The Rotary Club of Bryan
Chartered 1921

Easter Origins with Reverend William Plotts

Easter is one of the oldest and most widely observed holidays in the world, with roots that blend early Christian tradition and even older seasonal celebrations. In the Christian tradition, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a cornerstone event that has been observed since at least the 2nd century. The timing of Easter itself reflects ancient lunar calendars, aligning with the first full moon after the spring equinox—linking it to long-standing themes of renewal and rebirth. We’re honored to welcome Reverend William Plotts, Chaplain with Luminos Hospice, who will be speaking to us about the historic origins of Easter.

New Member Approval

 
The Bryan Rotary Club is pleased to announce that:
 
James Leifeste,
Mark Allen,
and Amy Restivo
 
have been approved for membership and are currently awaiting formal installation. In keeping with Rotary tradition, we are publishing their names for membership consideration over the next two weeks. We look forward to officially welcoming them at our Wednesday luncheon in two weeks and will share more about each of them in next week’s newsletter.

REMINDER: District 5910   Roll of Fame Nominations

As we approach the District Conference, it's time to open nominations to the District 5910 Roll of Fame.  This is an opportunity to name a Rotarian from your club that has gone above and beyond in service to Rotary.  

 

Below are the minimum qualifications for receiving this meaningful award.

1.  Honoree must have served as an Officer or Director of a Rotary Club.

2.  Honoree must have been a member of Rotary for 5 years prior to nomination.

3.  Honoree must have above average attendance, have attended another Rotary Club, and at least one (1) District Conference, and one (1) District Assembly.

4.  Honoree must have chaired or actively served on several club committees in more than one (1) of the Avenues of Service.

5.  Honoree should make every effort to be present to personally receive their award.

 

Below is the link to the Application.  A complete application includes filling in all fields and uploading a JPG or PNG photo of the nominee before April 11, 2026.

President melissa Green
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mark Van Velzor
March 3
 
Jene Tebeaux
March 10
 
Lynn Krebs
March 30
 
Join Date
Maggie Hastedt
March 11, 2015
11 years
 
Bernie Lynch
March 16, 2022
4 years
 
Rhonda Watson
March 16, 2022
4 years
 
Walter Hinkle
March 23, 2011
15 years
 
Upcoming
Events
Flags Across Bryan 2026
Dec. 21, 2025 11:30 a.m. - Sep. 05, 2026 11:30 p.m.
 
Rotary's 105th Birthday Bash
May 06, 2026
 
View entire list
Upcoming Speakers
Apr 01, 2026
Historic Origins of Easter
Apr 08, 2026
College Station Ball Park Complex Project
Apr 22, 2026
NASA's International Space Station
View entire list
Please add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your safe sender list or address book.
To view our privacy policy, click here.
 
ClubRunner
102-2060 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, ON, L6H 5R7