Meeting of November 27, 2012
There was good turnout this morning with 30 in attendance. Sara Collyer from Neighbour to Neighbour was the guest speaker and Martin Schure from the Ancaster AM Rotary Club received a $1000 donation from Community Services Chair Ross Bannatyne to help with the Ancaster Village Green Splash Pad that the Ancaster AM club is championing. Martin thanked us for our contribution but was also appreciative of the assistance given by Carl Fraser and others associated with our rink to help them when dealing with the City of Hamilton.
David Matchett, Chair of Family of Rotary, reintroduced the Buddy System where everyone is paired with another club member. David gave a list of reasons for this pairing, one of which is to call your partner if he or she is absent to make sure everything is all right. George reminded us of the Christmas party on December 4. Bring a toy for donation, $25 per person and arrive for 6:30 pm. No morning meeting next week. If you were not at today's meeting please let George know ASAP if you will be at the party so that food and refreshments do not run out.
Paul Clifford continues to seek out auction items for the December 11 St. Matthew's Day special. You can drop them off at his house or bring them December 11 with your name and item value attached.
Barb Busing, Chair of International Services, informed us that our third and final $4000 payment to the Ripple Affect was made. She also asked for and received the OK to forward $1000 to Haiti Water for Life, the program administered by Roy Sheldrick and the Ancaster Rotary Club. By the way, Roy is in Haiti now.
Shirley Molloy, Rotary Foundation Director, reminded everyone that November is Rotary Foundation month. She would like to continue being an EYER (every year every Rotarian) club. You can give her your donation or go on The Rotary Foundation Canada website, www.clubrunner.ca/trfc/ and donate by credit card.
Glen Mumberson has Entertainment books he would like to clear our. The price has dropped from $30 to $20 and there are several Toronto books. The price is less because three months have already passed.
Bruce Eccles thanked everyone who contributed to the success of Rotary Stars, especially those who purchased advertising in the program, Rob Reid for the talent and cheese, Roger Stewart for the refreshments and all the kitchen help for the food. Steve Deighton's name did not get in the program but he donated the sweets from Sweetness Bakery.
Phil Wood had an unhappy dollar, what with Mac losing the Vanier Cup. He was pleased, however, that the game had the largest TV audience ever for a Canadian college football game. Jan Southall promoted Hairspray where her daughter plays the lead role. Last performance is Saturday December 1. And, Bob Bell, sporting a new moustache, was happy to have cruised with his wife.
Following happy dollars guest speaker Sara Collyer outlined the work done by Neighbour to Neighbour.