Meeting of May 7, 2013

We had a full house this morning with plenty of guests: Miranda and Pam Jurilj from Dundas Junior Civitan, youth exchange student Lisa Kammemer; Sydney Van Baker Marnee's daughter, Mac Carson from the Dundas Rotary Club, and Danielle Mably from the Routes Youth Centre. 

Announcements: Paul Clifford promoted a golf tournament at Century Pines on June 26 at 8:00 am in support of HARRRP; Harold passed around sign-up sheets for the Lobster Rib Dinner Dance on June 1; Bob Bell asked for any unsold or not-committed tickets to be returned as there is a waiting list for the June 1 event; and Wayne Migus thanked those who had brought in wine for the draw but indicated he need more; and Bill needs more items for the auction. Ralph asked for volunteers for this Saturday's shredding event. If you are available to work and have not informed him please let Ralph know when you can attend between 8 am and 1 pm. Lisa Kammemer returned from a great youth exchange weekend in Jamestown NY and is planning to attend a June 15 event for exchange students in Niagara-on-the-Lake. She passed around a sponsorship form. Shirley reminded us of the community food drive on May 25 and encouraged all to make their donation to The Rotary Foundation either to her or online. And, president-elect Jan thanked the seven club members who attended the district assembly in Niagara Falls NY.

Happy Dollars from Bruce who returned from a long stay in Florida and was able to tell a funny joke; Dave Matchett who was pleased to see Vlad at the meeting looking no worse for wear after his medical scare; Art who returned from a month-long cruise around New Zealand and Australia; Bob Morrow who is invited to the Canadian Space Agency in Montreal to watch Chris Hadfield return from the space station to Kazakistan. Fred spent some time with Wayne Migus in a walleye fishing tournament. No fish were harmed because of their efforts. Visitor Miranda had a nice story to tell about special needs children under her care; and, Carl is off to Chicago for a meeting but will find time to attend a Cubs game.

Following Happy Dollars, Art introduced guest speaker Danielle Mably.