Bulletin - June 13, 2013

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Trish Edwards, President
Editor: Wayne

NEXT WEEK
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Chairperson :  
Greeter: 
Introducer:  
Thanker: 
Speaker: No Morning Meeting 

THIS WEEK
Chairperson: Trish 
Greeter:  
Introducer:
Thanker:
Speaker: Club Assembly

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

TODAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY
OR
USELESS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

June 13

1886 – A fire starting in bush west of the city razes much of Vancouver in less than an hour, destroying nearly 1,000 buildings.  Up to 50 people are killed, and only 4 houses are left standing.

1908 - Canadian boxer Tommy Burns knocks out Bill Squires in the 8th round to win the world heavyweight boxing championship. 

1931 - Dust storms in Manitoba in one week deposit at least 6,000 tons of topsoil blown in from drought-stricken Saskatchewan farms.

1993 - Kim Campbell was chosen to succeed Brian Mulroney as Progressive Conservative Party leader.  She was the first woman Prime Minister of Canada and she will lose election on October 25, 1993, winning just two seats in the Commons.

VISITING ROTARIANS

None

GUESTS
 
Ken brought his replacement Susan Tower,   Manager at Scotiabank.

MAKE UPS

None

BIRTHDAYS

Wynn   has a birthday on June 19th.

ANNIVERSARIES

Dale and Linda celebrate their anniversary on June 15th.  

PIN PAL STORIES
None this week.

50/50 DRAW

Marita’s   ticket was draw for the second week in a row.  The result was, however, the same – she drew the 5 hearts and did not win the $50.

HAPPY DOLLARS

    Sue was happy that we all sang the National Anthem just about the best as we ever have.  It was, actually, pretty darn good…………Josh  had a sad $ - seems he sat up last night to watch Boston lose in the NHL playoffs………….Wynn was happy as he made a crucial shot and won a golf tournament.    He’s also glad that he is turning another year older.  Seems it beats the alternative.   After seeing Charlie’s grandson’s drawing of Charlie, Wynn acknowledged Charlie had the smarter grandson – this week!…………Charlie   true to form was yet again amazed by his twin grandsons in Kittery ME.  One of the lads drew a picture of his grandfather that was remarkable in its likeness.    I guess Charlie artistic prowess is being passed on…………Dianne   indicated that RYE student from a few years ago,  Ana Laura “Kikas” Fernandez , is getting married in July and she and Frank are going to the wedding in Juarez, Mexico………..Trish   was happy as it was her last meeting as President.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Wayne reported that the Annual BBQ and Services Awards will be on June 27th at Marita’s house.  There will be no morning meeting……….Sandy passed out a “What is Rotary” card to be used when someone asks the question “What is Rotary”.  Members should carry a copy in their purse or wallet as a means to introduce Rotary to potential new members.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Administration Committee may meet next Monday to finalize the Paul Harris Dinner details.  Wayne will decide if a meeting is necessary. 
The Membership Committee will meet today immediately after this meeting at Ove’s office.
PRESIDENT’S TIME

This was a Club Assembly.  See notes below.

CLUB ASSEMBLY

Darrell presented the 2013-2014 budgets as recommended by the Board of Directors.  Next year will prove to be anxious as a minimal loss is forecast.  Following discussion, Darrell moved that “the budget for 2013-2014 be accepted as presented and distributed”.  The motion was seconded by Wynn and carried by the membership.
• Trish   took the opportunity to recap her year as President.  
• During the year we accepted 5 new members and lost a similar number.  
• Donations to the Foundation under the $100 for every member fell short of expectations and well short of the $200 + of previous years.
• For fundraising we added another breakfast which generates another $2,000.
• Distribution of our dollars was very close to the 50% local and 50% international that she forecast at the beginning of her year.
• Literacy will remain a focus of the club.
• The club and monies from the estate of Jake Fisher established a recording studio at TRHS.
• She enjoyed working with several other Clubs in the immediate vicinity.
• The RYE program continue to brighten our days and our meetings.
• Some of her personal goals were: a) engagement of all members; b) reviving of the Legacy project; c) improving our relationship with the Town; improving our relationship with Mount Allison University; and d) to review our Vision statement

UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, June 27, 2013 
Chairperson : 
Greeter: 
Introducer:  
Thanker: 
Speaker: No morning meeting – Annual BBQ at 5:30 pm.