RESTOR International (formerly Rotaplast Canada) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides free reconstructive surgery to disadvantaged children and adults in developing countries. With the support of Canadian medical and non-medical volunteers, we work to build local health care in the countries where we work.
RESTOR International’s roots date back to 2004. Founded as Rotaplast Canada—an organization affiliated with Rotaplast International—we were established as a charitable organization to provide information, guidance, coordination, and support for Canadian Rotarians and non-Rotarians, including medical professionals, interested in participating in medical missions.
We have evolved from providing strictly cleft palate surgeries and burn contracture repairs, to now responding directly to local health care needs including other disfiguring and disabling conditions. Our missions include full surgical teams who are able to address these needs, as well as provide medical training on the ground in the countries where we work.
Through the generous support of Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and individual donors, we have provided financial and volunteer support or facilitation for missions to Chile, China, Ethiopia, India, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Your past support has played a vital role in creating sustainable projects that benefit children, families, and entire communities around the world. When you give to Rotary, you help fund locally driven projects that:
Open the door to education by providing school uniforms
Create healthy communities by developing clean water systems
Empower entrepreneurs by giving them access to microloans and training
People like you make these life-changing projects a reality.
As you think about the organizations that are closest to your heart this year, I invite you to give the gift of Rotary. Gifts of any size play a vital role in creating successful, sustainable projects in your own community and in communities around the world. Take a look and see the good your gift can do.
Thank you for your commitment to creating positive, lasting change with a gift to The Rotary Foundation.
Your gift can make a world of difference.
Sincerely,
John T. Osterlund
General Manager
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
P.S. — Your gift of $100 helps teach entrepreneurs the skills they need to launch a successful business.
I'm writing today to request your help promoting our club's upcoming event.
The New West Rotaract club is holding a Burger and Beer fundraiser on Sunday, December 13 at the Heritage Grill, and we would love to invite you and any interested Rotarians to join us! All funds raised will be donated to the Union Gospel Mission's homeless outreach programs in New West.
I don't believe any of our members are able to attend a Rotary meeting to extend the invite in person, but I was hoping that as our liaisons you might be able to share the event with your fellow Rotarians, (or anyone else you think might be interested!)
There is a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Burger and Beer,Heart Of The Matter,Santa Parade,and more, click Read More:
- Roy took his morning video to send to Doug.
- Tony is in charge of HoM raffle tickets---BUY them, as they are going to support the Hot Lunch Program, Monarch Place, and Artist's Corner.
- Nick informed us of a Rotaract fundraiser Sunday, December 13th at 5:30PM, which will be a Burger and Beer at the Heritage Grill for $20.
- Carlos is asking for volunteers for the two Saturdays of December 12th and 19th in New West for some Salvation Army bell-ringing.
- Lizz told us about the Homes for the Holidays tour on Sunday, December 6 from 4:30PM to 7:30PM. which is $20 and proceeds going to the Queens Park Healthcare Foundation.
- Kelly reminded us of the parade Sunday December 6th, Monica and Franciele will be driving the Victim's Assistance Van, please talk to Kelly or Monica if you'd like to participate.
- Kathy reminded us of our Unloved or Unwanted auction in the new year, bring your unloved or unwanted gifts and we'll auction them off.
- Monica wants sponsorship forms for HoM, if you have any warm leads for sponsors, she will give them a call if necessary.
Greeters are the first point of contact for guests, potential new members, and our members. Making all who attend our meeting feel welcome is the responsibility of all of us as we all take turns being greeters.
1. All greeters should arrive no later than 6:40 am and be prepared to assist in setting up and preparing for the meeting. If a greeter cannot be present for their day of duties, please contact another member to fill in for you.
2. Greeter # 1 will ensure that the sandwich board at the entrance
3. Greeter # 2 will ensure that flags and banners are in place.
4. Greeters should welcome all members and guests and make them comfortable with the proceedings and surroundings, i.e., seating, coffee, schedule of meeting etc.
5. Greeter # 1 greets and sits with the speaker to gather information useful in providing a respectful and meaningful introduction of the speaker and the program.
6. Greeter # 2 thanks the speaker and presents the certificate of appreciation for their presentation. NOTE: The certificate is NOT a contribution of $20.00 in the speakers’ name. We donate $20.00 to the Rotary Foundation in recognition of their presentation at the meeting.
7. Greeter # 3 assists in taking down the flags, banners and places the sandwich board back in Kathy's office.
· Greeters may change duties amongst themselves if desired.
The Good Host program is how YOU can get involved - you are invited to help out by meeting, greeting and sharing cultural experiences with our Youth Exchange student. Franciele Henk is here and deserves to see and experience Canada to the fullest.
Good Hosts are designated each week - but also can be anyone who would like to share some time with Franciele - a phone call, lunch, dinner with family, sporting event, cultural outing. However - all who host our youth exchange student unsupervised - even for a day event - must have submitted the YE police check paperwork to Paige Freeman prior to hosting.
To get a hold of Franciele, simply call her on her Cel: 778-829-2532 or email her at francielemelaine@hotmail.com Franciele is currently staying with The Bartons at 332 Keary Street, New Westminster and you can contact them @ 604-522-3997.
Good Hosts for:
Dec 3 - Dec 9 Susan Stefanyshyn, Lorna Stewart, Robert Whitelaw
Dec 10 - Dec 16 Ken Brewster, Angiola De Stefanis, Paul Esslinger
Dec 17 - Dec 23 Paige Freeman, Sandy Freeman, Carlos Galvez
Dec 24 - Dec 30 Aman Grewal, Patrick Gunville, Gordon Hobbis