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SUMMARY:Renee VanderHarst
DESCRIPTION:Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario: How our Volunteers Help us Build Community \nRenee is the Manager of Volunteer Services with Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario\, which serves six counties in southern Ontario; Brant\, Elgin\, Middlesex\, Norfolk\, Oxford and Perth. She has three diplomas; Broadcasting\, Public Relations\, and Volunteer management. Her first experience with Habitat for Humanity was as a volunteer\, sanding drywall in a home in Simcoe\, Norfolk County. That home was going to family that she knew through her involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. \nRenee has always believed that “where you live isn’t your community unless you do something to make it a better place.” That is lesson she and her husband work hard to pass on to their two children Jimmy 14\, and Leona 11.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/renee-vanderharst/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Arlene Chan
DESCRIPTION:Chinese Canadian Pioneers\, Heroes and Game Changers \nArlene Chan has written seven books about the history\, culture\, and traditions of the Chinese in Canada\, some shortlisted for the Ontario Speaker’s Book Award\, Heritage Toronto Book Award\, Silver Birch Award\, and Red Cedar Award. Her work has been recognized with the Heritage Toronto Special Achievement Award\, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award\, and Woman of Distinction Award. \nArlene is the president of the Jean Lumb Foundation that provides a national scholarship program for high school students of Chinese heritage. She serves as an advisor for Museum of Toronto\, Ontario Infrastructure’s Heritage Interpretation Working Group\, and Toronto Public Library’s Chinese Canadian Archive. Most recently\, she served as a cultural consultant for the Pixar Disney film\, Turning Red.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/arlene-chan/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Julie Atchison
DESCRIPTION:Sharing her Knowledge and Love of Weather \nJulie Atchison is the Meteorologist on CTV London News at 6 p.m. and CTV London News at 11 p.m. \nSince her career in journalism began\, Julie has covered news\, entertainment\, sports and weather. \nOriginally from Peterborough\, Julie graduated from Broadcast Journalism at Fanshawe College\, and she has a post-graduate diploma in Television News. \nIn 2004 she completed a Meteorology course from Penn State University. \nIn 2018 Julie graduated as Certified Meteorologist from Mississippi State University \nJulie is a dedicated volunteer and acts as a strong community leader involved in numerous events. \nShe is highly sought to MC events\, visit classrooms and share her knowledge and love of weather. \nShe loves the outdoors\, from hiking\, biking and running to playing sports.  Julie loves to be active outside. Julie and her husband Rob spend their time with their kids Wyatt and Alyvia.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/julie-atchison/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker - Maryam Al-Sabawi
DESCRIPTION:Maryam Al-SABAWI is a grade 11 student at St Andre Besette Catholic school. She was a friend of Yumnah’s. (Yumnah Afzaal) \n\n\nShe is a founder of YCCI – the youth coalition combatting Islamophobia. Maryam and her friends have been busy organizing many different events and projects that are meant to honour their friend Yumnah and help fight Islamophobia. Amongst those projects is an education package that commemorates June 6\, 2021\, that has been used in London schools\, as well as a short documentary entitled: To Yumnah with Love\, and the one year anniversary march that started at Oakridge public school\, as well as an important meeting with the prime minister to discuss what can be done to fight Islamophobia. \n\nDuring Covid\, She co-founded a non-profit organization called tutors who care – where she and others provide free services to children who can’t afford tutoring. \n\nMaryam has also travelled to Bosnia\, Turkey and Ecuador on different humanitarian trips. She is an advocate for those who are less fortunate. \n\nShe launched a campaign to sponsor 300 orphans in Bosnia after she spent a few weeks working with them one summer. \n\nMaryam also coaches girls junior and senior basketball teams. \n\nMaryam enjoys serving the community. \n\nShe is an avid public speaker. Recently\, she made it to the world finals for the optimist international oratorical contest.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-maryam-al-sabawi/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Sophisticated Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Music for the Most Wonderful Time of Year \nSOPHISTICATED LADIES is a talented trio of Female Musicians from London entertaining with the classics in music\, including many songs from The American Song Book.  