First day of school! Dave Carson covered as Sergeant-at-Arms for Bruce. President Bob re-circulated the sign up sheet for Art in the Park and asked anyone with posters to put them up or return them. Dave read a thank you note from Derek DeGelder.  "Dear Sunrise Rotary Club: Thank you for sponsoring the Citizenship Award at the Sir William Osler grade 8 graduation. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness. I enjoy working with people and I will continue this throughout high school. Thanks again. Derek DeGelder."

Dave informed us that the Dundas Community Services Food Drive will be held on October 4. This is the same day as our Ti-Cat Tailgate Party. However, they could use our help in the morning before the tailgate party starts. Dave gave an update on the Eco Park and reminded us that October 18 volunteers are needed to build the pathways and plant the trees the club purchased.

Ken told us of the Lions clubs' ongoing useable glasses drive and suggested members might have old glasses around the house they could give to their glasses provider to be forwarded to this cause. Jessica, the club point person for the upcoming Telling Tales event on September 14, is looking for volunteers to join her and Art at Westfield Heritage Village. Although Ralph did not mention it, Saturday September 13 is Shredding Day. If you have not already volunteered and can, please let him know.

Happy dollars from Jessica who wished us a Happy New Year! Why? Because it was her birthday last week and now school started. Phil too is back to school at Mac, heading up the first year Engineering program. He also has a teaching assignment: second year Chemical Engineering.  Derek was happy that the music at Mac is turned off at 11:00 PM. And Randy is back at Sheridan College as a professor. Bill's three football teams won: Saskatchewan, Hamilton and McMaster. Dave had a wonderful week with his granddaughter who with her family is off to Spain. And, Carl is meeting at city hall to present his 271 name signed petition to keep a leash free dog park open.

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Dave then introduced President Bob who through the magic of his cell phone data plan brought us a TED Talk on microfinance.