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 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

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

All Hamilton AM Rotary members, family and friends will prepare and serve a pancake breakfast for the 320 students and all staff of Hess Street School.  All students will also enjoy a "goodie bag" of treats to take home, including a new book donated by Hamilton Public Library and a tory donated by the Salvation Army, and a tooth brush and tooth paste.

Other sponsors include Hamilton Public Health, Henry Schein Dental, the Salvation Army, Frank Raso/Karma Candy, G T French and Hamilton Community Rotararact.

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?

Please join us for speaker Frank Adamson this morning. Frank will be refelecting on his Wounded Warriors Canada Battlefield Bike Ride to Normandy, a fundraiser to support Canadian Forces, veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD.

BIO- FRANK ADAMSON District Governor, Rotary District 7090 2020-2021 Frank has been active in community life starting as a cub, a scout, an army cadet and a junior forest ranger. Frank has served in the caring professions all his life as he has been a psychiatric attendant, an ambulance attendant and paramedic. He rose through the ranks to be a supervisor, training officer, assistant manager, and ultimately Chief of Niagara’s Emergency Medical Services. As an educator he has been a college professor and Program Coordinator at Niagara College, and a lecturer at the Ontario College of Health and Technology in the Paramedic Program. Frank was awarded the Governor General’s EMS Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of promoting the profession and community service.

Lalla has been with HPS for 6 years, prior to that she was in the Canadian Military for 16 years. After her time on front line patrol she was awarded the position of Senior Support Officer in the Crimes Against Seniors Unit. In this role she does a lot of community engagement including presentations and liaising with other agencies working with seniors. Her work includes welfare checks, some investigations as well as managing all the reports from Long Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes. Aracely will be moving to a Detective Constable position in the Crimes Against Seniors Unit where she will continue to advocate and work for seniors. 

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.

Join us at our Club social and AGM this month. Approval of Board of Directors, and executive for the next Rotary year.

Bring prospective members, and anyone that you would like to introduce to Rotary. 

The regular restaurant menu will be available for your choice of food and refreshments.

Come to the Tom Beckett Gallery to see a rare exhibition celebrating our natural world and living creatures.  Feturing first time publically offered original paintings and drawings by Robert Bateman, Chris Bacon, Sir Peter Scott, Thomas Quinn, Doreothy Knowles, Arthur Shilling and others. Beckett Gallery has represented Robert Bateman since 1971.

ESTABLISHED IN 1966 - CELEBRAING 60 YEARS IN ART

Support Hamilton youth while sampling the best soups from local restaurants — a Souper- fun, flavour-packed community event!

Soupfest 2026 – Taste, Celebrate, Support Youth!

Soupfest brings the community together to empower Hamilton youth through a fun, local, and delicious experience in the heart of the city. This one-day event draws nearly 4,000 attendees annually and showcases soups from top local restaurants competing for Best Soup, Most Creative Soup, Heart Smart, and Best Display. We will have live music, a cooking demo and a Toonie Auction.

Tickets include 4 – 4oz bowls of soup from restaurants of your choice:
✅ Advance: $20
✅ At the door: $25
✅ Seniors (60+): $20

Try them all with a Soupfest Passport!
Sample 2.5oz of every soup available for just $45.

About Living Rock Youth Resource Centre
Soupfest is the major annual fundraiser for Living Rock, a non-profit supporting vulnerable Hamilton youth since 1985. Funds raised go directly to programs, services, and resources that help youth develop a personal vision for their lives, offering safety, belonging and a bridge to the community.

Programs & Supports Include:
🍴 Free daily meals & groceries
🎶 Social & recreational activities
🏠 Housing supports
🤰 Specialized pre-natal & parenting programs
💼 Life-skills workshops & employment training

For 40 years, Living Rock Ministries – Youth Resource Centre has been dedicated to engaging, encouraging, and equipping Hamilton youth. Join us to celebrate our community, support local restaurants, and empower the next generation!