They also offer soft jazz for Easy Listening. They have performed at Michael’s on the Thames\, Olive R Twist\, many of the Retirement Homes in London and area and several Special Events. \nNancy Hawkins: Vocals\nNancy has many other vocations but music has always been foremost in her heart\, soul and mind.  She started singing in the church choir at 5 and continued on into high school and joined the girls’ choir there. When Nancy returned to London in 2010 she started singing with a group called Jazz Review. Nancy has also had the privilege of singing with The Music Makes.  She is now the lead singer and promoter for Sophisticated Ladies. \nNancy wanted London to show off some of its very talented female musicians and formed this group. \nJayne Hysen: Piano\nJayne has been playing jazz piano in London\, Ontario for close to 30 years.  Maggie’s Restaurant and at Michael’s on the Thames are two locations that she performed at regularly over the years.  In addition to playing in the Prime Time Big Band for several years\, she has been a long-standing member of the John Griffith’s Quartet and Sextet.  In 2018\, she started her group\, the Jayne Hysen Trio which performed at the London Music Club. Currently\, Jayne is developing her compositions under the instruction of composer/jazz pianist Nancy Walker and is studying jazz improvisation and theory with jazz pianist\, Mark Eisenman. \nIt has been Jayne’s pleasure to accompany Nancy Hawkins in the Sophisticated Ladies since she joined the group four years ago. \nTara Sampson: Double Bass\nTara Sampson is a musician\, educator\, and author from London\, Ontario. She holds two Bachelor’s degrees\, one in music and the other in education\, from Western University.  As a student and professional musician\, Tara has performed in various genres and musical settings.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sophisticated-ladies/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Shirleyan English\, Bonnie Sitter (Farmerettes)
DESCRIPTION:Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes \nShirleyan English grew up in Northern Ontario where her father worked for the Ontario Northland Railway. She attended high school in North Bay and while there\, volunteered for the government-run Farmerette program when she was 16 years old\, spending a memorable summer working on a farm in Lambton County. That experience gave her a love of plants and working in the soil\, which led to her becoming an accomplished gardener. She attended Western University graduating in 1962 with a degree in Honours Journalism and had a career of more than 30 years\, working for the London Free Press\, plus public relations work for school boards in London and Peterborough and freelance work. Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz is her first book. \nBonnie Sitter resides in Exeter\, moving there in 1986 from Deep River Ontario where she operated her own travel agency. She retired in 2008 after more than 40 years in the travel industry and discovered a new hobby in photography which led to book publishing. Bonnie is a lover of nature and is known to be a tree hugger. She has co-authored 2 books with Telfer Wegg of Neustadt; a coffee table book titled The Beauty and Bounty of Huron County in 2013 and Agriculture Today\, A Portrait of Family Farms in Ontario in 2017. Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz Memories of Ontario Farmerettes\, co-authored with Shirleyan\, has proven to be a great success.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/shirleyan-english-bonnie-sitter-farmerettes/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Al Day
DESCRIPTION:AL DAY – Executive Director of the N’Amerind Friendship Centre – Indigenous Relationship with the Crown/Canada \nAl is of the Anowal (Turtle) Clan and his On^yota a:ka (Oneida) name is Lutahawit.  Currently\, he sits as Shonuhses\, one of nine traditional Chiefs of the On^yota a:ka Lotiyaneshu (Oneida Nation Council of Chiefs).  He has been married to partner Laurel for fifty- five years and is the father of Paul and Bryan and has resided at the Oneida Settlement since birth. \nAl retired in 2007 and rejoined the workforce in 2008.  He is currently employed as the Executive Director of the N’Amerind Friendship Centre and has been in this position since August of 2011.  During that time\, N’Amerind has seen a growth of staff and programs.  N’Amerind has entered into a number of Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements including the City of London\, the London and Middlesex Children’s Aid Society and the Thames Valley District School Board. \nWith respect to London Community Foundation\, Mr. Day was asked to join the Back to River Committee in 2016; following this\, Al was asked to sit on the LCF Grants Committee in 2017 and joined the LCF Board in 2019. \nAl has been involved as a member of the Oneida community in sports and community service organizations\, including over fifty years in leadership positions.  