Meeting of Movember 13, 2012

Posted by Ralph Montesanto 
on Nov 13, 2012
 

We had a full house this morning and welcomed Steve Palmer and Lori Chapman who are both interested in becoming Rotarians. As well, Dundas Rotarians Kamal Shankardass and Ellen Boyce attended. Barry Stoltz brought along his 10 year old son Ethan; and, we were joined by guest speaker Karen Oakes of the Delhi RC and her husband Wolfgang. Youth Exchange student Lisa was present and Wayne Migus returned after a couple months recovering from an operation. 

Club members offered condolences to Vlad who lost his wife Anna after 42 years of marriage.

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Thank you to Bob Neibert who graciously filled at the desk for Wayne Massey who was working with Bruce to put the Rotary Stars of Dundas program together. Ralph announced on behalf of Barb Busing that $4000 from the International Services budget is going to the Ripple Effect program to complete the playground and retaining walls for the school in Guatemala. He also distributed a number of Guatemalan Worry Dolls that Gord and Deb LeMaistre who run the program gave him for our club. Ralph announced International Services is contributing $500 to Rotary districts in New York and New Jersey that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.

Chair of Community Services, Ross, recommended donations of $1000 each to Hamilton Out of the Cold, Ancaster AM Rotary Club for its new splash pad and the Salvation Army. Members gave their vote of approval.

Bob Neibert asked members to get those Rotary Stars of Dundas tickets sold. So far we are only half way there with less than two weeks left. Art reminded everyone to bring in a bottle of wine for the draw on November 24 during the event. Next week will work if you remember.

Paul remind us once again to vote on the Aviva website for Primary Care at Risk Youth; Dave Carson was proud to see Bill in RCMP uniform lead the Remembrance Day colour parade; Bruce has his first grandchild and received an ultra sound on his cell phone before the birth while in Vegas; and, Phil touted the Marauders Football victory in the Yates Cup and is up for his one year check after his knee operation.