Bulletin - August 15, 2013

Bulletin of the

Sackville Rotary Club,

Thursday, August 15, 2013

 Gayle Key, President
 Editor: Wayne Harper

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, August 22, 2013
Chairperson :  Gayle
Greeter: Dave
Introducer:  Wynn
Thanker: Becky
Speaker: Patricia Perry - District Governor

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Wayne
Greeter:  Darrell
Introducer:  Wayne
Thanker:  Bill
Speaker:  Kellie Mattatall - Skate Board Park

Chairperson Wayne   brought the meeting to order with the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer of grace. 

VISITING ROTARIANS

There were no visiting Rotarians this week.

GUESTS
 
Louise MacKinnon introduced our newest RYE student - Henna from Finland

Ken Introduced our prenennial summer Rotarian - Mitchell Fagan

Guest Speaker Kellie introduced some of her guests

Recent Paul Harris recipient, Pat Estabrooks and Julian and Eric Bruening

                                                
MAKE UPS

None this week.

BIRTHDAYS

   The are no birthdays this coming week, however Sue P. missed hers last week and got to wear the Kassie Hat this     week.

ANNIVERSARIES

In the anniversary department, Wayne & Sandy will celebrate 45 years of marriage on Saturday (17th).

PIN PAL STORIES

None this week.

50/50 DRAW

Guest speaker Kellie drew out Laing's ticket this week.  Laing needed the 9 diamonds, but chose the 4 of spades.  As they say, no cigar, but he did get the $5 consolidation prize.

HAPPY DOLLARS

Pam started off the Happy $ parade by acknowledging the return of Laing to our meetings.  She also advised us of World Humanitarian Day on August 19th.  

Josh was happy, and his dress code showed it, as he readied himself for the Greater Sackville Chamber of Commerce golf tournament later on this morning.

Attending the same golf tournament was George who was doubly happy.

Having just celebrated her birthday last week, Sue was happy that she is still here.

Darrell recently had a friend visit from Newfoundland and the two golfed in Parsboro.  He was also happy that he will depart next Thursday for his annual "guys-at-the-camp-in-Labrador-where-we-have-to-fly-in-and-spend-a-week-fishing  (right)" trip.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Sue P. reported that the lobster party will be at Dianne's home (22 Park St.) next Wednesday.  Please bring lawn chairs, lobster tools and your choice of beverages............ Pam reminded us that if you have nothing to do on August 30th, come to the Civic centre to husk corn in preparation for the next day's Corn Boil with 750 new MTA students.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

No meetings are scheduled for the coming week.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

   Prez Gayle advised  that there is a Rotary Success Seminar in Moncton on October 26th.  See Gayle if you are interested.  She and Pam are going...........The 2019 Rotary Conference will be held in Durban, South Africa.  for more info, visit www.africacalling.co.za............The International students arrive back on campus in time for a reception at Tweedie Hall on August 28th from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  If your are interested in going, let Gayke know.

GUEST SPEAKER


Chair Wayne did double duty this week as he introduced Kellie Mattatall who was here, along with skateboarder Eric Bruening, to talk about Sackville's Skateboard Park.  Kellie is part of a committee whose mandate is to "look at the feasibility of construction of a new skate park within the community".  Assisting in the presentation, was Eric  who spoke from a skateboarder's perspective on the needs, which include a place where skateboarders can go that is safe and will offer the challenges they are looking for.  Skateboarding provides exercise that helps in cardio-vascular and core strength, agility and most important - it's an outdoors activity, getting those who participate, away from their computer screens. 

Kellie showed a picture from the 1980's one some of the first skateboarders.  Studies have shown that skateboarders tend to be creative, and this alumni was no different.  Now 30 years later, one has gone into playing music with the National Orchestra, another is an award winning graphic designer, still another is a recording studio executive, one became a writer and another is a Juno Award winner.

The committee is currently looking at what can be done, suggesting a full-blown new park may be in the range on $400K. 

 Here is a look at the current Sackville Skateboard Park on Dufferin St.  As can be seen by the sign, safety plays an important part.  Injuries do occur as can be seen with Eric broken arm.

Eventually, the committee would like to give the Town skateboarders a place similar to what is found in Amherst.  

It was ironic that one of the councillors seconding the motion creating the committee got to thank Kellie and Eric with the presentation of a book in their name to a local library.  

UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, August 29, 2013 
Chairperson : Frank
Greeter: Gayle
Introducer:  Barb
Thanker: Bill
Speaker:  Inga Hanson - Clothes from the 19th Century