Ove was in the chair today.
George introduced his sister June, a visiting Rotarian from the Timmins Ontario
club. Our usual summer visitor, David Mackellar from Ottawa visited
the Club this morning. David refers to
himself as a “Rotarian in Waiting.” We
will remember this when he and Susan (Fisher) move to Sackville permanently in
a couple of years.
In the birthday
department, Wynn got to wear the coveted “Cassie” hat as he notched another
year in his belt. Could it be that he is
now on the Gov’t payroll…….inquiring minds want to know.
The pin pal
story line was silent this week.
This week’s 50/50
draw was won by Sandy. Our guest speaker brought along 5 Mount Allison
merchandise items that were also drawn for.
Mount A pens
were won by Darrell, Trish and Bruno (this will look good at Bishops). Mount A mugs
were won by Darren and Sue P.
Seems a lot of people were happy this week. Sandy was happy she won………John was doubly happy as he and Gemey
are headed for the wilds of sunny (and he hopes warm) Pennsylvania. He was also happy that Glen Adams would be
receiving an award during Sackville Arts week…….Wynn was happy that his grandson was named athlete of the year at
his school. Not to be outdone, a grand
daughter also won two sports awards at year-end activities at her school. Would we expect less of the Meldrum sports dynasty? Inquiring minds want to know……..Wayne was happy that 38 years ago today
he welcomed into the world, the second cog in the million dollar family – his
daughter Kristen. Seems he is still
looking for the money……Trish and
Bruce are headed for a trip where they hope to actually see a salmon. Right!........Dianne was happy that she got to enjoy former RYE student
Ulf’s visit to Sackville. Speaking of RYE
students, she was also happy the Katrina and Pauliina have been here for the
past year. Dianne was thrice happy as
she is going to the Miramachi this weekend to spend Fathers day with her
father……Ove was happy that former
RYE student Kathrin Schneider from Switzerland emailed to say she is now
engaged to be married. Ove also heard
from Caesar Cortez from Brazil who
indicated that he is now in graduate Law school in Germany.
Next weeks duty
roster is very easy – there isn’t one.
It’s BarBQ week at Gayle’s house on Station road. More details will be sent out early week as to
time etc.
Committee reports this
week were brief. Robin presented parting
gifts to Katrina and Pauliina as their exchange winds down. In fact this week was Pauliina’s last meeting
before heading home to Finland. Katrina has two more meetings before heading
on an across Canada tour
and then home to Denmark……….Trish
update the Project’s Committee activities.
Seems Salem School was
pleased with the cheque that will purchase another Smart Board.
Prez Ken was away and didn’t pass any info on to VP
Bruno.
Dianne introduced Tony Frost who is Communications
& Marketing Director for Mount Allison University. An Ontario boy,
Tony is married and has three Children. Tony
spearheaded the “re-branding” on Mount Allison. He indicated the scope of the reviews and
research that was behind the final product – developing the brand. The brand was to support their goal of being
the best small university in North America. There were surprises in the research. For example, inquiries revealed that Mount Allison was
virtually unknown west of the Maritimes, despite being named the best small
under-graduate university for the past 14 years in MacLean’s magazine. They developed a plan that emphasises an
“immersive learning environment.” Once
all the research was completed, analysed and a plan developed, it was time to
insure that the visible aspects of the university supported the plan. These covered everything from a new logo, fonts
and colours to who will use them and how they are to be used. All in all the new designs were
pleasing. Tony was thanked by Andy and a
book in his name will be donated to Marshview Middle School.
