Meeting of February 9, 2016
Posted by Scott Vance
on Feb 10, 2016
Recorder: Scott Vance, Greeter: Joe Geddes, Desk: Derek Price, Sergeant at Arms: Ernie Romain, Guests: Pam Millroy from District Gift of Life Board. noon club, Visiting Rotarian: Dr. Shankardass, noon club, Attendace: 28.
HAPPY DOLLARS and ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Ernie: leaving for Vacation in Florida hoping the weather is better than last vacation. Steve: Feeling well rested and Happy that all his children are finally sleeping through the night and heading off to Grand Turks to have a real rest! Vlad: Thankful for Carl Fraser giving him a ride to Rotary this morning, after surgery on his arm. Dr. Shankardass: Back front Kenya, excited about a potential Rotary project. Bill Armstrong: Happy to be going on another cruise. Paul Clifford: Happy that his grandson accepted at Sir Sanford Fleming for demolition training. Paul also Recalling Dr. Shankardass' first Rotary meeting in the basement of the Collins Hotel many years ago.
Shirley Molloy: Pleased to see the deer outside on the golf course and generally Happy !
Pam Millroy: Gift of life began in 1975 as a Rotary Project in Long Island, New York.
It Started when the Rotary Club brought a 5year old Ugandan girl to the U.S for open Heart Surgery. Since then have treated over 15,000 children from 64 countries. They are looking for support to continue this great project!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Phil Woods, Pancake breakfast @ St Mark. Paul Clifford: Harrrp's 5th Annual Sunshine Gala fund raiser February 26th, tickets $100.00. Meike: Rotary Stars reminder Saturday February 13th @ St.James at 6pm. Sell those tickets!
Carl Fraser: Rotary Family Skate and Winter Carnival February 13th in the Driving Park, 12-4pm
Jan Southall, St James holding a Pancake Supper for the local Syrian refugees. Jan also updating us on the needs of new Syrian refugees. They still need dishes, clothing, proper shoes and basic household supplies.