Meeting of September 18, 2012

Charter member Duncan Macintosh visited the club after a 3-year absence and was the guest speaker. Ancaster Rotarian Joanna Turchin promoted her club's Cow Patty Bingo which takes place this weekend at the Ancaster Fair. Think about how it might work and that would be it! We also welcomed back Ross Bannatyne after more than two months at his cottage.

Sergeant At Arms Bill opened with words of wisdom from Lee Iacocca. "How much clean air do we really need?" Spoken by a true automobile manufacturer in the mid 70s. There were several announcements. Jan reminded everyone of the District Conference taking place in Brantford on October 12 - 14 and encouraged all to go on the district website and register for the event. It is close to home and a great opportunity to celebrate Rotary. If the entire conference won't work then go just for part. The dinner speakers on Saturday evening is a couple that scaled Mt. Everest. They actually passed, on their way down, the lady from Mississauga who died during her attempt. The conference organizers are also asking each club to come up with a toy box full of toys that will be auctioned at the conference with monies raised going to The Rotary Foundation. There were no volunteers at the time but maybe someone will take this on. Let Jan know if you can coordinate the toy box effort. Jan also reminded board members of the meeting this Wednesday at Harold's house in Dundas.

Shirley promoted the Dundas Community Food Drive that takes place Saturday September 29. Volunteers are always needed. She also reminded members of the GSE from the Philippines that will be visiting from October 14 - 17. If you are available to drive please let her know. She also distributed a sign up sheet for the dinner with the GSE team on Sunday October 12 at the Air force Club. It is $10 per person.

Ralph asked everyone to look for a possible new member to bring to the October 24 This is Rotary event. Please let him know if you will be inviting someone. Once again, it is a wine and cheese (beer too) information evening. It runs from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at St. Thomas Catholic Church Hall in Waterdown. The four Area 3 clubs are picking up the costs. Ralph also promoted the upcoming Shredding Day scheduled for November 3 at Eccles Uptown. Tell your friends, neighbours and business associates.

Paul and Barbara celebrated their 55 anniversary (and his 80th birthday) on Saturday with the party raising $4400 for St. Matthew's House. Barb Busing's oldest son turned 30 and her young son is in China. His school was closed recently because of ongoing street riots over the China Sea boundary concern with Japan. Talking about China, Ralph gave an update from Wayne Massey who is in China with Bob Morrow and Art (and their wives). Wayne also described the rioting in Xi'an.

Following announcements and happy dollars, Duncan Macintosh took to the podium. After completing his talk he was thanked by David Matchett.