In the
Chair this week was supposed to be Ove but he left early and traded with Pam
B. Pam did a stirring musical prayer,
which proves you can make a song out of just about anything. So go on – be happy!
There were
no visiting Rotarians but Dianne brought a visitor of sorts – he was our
2004-2005 RYE student from Cuxhaven Germany – Ulf Tiedmann.
Our scribes
had another senior moment as we couldn’t remember who had the pin pal story
this week. Seems to me that it was an “I
think this was a pin pal moment” kind on pin pal story. My apologies to the “pin paler.”
In past
years no one wanted to get married during the week (can’t blame them given the
Maritime Spring) but Dianne’s parents decided to have her, a few years ago next
Wednesday.
Darren
decided it was time to rake in the 50/50 draw and pocketed “mucho dinero.” Obviously he was happy………Brian was happy to
be out of hospital as a result of medical complication. He was also happy that his workplace is now
in temporary quarters in Sackville as they await renovations on their newly
acquired building………Wynn was happy because Darren appeared to be happy………..Pam
B. was happy that she was now receiving a magazine now devoted to Dragon
Boating. Seems the sport has come along
way………..Cathy was happy for saying Hi to Emma Hache…………Dianne was happy that
Ulf was visiting and that her flowers were planted (we could use a hand)………Wynn
was happy again as his niece Sarah had a chance to play golf with former US
Secretary of State Condelisa Rice………..Mention the name Sarah and Darrell was
happy that his grand daughter Sarah is now a part of the Provincial hockey
team. Congrats Sarah!!!!
Note to
members – there is not morning meeting next week as the Paul Harris Dinner is
that evening. All members should be
attending the dinner which starts with a mix ‘n mingle at 6:00 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm.
This week
there was an abundance of committee meeting starting with Trish who updated the
club to the goings-on from the Projects Committee. Of utmost priority currently is the High
School Bursaries and who get them. There
is currently 12 applications and the committee will begin whittling them down.
Bruno
reminded members of the Paul Harris /80th Anniversary Dinner next
Thursday. He encouraged all members to
attend. He revealed the three community
PH recognitions that the club will be donating. There are Sandy Burnett, Wally Sears and the
Doncaster family. In all 14 people will be recognized and as a
club, we will have 80 Paul Harris Alumni corresponding to our 80th
anniversary. Charlie will also launch a
new book on the history of the Club.
Dianne and
the RYE committee are looking for 3 more
host families for the next year. Give
suggestions to Dianne.
Darrell
reminded that the budgets for next year from all committees are now due. Send them to Darrell in time so he can create
the master budget to be discussed at next weeks Exec Meeting.
Speaking of
upcoming meetings; Membership will meet
next Monday May 30th at 5:00 pm at the Chamber Of Commerce Board
room……….The Executive will meet next Wednesday, June 1st at 5:30 at
Gayle’s house.
President
Ken indicated that Charlie had an unwanted side trip to his vacation – that is
a trip to the hospital in Victoria for a Hernia operation. Her wished him a speedy recovery……..He also
urged members to attend the Paul Harris Dinner next Thursday. Members are also urged to but a copy of
Charlie’s book – an up-to-date history of the Club.
Darrell had
the pleasure of introducing this week’s speaker – Pat Joyce who is President of
the Student Union (SAC) at MTA and a former RYE student. Pat recanted how the SAC is a non-profit
advocacy organization representing all students at Mount Allison.
All student share in the cost by way of an annual levee which supports a
minimum of staff. Pat gave a number of
examples of the advocacy efforts that have gone on at MTA as well as
Provincially and Nationally. Their
budget is $340,000 per year which his spent on student orientation for new
students each year, Shinerama (major fundraiser) and entertainment. Recently the SAC was able to get extended
health and dental plans available at MTA.
Leslie thanked Pat with the presentation of a book donation on Pat’s
behalf.
