Meeting of February 5, 2013
This morning’s CCCCCCOLD weather was warmed considerably by the generosity of individuals in the club and by the stories told at the club’s regular meeting. We welcomed Art Duerksen, a guest of Harold Gruneberg, John Attridge from the Dundas Rotary Club, Lisa – our exchange student, and guest speakers Bill Stewart (always a friend of Rotary, and PH recipient), and Maureen Ellis.
Sergeant At Arms Bill collects a happy dollar from Fred Amalfi as Fred tells of his recent boat cruise. John Attridge sold his ice-melters (excellent, by the way), and noted this evening’s travelogue. Art Samson and Paul Clifford battled it out for supremacy in the gala event area – Art for the upcoming Routes event at the Community Centre, and Paul for HARRRP (is that the right number of “r’s”??) on the same evening, February 22. Bruce Eccles is off to Florida to get into the best mind-set to face the prospect of further knee surgery. Brother-in-law George Gould is going to Antigua … and taking wife Lise … so they can renew their wedding vows after 25 years. Stephen Palmer is back from golfing in Florida and Carl Fraser reminded all to keep the 16th of February free from noon – five for the annual Winter Carnival.
The club passes along its condolences to Sue and Dave Carson; Dave’s mother passed away recently in the U.K.
Lasts but not least was the non-announcement about Paul Harris Fellowships. Each year, the club gives PH fellowships to individuals both within and outside of Rotary who have “made a difference” in our community, above and beyond normal work duties.
If you have an individual that you would like to nominate for this year’s event (April 23), please fill in the forms available at the desk … or contact Shirley Molloy with the information – the name and rationale and contact information.
Aside: Ralph thanks Bob for covering for Dave who is covering for Ralph for First Light. It is 75 F in Florida. Golf is great and the pool is warm. Too bad it is cold in Dundas!