Club Bulletin May 2, 2013

Bulletin of the

Sackville Rotary Club,
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Trish Edwards, President
Editor: Wayne

NEXT WEEK
Thursday, May 9, 2013 
Chairperson :  Trish
Greeter: Peter
Introducer:  
Thanker: 
Speaker: Club Assembly

THIS WEEK
Chairperson:  Barb
Greeter:  Patricia
Introducer: Louise (Sandy)
Thanker: Mary
Speaker: Nelson Cabral

Chairperson Barb    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

May 2
1962 – The Canadian dollar is officially pegged to US currency at US 92.5¢. 

1967 - Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montréal Canadiens 4 games to 2 for the Stanley Cup.   This is the last time they will win it.

1976 - Time Magazine discontinues its Canadian edition after failing to get tax break as a foreign-owned publication.

1986 - Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially open the 1986 World Exposition in Vancouver.

2011 - Election - Stephen Harper's Conservatives win 167 seats and a majority in the 41st General Election.

VISITING ROTARIANS

None

GUESTS
 
Bill Evans  returns as a guest.  

MAKE UPS

Meetings giving members make-ups this week were:
Club Admin on April 29th, 

Fundraising on May 1st and 

Executive on May 1st.  

Chairs should give names to Marita.

BIRTHDAYS

Ken was absent for his birthday, but Laing (who was absent for his birthday last week) filled in.  
 
ANNIVERSARIES

None this week.

PIN PAL STORIES
   Dianne, while visiting Saltscape Expo last weekend ran into Valerie Bobbit from the Halifax Harbourside Club……..Pam H, while stocking up on supplies at the Masstown Market recognized a Rotarian by his pin.  He returned later to acknowledge he had seen Pam’s licence plate (ROTARY).

50/50 DRAW

The draw this week was administered by Louise H. and was for $64.  Up first for a chance was Sue.     She drew the King of Clubs.   BOOOO.  Next up was Corallie   who drew the nine of clubs.   Double BOOOO     Finally a reserved Becky   tried.  She drew the Jack of Hearts and completed the “hat-trick” of non winners today.   

HAPPY DOLLARS

Becky was happy that the GSE Team visit is close at hand…….     Trish    was apologetic for being late and very glad that the puppy training seems to be working (there was no mess this morning)……….       Wynn   was sad he didn’t “wynn” anything this morning but happy that he now has a fully bi-lingual office AND that the golf club opens tomorrow – hooray!!!!..........       Sue   was happy that she has receive many silent auctions items for the Wine Tasting event tomorrow……….     Barb   is happy that she survived another birthday surrounded by kids and grandkids (what a way to go)…………    Josh   is wired for the Wine Tasting Event tomorrow and will be glad when it’s all over………..   Dianne   was sad that she will miss the Wine tasting tomorrow as she is away in Halifax.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Admin Committee – Wayne    indicated that the committee is beginning to plan a Paul Harris Dinner for June 20th, the annual BBQ for June 27th and a Lobster Fest, tentatively set for August 21st.

Fundraising Committee – Josh asked for volunteers to assist with the decorating of the Civic Centre for tomorrow’s Wine Tasting Event.  He indicated that around 200 tickets are currently sold.

New Generations Committee – RYE – Patricia     revealed that the orientation weekend for new outbound students will be held in Moncton  this weekend.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

None scheduled for the upcoming week.

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Trish   asked members to wear their name tags tomorrow night.  She talked about the GSE schedule and indicated that there will be “pot luck” supper at the Harper’s next Wednesday night at 6 pm.  With the resignation of  Andy Rose, there is a need to fill the Directors position.  Ove has volunteered.  It was moved by Trish that “Ove Samuelsen be nominated to fill the position of Director, finishing Andy Rose’s term”.  The motion was seconded by Pam  B.  The motion was carried.

GUEST SPEAKER

This week’s speaker was Nelson Cabral who  was introduced by Sandy    Nelson’s talk was titled Creative Leadership.  Nelson’s Company was #2 last year in Progressive magazine’s highest growth companies in the Maritimes.  He described the three divisions of his company, mirroring the areas he competes in – Ideas, Film and Speaker.  He maintains that strategic ideas (creative leadership) actually drives business to succeed.  When this happens, productivity improves, transending to a better bottom line.         Creative leaders have the ability to have humility and to admit mistakes.  They do not elevate themselves above their peers, but rather empower people to create ideas and give them credit for those ideas.  He showed example of the film ads he has been involved in and touched on his speaker success at various companies.  
Nelson was thanked by Mary   by presenting Nelson with a book which will be donated in his name to a local library.   

UPCOMING WEEKS
Thursday, May 16, 2013 
Chairperson : Sandy
Greeter: Sandy
Introducer:  Becky
Thanker: Marita
Speaker: Coralie Magonet – I’m from Belgium