Bulletin - November 8, 2012

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Trish Edwards, President
Editor: Wayne


NEXT WEEK
Thursday, November 15, 2012 
Chairperson :  Gayle
Greeter: Barb J.
Introducer:  Andy
Thanker: Brian
Speaker: Lucy MacDonald – Education & Outreach @ Owens


THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Frank
Greeter:  Wynn
Introducer:
Thanker:
Speaker: Wynn - Auctioneer


Chairperson Frank   brought the meeting to order with a minute of silence in memory of our veterans plus the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer of grace. 
  

TODAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY
OR
USELESS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

November 8
1942 - Montréal Canadiens' Maurice Richard scores his first goal in his 3rd NHL game. 

1945 - House of Commons debates creating a new Canadian flag to replace the Red Ensign. 

1965 - Pierre Trudeau first wins a seat in the House of Commons, as Liberal MP for Mount Royal

1993 - Céline Dion announces her engagement to René Angélil, who had managed her career since January, 1981.


VISITING ROTARIANS

None

GUESTS

This week we had a parade of guests including our former RYE student from Finland –   Pauliina Rintala.  Laing’s wife Joyce    also joined us as did Darrell’s wife Marguerite   and Ove’s wife Pat.    Our future Rotarian Mariah   joined mommy Louise.  Former Rotarian Elizabeth Macdonald   came back for a visit before she moves to Riverview and Thomas’ host brother   Tim Soper paid a visit.

MAKE UPS

The RYE Committee and the Executive Committee both met during the past week.

BIRTHDAYS

    Darren   will add another year on the 13th.

ANNIVERSARIES

None.

PIN PAL STORIES

George was at an ACCOA meeting in the Miramichi when he ran into a fellow Rotarian.  Pam   attended a Board meeting in Halifax last week when she met up with a Rotarian from Newfoundland (Joey Smallwood’s home town).  And then there was John – he saw himself but we don’t know how.

50/50 DRAW

Three more members suffered the “agony of defeat”.  

  Ken, Diane (one n) and John   all failed to find the 9 of spades.  Next week’s draw will approach $100.

HAPPY DOLLARS

Dianne (two n’s)   announced that former RYE student Kikkas will be getting married next year.  She and Frank will be going to Mexico………..Trish   was happy that she was going home this weekend.  However Rotarian dad had some of her weekend covered.  Does “service above self” ring a bell?............Josh  was exhibiting his Movember ‘stash and recruiting sponsors………..Charlie   just returned from Maine where he skirted hurricane Sandy.  As well a PSA indicated that he was going back to his roots by delivering a lecture tonight (the James Ossuary: Fact or Fiction?) at  St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church…….. Barb J.   proved that a deal can be got from the medical profession.  Her Doctor decided not to charge when she told him she was going to Bahrain……..Pauliina   was happy to be back at her favourite Rotary Club.  She will be here for three weeks (and 32 hours).

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No Committee reports

UPCOMING MEETINGS

No meeting this week.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Trish asked for someone to place the Rotary wreath at the cenotaph on Sunday.  John volunteered.

GUEST SPEAKER

There was no guest speaker this week as the annual Foundation Auction was front and centre.  Colonel Wynn   was the auctioneer this year and was keen to show his credentials.    He started off raffling Jean’s Famous Shortbreads   and 6 Rotarians took home this delight.  This year’s auction had many, many items donated by Rotarians including baskets full of preserves   along with fresh holly.      Josh, Sue, Charlie and Laing get ready to bid.    By the end of the auction, Dianne (two n's) and rookie Rotarians Diane (one n) and Louise H. considered hiring a truck as they bid often.  Here they are at the beginning mapping out bidding strategy.    Wynn was ably assisted  by Thomas, Coralie   and   guest Tim.


UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, November 22, 2012 
Chairperson: George
Greeter: Brian
Introducer:  Barb J.
Thanker: Charlie
Speaker: Margaret Campbell – Marsh Monitoring in the Maritimes