Meeting of April 1, 2014
Sergeant-at-Arms Dave read a number of facts he gleaned from the internet that must be true. By the time he read the third one Jessica remarked, "April Fools". Happy Birthday to Sue Carson and Randy Abel. President Jan asked all members to look at the District website for the upcoming District Assembly on May 3. It takes place at the Niagara Falls Convention Center in Niagara Falls NY. All incoming club officers should attend as well as any other club member who wants to learn more about Rotary. The club picks up the cost. Jan also read a thank you note from Julie Densham of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Foundation for our recent contribution.
Glen has Lobster and Rib Fest tickets for sale. Please pick up enough for you and your invitees. The two clubs expect to sell over 800 tickets for this our major fundraiser of the year. Glen also needs wine for the raffle at the event. President-elect Bob Neibert promoted the Second Annual Art in the Park which is scheduled for September 21. He is looking for committee members for the event.
Ralph read notes from Joe Guedes who is still driving his RV through the southern states and from past youth exchange student Nico Papp who spent three months in California working in the hospitality industry at Lake Tahoe. Nico just became an uncle and is now back in Alta Gracia Argentina going back to university. Ralph also asked everyone to distribute the email flier of the May 10 shredding day to their circle of friends and acquaintances.
Shirley reminded all to remember to make their contributions to The Rotary Foundation and to attend the Paul Harris Dinner on April 29 at Copetown Woods Golf Course.
David Matchett visited David Lowery who is now at the Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton. David would welcome any club members who would like to visit him at the hospice.
There were a number of Happy Dollars this morning. Bill commented on Dave Carson's article in the Hamilton Spectator as did Derek who said his coffee group at Tim Horton's were all talking about it. Wayne Massey's grandson turned 17 today and Jessica celebrated her sister's 5th anniversary living with her and how upbeat David Lowery was at the Christmas party.
Bob Neibert made a donation to offset the carbon tax for his flights to Cuba and Alycia completed her marriage course at her church - a good sign that things are moving forward.
Following announcements and happy Dollars our program coordinator Phil gave a great introduction to Ryan Moran our guest speaker who was also president of the student union at McMaster University during Phil's tenure there. After Ryan's captivating talk, Phil thanked him.