Bulletin - October 27, 2011

CHAIRPERSON

Dale chaired today’s meeting starting us off with a quote from Beverly Sills, “

VISITORS

No visitors today.

GUESTS

No guests.

MAKE-UPS

• RYE interviews – Robin and Dianne;
• Membership – Ove, Frank, Andy, and Dale;
• *Names have been submitted to Barb J.

BIRTHDAYS

Trish, who (conveniently?) wasn’t here to wear our celebratory hat…

ANNIVERSARIES

None.

PIN PAL

No pin pals either.

50/50 DRAW $11.00

Dianne drew Sandy’s number…or maybe it was Wayne’s… “What’s mine is yours…”.  Congrats!

HAPPY DOLLARS

Felix is happy that the “cool girl in the library” bought him a pop on the weekend J

Wynn’s grand-daughter won the curling bonspiel for 15 and under.  She also scored the winning goal at the junior basketball Northern Zone game.

Dianne announced a PSA informing members of the craft sale being held at the curling club this weekend.  Friday 10am – 8pm and Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

Sue P. drove to Toronto and back by herself (a feat her offspring didn’t think she should be doing) and found her 92-year-old father in good shape.  Awesome!

Dale got ‘lucky’ twice this week…he won $64 in Lotto 649 and a flat screen television from Loundsbury’s.

John was happy to report that the video “Wacky Ballons” which was produced at Struts, is being shown at the Film Festival.  Good stuff!

Pat’s 86-year-old mom is moving to a senior’s home.

Karen had much happiness, wishing her brother a happy birthday; stating that the TRHS Spookwalk raised over $700; and her father came through knee-replacement surgery without a hitch.

Pernille is happy be to in Canada!!  We are too!

Pam H. shared a coincidental story with us this morning which started 30 years ago when she was raising funds for a sick child.  A man ‘borrowed’ her car and never returned it!  This week she saw an article about him.  (She tells is a whole lot better.).

NEXT

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Breakfast – Cathy – Please join our committee if you’d like!  Breakfast plans are running smoothly and set for November 26^th.  Tickets will be given out soon.  Proceeds will go to the Marshview Middle School Breakfast Program.  They expect around 330 for attendance.  Opportunity to sell tickets at the Farmer’s Market will be available.

Polio Plus – Pam H. – October 24 marks this day.  Pam reminded members about donating during this time (one week) as it will double your points.  It must be a minimum of $100.

Membership – Dale – There will be an event held in January in order to attract new members.  Planning of this event could use an extra hand.

Foundation – Sandy – Our annual auction will be held two weeks from today.  An email will be sent out with information.  Please think about what you will be bringing and let Sandy know prior to the auction date.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Club Administration to meet tonight at Wayne’s at 7:15pm.  

PRESIDENT’S TIME

President Ken informed member of the following items:

• Next Wednesday, Nov. 2, there is an Executive meeting planned.  Members were encouraged to submit any agenda items to Club Secretary, Pam B.
• There seems to be a changed profile ‘thingy’ that you need to go through before donating online.  Members should just need an Rotary number (on your copy of The Rotarian).
• GSE Interviews will be held this Saturday in Fredericton if anyone is interested in spending six weeks in Mexico… They are also looking for nominations of Team members.
• There will be a Zone meeting in Moncton on November 12^th entitled Getting to Know Rotary Better.  This is an all-day event held at the Lion’s Center.  Both Pam B. and Ken have the information if anyone is interested.
• As a plug for our beautiful countryside, President Ken encouraged members to “vote for Fundy”!

GUEST SPEAKER

Writer’s Note:  You’ll have to forgive the write-up on today’s presentation.  I couldn’t hear Peter’s introduction and it was the fastest presentation I have ever had to record!  Apologies.

Here we go…

Peter introduced Katie Friars and absent Woody Thompson as today’s guest speakers.  One of them has the title of Director of EOS Eco-energy (I think).

Katie came to give a presentation on The Solar Hot Water Campaign: Info Session.

They would like to have community involvement.  There are two systems 1) Hot water; 2) Recovery.  These are designed to make costs cheaper for the homeowner.  About 20-30%.

Solar energy from the sun (SDHSW) is how it is powered.  It works by absorbing the sun which create cells of energy to turn the pump.  Then through the pump into a storage tank to your heated water.  See picture.  There is also an auxiliary tank as a back-up.

Location for installation (of solar panel) needs to be ‘right’.  It’s usually on the roof but sometimes on the ground.

System 2 (DWHRS) is the heat recovery through drain water.  This is an easy transfer of heat as it creates a consistent in-take/out-take of water.  Continuous.  Copper materials is used to transfer heat to coils.

Both systems use less electricity, give-off fewer gas emissions, and is better for the environment.  There is about a 60% annual reduction, or an average of $186 per year with System #1 (SDHWS; while System #2 (DWHRS) saves 30%, or $93 annually.

Other incentives for purchasing these products are the discounts offered by the Provincial and Federal governments.  Essentially System #1 costs $2,013 and System #2 costs $258.  Installation costs are $1,600 and $300-$400.

Steps to get involved are…

• State your interest before November 30^th;
• Site assessment will be completed with confirmed costs;
• Contact Efficiency New Brunswick;
• Installation;

Angie left us with the following tips on reducing energy costs:

• Buy energy-efficient shower heads – reduces by 60%;
• Wash cloths in cold water;
• Purchase Energy Star dishwashers;
• Install faucet aerators;
• Insulate your pipes;

Check out Renewables NB via online and check out what other people do to save energy and their experiences.

Felix asked about the solar panels.  Angie informed us that they are thermo dynamic and must meet certain standards.

Gayle (either asked or informed us) that there is also a cost of pre-assessment of $150 and a follow-up for the amount of $110.  These are required.  She has seen 30-year-old solar systems still working.  They last with little maintenance.

Pat and Sue P both said they have had one since the 70s with no problems.

Sign-up sheets and brochures were provided.

Wynn thanked Angie and explained our way of thanking our guest speakers.

 President Ken adjourned with the stating of the 4-Way Test.