Meeting of December 3, 2013

We welcomed Wayne McHale who was later inducted into the club and Kamal Shankardass from the Dundas Rotary club. As well, Lynne Morrow and Barb Montesanto joined in to hear the presentation on New Zealand.

As part of the usual induction ceremony club members formed a circle to respond to the induction questions and shake Wayne's hand. Here are several who are standing in front of Christmas stockings. Who do you think will get a piece of coal for Christmas? Looks like a police lineup!

Happy Dollars from Jessica as she announced that she was named the Chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board; from Carl who returned from a week in Florida golfing at Saw Grass. He drove towards the famous island green but went over into the water. Fred congratulated Jessica on her appointment but wondered if the board had a height requirement. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

Announcements: Eco Park meeting on Wednesday December 4 at 6:30 at Ken Beel's house. Bob Neibert, incoming president, announced a partial slate of officers. Jessica reminded all of the Christmas party on December 17 at 6:00 PM at the Dundas Museum and of the upcoming St. Matthew's House auction on December 10 during the regular club meeting. Please bring items or services to be auctioned. Carl asked for volunteers to be at the ice rink on Saturday December 7 at 9:00 AM to help decorate the Christmas Tree. If anyone knows of a large star for the top of the tree please let Carl know.  And, Ross made a last call to order golf shirts or fleece jackets with the Rotary and club name on them. By the way, if you are bringing guests to the auction please email Jan so we can have sufficient food prepared. Also, Jessica needs to know if you will be at the Christmas party. Same reason.

As a start to a membership drive president Jan asked everyone to write down some names of potential new members. Please start developing your lists. Following that, SAA Dave introduced guest speakers Bob and Ralph.