The February Club Social will be held at Repeat Champions, in the Hamilton Italian Centre at 420 Crerar Drive Hamilton.  Club members will hear the story of how this amazing organization was founded and will actually get a chance to refurbish donatied trophies.

Repeat Champions is the brainchild of Sarino Genovese (the uncle of Lianna Genoves, famous for the invention of "Guided Hands"). 

Since inception, Repeat Champions has received 25,585 donated trophies, refurbished 10,655 trophies and awarded 6597 trophis to desserving children!

The vision of Repeat Champions is:
At Repeat Champions Foundation, we believe every child deserves to feel like a champion. Our vision is to recycle and repurpose trophies—keeping them out of landfills and placing them into the hands of new young champions. By repeating the cycle of recognition, we pass on a legacy of pride, encouragement, and hope.We strive to build communities where children and teens are seen, celebrated, and empowered. Every child matters, and every child should experience the joy of being recognized.Together, we can reward more youth, reduce waste, and build a more inclusive future—one trophy at a time.

All club members and past and prospective members are invited to join in a fascinating evening.  Pizza from Hamilton's famous "Cowabunga Pizza", red wine and pop will be available.  Plese bring $15 cash to cover expenses.  Use the West Door, not Main Entrance.  Look for our poster 

Mark Ewer, Passt-President

COME TO OUR MARCH 4 CLUB 40TH ANNIVERSARY CLELBRATION THIS EVENING.  SEE THE NEXT EVENT LISTING

"We are inviting Rotarians (past and present) and friends to join us for an evening to celebrate 40 Years of Service. Complementary beverages and food.

Over four decades of dedication, our collective efforts have raised more than $4 million to transform lives here in Hamilton and internationally

Today, the world needs the heart and hand of a Rotarian more than ever.

Let’s honour our history and ignite our future."

To help us continue serving our community, we ask that you consider a donation of $40 or more. 

RSVP HERE

This morning's meeting we be our monthly Club Assembly.

We start with a special presentation; the induction of new member Sue Stilson.  Sue is no stranger to Rotary having previously being a member of the Ancaster Rotary Club.  I hear she has some excellent fundraising experience which is always a bonus.  It will be a pleasure participating in her "flying up" ceremony!

Following this, we will have some informaiton tidbits related to our 40th Anniversary celelbrations.   Kudos to everyone who participated in the March 4 event at the Hamilton Club.  Look for a story on the website about that great experience.

Then we will enjoy hearing Classification Talks from both George MacCuish and Sue Stilson.  This is their formal introduction to our Rotary family.  We often say our best speakers are our club members so you can be the judge of that!  See you at the March 11 monring meeting.

There's a new "Cow" in town - an excellent restaurant at the newly renovated TD Colesium!  This month's club social will be our first chance to test out the latest food and drink pub in Hamilton.  Lots of room for us to socialize as a group and each person will be responsible for their own food and drink choices.  Shawntel Autin will be our host so do say hello as you enter. The entrance is the last door, ground level, at the colesium  at the east end of the building (towards the Library and Farmer's Market).

Parking is a bit of a challenge in this area. There are parking meters on Park St North or Vine Street nearby.  Farmer's Market parking is another block east.  Maybe double up in cars if you can?  Mary Anne, son Paul and I were there last Thurday doing reconicance (and eating supper!) and we think you will like what  you see!

Our club meeting guest speaker will be Ernie Schramayr- IMPACT Life Coach, abd Public Speaker, Writer and Personal Trainer

Ernie is also the Hamilton Spectator columnist of “Coaching Solutions” and author of “Fitness Solutions: The Book” Available at www.Amazon.ca (or www.Amazon.com)

7 times voted Hamilton’s “Best Personal Trainer”

www.ErniesIMPACTCoaching.com

Please join the Hamilton-Stoney Creek Rotary Club for its Luxury Purse BINGO fundraiser on April 15th, 2026, at Galileo Gardens Banquet Hall at 1223 Highway 8, Stoney Creek. Doors open at 5:00 pm and BINGO starts at 6:30 pm.
All funds raised at this event will be in support of the Cancer Assistance Program of Hamilton.

