose from. Our own DG David Alexander presented on behalf of the Environmental Sustainability RAG at the International Conference, and the WASH RAG has worked with some of our clubs on freshwater initiatives. And that is really the tip of the iceberg. If you have a passion for a certain cause, you are quite likely to find a Rotary Action Group that matches your passion. Now D7090 has an Ambassador for the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery (RAGAS): Joanne Serkeyn, President of the Rotary Club of Lincoln. A 26-year veteran of the City of Hamilton Police force, working in the DNA Unit, Joanne has spent much time dealing with missing persons and the issue of mental health. These work experiences led for to become aware of the large issue of human trafficking and the impacts it makes on our communities. After learning about Rotary Action Groups at a District training event, Joanne discovered that Rotary actually had an Action Group that dealt with this issue: RAGAS! Without much to go on, except her passion for the issue, Joanne was able to engage RAGAS in Canada, where she attended a meeting and joined the group. Wanting to make an impact in lives of those who are most at risk and have no voice of their own, Joanne has become our D7090 Ambassador for RAGAS, and helped D7090 become a supporter of the efforts of RAGAS and against the issue of human trafficking. It is Joanne’s goal to bring more awareness to D7090 about the issue of Human Trafficking, Advocate for legislation on the issue, bring speakers to our clubs, and get clubs to engage RAGAS for upcoming projects. This is such a big issue affecting so many troubled people in our communities under the surface. It is a complex issue, and cuts across many of the areas of focus in Rotary. More information on this RAG can be found at https://ragas.online Certainly, you can reach out to our own District Advocate, Joanne Serkeyn, for more direction. RAG’s offer Rotary Clubs and Rotarians the resources and guidance to take on issues and create projects that you a passionate about, and even enable you to recruit potential members to your club who have a particular interest. We are so fortunate in D7090 to have Joanne Serkeyn, and her passion for service to help and impact those most in need. All members of the Rotary Club of Hamilton AM, visiting Rotarians and others are invited to attend our weekly meeting, during which we will discuss various club matters. Please consider inviting some visitors for this fascinating talk. Please use the following coordinates to access the weekly Rotary Club of Hamilton AM meeting: Details to join the meeting via Zoom Hamilton 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
19 Nov. 2025 Cycling Without Age Nov. 19, 2025 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. At today's club meeting our guest speakers will be Mike Moulden and Nanc Gray from Cycling Without Age, Hamilton - Burlington. The Hamilton and Burlington chapter of Cycling Without Age was initiated by retired accountant Nancy Gray and her friend from McMaster Jill Axisa. Jill and Nancy started planning and working on this chapter since June 2018. The Hamilton location of the chapter became a reality when Tammy Heidbuurt, Executive Director at New Hope Community Bikes got involved in late 2020. Tammy reached out to Emily at the Hamilton and Oshawa Port Authority who was looking to bring more people (especially seniors) to the waterfront trail. Nancy reached out to her contact at McMaster University – Dee Henne (AVP & CFO) who was looking for opportunities for more staff involvement in the downtown Hamilton community. With generous financial donations from both HOPA and McMaster, New Hope Community Bikes was able officially launch the CWA Hamilton & Burlington chapter, and to purchase the first trishaw in July 2021. The Welcome Inn Community Centre became the first location for the chapter to offer rides weekly rides to the seniors in its program. In that first summer of 2021 22 passengers received rides from 8 pilots. In 2022 the Burlington location was opened when the City of Burlington offered space for the 2nd trishaw, which was purchased through the generosity of an anonymous donor. A third trishaw was purchased in 2023 when the chapter received a New Horizons Seniors Program Grant from the federal government. Fundraising allowed the purchase of a large sea container to store the trishaws in the off season. By the end of 2023, there were nine weekly locations and several annual one-day events that the chapter participated in. Partner agencies and centres in 2023 included: Welcome Inn Community Centre, Shalom Village Seniors’ Apartments, City Housing Hamilton, Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Maple Villa Long Term Care, Chartwell’s Christopher Terrace and Martha’s Landing Retirement Homes, Wellington Square United Church’s HUB/ Friday Meal Bag Program, Good Shepherd’s HOMES and Seniors Assisted Living Programs, SAM Day Program, L ’Arche, Salvation Army’s Lawson Ministries, St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke and Idlewyld Manor. Each of these agencies organized their clients to participate in the program. The program is thriving as a result of approximately 65 volunteers, including our pilot trainers, site coordinators, pilots and bike buddies who make it possible for passengers to ‘feel the wind in their hair’ and due in no small part to New Hope Community Bikes who continue to provide the legal structure including liability and property insurance, administration, grant management, tax receipting for donations, trishaw transportation, and maintenance. Speaker's Bio Nancy Gray is the CoFounder and Volunteer coordinator for the Hamilton & Burlington CWA chapter. She is a retired CPA from McMaster University. She has lived in Hamilton and currently resides in Burlington. Mike Moulden is a volunteer and fundraiser for the Hamilton &Burlington CWA chapter. He lives in Dundas having retired three years ago after over 50 years in the steel industry and educational field. Instructions for Online Visitors All Club Members, Visiting Rotarians and other vistors are welcome to jon us online via Zoom at our Wednesday morning club meetings.. Please use the following coordinates to access the weekly Rotary Club of Hamilton AM meeting: Hamilton 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
