Bulletin November 21, 2013
Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club
Thursday, NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Gayle Key, President
Editor: Wayne Harper
NEXT WEEK
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Chairperson : Sandy
Greeter: Patricia
Introducer: John
Thanker: Josh
Speaker: AGM & Elections
THIS WEEK
Chairperson: Ove
Greeter:
Introducer: Jeff
Thanker: John
Speaker: Tanya Bostick
Chairperson Ove brought the meeting to order with the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer of grace.
VISITING ROTARIANS
June Woodburn (George’s sister) visited from Timmins Ontario
GUESTS
Speakers Tanya Bostick & Zach Bruce
MAKE UPS
Auction Attendees (Josh to supply names to Edna)
BIRTHDAYS
John
ANNIVERSARIES
None
PIN PAL STORIES
Trish was in a pub in Kingston ON and met some Rotarians. Did a great wine debate ensue? Wynn was leaving a session in Halifax when he ran into Rotarians.
50/50 DRAW
Wynn’s ticket was drawn and he was seeking the 9 of Diamonds. He came close, but drew the 8 of Diamonds. He won $5. Next weeks pot should exceed $245.
HAPPY DOLLARS
Patricia had a PSA where she was advertising an event at the Maritime Conference centre. Steven Puddle will do a series of skits on December 31 and January 1st. Cost is $20………..Wynn thanked all members, especially Patricia, Dale and Darrell who assisted with the auction. He will try to find some time at an upcoming meeting to have the members de-construct the evening and to come up with ideas to improve the event………….Trish was happy that Becky will be here for the weekend……..Jeff was happy that his Xmas shopping was done and he thanked Wynn for a good job at the auction……….Sandy was happy that the heat was supposed to be back on later in the day. The motor on the furnace expired and they have had no heat for 3 days, except for 2 small electric heaters………Josh was happy that the auction went well.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration – Dianne reminded people that the Xmas Party is on December 5th at Sue and Dave’s house. Mix ’n’ mingle is at 6 pm with pot luck dinner at 6:30. Members are asked to rsvp.
Visions – John gave an update to the new 5-year plan. Of most importance is the membership decline.
Youth – Patricia acknowledged that Henna and Christoph are going to the Peace weekend in Moncton.
Projects – Pam updated the members on the Nickels for Knowledge project covered in a previous email.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
None
PRESIDENT’S TIME
Gayle updated us on the plans of the District re the disaster in the Philipines.
GUEST SPEAKER
Jeff introduced Tanya Bostich, a music teacher at TRHS. She brought with her, music student Zack Bruce. Music education at the school consists of 1) creating & making music and 2) presenting & performing music. Also taught is music theory and history. New at the school, as a result of the Rotary sponsored recording studio, is singer/songwriter workshops. This independent study has spawned a CD project. Zack expressed his thanks to the Club for the equipment donated by Rotary. The Cd will be launched at a reception on December 10th @ 7 pm at the school.
Here Sue F. acknowledges the plaque erected at the High School thanking the Rotary Club and her late father, Maurice "Jake" Fisher for their generous donations that allowed this project to go forward.
UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Chairperson :
Greeter:
Introducer:
Thanker:
Speaker: NO Regular Meeting – Christmas Party at 7pm
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