He has represented Oneida and N’Amerind on numerous boards and agencies.  Al was instrumental in the establishment of a number of regional and local organizations whose goals are to contribute to the well-being of Indigenous Peoples.  He has served as a policy analyst for Indigenous organizations in the United States and Canada\, and has participated in negotiations with federal\, provincial and state governments in both Canada and the United States.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/al-day/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Youth Speakers - Emerging Leaders 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Canadian Club\, London first established our yearly Emerging Leaders Award for Grade 10 and 11 students in 2015. We are pleased to offer this award to four students whose activities demonstrate leadership in both school and community. The students are chosen by the Civic section of the Student Services Dept. of their respective Boards. This year we are delighted to recognize the following four students for their dedication to leadership: \n\n\nOn Wednesday October 12\, 2022\, we were delighted to welcome the winners of the Emerging Leaders award(s) from High Schools across the area. \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Jana Almajali\, Amelia Bailey\, Emily Dell\, and Machaila Wesch-Dawson for their outstanding presentations on why they were selected for this leadership award by their schools. We wish you continued success in your future endeavours. \n\n\n\n\nJana Almajali- Westminster Secondary School: I am a grade 11 student at Westminster Secondary School. I aspire to study engineering at Western University\, where I hope to combine my love of science and technology with my passion for giving back to the community in meaningful ways. I enjoy playing many sports such as basketball\, volleyball\, and badminton. Additionally\, I am involved in student government and radio club where I provide the morning announcements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmelia Bailey – Saunders Secondary School: I am a grade 11 student at Saunders Secondary School. I love to volunteer in my community and give back to others. Some of the organizations that I volunteer with are the London Food Bank\, Project Hope London and Sending Sunshine. I work hard in school and I take pride in my academic performance. I am proud and grateful to be one of the recipients of the Emerging Leaders Award! \n\n\n\n\nEmily Dell – Central Elgin Collegiate Institute: Hello\, my name is Emily Dell and I am a grade 12 student at Central Elgin Collegiate Institute in St. Thomas. I love the Dramatic arts and Sociological studies\, and I actively enjoy being part of my school’s activities such as Student Council\, Minister of Media Relations and Student Trustee elections for TVDSB. \n\n\n\n\n\nMachaila Wesch-Dawson – Monsignor Bruyere School: I’m 16 years old and I attend Monseigneur Bruyère High School. I do triathlon\, speed skating\, cross country\, and track and field. I also volunteered on the student council at my school as president in grade 10 and 11\, and as minister of mental health in grade 9. I also volunteer at West London Pet Hospital and with the cross country and track and field teams at my school.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speakers-emerging-leaders-2022/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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SUMMARY:Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin
DESCRIPTION:My Journey Through Life and the Law \nBeverley’s judicial career began in April 1981 when she was appointed to the Vancouver County Court. In September 1981\, she was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia. She was elevated to the British Columbia Court of Appeal in December 1985\, and was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in September 1988. Seven months later\, in April 1989\, she was sworn in as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. On January 7\, 2000\, she was appointed Chief Justice of Canada. She is the first woman in Canada to hold this position. \nIn addition to her judicial duties at the Supreme Court\, the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin chaired the Canadian Judicial Council\, the Advisory Council of the Order of Canada and the Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute. \nShe is the author of numerous articles\, publications and books\, including:\n*  Full Disclosure. Toronto: Simon & Schuster Canada\, (2018).\n*  Truth Be Told: My Journey Through Life and the Law.  Toronto: Simon & Schuster Canada\, (2019).\n*  Denial: A Novel.   (2021).
