Chris Munro is a registered social worker, researcher, and instructor at Ryerson University. His research focuses on the psychological stressors associated with post-military transitions to civilian life. Chris’ experiences with both the Canadian military (1 PPCLI/2 CDO) and his own transition provide him with insight into the challenges faced by soldiers and former soldiers, as they move from their military careers to a civilian environment. He came to Ryerson University as a mature student, and gained entrance to Ryerson’s Social Work program where he received his undergraduate and Masters degree in Social Work.
During the years following his release from the Canadian Armed Forces, Chris, like many other veterans, struggled to gain a foothold in Canadian society. The vast differences in sociological perspectives, lifestyle, and social interactions between the two worlds led to several years of struggle culminating in self-destructive behaviours that drove Chris to seek remedial psychiatric support. As a result of his experiences, Chris has focused his life’s work on assisting other veterans with similar transitional issues by researching the unique phenomenon associated with release from the military. Through this research he has developed, and runs a remedial service for former and actively serving military personnel.
The Veterans Transition to Education Program (VTE) Chris developed and runs, is a support service situated in Ryerson University, which uses the structures embedded within the academic environment to replace those lost upon release. By providing group and one-on-one counselling, and academic support, Chris has turned his personal transition journey into a remedial tool in order to alleviate the symptoms of the release trauma experienced by the majority of non-commissioned armed forces personnel.
Chris also teaches at Ryerson University and speaks at community events to raise awareness on veteran issues and is involved with the Canadian Armed Forces in their transitional programming. He is a dedicated husband and parent of two young adults and has made striving for academic and personal excellence a cornerstone in his personal and professional endeavours.
Congratulations Binoy Luckoo!
Binoy Luckoo, Our President 2024-25
Binoy joined our club in 2010, sponsored by Al Crawford. He was a member of the International Service Committee in 2010-14, and a Community Service Committee Member 2010-13, CSC Chair 2013-14, Youth Expo Chair 2015-16, and Youth Initiatives Chair 2015-17
Binoy joined the Board in 2015. He has acted as Youth and Service Liaison Director 2015-16, and Rotaract Liaison Director 2016-17.
He was also Board Change Committee Chair 2016-17 and received the Club Builder Award in 2016.
Our New Directors for 2022-25
Marcy Berg
Dauna Jones-Simmonds
Daniel Massicotte
Next Week - International Women's Day is March 8th.
Save the date! After a two year absence, the St. Patrick’s Parade is scheduled to return to Toronto on Sunday, March 20 at 12 noon. And The Rotary Club of Toronto has been entered as a community entry to march in the parade! Bring out your green and join fellow Rotarians, friends and family in being part of the parade. The parade begins on Bloor near St. George to Yonge, down Yonge to Queen and ends at Nathan Phillips Square. Following the parade arrangements are being made for the group to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at a restaurant nearby. Further details to follow. Please email Kevin Power if you are interested in attending.
Catch The Ace - our Latest Fundraiser!
Our club is participating in a New Rotary Raffle that is being sponsored by a number of Rotary clubs in Ontario. The raffle is called Catch the Ace, similar to our Ace of Clubs draw that we used to hold at our live meetings ….. this one is played online. All you have to do is go to Linktr.ee/RotaryToronto and you will be connected to our club’s landing page. You can buy a ticket in $5, $10 or $20 increments. The winners are posted weekly on the website and depending on your tickets and the card you choose you may win the weekly draw prize or even the jackpot…. Our club receives $0.85 for every $5 purchase, $2.95 for every $10 purchase and $7.15 for every $20 purchase.
ClubRunner - Are You Up To Date?
During covid so many of us have changed where we live and how we communicate. Addresses, phone numbers and email addresses may need updating. You can do this yourself on our website. Go to rotarytoronto.com and login on top blue line with your ID and password. Go to Member Area - on blue line.
Click EDIT PROFILE. This takes you to your information. If fine, OK. If not click EDIT at the top, make changes and then at bottom click SAVE. Don't forget to SAVE!
Help can be obtained from maureen.bird@rotarytoronto.com. She will have access to assist you.
Miss Your Paper Roster?
Carry it with you on your phone. Go to the APPS store and download ClubRunner. It will appear among your apps. To access the first time you will have to enter your ID and password again. Click under members. Remember to update occasionally by clicking the arrows in top right corner. You can call or text directly from the CR app.