The Cance Assistance Program provides free, practical support to local individuals and families living with cancer. From transportation to wigs, medical supplies, grocery cards, and compassionate guidance, their impact is deeply felt across Hamilton.  When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, the emotional weight is overwhelming. The financial strain that follows can be just as heavy. Cancer Assist Program helps ease that burden, so families can focus on healing.  Every ticket purchased stays local and directly supports people in our community who need it most.
 

Tickets are $65 per person for 10 games, dinner, door prize ticket and a bingo dauber.
There is a 11th round bonus game for Designer Purse and extra game sheets can be bought at the venue the night of. A Cash Bar is available.

Tickets can be purchased through The Club's EvenBrite page or by scanning the QR code above or on their flyer. If you are unable to use the event website you can email Linda at BINIGO@rotaryhac.org for assistance and information.
Sponsorships for the event are available. Please reach out to Doug McDonald at sponsorships@rotaryhsc.org.

Our April Club Social is planned for April 15 - come see Jayne Eastwood's first movie from 1970, "Goin" Down the Road", playing at 6:45 pm at the Playhouse Theatre, 177 Shermon North, Hamilton.

 Following the movie, there will be a Question & Answer session with Jayne where we can ask all kinds of indelicate questions (after all, she is pregnant and unwed in this movie!).
 
Following that, we can have a one hour visit with Jayne in the lobby over drinks and snacks.  For sure we will be able to toast her success and her current health!

A pre-movie dinner option for you is to support Tm McClemont's Positive Health Network's fundraiser called "A Taste for Life", which opens at 5pm at local restaurants.  For information on participating restaurants go to A Taste for Life 2026 - Positive Health Network.

SEE BELOW FOR THE MOVIE SYNOPIS AND OTHER ACOLADES!

In rural Nova Scotia, childhood friends -- Joey (Paul Bradley) and Peter (Doug McGrath) -- set off in search of a better life in the big city. After arriving in Toronto, the pals find meager but steady work at a soda bottling plant. Joey then learns that his girlfriend, Betty (Jayne Eastwood), is pregnant with their child. But the happy occasion is dimmed by a setback when both Joey and Peter are let go from their jobs, and must now figure out some way to survive in the city. Contains 2 songs by Bruce Cockburn that were specifically written in 1970 for the film. "Going Down the Road" and "Another Victim of the Rainbow".

Our Guest Speaker for today's Club Meeting is Marnie Cluckie, City Manager. for the City of Hamilton. Marnie will be speaking about Hamilton's successes and challenges.

Marnie Cluckie joined the City of Hamilton as City Manager in January 2024, returning after a decade of earlier service from 2005 to 2015. With over 18 years of public sector leadership experience, she has held senior roles with Halton Region, Halton Community Housing Corporation, Niagara Region, and most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Marnie holds a Master’s in Leadership and Organizational Development, a Bachelor of Architecture, and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies, along with executive certifications in leadership, mediation, and change management. She is currently pursuing an MBA and a Certified Economic Development designation.

An active contributor to the municipal sector, Marnie chairs the OMAA Aspiring CAO Committee and serves on AMO’s Workforce Development Taskforce and Finance and Economic Development Advisory Committee. A 2023 Women in Business Award nominee, she is dedicated to advancing public service excellence, sustainable development, and transparent, inclusive governance.

The Hamilton AM Club has two corporations:  one we call the Club Operating and the other our new Charitable Corporation (replaceing what we used to call "The Trust").  Each corporation has its board members and Executives and uses the same operating year - July 1 to June 30 of the next year.  In the first half of thoday's meeting you will see the previous year's financial statements and the consolidated result.  As this is an Annual Meeting, voting will be involved.

At 8:00 am, we will hear from Carolyn Boutin, Exxecutive Director of the Centre for Diverse Learners, recipeint of a Major Grant from our club.  "Our mission is to support and empower neurodiverse learners through advocacy, education, and services. We aim to build a world where individuals with neurodiverse learning needs are included, empowered, and celebrated.