DG Aaron is originally from Dallas Texas where his family still lives. Aaron began his professional journey in healthcare finance then to the non-profit Dale Association where he was the Finance Director and Vice President of Operations. Now he is a candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church and has moved to Syracuse NY to lead a congregation. His life has become very interesting as he moved, purchased a new house, heads a church, is studying for his Master in Divinity and is the District 7090 District Governor.
 
Aaron was relaxed and comfortable as he asked members what got them to join Rotary. Several members got the conversation going. Then Aaron introduced the Rotary International Action Plan talking about increasing our impact, expanding our reach, enhancing engagement and adapting to change. He did this by asking how our club manages these four parts of the plan. Answers were the club's strategic plan, getting the message out to the community, working with area clubs on the Great Lakes clean up, farm gleaning and distribution.

 

The Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise Socks & Skivvies was another great success. Thank you to members of the club and a host of community folks who purchased socks, underwear, gloves, toques, scarves and other basic clothing for men, women, youth and children. Nancy Baker and Russ Powers championed the 5th Annual Socks & Skivvies drive, with Cara Bensimon of Hamilton Jewish Family Services hosting the sorting bee. Bins were placed at 25 different locations and brought to HJFS for sorting and bagging, with each bag containing around $375 worth of goods. Twenty-two bags valued at $8250 were prepared for delivery to different agencies including Routes Youth Centre, Mission Services, Native Women’s Services, Seafarer’s International, Ancaster Community Services, Salvation Army, Wesley Family Services, St. Matthew’s House, St. James Newcomers, Cathedral Café, Women Kind and Dundas Community Services.

 

 

Cara Bensimon was born and raised in Toronto. She and her husband Moise, ran Bensimon Design, a home remodelling business. They took a break and spent six months travelling the world with their two sons. The family moved to Greensville and she applied for a part-time job at Hamilton Jewish Family Services as the executive director. This soon became a full-time position. Cara continues the long-time relationship between the club and HJFS.