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/rt-hon-beverley-mclachlin/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker - Brittany Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Brittany Murphy is a born and raised Londoner who works as the Criminal Justice Peer Mentor at the Youth Justice Centre located within Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU)\, a youth-serving non-profit organization. Brittany brings with her invaluable lived experience as a former Crown Ward of the Children’s Aid Society of London-Middlesex\, as well as a previous client of YOU. Brittany is passionate about her career in social services and helping London’s most vulnerable youth to reach their full potential.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-brittany-murphy/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T150000
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SUMMARY:Jeanne Beker
DESCRIPTION:Iconic Fashion Journalist: Forging her Own Path \nJeanne Beker is one of the most influential women in the fashion industry in Canada and around the world. She was the founding member of Much Music and co-hosted the series\, The New Music on City TV for six years. In 1985\, she launched the legendary Fashion Television\, which she presented on in over 130 countries for 27 years. A seasoned newspaper columnist and features writer\, Jeanne was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines from 2003 to 2008; she has authored five books and she is a frequent guest on myriad lifestyle shows. Jeanne has also been at the creative helm of numerous fashion lines under her own eponymous label\, and since 2015 she has been the Style Editor for the Shopping Channel\, where she currently hosts the series Style Matters. In 2014 Jeanne was named to the Order of Canada\, and she was inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends in 2015. She also received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016. \n** Jeanne Beker is the speaker for our Spring Luncheon on April 21\, 2022 from 12pm – 3pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London.      There will be an additional cost for this event **
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/jeanne-beker/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Professor Alan Shepard
DESCRIPTION:Western University President: Establishing a Positive Relationship between Western and the Community \nAlan Shepard arrived at Western in July 2019 as the 11th President and Vice – Chancellor. Previously he served the same role at Concordia University in Montreal. He has a doctorate degree in English and is the author or editor of three books\, and many articles that focus on the future of innovation and the future of universities. Dr. Shepard is actively involved in the community\, including organizations such as Universities Canada and Stratford Festival of Canada. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the London Economic Development Corporation.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/dr-alan-shepard/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Robert Pio Hajjar
DESCRIPTION:I Can\, You Can \nWe are delighted to welcome Robert Pio Hajjar from Ideal Way (Ideal-Way.ca) with his message of\nhope and inspiration. He has travelled to over 100 cities throughout North America and\nspoken to more than 550\,000 people. \nRobert was appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2016. He is the only individual in North\nAmerica to receive the Inaugural United Nations volunteer “World Down Syndrome Award”.\nHe conceptualized the Robert’s Ideal Giveaways which have collected and donated\nmerchandise valued at more than $750\,000 to help relieve poverty. \nHis “I Can\, You Can” pilot program\, co-developed with Fanshawe College was successful in\nsouthwestern Ontario schools. \nRobert’s first book titled” I Love my Life” with a forward by Jean Vanier is available on\nAmazon and Indigo/Chapters.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/robert-pio-hajjar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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SUMMARY:Elaine Cougler
DESCRIPTION:What did the Loyalists Do Anyhow? \nElaine Cougler is the award-winning author of historical novels about the lives of settlers in the Thirteen Colonies who remained loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.  She uses the backdrop of the conflict for page-turning fictional tales where the main characters face torn loyalties\, danger\, and personal conflicts.  Her Loyalist trilogy comprised of The Loyalist’s Wife\, The Loyalist’s Luck\, and The Loyalist’s Legacy\, are all available on Amazon.  Her latest book is The Loyalist’s Daughter\, the prequel to her Loyalist trilogy. \nElaine also wrote the Amazon #1 Bestseller “The Man Behind The Marathons:  How Ron Calhoun Helped Terry Fox and Other Heroes Make Millions for Charity“. \nElaine leads writing workshops and speaks about her books to many groups. Through her website she blogs about the writing and reading world and more. She lives in Ontario with her husband. They have two grown children. \n \nLinks: \nElaine can be found on YouTube and LinkedIn and through the following links: \n@ElaineCougler \nwww.elainecougler.com  \nhttp://www.facebook.com/ElaineCouglerAuthor
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/elaine-cougler/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211209T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220101T000750Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Grambo and Stephen Holowitz