21 Nov. 2025 Hamilton Stoney Creek Wine Draw- Nov 21 Nov. 21, 2025 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hamilton AM Members are encouraged to join the Hamilton Stoney Creek club in the "Wine Elimination Game" scheduled for November 21. Welcome to The Wine Elimination Game! Join us for a fun and exciting online evening, where you can try your luck at winning amazing wines! Simply purchase a ticket for $30 + Eventbrite fee. You can join as a team of 5 or we will team you up with four lucky players. Then sit back and watch as we eliminate players one by one. Until the last 4 teams have a remaining ticket/player in the game. As long as one of the five team members is still alive, you still have a chance to win. It's like a survivor game show, but with wine as the reward! How does it work? Participants register for the event on the Hamilton Stoney Creek website. Once all the tickets are sold we will arrange the teams of 5. On or Before November 18 you will receive an email with a golden ticket number Including links and instructions to join the party on Zoom or Facebook. On November 21st, we will go live on Zoom and Facebook for everyone to watch. Each round, a ticket number will be eliminated until we have our final winner. Will it be you? 10 Bottles of wine will go to the first team eliminated as a consolation prize. 25 Bottles of wine for the fourth to last team eliminated (4th Place) 50 Bottles of wine for the third to last team eliminated (3rd Place) 60 Bottles of wine for the second to last team eliminated (2nd Place) 75 Bottles of wine will go to the last team standing (1st Place) Don't miss out on the chance to win fantastic wines chosen by our wine expert! Buy your ticket now and join in on the fun. Cheers! Go to: Wine Elimination Event 2025 \| Rotary Club of Hamilton Stoney Creek
10 Dec. 2025 Sustainability - It's Not Just a "Man Thing"! Dec. 10, 2025 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Today's Guest Speaker will be Michael Piczak, who teaches within the Faculty of Engineering and previously in the Faculty of Business at McMaster University. The purpose of Mike's presentation will be to provide a first look at a topic receiving considerable attention the last number of years. Understanding "Sustainability" will permit humans to better manage limited planetary assets, in order to continue our general standard of living in the present while simultaneously ensuring resource sufficiency for succeeding generations. What we do now will impact the condition of our planet and living standards in the future. Speaker Bio Hamilton boy growing up in the shadow of Civic Stadium Mohawk College, Industrial Management Technology (1977) McMaster University, Bachelor of Commerce, MBA (1984/86) Mohawk College faculty for 30+ years in engineering and business McMaster business faculty teaching MBA and undergraduate courses and Faculty of Engineering since 1985 Previously, chair of management stream within Bachelor of Technology programs, McMaster U. Currently, teaches strategy formulation, entrepreneurship, creativity and critical thinking Dozen plus publications and delivered papers at numerous discipline specific conferences Research program manager for smart grid & renewable energy technologies, McMaster U. Spoke at Rotary on wisdom in engineering and management, 2019 Willingly supplies bad golf, tennis and cycling advice
17 Dec. 2025 December 17th Club Social - Fisher's Pier 4 Pub, Dec. 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Come share some Christmas Cheer and Seafood at one of our favouite James North locales! Feel free to bring youself, partner or friends to help toast the season. John Mokrycke, event organizer will be his usuall, entertaining self - you won't want to miss that?
21 Jan. 2026 Housing Hero - Hamilton-East Kiwanis N-P Homes! Jan. 21, 2026 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. The morning's speaker on Wednesday, December 5 is Brian Sibley, Executive Director of Hamilton-East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes. He will speak about the importance of community and non-market housing as part of the solution to alleviating the housing crisis and some solutions as to how the private and non-profit sectors can work together. Speaker Bio of Brian Sibley, Executive Director, Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. (Kiwanis Homes) Brian has been the Executive Director of Kiwanis Homes Inc. since 2014. Kiwanis Homes is the third largest social housing provider in the Hamilton Region operating over 1,100 unit. Their goal is to create increase their portfolio by an additional 1,000 units by 2028. They currently have developed or are in process of developing 530 new units For much of his career, Brian has been involved in implementing and managing programs servicing marginalized client groups, including developing several transitional housing projects working with at-risk persons. He is a grandfather of two wonderful grandchildren, a cancer survivor, and an unapologetic proponent of social change.