Meeting of July 29, 2014

We welcomed Stephen Palmer's son Jackson, noon club members Judy Shepalo and Thie Convery, and our guest speaker Dr. Brenda Vrkljan. Judy and Thie spoke of a project their club is doing to build a parkette next to Amica. The park is designed by Adam Bienenstock who plans interactive facilities. Adam has spoken at our club before. This one is for ages 8 to 88. The club is looking to raise a minimum of $400 000 (hoping to get $600 000) and already has $200 000. Judy and Thie are asking our club to consider assisting financially and also asking us to spread the news that funds are required.

Happy dollars from Bob Morrow although it started as a serious dollar because he said he had a sudden hearing loss for no reason. The happy part was the speed that the health system had to start dealing with the issue.

Carl was pleased to have a family visit, talking about Milverton, shaving a beard and getting married.

Young Jackson Palmer took the train to Toronto Island, Shirley has her Youth Exchange student safely back in Japan, Phil barely missed getting caught in a Tornado in Bayfield, Ralph enjoyed a great cottage vacation with the Masseys and Morrows, and Thie spoke of crewing for triple crown swimmer Marilyn Korzekwa who had a big article in today's Spectator.

Jan has registration cards for Art in the Park and asks us to distribute them if we are going to any art shows.

Dave Carson asks us to use this link to complete a SurveyMonkey questionnaire on club meeting location. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V8RKZRF  

Phil introduced and thanked guest speaker Dr. Vrkljan.