Club Bulletin March 23, 2013

               Bulletin of the

Sackville Rotary Club,

Thursday, March 23, 2013

Trish Edwards, President

NEXT WEEK

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Chairperson :  Sue P

Greeter: Jeff

Introducer:  John

Thanker: Josh

Speaker: Marita Webb

THIS WEEK

  Chairperson:  John Murchie fill in for Peter Hess

Greeter:  John M and Gayle

Introducer:  Jeff

Thanker: Josh

Speaker: Thomas  RYE Student

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

TODAY IN CANADIAN HISTORY

OR

    USELESS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

March 21

1865 - Prince Edward Island votes against Confederation. 

1916 – The German army starts offensive on the Somme before American troops can arrive to

                   join the War.  The second Battle of the Somme ends in November, with one million casualties.

1970 - Burton Cummings and the Guess Who release their hit single American Woman.

1985 - Rick Hansen launches his Man in Motion world tour to raise money for spinal cord research. 

1990 - New Brunswick Premier Frank McKenna tries to salvage the Meech Lake Accord.

VISITING ROTARIANS

None

GUESTS

                                  Chi from Massey Program Mt. A. 

Maryanna 3rd yr Mt. A.  was exchange student to Denmark

MAKE UPS

Gayle and Ken for Pets and Sets in Fredericton where we met Shawn Graham

     BIRTHDAYS

None

ANNIVERSARIES

None

PIN PAL STORIES

Gayle met a former ice dancer from Kitchener Waterloo who now is a manager of Crown Plaza in Fredericton.

50/50 DRAW

Very short this week as Marita picked the winner and split the pot of $33.00

HAPPY DOLLARS

Marita happy she won.

                                         Dale assembly tomorrow at high school to present

                   cheque for $5300.00 to provide recording room for music.

   Ken and Gayle spoke of a possible joint club

 recruit of bikes and boots to collect for the Dominican Republic.

Louise MacK. reported Amherst wishes a group meeting with the Sackville club May 13 or 20.

John wanted us to keep Mary and Dianne in our thoughts during their surgeries.

Pat B. offered breakfast tickets to anyone for purchase.  Ha Ha

George is sad with Ducky’s not open his ticket sales are down.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  Membership following todays meeting at Legion.

Foundaton is eligible for grants if they attend yearly meetings and 2014 Rotary will be paperless.

Rye reported short term exchange students on board Tessa to Holland, Ben to Switzerland, Marina to Denmark and Lindsay possibly to France.  Terra Nova tour not confirmed.

Fundraising has a standing meeting on Wed. Night Chamber of Commerce 5-6 PM until after Wine and Beer Event.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Gayle mentioned in Trish’s absence RLI in Dieppe in April.

GUEST SPEAKER

Thomas guided us through the history of France from the 5th to 18th century covering 7 revolutions and 68 Kings.  At present France has 63.5 million persons.  Voting age is 18.                  France is known for TGV train that travels at 220 KPH, fashion/design, chocolate and pastries. 

      Thomas comes from a town of 2000 named Evette-Salbert.  He met an exchange student and immediately wanted a change in his life.  He wanted to become bilingual and deciding to           apply was a major discision of his own.  His first thing he remembered after landing in Canada was kissing Louise.  He chose Rotary exchange because of the good vibes he felt.  His           visit has changed his life and he has made many memories and friends to last him a lifetime. Josh thanked him for his presentation and John closed the meeting with the 4 way test.

UPCOMING WEEKS

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Chairperson:   Trish

Greeter:   Mary

Introducer:  Josh

Thanker:  Ken

Speaker:  Elizabeth Wells