DESCRIPTION:Musical Friends \nAs a teacher and conductor\, Paul maintains an active and vibrant vocal studio in London’s Old South while acting as Conductor of the Canadian Celtic Choir\, The Broadway Singers and Assistant Director of St. James Westminster Church Choir. (Stephen Holowitz is Director) Paul performs regularly with local opera and theatre companies\, jazz and classical musicians and as a chorister and soloist with the Elora Singers. \nStephen taught music at A.B. Lucas S.S. for over 30 years. He played keyboard and co-composed for the Antler River project\, a London ensemble which blended jazz\, world music and contemporary composition into a unique musical experience. He performs with Denise Pelley\, Paul Stevenson and the contemporary folk group ”Celtic Shift”. Stephen has composed music for the Amabile Youth Choir\, Project Sing and the Grand Theatre.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/paul-grambo-and-stephen-holowitz/
LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W\, London\, ON\, N6J 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200416T160555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211120T042106Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Baker
DESCRIPTION:Cultural and Historical Perspectives on London and Elgin County \nMichael Baker is a graduate of Western University with degrees in history and education. From 1985 to 1990\, he was Collections Curator at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. From 1990 to 2007\, he was Curator of Regional History at Museum London and in 2007 he moved to the County of Elgin’s Cultural Services Department as Curator of the Elgin County Museum. In 2017\, he was appointed Manager of Museums and Archives for Elgin County. He is the editor of Downtown London: Layers of Time (1999) and the co-editor with Hilary Bates Neary\, of 100 Fascinating Londoners and Street Names of London – An Illustrated Guide\, both published by James Lorimer of Canada. Also\, he is the former president of the London branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and of the Heritage London Foundation and a past president of the Elgin Historical Society. \nMichael Baker’s Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/michael-baker/
LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W\, London\, ON\, N6J 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200203T173231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T012458Z
UID:1086-1634220000-1634223600@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Dr. David Williams
DESCRIPTION:Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe \nPrior to entering the Canadian Space Agency’s program\, Dr. David Williams worked as an emergency room doctor and director for emergency room services at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. He was formerly the director for the McMaster Centre for Medical Robotics. In June\, 2012\, Dr. Williams was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame. He blasted into space aboard the space shuttle Columbia\, and again on the Shuttle Endeavour where he has logged more than 687 hours in space\, including three spacewalks. Having also lived and worked in the world’s only underwater ocean laboratory\, he became Canada’s first dual astronaut and aquanaut. NASA also appointed Dr. Williams as director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate making him the first non-American to hold a senior management position. Dr. Williams will hold a book signing of\, “Defying the Limits” following his presentation.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/dr-david-williams/
LOCATION:Hellenic Community Centre\, 133 Southdale Rd W\, London\, ON\, N6J 2J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210909T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200416T161300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T200710Z
UID:1582-1631196000-1631199600@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Jessie Rodger
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 and Gender-Based Violence \nJessie is the Executive Director of Anova (http://www.anovafuture.org/)\, an organization whose vision is “An inclusive world of shared power where everyone lives freely without fear of violence.” \nAnova is Ontario’s largest women’s shelter and London-Middlesex’s sexual assault center. Jessie specializes in community engagement and advocacy\, and believes in holding space for those impacted by power and structural violence first. Jessie holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from Laurier University. \nLink to Jessie Rodger’s Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/jessie-rodger/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20210525T215944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T181608Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Cordes
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to welcome Steve Cordes as our Thursday June 10 virtual speaker from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. He is Chief Executive Officer of Y.O.U. (Youth Opportunities Unlimited\, London) \nTitle of Presentation: “Joan’s Place: Bringing a Community of Support Together to Help Youth” \nHis talk will focus on the integrated service model that is being created at Joan’s place\, a project of 39 affordable housing units and a youth wellness hub in downtown London. This will help young people\, particularly young moms and their families to thrive in our community by bringing together affordable housing\, employment\, training and support services. \nThese services include mental health\, addiction support and other community-based supports. \nLink to Steve Cordes Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/steve-cordes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20210426T204458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T170212Z
