Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Gosnell | Nov 03, 2026 |
Christine's Flower Farm
![]() Christine will share her story of how she has built her Flower Farm, 15531 Gesner Line in Muirkirk - the trials, the efforts & the fun of growing flowers locally. By November 3, she will not have flowers but will have wreaths & garlands. LuvLocal helps with her deliveries! It will be fun to learn how that works for her! PS You may have seen Christine at the 100 King Farm Markets in the summer. ALso we will welcome Rotarian Ketn Corlett with a message of the End polio Now campaign. Especially helpful for our newer members. |
| Hannah Oakey, Detective Constable , CKPS | Nov 10, 2026 |
Vulnerable Persons & Human Trafficking in Chatham-Kent
Hannah Oakey, a Vulnerable Persons Investigator with CKPS led a presentation at District Conference and was suggested to be invited to our meeting, for those unable to hear her message. Part of that presentation enabled backpacks to be assembled for victims, full of basic needed items during a recovery. Trafficking in CK is real & needs to be heard about. We will also welcome Jenny McGregor; She will be selling Community Living Chatham-Kent 2027 Lottery Calendars ($20.00/calendar). We expect her to have a Debit point but perhaps bring some cash with you, if you wish to support their Organization. |
| John Oliveira | Nov 17, 2026 |
Prostrate Cancer
John is now a retired MD but has many years of experience with this cancer. He will bring a critical message to all of us! Thank you, Tegan for the introduction! |
| Rich Drouillard | Nov 24, 2026 |
Cyber Security
![]() Rich is currently the Manager of Security & Risk with the Municipality of Chatham Kent. He is also known as Kate's husband, Olive's dad & a BOard Member with our friends at Habitat for Humanity. |
| Special Guests Brock & Jay | Dec 01, 2026 |
its Giving Tuesday!
![]() Giving Tuesday is an annual global generosity movement that encourages people, communities and businesses to give back, voluneer and perform acts of kindness. Joining us from CK Hospice will be Fundraising Manager, Jay Smith & Executive Director, Brock McGregor. There will be a cheque presentation & we expect to hear the latest news & updates on the Hospice operations. |
| Its just us! | Dec 08, 2026 |
AGM & some Rotary business
![]() Its time for our Annual General Meeting, where we meet the protocols of our charitable status & provide to the Membership details of our Income Statements for the General & the Service accounts. Other discussions will occur as well. Please plan to attend! |
| Group Discussion facilitated by Don Shropshire | Jan 12, 2027 |
Greening our Planet for a Healthier Future
What can we do as Rotarians? Please take a moment ot prepare by reading your copy of John's recently published book. |
| Dr Taylor Kewley | Jan 19, 2027 |
The Evolution of Chiropractic Care
Dr. Kewley grew up in Chatham Ontario where her active involvement in the community began. She earned her Bachelor of Human Kinetics from the University of Windsor before pursuing her education in chiropractic care at Northeast College of Health Sciences in upstate New York. Following this, she completed a year-long chiropractic clinic placement in Depew, NY, and successfully graduated in 2024. Dr. Kewley works with all age groups and is certified in Functional Integrated Acupuncture. She also takes interest in sports injuries and nutrition. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys dedicating her free time to activities such as spending quality moments with her family and friends, hiking, working out at the gym and exploring various travel destinations. |
| Chris Appleton | Jan 26, 2027 |
Chris!
An opporunity to meet our newest member! |



