Bulletin - October 3, 2013
Bulletin of the
Sackville Rotary Club
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Gayle Key, President
Editor: Wayne Harper
NEXT WEEK
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Chairperson : Josh
Greeter: Ken
Introducer: Darrell
Thanker: Dianne
Speaker: Wayne Harper – Vocational Service Month
THIS WEEK
Chairperson: Gayle
Greeter: George
Introducer:
Thanker:
Speaker: Gayle - Club Assembly
Chairperson Gayle brought the meeting to order with the singing of the National Anthem and a prayer of grace.
VISITING ROTARIANS
None
GUESTS
Pat Estabrooks came to the meeting to thank Rotary for its donation to the recent Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation fundraising campaign.
MAKE UPS
Members of the Executive committee. Gayle to supply the names to Edna.
BIRTHDAYS
None this week.
ANNIVERSARIES
None
PIN PAL STORIES
Sue F. was moving to Sackville and the mover was a Rotarian from Kempville ON.
50/50 DRAW
This week draw was worth $172. Louise H’s ticket was drawn, but unfortunately she drew the 3 of Diamonds. She took home the consolation prize.
HAPPY DOLLARS
Patricia was real happy as she sold a whole case of Girl Guide cookies. She was also happy that she went biking in the Magdalene Islands………..Louise Mac was happy the former RYE student Thomas had a birthday recently……….Josh was happy to be part of the Dorchester Fire Departments newest fundraiser.............Dale was happy. His brother invited him out for a nice little walk in Cape Breton. 42 K later, they finished. Seems it was a marathon!………Louise H. was happy that she bought Charlie’s book for her father-in-law + she is enjoying the changing of the leaves……….Wynn was happy that the Curl Atlantic Bonspiel was won by Heather Smith Dacey. He is now rank in the top 16 golfers in the Province……….Dianne was happy that she recently celebrated her 20th wedding anniversary. Frank bought her a lovely sunflower chair for the garden…………Gayle was happy that the ballet is coming to Con Hall on October 8th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
John gave out the Breakfast tickets for the November 2nd breakfast.
Ken advised that the Foundation Auction will be held during the meeting of December 12th.
Sue F. indicated that the Rotaract bake sale will be held in the MTA quad on Friday, October 4th.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
None
PRESIDENT’S TIME
Gayle saved her time for the Club assembly.
GUEST SPEAKER
Today was a Club Assembly. 
Gayle started off by recapping the District Conference. One of the major concerns is that Rotary is not growing, but rather membership is stagnated. Saturday was a full day of meeting and workshops. Other members attending were Trish, Dianne, Pam and the Rye students. Our club received the Best International Project award. Next year’s meeting will be held in Moncton.
Trish explained the newest project from her committee. It aids the Saint John Club and is called Bike, Boots and Band-Aids. The goal is to collect used bikes, boots and first aid supplies to be donated to the Dominican Republic. We have until November 2 to collect stuff…..The project committee has decided that 2/3 of the profit from the Xmas Auction will go to Environmental education including the construction of a trail and amphitheatre at Salem School. Trish made the motion and seconded by Patricia “that funds from the Xmas Auction be used to assist the trail and amphitheatre at Salem School”. The motion was carried by the members present.
Today was also induction day as Susan Tower became the newest member. 
Charlie developed a new presentation that was, as usual, excellent. 
Ken introduced Susan as her sponsor. All members welcomed Susan.
Gayle described in detail the RYE program and its associated costs. Many of the new members needed to know about the program and Gayle did a good job describing it.
Wayne presented the revised Club Constitution and Bylaws for ratification. Revisions were necessary due to the changes from RI as a result of the Council on Legislation. There was significant discussion on what is deemed to be a quorum. In the end, on a motion by Wayne, seconded by Charlie, “that the Club Constitution and the Club Bylaws as previously circulated be adopted”. The motion was carried with one dissention.
UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Chairperson: Louise H
Greeter: Louise Mac.
Introducer: David
Thanker: Frank
Speaker: Karen Stentafort – Tin-Type Plating Process
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