Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin June 25, 2015

 

 

President John welcomed Rotarians to the annual end-of-the-Rotary-year BBQ held in the beautiful grounds of John and Gemey’s Upper Sackville property.  Thanks were expressed to the organizing committee - Joyce, Gayle and John himself (who had cut all the lawns).  Special thanks to master chef Doug for the terrific pork loins, and to all who contributed the delicious salads and desserts. 

 

Where else could you get a feast like this for $10 ?

 

Though only a member of Rotary for the past 5 years John looked back on what he thought had been “a really, really, really swell year.”  In fact it had been the best year of his life (apart from 1987 when he and Gemey got married). True he may have ignored some emails from the powers that be, but he found satisfaction especially in helping the local community - for example, such projects as the Salem School Send-off and the TRHS bursaries.  Thanks are due to all the Board members, including the now retiring ones, for their good will, hard work and knowledge that had contributed so much to the year’s success.

 

The Changing of the Guard.  President-elect Dianne was asked to come forward.  John was happy that he is taller than she is, that Frank had encouraged her to take the position, and that the club was getting a really good President.  He then affixed the President’s pin, and Dianne in turn pinned John as Past President.  Dianne emphasized that Rotary is a co-operative effort and called on all members for their support.

 

Attendance Awards were handed out by Wayne.  Qualifying under “the 85 rule” (age + years in Rotary) were Frank, Ove, Charlie, Wynn, Pam and Wayne.  Recognized for perfect attendance were Sandy, Darrell, Jamie, Bill, Edna, Josh, Louise, Gayle, Dale, Dianne and Mary.  This gives the club a 90%+ record, probably the best in the District.

 

Service Awards were also given out by Wayne as follows:  Five Years - Past President John;  Ten Years - Dianne and Sue Purdy (in absentia);  Thirty Five Years - Frank.

 

RYE Students :  John had some special words for Bente (who leaves on 30 June) and Margot (who leaves on 4 July) - “It’s been terrific having both of you for the year !” - “We will miss you !” - “We wish you all the best !” - “We hope you’ll come back to visit us !”  We also wish Adam well as he prepares to leave for his year in Brazil.

 

The meeting - and the Rotary year - closed with the Four-Way Test.

  

Postscript:   The “Co-op” is now “Foodland” !  Just before the change-over we had $400 in Co-op grocery cards left.   These were donated to the Food Bank.  Pam reports: “Susan Bour (Paul Harris Fellow) and Linda Trentini went to the Co-op and purchased a lot of food.  They said that the Co-op were very generous as well in giving some very considerate prices.  So please pass on our thanks to the Rotary Club for their generosity and for their even considering the Food Bank.  We are very busy every Wednesday morning when our clients arrive but before that, on Tuesday, we get a truck load of food stuffs, also toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, etc. Volunteers are there to unload and put items away whether it be on shelves or into the freezers.” Good to know that we were able to contribute to a really good cause !