Bulletin - October 17, 2013

Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday October 17 2013
Gayle Key, President
Editor: Wayne Harper

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Chairperson :  Louise H
Greeter: Louise Mac
Introducer:  David
Thanker: Frank
Speaker: Karen Stentaford - Wet Plating Process

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Ken
Greeter:  Louise H
Introducer:  Dianne
Thanker:  George
Speaker:  Mike Green & Wendell Crossman - Fire Prevention Week

  Chairperson Ken brought the meeting to order with the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer of grace. 

VISITING ROTARIANS

Betty Crouse from Kincardine, Ontario.

GUESTS
 
None

MAKE UPS

None

BIRTHDAYS

None

ANNIVERSARIES

None this week

PIN PAL STORIES

None

50/50 DRAW

Guest Betty had her ticket drawn this week.  Going for the $184, she drew the 8 of Hearts and ended with the consolation prize of $5.

HAPPY DOLLARS

Patricia brought in the end of the Girl Guide cookies left to sell.  Mint Chocolate, soooooo goooood!!!...........Louise H had a sad dollar as she recalled the death of Logan Crossman earlier this week.  She and Todd are friends of the family...........Wynn was eager to remind people that this is Relay for Life weekend and asked members to try to support it is some way.  He was also happy that his granddaughter has attained a specific level in Curling that she is now eligible for monetary assistance from Curl NS...........Dale reminded member that the Cape Jourimain Center is closing for the season and this weekend they are having a big craft sale............Trish was happy that her mother is coming for a visit.   Seems big Bill is staying home, so the girls will have quality time together............Guest Betty was happy that she is going to PEI this weekend and is hoping for good weather.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Patricia advised that Henna and Christoph are off to Grand Manan island this weekend with a number of other RYE students in the Province.

Trish asked members to look at the Tribune Post this week to see the Plazma Cars that the Club is supporting.

Pam didn't have a report per se, but she did allude to having fun collecting prizes for the auction.  She indicated those she contacted were very willing to donate because they think Rotary does good work (which we do).

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Club Administration meets this Monday at Wayne's house at 7 pm..........Fundraising meets on Wednesday at 5:30 pm at Mary's house.

GUEST SPEAKER

Dianne introduce our two guest speakers -   Mike Green and Wendell Crossman, both Deputy Chiefs of the Sackville Fire Department.  Last week being Fire prevention Week, their talk centered around fire safety.

  Mike began by expanding on the local department.  It consists of  42 volunteer firefighters and a  full time chief.  They operate 10 pieces of equipment from pumper trucks to an aerial truck to rescue boats.  Last year they responded to 137 calls.

  Wendell told us that during Fire Prevention Week, they concentrate going to Salem and Marshview Schools, where they educate students on how fires start, what to do when they see a fire, who to call and where most fires occur in the home (most are grease fires that start in the kitchen).  Throughout their talk, they stressed a home having smoke alarms on every floor on the house, and making sure each October there is a fresh battery put in it.  They also show the children how to get out of a burning house.

  George thanked Mike and Wendell for their insight by presenting them with a book that will be donated, in their name, to a local library.