As Governor of Canadian District West, I want to acknowledge we all collectively work and live on traditional First Nations, Métis, and Innu lands. We as a district are pleased to be in a relationship with Water First.

The Spring Convention has come and gone, and what a great job was done by the Dundas host club. Our gift welcome bags were above and beyond. The food was spectacular. The business went well despite my couple of miss steps, good thing I had immunity! The evening entertainment was fun, despite myself and table mates being murderers!

For those of you that have summer projects I wish you success and that they go off without a hitch. Please send to Communications chair Lyle any events so that your fellow Civitan's in CDW might attend. The board is here for you, if you need help with an event, access to awareness funds, or support in some way please don't hesitate to contact your Area Director, Governor-Elect Pat, or myself.

The London club, my home club, is hosting the Region 5 this year,Sept.8/9. The rooms are limited to 27 at the event hotel, so get yours early to avoid disappointment. I have sent alternative London, right off the 401,Info on hotels as well(just 10 mins. from the event hotel). The registration form and Friday night event poster are all in the spring Beaver Tales. Lyle has sent it out a few times as well. I hope to see many of you out to join in the Fellowship. It looks to be a lot of fun!

If your club opts to order a pop up banner from International please let District treasurer Sue Gibson know for reimbursement, and possible transport, or ship to your club directly.

I hope you all enjoy some lovely weather this summer.

Sincerely,

Pauline Blackwell
Gov. 2022/23

Please read the thank-you letter from WATER FIRST in respect to our recent donation of $6,500.00.