Meeting of October 2, 2012
Posted by Ralph Montesanto
on Oct 02, 2012
The club welcomed Susan Hoag-Smith, James Lefebre and David Schurman from First Ontario Credit Union. Norm Reed from the Rotary Club of Waterdown and our youth exchange student Lisa were also guests. Sergeant At Arms Bill gave birthday greetings to Harold and Barry's wife. Bob Morrow gave the first happy dollar. He, Wayne, Art and their spouses returned last night from three weeks in China. He indicated that it was one of the best trips he had ever been on. He is also available to come to your house and show you the 2500 photos he took.
Bob Neibert had a great grand opening of the senior school at Hillfield Strathallan with Michael DeGroote pledging another $6 million towards the school. David Matchett celebrated 36 years of marriage and Bruce 34 years. Phil was pleased the Marauders beat Western and Shirley was glad the food drive was over and successful. She is now off to Hawaii for a couple weeks. Glen is back from Canmore BC and has Entertainment Books for $30. Joe too is back from holidays in Portugal and Spain and was grateful to Jan for covering for him during his absence. And, it looks like Harold has picked up another contract.
There were a number of announcements. Shirley thanked everyone who volunteered for the food drive and was still looking for a volunteer driver for the GSE trip to Dundurn Castle. Jan is collecting $10 from those attending the GSE dinner at the Air Force Club on Sunday October 14.
Derek reminded everyone of the new member orientation session on October 24 at St.Thomas Catholic Church hall in Waterdown. This is a wine and cheese event and he asks that you let him know who you will be inviting. Bruce is looking for set up and clean up help for Rotary Stars on November 24. And, Bob Bell needs your toys for the toy box auction at the District conference. Joe asked members to attend the conference and to go the district website to register. It is in Brantford. Very close to home.
Joe also attended the district grants seminar in East Amherst NY on the weekend with Ralph. Our club is now qualified to apply for Rotary Foundation grants, which is something that is listed as a goal in the club's long range plan.
Following announcements and happy dollars Dave Carson introduced guest speaker David Schurman who was later thanked by club president Joe.
Next week Phil is the greeter and David Carson is at the desk.
Bob Neibert had a great grand opening of the senior school at Hillfield Strathallan with Michael DeGroote pledging another $6 million towards the school. David Matchett celebrated 36 years of marriage and Bruce 34 years. Phil was pleased the Marauders beat Western and Shirley was glad the food drive was over and successful. She is now off to Hawaii for a couple weeks. Glen is back from Canmore BC and has Entertainment Books for $30. Joe too is back from holidays in Portugal and Spain and was grateful to Jan for covering for him during his absence. And, it looks like Harold has picked up another contract.
There were a number of announcements. Shirley thanked everyone who volunteered for the food drive and was still looking for a volunteer driver for the GSE trip to Dundurn Castle. Jan is collecting $10 from those attending the GSE dinner at the Air Force Club on Sunday October 14.
Derek reminded everyone of the new member orientation session on October 24 at St.Thomas Catholic Church hall in Waterdown. This is a wine and cheese event and he asks that you let him know who you will be inviting. Bruce is looking for set up and clean up help for Rotary Stars on November 24. And, Bob Bell needs your toys for the toy box auction at the District conference. Joe asked members to attend the conference and to go the district website to register. It is in Brantford. Very close to home.
Joe also attended the district grants seminar in East Amherst NY on the weekend with Ralph. Our club is now qualified to apply for Rotary Foundation grants, which is something that is listed as a goal in the club's long range plan.
Following announcements and happy dollars Dave Carson introduced guest speaker David Schurman who was later thanked by club president Joe.
Next week Phil is the greeter and David Carson is at the desk.