Bulletin - July 11, 2013

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Trish Edwards
Editor: Wayne Harper

NEXT WEEK
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Chairperson :  Dale
Greeter: Becky
Introducer:  Sandy
Thanker: Susan P.
Speaker: Leslie Read – Open Sky Co-operative

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Gayle
Greeter:  Bill
Introducer:
Thanker:
Speaker: Club Assembly

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

VISITING ROTARIANS

None this week.

GUESTS
 
Pam   brought her grandson Mitchell again this week, while Dale   had his son Kyle join him.

MAKE UPS

Members of the Visa Project (Wayne, Sandy & Dale) met this past Monday and Dianne had a makeup of sorts as she attended the wedding of former RYE student Ana Laura “Kikis” Fernandez.  By all accounts, it was a lovely affair with over 600 guests at the reception.

BIRTHDAYS

This week (13th) Peter   celebrates with another birthday.  He didn’t have to wear the hat for long as birthday girl, Louise H.,   from last week was here and did not escape the wearing of the “Cassie Hat”.

ANNIVERSARIES

None this coming week.

PIN PAL STORIES

George   was visiting “his uncle Larry” and what do you know – he met the bar-tender who was an exchange student in 2006. George didn’t determine her home club or where she went.

50/50 DRAW

Yet again, Marita’s   name was drawn, but the elusive 9 of Diamonds   eluded her again as she picked the 5 of Clubs and missed the $65.

HAPPY DOLLARS

    Ken was gracious in his thanks to the Club and the Paul Harris committee for the recent presentation of a Paul Harris Fellowship.  He also recanted some words from his granddaughter who was admonishing him for not taking his car golfing.  The exact words were something like “you know grampie, if you had taken your car golfing, grammie would have never backed into it in the driveway”, quote unquote.  And that’s how she rolls!..........Wynn   was happy that he finished 2nd in a recent golf tournament in Dartmouth.  The bad news was he finished 1st last year.  Practice!  Practice! And more Practice!.............Dianne   was happy that she had a mini-Rotary-meeting in Jaurez, Mexico last weekend as former club member Leslie Van Patter was there for Kikis’ wedding.  Also present was Fernanda Orpineda and Erick “Rae”  Delgadillo, both exchange students from Mexico, who were here just before and just after Kikis.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Wayne   announced that the Lobster Party will be held on August 21st at his house.  The District governor has rearranged her schedule to be present.  He also asked for SOMEONE TO VOLUNTEER TO ORGANIZE THE EVENT.  The long-time-coming VISA project is just in final testing.  Soon all members will be able to use a credit card for major club events and quarterly meals and annual dues.
Ove is looking for two new members to volunteer to be on the membership committee.    Kindly see him before the President arbitrarily appoints two members.
Sandy reported that the “$100 per member per year” Foundation project is now at $161 per member.  Way to Go members!!!!!.  She also made available, wallet cards, describing what Rotary is.  
John   report that the bursary sub committee recently reviewed 9 applications, interviewed 5 and ultimately picked two graduated of TRHS as this years deserving winners of our yearly $1,000 bursaries.  The winners were Sara Briggs and Brena Rothfus.  Both will be attending university in the fall.  John also reported that the van that brings wheelchair bound Laing Ferguson to the weekly meetings is on its last legs.  John hinted that maybe we could do something – a conversation for another day at a Projects Committee meeting.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The VISA sub committee will meet this Friday at 1 pm at Wayne’s.  Membership will meet right after this meeting in Ove’s office.  Fundraising’s next meeting is July 24th at Mary’s house.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

In lieu of a speaker,   Prez Gayle led the Club Assembly.  She indicated that the Club has been approached by Calgary clubs asking for assistance following the devastating floods two weeks ago.  Pam H. cautioned the Club with her personal story of donated funds not being used for their original intent.  It was tabled until the next Executive meeting.
Wayne touched on the progress of the VISA system, which should be ready for member and public use in the next two weeks.  The system will allow member and the public to purchase event tickets on line using a credit card.  Members will also be allowed to pay their semi-annual dues and quarterly meals costs.
Ken   gave a Foundation report in which he thanked Sandy   for her contribution over the last several years as Chair of the committee. He reported that the club has donated over $140K over the past 10 years, with $72K just in the last few years.  As well, the club has donated $25K to Polio Plus in 2009-2010.
Wayne and Gayle present service and perfect attendance awards to members who did not attend the BBQ two weeks ago.  Of special note was a certificate to Charlie for 40 years of service to our Club.   He noted that he was also a Rotarian in Scotland before joining our Club, making his total service even higher.  Wayne noted that this year there were more perfect attendance recipients than in previous years.
Josh   updated the membership on the Wine Tasting event which netted $11K  He also listed the dates for the next fundraisers as follows:
Breakfasts – September 14th and November 2nd
Corn Boil – August 31st – selling Slushies
Fall Fair – Selling Chili – September 20th
Dinner Auction – November 16th
Wine & Beer Tasting – May 2014
Art Fest – Summer of 2014
 
GUEST SPEAKER

None this week.

UPCOMING WEEKS

Thursday, July 25, 2013 
Chairperson : Darrell
Greeter: Charlie
Introducer:  Susan F.
Thanker: Trish
Speaker: Lee Campbell – Live bait Theatre.