Bulletin - July 18, 2013

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Gayle Key, President
Editor: Wayne Harper

NEXT WEEK
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Chairperson :  Darrell
Greeter:  Charlie
Introducer:  Sue F.
Thanker: Trish
Speaker:  Bill Campbell – Live Bait Theatre

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Dale
Greeter:  Becky
Introducer:  Sandy
Thanker:  Sue P.
Speaker:  Leslie Read & Catherine White – Open  Sky Cooperative

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

VISITING ROTARIANS

    Bill Edwards, who is also Trish’s dad, was visiting from the Picton Rotary Club.    Bill has been a frequent visitor, usually at the Wine Tasting time of year where he has volunteered to help in this fundraiser.

GUESTS

This week the Club hosted both short term exchange students.  Norio Zimmerman was visiting from Switzerland and was staying with outbound short term exchange student Ben Hicks,   who will be going to Switzerland in two weeks.  The boys were joined by Ben’s mother Ellen.    For the third week, Pam H. grandson Mitchell Fagan  joined us for a bit of Rotary fellowship.  This week he sat with the “old boys” – Ken, Darrell & Wayne. 

MAKE UPS

There were no makeups this week.

BIRTHDAYS

This week Mary   decided to add another year (actually it beats the alternative).  Mary didn’t have to wear the “Cassie hat” for too long as it turned out that guest Ben Hicks   was also having a birthday.  He was suitably crowned.

ANNIVERSARIES

Peter and Tanya are having an anniversary this week.  If you forget Peter, it’s a long way into Town from the “farm”.

PIN PAL STORIES

Patricia got to take Thomas to the airport on Monday and met other RYE captains from other Clubs who were sending their RYA students off to their home countries.    Wayne was at the Shediac Farmer's Market last Sunday when he came upon 2 Rotarians from the Shediac Club who were selling Trip Tickets for their fundraising draw.    George was also at the market and ran into the same two Rotarians.    Sue P came upon Josh who was celebrating the wedding of a friend.  Does Josh remember?  Inquiring minds want to know!

50/50 DRAW

This week’s draw was worth an estimated $73.  Guest Catherine   drew the winning ticket – Sandy’s (or maybe Wayne’s).    Seeking the elusive 9 of Diamonds, she drew the 7 of Hearts instead.  

HAPPY DOLLARS

  Charlie was happy to give a PSA as he has been charged with the production of a history book of photos of Sackville.  Seems they need several thousand dollars before the book can be printed.  Charlie was advocating pre-sales.  Anyone who wants to reserve a copy, see Charlie………Trish   was doubly happy as she actually beat Becky to Rotary this morning.  The second half was that her mom and dad were visiting from their home in Prince Edward county in Ontario………….Dale   was happy to report that he and son Kyle (a visitor last week) went to a rodeo in San Quenton.  He indicated it was every bit as good as other stampedes he has seen.  They also went camping to round out Kyle’s visit………..Gayle   was playing Grandma to twin grandkids by taking them strawberry picking.  However the field were closed.  They did the next best thing – go for ice cream.  Unfortunately, the flavours the kids wanted were not available.  Some days you just can’t win………..Patricia   was pleased that the play “Enchanted April” was sold out for 6 of the 7 nights it played.  Patricia was one of the participants.  This week she will be playing grandma babysitter as she looks after her twin granddaughters as mom Michelle takes a break for holidays…………Dianne   felt guilty that she was the one who revealed that it was guest Ben Hick’s birthday…………Sandy   was happy as she turned back to the club, the $5 she won in the 50-50 draw.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administration Committee - Wayne was asking for a volunteer for the lobster party in August.
Membership Committee – Ove reported that Louise H. will be joining his committee.  Bill Evans will be inducted next week.
Youth Committee – Patricia reported that Thomas went back to France on Monday.  Short term exchange student Norio Zimmerman was here for 2 weeks from Switzerland.  Ben Hicks will be outbound short term in 2 weeks.  He will go to Norio’s in Switzerland.  Coralie will be going back to Belgium on August 3rd and inbound RYE student Henna, will arrive from Finland on August 8th.  Our second RYE student, Christophe, from Switzerland, will arrive on August 4th.
Projects Committee – Charlie questioned whether the club could help with transportation for Laing as the current van is not repairable.  Trish indicated that the committee will take it under advisement.  Marita will check with a similar service in Memramcook.  Trish also mentioned that the club will/has sponsored 2 cars for the Playschool.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Fundraising meets next Wednesday (July 24th) at Mary’s house at 5:30 pm.  All members are invited.  As this was her last Rotary meeting, RYE student Coralie    exchanged Club banners from her home club in Belgium.  Guest Norio   also exchanged banners from his club in Switzerland.    Gayle acknowledged Calgary’s request for funds to aid flood victims.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Gayle acknowledged Calgary’s request for funds to aid flood victims.  See her for donations.

GUEST SPEAKER

    Sandy introduced our guest speakers, Leslie Read    and Catherine White who were here to talk about the Open Sky Cooperative.  The Coop offers residential and day programs that provide personal development and vocational support for adults who face barriers due to social, developmental or mental health challenges.  They are taught skills on an 11 acre farm in Middle Sackville that could get them integrated into the general workforce.  Our Club could help with the actual teaching using member skills, or members could help with the physical farming.  The facilities are also open for groups to meet and all are invited to see the operation and how it works.  Leslie acknowledged that some equipment and supplies are needed and perhaps we could help.  Recently they embarked in testing how to grow vegetable all year.  They were completely successful last year using several greenhouses.  Their vegetables and eggs are for sale to the general public.
Sue P.   thanked both ladies with the presentation of a book which will be donated in their name to a local library.

UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, August 1, 2013 
Chairperson : Darren
Greeter: Dale
Introducer:  Sue P.
Thanker: Wayne
Speaker: Jeff Schnurr – Community Forests International