Editor: Wayne

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, September 27, 2012 
Chairperson : Cathy 
Greeter: Peter
Introducer:  Sandy
Thanker: Wayne
Speaker: Neil Ritchie - Healthcare in Small Towns

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Brial
Greeter:  Patricia
Introducer: Scott
Thanker: Sue P
Speaker: Josh Cormier - Classification Talk

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

TODAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY

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USELESS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

VISITING ROTARIANS

GUESTS
Josh introduced his girlfriend Sky, who had come to make sure Josh gave his talk correctly. MAKE UPS
Dale advised that the Project's committee had met and Sandy indicated that the on again, off again Lobster party was on again last Sunday. Both gave the names of members to Marita.
BIRTHDAYS
Andy will have another birthday on the 25th. He wasn't present to get the "hat treatment". Perhaps next week. ANNIVERSARIES
There were no anniversaries this week.
PIN PAL STORIES
Sue P. was in "bean town" recently where she went to breakfast with Leslie. Sue reports a wonderful reunion and that Leslie is getting ready to jump back into Rotary in Toronto. At a recent meeting of Girl Guides, Patricia's new helper indicated, after noticing Patricia's Rotary pin, that she had been a RYE student. Patricia has invited her to a meeting. 50/50 DRAW
The three lucky members who's ticket were drawn were:
Sandy Laing John None of them cut the cards for the three of spades so the pot grows for next week.
HAPPY DOLLARS
Scott was happy this week as he got to golf at the Northumberland Links Golf course in Pugwash. Nice!!! Ken could hardley convey his happiness as he overheard Scott and Josh debating a photo. It seems a picture on the wall of Ray Bonneville is likened to our own Dale......Barb J. was happy to be finally home. The globe trotting grannie has been away since mid summer. Welcome back....... Sue P. was back from the center of the universe (Toronto) where she visited her 93-year-old father. He recruited Sue to help organize a corn boil. She was also there to oversee a new roof that was put on his house.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration - Wayne indicated that the second night of Club Runner training would be at his house tonight. A third night will be scheduled in October. Fundraising - Golf Ball Drop - Sandy asked members to turn in their ticket stubs and money asap. The drop will be this Friday night at 7 pm at the United Church Mance.......Josh urged members to sell breakfast tickets for the September 29th event and be available to work that day. Dale has the list of who is and who is not available. Projects - Dale brought members up to date on the WASRAG water project in the Africa. WASRAG (Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group), with partners Africare, H2O for Life and Procter and Gamble are involved in a significant program to upgrade school sanitation in a number of communities in Malawi and Tanzania, Africa. Rotary clubs can participate in this program by “adopting” a school in a specific community for a cost of $5,300 or joining with other clubs to share this commitment. The program partners match each $5,300 contribution by $22,600.  A matching ratio of 1 to 4.26!!  The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise initiated support for this school with a donation of $2,925. As each school needs $5,300 of Rotary Club funding, that leaves $2,375 required to fully fund the school. The Port Elgin Rotary club will support this project to 1/3 of the balance; estimated to be $792; the balance to be contributed by RCS would be $1,583. This amount is within the Project's Committeebudget for 2012/2013.

Dale then moved that "the Rotary Club of Sackville donate $1,583 to this project". The motion was seconded by Josh and carried by the members.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
None were reported although Membership usually meets after this meeting.

PRESIDENTS TIME
PP & ADG Ken reminded members of the District Conference to be held this weekend in Moncton. Also the Rotary Leadership Conference will be held On October 13th in Truro (the Best Western Hotel).
GUEST SPEAKER
I guess it was fitting that on his last day in the Club, Scott got to introduce his best bud Josh, the one that got him interested in Rotary. Today Josh was on the speaker's box as he gave his classification talk. He got his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie (we don't hold that against him) and his law degree from UNB. Josh was called to the NS bar in June 2011 and to the NB bar in September of the same year. He articled under Maurice Haug (an Amherst Rotarian) thinking he wanted the court action. Lately he has been leaning toward property law, something that excites the history buff in him. Josh took time to explain the necessary steps in purchasing a property. This experience in all things property led him to eventually buy his own piece of land. A 100-acre tract of land became available that satisfied his requirements of being waterfront, mostly woodlot and big enough that he could subdivide in the future. Since moving in, he and Sky have begun clearing the first 10 acres, and in particular, that which is near the water. This improves the vista from the house. They have begun to tackle improving the looks and the insulation factor by siding the exterior. He hopes to be done this weekend, weather permitting. At the conclusion, Josh was thanked by Chairperson Brian.
On a sadder note, today was Scott Yorke's last day. Since coming to Rotary at the invitation of Josh, Scott has attended most weekly meetings and joined in late spring. His infectious smile and good humour has been appreciated by some of us"old guys". Ever willing to volunteer for a task, he epitomized what a Rotarian should be. We are saddened he is leaving us, but glad for him in his new career choice. We just know he will be successful. UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, October 4 , 2012 
Chairperson : Charlie
Greeter: Sandy
Introducer:  
Thanker: Wayne
Speaker: Dr. Vett Lloyd - Lyme Disease