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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T140000
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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:20260416T061052
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200312T140000
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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:20260416T061052
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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:20260416T061052
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:20260416T061052
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155714Z
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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:20260416T061052
CREATED:20150916T204836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155709Z
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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:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200221T145700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145700Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200203T172135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155740Z
UID:1074-1573740000-1573740000@www.womenscanadianclublondon.com
SUMMARY:Susan Everett
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Hill 70 Memorial Project” \nSusan Everett is a lifelong educator who began her career as a classroom teacher teaching young adolescents in Northern Ontario. After several years of teaching and leading teacher education seminars\, she moved into administrative roles\, including vice-principal and principal. Susan worked as a superintendent with the Ministry of Education and school boards. Throughout her career she believed passionately in the value of lifelong learning. \nSince her retirement she has volunteered in the community\, applying the skills and knowledge acquired throughout her career. Susan volunteered with Queen’s University as a community representative on the General Ethics Review Board and recently as a grants assessor with the Kingston Community Foundation. The opportunity to lead the national education program for the Hill 70 Memorial Project has been an unanticipated but welcome honour. Through the Project she has had the opportunity to work with educators across Canada and has gained a deep understanding of one of foundation events which led to Canada’s stature as a nation.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/susan-everett/
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:20191010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200221T145617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145617Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speakers: Emerging Leaders Award
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: \nJosh Underwood\nAnika Garg\nPurnima Sainani\nMaria Zangari\nIngersoll District C.I.\nA.B.Lucas S.S.\nSir Frederick Banting S.S.\nCatholic Central H. S.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speakers-emerging-leaders-award/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200203T172013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155736Z
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SUMMARY:Lillian Kluka
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “A Life At Sea” \nLillian Kluka grew up on a farm near Blenheim\, Ontario. With no marine background\, she never expected to spend her working life at sea. A week after finishing high school\, she boarded her first cargo vessel and it was love at first sight. She attended Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Owen Sound\, in the Marine Navigation Technology programme and worked on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway system\, the Atlantic coast\, and in the Arctic. In 1995\, she moved to the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority\, becoming the first female marine pilot in Canada. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St.\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/lillian-kluka/
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:20190912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200221T145402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T145402Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speakers: Sydney Wakelin\, Erica Butler
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Wakelin\, 17 years old\, attends Oakridge S.S. She has been a member of the Byron Believers for 9 years and recently fulfilled a surgical co-op placement at Victoria Hospital. She also worked as a literary facilitator working one on one with 20 children who struggled to read and she assisted in running community programs to promote literacy. Sydney is currently a Page with the London Public Library. She is also a volunteer in the Alzheimer Outreach Day Program.\nErica Butler\, 17 years old\, attends Oakridge S.S. She is a peer mentor and facilitates Social Justice and Culture for Learning groups at school. She hosted Oakridge’s first Female Empowerment Day and was able to raise enough funds to supply all female and gender neutral washrooms with menstrual products. Erica received the Student Lead Award and grade 10 Citizen Award. She holds the position of Student Trustee at the Thames Valley School Board. She is also a long time member of the Byron Believers.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speakers-sydney-wakelin-erica-butler/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190912T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20190912T060050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155729Z
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SUMMARY:Sherry Pringle
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Extraordinary Women\, Extraordinary Times” \nThe road to uncovering the life and death of an uncle she never knew\, killed when his ship was torpedoed off the coast of France in 1944\, led Sherry to write her first non-fiction book\, “All the Ship’s Men: HMCS Athabaskan’s Untold Stories”. After interviewing veterans and their families\, she compiled personal stories of the sailors at the centre of Canada’s largest naval disaster in WW11. As she began interviewing Canadian women\, the extent and diversity of women’s skills and contributions during wartime became apparent\, leading to over sixty individual stories. Currently she awaits publication of her first historical novel\, “The Whistle”\, and a documentary based on “Extraordinary Women”. Sherry is also an artist\, whose paintings grace the covers of her first book and museums and private collections. Sherry will hold a book signing following her presentation. \nLocation: Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington St.\, London ON
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sherry-pringle/
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:20190418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200206T163835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T163835Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon Johnston
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Life as Vice Regal Consort.” \nSharon Johnston began her working career in Kingston\, Ontario\, as a psychiatric occupational therapist with young adults. In 1966\, Mrs. Johnston completed her studies in physical and occupational therapy at the University of Toronto. Later\, she completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Western Ontario\, a Master of Science at McGill University\, and obtained her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science at McGill University. She assisted her husband\, David Johnston\, during his seven-year Vice Regal mandate from 2010 to 2017\, at Rideau Hall\, Ottawa.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/sharon-johnston/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel\, 300 King St\, London\, Onatrio\, N6B 1S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200213T201305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T201305Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker Amal Aziz
DESCRIPTION:Amal is a grade 12 student at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School. She is passionate about reducing elderly suffering and has won awards for coming up with various solutions that she presented at regional and national competitions. Recently\, she has received awards from the Thames Valley Science and Engineering Fair\, the Sanofi Biogenius Competition and the Canada-Wide Science Fair. Apart from science fairs\, she has won a few awards in the Gauss Contest and the Royal Canadian Legion Speech Competition. In her free time\, Amal enjoys playing the viola and piano\, and is interested in graphic design.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-amal-aziz/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200206T163725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T163725Z
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SUMMARY:Nora Polley
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “A Life Behind the Curtain” \nFor Nora Polley\, 2019 marks 55 seasons with the Stratford Festival. Her father\, grandfather and four siblings have all worked at the theatre over the years. A stage manager from 1969 to 2009\, Nora now works part-time in the Stratford Festival Archives. She has an insider’s view of how theatre works and sometimes doesn’t.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/nora-polley/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200213T201150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200213T201150Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Speaker: Meriel Reed
DESCRIPTION:Meriel Reed is a 17 year-old student at H.B. Beal Secondary School in London.  She suffers from a severe medical phobia and has had to learn how to cope with the debilitating fear that she undergoes with every medical experience.  Meriel loves to sing and act and has performed on stage for productions at the Palace Theatre and for the Grand Theatre’s High School Project. Meriel has been a Patient Ambassador for Children’s Hospital for the past 4 years and speaks regularly in that capacity about the help she has received at the hospital.  It was out of these experiences that she created her own charitable project\, “Gypsie”.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/youth-speaker-meriel-reed/
LOCATION:Onatrio
CATEGORIES:Past Youth Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T061052
CREATED:20200206T163602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T163602Z
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Kravis/Sue Faber
DESCRIPTION:Topic: “Lyme Disease in Canada.” \nJennifer Kravis is a retired lawyer and former Bank executive with a B.A. in Political Science from Western University and a law degree from University of British Columbia. Sue Faber is a registered nurse (BScN) with a background in ER nursing as well as case management in the community. Jennifer and Sue each endured many years of misdiagnosis\, incredible illness and began to heal after expensive treatment in the U.S. Their children and dog have Lyme too but the dog has made a full recovery. Both Jennifer and Sue are passionate about uniting and empowering physicians\, nurses and other allied health professionals – with a common goal of holistic\, evidence based patient-centred care and research.
URL:https://www.womenscanadianclublondon.com/event/jennifer-kravis-sue-faber/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 550 Wellington Street\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Past Speaker
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