Bulletin - July 14, 2011

 For the past year, each Meeting began with a Foundation Thought.  These have now run their course.  A new feature was inaugurated today - the Rotary Positive Thought.  They will run for the new Rotary year.  President Ken read the first one, almost getting into a gender discussion.  It could be a good year.

Today we had a few visiting Rotarians.  From Fernie BC, the President of the club, Casey Brennan, who was not only a guest, he was the guest speaker.  Regular VR's Dave McKellar and Susan Fisher from Ottawa were back this week. 

Former RYE student in 2009-2010, Johanna Brodin from Sweden was back along with her parents Inga and Stefan.

   Also shown is Past President Sandy Harper.  Joining us today as a guest was former member Pat Beliveau.

There were no makeups this week.

On the birthday front, Peter celebrated another year last week (13th) and quickly passed the "Cassie Hat" on to  Mary, who has a birthday on the 19th.   Peter and Tanya will celebrate their Anniversary on the 18th.

For "pinpallers" this week, Ken visited his Pharmacy and learned that the Pharmacist had  been involved in the RYE program.  

The 50/50 draw was won by the birthday boy Peter.  He was happy that he will use his winnings to treat his wife out on their anniversary.  Also happy this week was guest David - he went sailing on the Saint John river..........Cathy was happy that her Cafe will be "Vote Central" in next week's Kraft Celebration Tour.  Cathy urged members to vote, vote and then vote again on Wednesday.........Pam B, was happy? she went para-sailing in PEI.  What was she thinking?.. She also went to visit Anne of Green Gables.  Unfortunately she wasn't home.

Next weeks duty roster is as follows:      Chair                         Susan C.

                                                                         Introducer                George  

                                                                         Thanker                    Mary

                                                                         Greeter                     Wayne (subbing for Sue P.)

Three committee reports were presented.  In the Projects area, Trish noted that the Tantramar Education Foundation was folding.  They have $1,500 worth of restricted and non-restricted funds they want to donate to the Club.  The Club will over see the disbursement of the restricted funds and will spend the non-restricted funds in a manner yet to be determined.........  The Club Admin Committee reported that there will be a lobster dinner in September (11th or 18th) at Cape Jourimain.  More details later on........  Ove reminded members that he now is the purveyor of the grocery cards.

Up coming meetings - Special Executive Meeting - Wednesday, July 19th at Noon in Patterson's Restaurant.

                                          Projects Committee will meet on July 27th at 5:30 @ Trish's house (50 Landsdown St)

President Ken reported on some of the items currently being worked on as he begins his second year.  The golf ball drop is being organized in conjunction with the Fall Fair, The signage is being updated at Lillas Fawcett Park as is the reconstruction of the lookout in the Waterfowl Park.  He urged members to think about individuals who might become new members.

Our guest speaker was introduced by Bruno.  Casey Brennan is the current President of the Fernie BC Rotary club.  He was speaking on the Waterton Glazier Park in BC.  The park consists of 150,000 hectares of wilderness, holding a great diversity and density of wildlife and plant life.  It has been called the "Crown of the Continent."  For more info visit the web site at crownofthecontinent.net.  The park is the creation of several individuals at the turn of the 20th century and was championed by Rotary Clubs in Alberta and Montana.  A risk to the park in the ongoing drilling for fossil fuels.  Casey asked members to sign a petition asking that the drilling stop so the rest of the park can be developed and completed.  Casey was thanked by Frank who presented him with a book that will be donated to a school library.