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SUMMARY:Susan Macphail
DESCRIPTION:We welcome Susan Macphail as our May 13th virtual speaker. She is a cofounder and former director of My Sister’s Place\, London \nTitle: “All Our Sisters\, Women and Homelessness” \nOutline: The “herstory” of My Sister’s Place in London\, Stories from the streets of courage and resilience. \nLink to Susan Macphail’s Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/susan-macphail/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20210426T201137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T201347Z
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SUMMARY:Madison Wilson-Walker
DESCRIPTION:Madison is a member of Team Canada\, signifying her position as one of the top athletes in the world in her sport of blade running. Madison is a meningitis survivor\, campaign ambassador and a Canadian para-athlete. Tune in\, turn on and find out more about her amazing story \nLink to Madison Wilson-Walker’s Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/madison-wilson-walker/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20210222T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T204230Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Commanding Hope -The Power We Have to Renew a World In Peril \nFor our first Virtual Speaker\, WCC London is proud to offer you a best selling Canadian author and prominent educator\, Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon. \nDr. Homer-Dixon is Director and Founder of the Cascade Institute at Royal Roads University\, and holds a University Research Chair in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo\, Canada. He received his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in international relations\, defense and arms control policy\, and conflict theory\, and between 2009 and 2014 was founding director of the Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation. \nLink to Dr. Thomas Homer- Dixon Presentation
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/dr-thomas-homer-dixon/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200221T145922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145922Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speakers: India Parker & Clark Renaud
DESCRIPTION:India and Clark are 16 years old\, and have been raising money to send kids from child-headed households to school in Malawi through an organization called “Turn The Tide” …since they were 10 years old! Through spaghetti dinners\, bake sales\, craft markets and other events\, to date they have raised at least $40.000. The funds raised have provided money for food\, provisions and education for 37 kids and the 12 widows who now oversee their care in an impoverished rural village in the province of Nasanje. In August\, 2019\, India and Clark went to Malawi for the first time. Their work and experiences there have changed lives – both those of the Malawi children and their own.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speakers-india-parker-clark-renaud/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200203T173114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155657Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Cake & Philip Millar
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Marijuana As Medication-Losing Stigma and Embracing the Future” \nNick Cake acquired his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Waterloo and his law degree from the University of Windsor. As a former Crown Prosecutor\, turned criminal defense lawyer\, Nick brings a unique perspective to the law and policies surrounding it. Nick has worked with Mr. Millar since 2015 and is currently the head of the Criminal Law department. Nick is an advocate for accessible cannabis and is often imparting cannabis related policy in Court. \nMr. Philip Millar is a pioneer in Canada for Medical Cannabis. He is at the forefront of a leading industry by being the CEO for Medical Marijuana Consulting. A former combat officer with the Department of National Defence\, Philip became a lawyer graduating from Western University\, joining the Crown Attorney’s Office with the Ministry of the Attorney General. He has extensive knowledge of policies and laws regarding marijuana both domestically and internationally. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St.\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/nick-cake-philip-millar/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker,Speaker Series 2019-2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200221T145845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145845Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker: Nourhan Ali
DESCRIPTION:Nourhan Ali is a grade 12 student at Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School. She is a 17 year old teenage girl with a passion to have a positive impact on the community around her. Some of her accomplishments include: a positive messages movement at her school\, asking for recycling bins on 1481 Limberlost Road and advocating the importance of recycling and being green to her neighbours. She was on CBC in June of this past year and is the 2019 J Allyn Taylor Community Service Award recipient. The title of Nourhan’s speech is “How I Turned My Passions Into Change”.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-nourhan-ali/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20191212T202242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155724Z
