Bulletin - June 30, 2011

Posted by Wayne Harper

on Jun 30, 2011

Wayne chaired this last meeting of the Rotary year. Summer was evident given the low turnout. Wayne shared a story about consultants. Maybe one should bring their own spoon……….

The low turnout of members transcended to no guest Rotarians, no guests of Rotarians and no makeups.

Bruno celebrated his birthday by wearing the “kassie” hat for the last time (or until he returns in a few years).

Also Wynn and Sharon will celebrate their 44^th year of marriage on the 1^st. What a way to get firecrackers at your ceremony.

Seems members present had no Pin Pal stories this week. The 50/50 draw was won by Mary this week. Her win meant she was very happy. Also happy was Ove as he has decided that he and Pat will go to Switzerland this fall for

Katherin Schneider’s wedding………..Sue P. was happy for Darren’s cooking and his use of local blueberries………..Trish recanted her trip to her parents’ cottage for round two in her sisters wedding celebrations……….Bruno was happy he still had hair (it’s a long story)……….Dianne was happy that she got to drive Katrina around for her last few days in Sackville. She is now on the cross Canada tour. She also drove Pauliina to the airport yesterday and she would have arrived in Finland around 2:00 am this morning……….Beth had a sad and a happy dollar as her mother was diagnosed with cancer, but it was caught early. She was also happy that her step-children have arrived for the summer and they are learning English……..Ove came back and was happy again as he acknowledged Dianne’s commitment to the RYE program. Dianne also indicated that three families are still needed for next year……….Wynn was $5 happy because 1. There has been sunny days recently for golf; 2. He won the first division in the Maritimes Senior golf tournament; 3. Entered the NS Golf Executive tournament and won; 4. He was at a tournament in PEI and met Elizabeth’s father and 5. Went camping in his new hardtop camper and didn’t have to sleep on the ground……….Darrel updated members on Marqarite’s surgery. Seems it went well and with visitors this weekend, he is finished with KP duty.

Next weeks Chairperson is Robin, Sandy is the greeter, Gayle will introduce the speaker and Louise will thank the speaker.

Trish reported on the Project Committee’s bursaries given out at last week’s graduation. Two were given by the Club for $1,300 each. Thanks you letters have been received by the Club

Committee Meetings upcoming are the Executive Meeting next Wednesday (July 6^th) at 5:15 pm at Wayne & Sandy’s. The Club Admin meeting will be postponed for one week. Exact date & Time will be announced through emails and at next weeks meeting.

Today’s meeting was about honouring member’s long service and perfect attendance. In the perfect attendance category, Wayne, Sandy, Pam H. and Ken were at each meeting or had makeups. They each received a “get-out-of-jail card” giving them a free makeup.

Members who were close with 1 absence were Dale, Bruno and Gayle.

In the long service award category, the following were presented with framed certificates:

5 Years Cathy and Bruno. Brian was not in attendance.

10 Years Sandy. Leslie was not in attendance.

25 Years Wayne

35 Years Ove

Under normal circumstances, this would have been President Ken’s last day. However he has agreed to stay on another year, so he used the time to recant the past year. There was correspondence thanking the club for the 80^th Anniversary dinner and from Bruno & Johanne.

Ken also used the time to thank members of the Club who help make the Club a better one and who helped make his job easier and more pleasurable. The following members were cited and thanked:

· Dianne and Robin for their work with the RYE program.

· Pam H. and Leslie for their unselfish time in Rotary project outside the Club and the country.

· Wayne received a nod for his work on the Club Runner Project implementation.

· Darrell was cited for his flair and work as Treasurer.

· The golf ball drop and other fundraising activities were a reason to honour Mary.

· As a relatively new member, Barb Jardine was honoured for the various committees she is active on and for the weekly collection of meeting funds.

· Sandy accepted accolades for the record amount of Foundation Funds raised by members this year. It will be a District record.

· Charlie, as our archivist, researched and updated the history of the Club resulting in an excellent tribute to our 80^th anniversary. The funds raised will accrue to the Club.

· Another relatively new member made a significant impact this past year. He sat on many committees and oversaw many of the fundraising events held this past year. Who is it? Why is non other than Dale.

· Speaking of fundraising, there has to be a leader and Gayle was tapped as that person.

At this point, VP Bruno rose to thank Ken for his leadership and commitment to the Club. Ken received a standing ovation.

Ken finished by thanking the Executive and the membership for their support. He concluded by revealing next year’s theme “The Power of One”, by the new Rotary International President. The new theme and logo will appear on the web site.

The meeting concluded with the reciting of the 4-way test.

Bruno's Birthday 2011 (WinCE) Sandt, Ken, Pam, Wayne Free Makeup 2011 (WinCE)