Rotary Bulletin - January 26, 2012

Posted by Karen Noiles 
on Jan 26, 2012
 
 CHAIRPERSON

ImageO’Canada/Blessing/Breakfast

John commenced our regular meeting with a posivite thought from Ghandi, stating “The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problems.”

VISITORS

ImageTwo of Mount Allison University Rotoracts joined us this morning.  Welcome!

GUESTS

Guest Speaker, Ally Manthorne.

MAKE-UPS

  • Pam B attended the Truro Club last week where she picked up a couple of fundraising ideas which she passed along to President Ken;
  • The Projects Committee met;
  • Pam H. attended a club in District 7820.  Our clubs were similar, having a good gender balance.  The sang the “Rotary Song” and she met a group called The Mother Puckers (who are all hockey moms);
  • Both Josh and Ove attended the Amherst Club.  Their guest speaker spoke on the Waste Disposal System;
  • Wayne and six other Sackville Rotarians (names given to Barb J) attended the Rotary fundraising activities in Dieppe.

BIRTHDAYS

ImageAlthough there are no ‘official’ birthdays this coming week; Pam B does have one coming up and she’ll not be with us (those Snowbirds!).  A pre-birthday send-off was decided.  Hats off…(hat-on?)...to Pam!!  Enjoy Florida!!

ANNIVERSARIES: None

PIN PAL: None

50/50 DRAW

ImageI didn’t catch the amount, but George took home the prize J.  Congrats!

HAPPY DOLLARS

George…Cha-ching$$!

ImageCathy will be a Grandma on Monday!

ImageKen tossed in two for Linda…who celebrated her 60th yesterday (hardly believable, btw) and Ken did the laundry!  Second dollar was for her upcoming retirement on Tuesday.  Awesome!

ImageElizabeth contributed a good/bad dollar, telling us that she has accepted a new position within RBC (congrats!) but will only remain in Sackville for another 6-12 months (boo!).

ImageApologies to Ove, whom I couldn’t hear very well… I think he was apologizing for having his cell phone go off last week during Rotary, only to find out that he grabbed Pat’s phone.  Of course, Pat called her number to see where she put her phone!  Something like that…

ImageBarb J was happy that Pam B sported our birthday hat.

ImageCharlie informed us that the Drew Nursing Home will be closed for the next 10 days.  Laing, unfortunately, got the infection that was spreading and needed medical attention.  He is back but cannot go anywhere and cannot receive any visitors.  Laing isn’t too thrilled with the set-up.  Poor Laing.

ImageAndy was happy to have gone smelt fishing with his son AND he’s off on a snowmobile trip to the Gaspe this weekend.  Have fun!!

ImageTrish is suppose to be flying to Newfoundland tomorrow and is hoping the pending storm doesn’t not reek any havoc on that plan.

ImageDianne attended Sackville’s Sports Appreciation Night at the Civic Center on Wednesday night and had a great time!

ImagePam B was delayed in heading out to Florida due to some squirrels wanting to reside with her.  The problem has been fixed and Pam heads out this week.  “See you in April!”

ImagePam H heads out to Temptation and Whatever (in the Dominican) on Wednesday where she’ll be assisting other Rotarians to install water filtration systems in these two villages.  Bonus: her son, Kent, will be joining her this year.  Pam also wants to bring eight soccer balls for the schools and has asked the club to sponsor $200 for this.  She has left the request with President Ken.

NEXT

 Chairperson John
 Introducer Beth
 Thanker Darren
 Greeter Peter

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • ImageMembership – Andy – Date set for new member session on March 1st.  Marilyn Trenholm will be our guest speaker for the event.  Details will follow via e-mail.
  • Food Cards – Ove – Cards are available.  Ove will provide a summary for us next week on profits.
  • RYE – Felix – informed us that he will be on the Curl for Cancer team on February 4th.  Felix passed around a pledge sheet.
  • Rotoract – Alan and Allison – explained the upcoming Chili-Cook-Off on February 4th from 2-5pm at the United Church.  Tickets are available.  If you are willing to make chili, let Gayle know.  Proceeds will go towards the Blood Water Mission.
  • (FYI: Rotoract boasts ten members this year)

UPCOMING MEETINGS

  • Paul Harris – Monday 7:30am, Patterson’s;
  • RYE – Wednesday 7pm;
  • Executive – Wednesday, same arrangements;

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Good news!  Matching Grant funds for the Bill Gates/Eradication of Polio challenge has been met with Rotarians raising over $200,000,000!  There have been no new reported cases in India this year.  Pam H informed us that Gates donated another $50 million!  Unimaginable!

The following stats come from our district newsletter (December):

  • Afghanistan 47 cases of polio
  • India only 1
  • Nigeria has 42
  • Pakistan is reduced to 136
  • Non – endemic countries 276
  • Total of 502 reported cases of polio

Ken gave credit where credit is due informing us that, while Pam H makes light of her contributions, she was the person whom raised the funds for Bio-sands.  Kudos, Pam!

Our annual Wine Tasting even is coming up soon.  Although Gayle has agreed to organize this huge event, it is a club job!  There is lots of work, everyone needs to lend a hand, and say ‘yes’ to whatever you are asked to do.

Have a great week!

Sponsors