UID:1015-1581602400-1581602400@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Dr. Kelly Olson
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Celluloid Cleopatras 1899-2013” \nDr. Kelly Olson holds a Ph.D from the University of Chicago\, and is currently a professor in the Dept. of Classical Studies at Western University\, with cross-appointments in the Faculty of Law and the Dept. of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research. Her research focuses on Roman society\, sexuality and appearance\, as well as fashion history. She is the author of articles on clothing in Roman antiquity\, gender and appearance\, and her first book\,”Dress and the Roman Woman: Self Presentation and Society”. She was named a faculty scholar in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities at Western for the period 2011-2013\, and appeared on The Nature of Things alongside David Suzuki. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St.\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/dr-kelly-olson/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker,Speaker Series 2019-2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200221T145746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145746Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker: Dylan Baker
DESCRIPTION:Dylan Baker is a sports-minded 13 year-old with a big voice. He plays baseball in the summer and is captain of the London Tecumsehs baseball club bantam team. His interest in sports led him to host his own baseball podcast\, along with his dad\, and he does Facebook broadcasts for the London Majors. In the winter months\, Dylan is the play-by-play voice for the home games of the Komoka Kings Junior B hockey team. CTV News London did a feature on him last summer\, and now we have the opportunity to meet Dylan in person. He will speak on “Breaking into Broadcasting” and his dream of becoming a full-time professional sports broadcaster.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-dylan-baker/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200109T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20150916T225421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155714Z
UID:439-1578578400-1578578400@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Susan Oster
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Dementia: Impacts and Insights” \nDiscover more about dementia including the diseases that can cause a broad spectrum of symptoms. Learn about the risk factors and how certain lifestyle choices can help to reduce risk. Additionally\, understand and appreciate the importance of inclusive and supportive communities for individuals impacted by dementia. Susan Oster is the public education coordinator for the Alzheimer Society London and Middlesex. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker,Speaker Series 2019-2020
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191212T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20150916T204836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155709Z
UID:433-1576159200-1576159200@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Canadian Celtic Choir
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Celtic Christmas Spirit” \nThe Canadian Celtic Choir is a London-based choir of more than fifty voices that was founded in 1996 to sing and promote Celtic choral music and culture in Southwestern Ontario. The choir’s repertoire features songs primarily from Ireland\, Scotland\, England\, Wales\, and the Canadian Maritimes\, ranging from the traditional to the more contemporary. The choir has performed in many Ontario venues and with renowned artists. Most recently they have received the Jack Richardson London Music Award for Most Popular Classical Choir and the Mayor’s Award from the City of London. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St.\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/guest-speaker-canadian-celtic-choir/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker,Speaker Series 2019-2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061929
CREATED:20200221T145700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145700Z
UID:1357-1573740000-1573740000@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Youth Speaker: Nicholas Busch
DESCRIPTION:Nicholas Busch has completed a Bachelor of Music Honors in Performance degree from Western University while studying with Tina Yanchus and is currently working on his Masters of Music degree specializing in Collaborative Piano with Dr. John Hess. He has been working as a freelance pianist\, band director and accompanist in the Windsor-London area for the last 7 years. His main area of interest is contemporary music\, and he has had the honor of premiering several new works through his connections at Western. Recently he has had the privilege of performing in masterclasses for Angela Park\, Jean Marchand and Brigette Poulin\, as well as representing London in the Kiwanis Festival Provincials in Niagara.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-nicholas-busch/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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