Meeting of June 25, 2013

We certainly had a room full of guests this morning. Marnee emptied her house bringing her mother Eleanor who is visiting from Edmonton, husband Daniel Yeulett, children Sydney and Adam Van Bakel as well was youth exchange student Lisa. Lisa's host parent Lorraine Reid joined their table. As well, Judy Dolbec and Sharon Levy-Cohen from the Hamilton AM Rotary Club attended.

Judy Dolbec promoted her club's 28th annual BBQ and Auction. This year's theme is, Rotary Round Up, a cowpoke event held at the Ancaster Fair Grounds on August 16. Tickets are $95 pp. Contact Judy at judydolbec@sympatico.ca for tickets.

George thanked everyone for the support given him this past year as he planned various social events. Art took on the role of guest speaker. He spoke passionately of the renaming of the new high school asking us to write to the board and make sure the word Dundas is included in the name. He indicated that today the Routes Youth Centre is moving to the community centre. He also informed us that Merle Caldwell, wife of Dundas Rotarian Gary passed away on the weekend and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday June 30 at the Flamborough Hills Golf course.

President Elect Jan distributed questionnaires to those who have not yet completed them; Marnee was happy her mother is visiting and her son will graduate high school and turn 18; Barbara's youngest son and spouse returned from China; Rob is now the proud owner of a house; Bill and Marilyn celebrated their 44th anniversary; and, Jan and Irene will be having a birthday later in the week. Also, president Joe is in Lisbon at the RI convention.

Next week, Stephen Palmer is on desk duty.

After Lisa cut her cake and passed around slices, she summed up her year as our club's Rotary Youth Exchange student.