Meeting of September 4 2012

A small crowd welcomed the first day of school and guest speaker Emily Thompson. Sergeant At Arms Bill Armstrong worked hard to collect happy dollars to make up for the breakfast cost shortfall.



Bob Morrow put a new spin on shop locally going to Booth's Furniture rather than the market. He also informed the club that the Morrows, Masseys and Samsons would be in China next week. Phil Wood saw 4000 students move into residence at McMaster and said, "So far so good!" He also was pleased with Mac's big football win over Guelph University. George Gould left his son in residence at Waterloo and said his wife cried all night. David Lowery celebrated his birthday last week and had a magician perform during the family event. Wayne Massey was in Guelph following detour routes and trucks that were dropping student furniture on the road in front of him.

Ernie Romain was back from a couple months at his cottage and indicated that it has been 50 years since he graduated from Western. Kathy Starodub returned from a month's vacation during which she celebrated her 60th birthday and 37th anniversary. She had her brand spanking new Samsung LS2 phone which she was still trying to figure out. She did manage to get an update on the phone from Youth Exchange Student Emily Hall who said things were going very well in Denmark.

Barry Stoltz was happy for his table, Emily Thompson for being present and Joe Guedes who will be heading off to Portugal, Spain and Morocco with Anne. Art Samson reminded everyone of the Routes Youth Centre fundraiser at Dyment's Farm on Friday September 14. He has tickets.

Ralph Montesanto was happy to see his granddaughter move into residence at Brock University and that Wayne Migus was back home after a month in hospital. Ralph had announcements on the upcoming Telling Tales on September 16 and was looking for volunteers and gently used or new children's books. A new and potential members evening is planned for October 24 in Waterdown to learn more about becoming a Rotarian. He asked that all members consider inviting someone to the event. He also promoted a fall shredding day that is tentatively scheduled for Saturday November 3.

George Gould reminded everyone to check the new duty roster on the website and too find coverage if unable to attend at their scheduled date.

The video that is in the next part of the newsletter might not show up. Copy and paste http://youtu.be/3PyekZgaA6w into your browser to see the flash mob at the RYLA dinner.