Bulletin - June 6, 2013

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Trish Edwards, President
Editor: Wayne

NEXT WEEK
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Chairperson :  Trish
Greeter:  Wayne
Introducer:  
Thanker:  
Speaker:  No Speaker – Club Assembly

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Brian
Greeter:  Trish
Introducer:  Pam B.
Thanker:  Barb
Speaker:  Louise Hicks

Chairperson   Brian 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 6

1891 - John A. Macdonald dies.  The bells of Ottawa toll 76 times for Canada's First Prime Minister.

1944 - D-DAY: Operation Overlord's 60-mile front opens a new campaign in Western Europe as about 14,000 Canadian soldiers join in the Normandy landing.  The Canadians advance further inland on that first day than either the British or the Americans. 

1957 - CBC TV program Front Page Challenge first broadcast.

1995 - Belgian Brewer Omterbrew SA, Europe's fourth largest, offers $2.7 billion for John Labatt Ltd., owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argonauts, the SkyDome and Labatt's brewery, 


VISITING ROTARIANS
George’s sister June Woodburn   visited us from Timmins.  June is a regular visitor to our Club.    Long-time Honorary member and former Club President Marion Holder enjoyed a breakfast with us today.  

GUESTS 

Guest Marion brought Lee Campbell   to the meeting this morning.  Lee is the new CEO of Live Bait Theatre.

MAKE UPS

The Executive Committee met on Wednesday night and Pam B. will turn in the names.  The Bursary sub-committee met to interview TRHS potential bursary winners.  John will turn in the names.

BIRTHDAYS

There were no birthdays this coming week but Bill Evans missed his last week when he was in British Columbia. Brian didn’t let him miss the Cassie Hat ritual.  

ANNIVERSARIES

No anniversaries this week.

PIN PAL STORIES

This week we had more Pin Pal stories than we have had all year.  Up first,   Ove indicated that he ran into Louise H. at the hospital last week………….Marita   was visiting the hospital last week and saw Ova and Pat.  Seems like there may have been a mini convention there or they were having a bed sale………..Dianne   wasn’t at the hospital – no – she was in the Miramichi last weekend and ran into Dale, who was also visiting the tall ships……….George   was at city hall in Moncton last week when the city was celebrating Rotary’s 99th anniversary week with a flag raising by the Mayor and the President of the Moncton West Riverview Rotary Club………..Pam B   was in Amherst and came upon some of their Club members who visited us a couple of weeks ago………..Thomas   posted something on Facebook and got a response from Monet, France.  Do you suppose someone is checking up on him?  Inquiring minds want to know!

50/50 DRAW

Marita had the winning ticket this week, but she drew the 3 of Clubs.    She did not win the $41.

HAPPY DOLLARS

   Wynn led off the grandchildren parade with a list of athletic accomplishments by several of his grand kids.  He also had a sad dollar as he indicated his best friend – Don Johnstone – was near the end of his life’s journey………..Ken   was happy that the adoption of his newest grandchild was finalized………..Charlie   was happy that he received an award from the Heritage Society for all the work he has done over the years.  He recently retired from the Society.  He gave us warning of the grandchild update next week……….Josh   was happy that his sister recently got married and the ceremony was on a beach.  A pair of his friends are also getting married in the future………….Ove   continued the grandchild update as he eluded to a video that showcases his grandson standing for the first time…………Trish   was happy to acknowledge that Bruce officially wins the award for the most nights away.  She also was happy to brag up her “special pets” in the absence of any grandkids…………..Patricia   was excited to have her two grandkids help her in her garden…………..Louise H.    was happy that her youngest son is graduating from high school soon……………Louise M.   was glad she attended the Senior’s event at the new Rotary park in Amherst last week.  You may recall that the visiting Amherst members mentioned this opening when they visited a couple of weeks ago…………..Guest Marion   was happy to be  at the meeting.  She was announcing the “Not Dead Yet”   musical event scheduled for a week Friday, here at George’s.  Lee   also talked about the event and touched on other upcoming events in the near future.  It doesn’t sound like they are going to roll over and play dead just yet………….Marita updated us on the health of her family.  While her dad is doing well, her brother-in-law is in hospital; maybe for the last time……….Continuing the doom-and-gloom forecast, Bill had a sad dollar as his neighbor recently died.  On a positive note, his tomato plants have been planted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Administration – Sue   urged members to get their ticket for the upcoming Paul Harris evening on the 18th.  She was also looking for volunteers for the BBQ on the 27th.  Let Wayne know if you can help.   Wayne also indicated that he will be having Club Runner training sessions in the next few weeks.  He will contact new members next week to set a date.
Membership – Ove announced that the   membership committee will meet on the second Thursday of each month.   The committee is also looking for more new members.  Current members are asked to recommend new members.
Foundation – Sandy had several “piggy banks” left over from last year’s fundraiser.    She got rid of most.  Thus far the Club has not reached its average $100 donation per member for the Foundation.  Normally we are around $200 per member and the District leader, so we are significantly behind.
Projects – The Bursary subcommittee under John,   has been interviewing candidates for this year’s TRHS bursaries given out at the graduation exercises.  They have decided on two candidates who each will receive $1,000.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Paul Harris sub-committee may meet next Monday night at Wayne’s at 7 pm.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Trish indicated that the annual corn boil with the new students at MTA will be held on Saturday, August 30th.  She also indicated that the BBQ is on June 27th and the lobster party on August 21st.  The district Governor will attend.  She asked members to indicate to her those critical dates that their committees need each year.  It is published on Club Runner.

GUEST SPEAKER

Pam B.   introduced our speaker this week – Louise Hicks one of our new members.    Louise was giving her classification talk.  Louise grew up in Bathurst and was trained as an interior designer.  For years she worked out of her home, and then went to Maloney Electric as the economy soured.  Today she is a financial planner with the Investor Group.  Married to husband Todd, they have two sons – one in college and one about to graduate from high school.  For years she was a “sports slave”, following her sons sporting events.  With them now young adults, she recently took up painting.  She loves to travel and they have been to the Caribbean several times.  Husband Todd being a contractor, it was inevitable they would design and build their home.  She has been with Investors Group since 2011 and credits them with her ability to feel comfortable with people and to be less introverted.

Louise was thanked by Barb   who presented a book that will be donated to a local library.

UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, June 20, 2013 – NO MEETING AS THE PAUL HARRIS IS ON THE 18th. 
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