Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin May 14, 2015

 

 

President John chaired the meeting (again).  The less said about the singing of "O Canada" the better.

 

JOEism: The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don't know what you are doing, someone else does.

 

Bente enjoyed the visit with her parents and brought back Dutch cookies which were distributed to members and greatly enjoyed.  Thank you !

 

 

Make-ups:  Gold Mine group Mon night; Projects Committee Tues night; Admin Committee Wed night.

 

PinPal:  At last Dale had not one but two PinPals to report: while flipping flapjacks on Saturday he met former member Chester MacDonald's daughter Marilyn;  plus one member of the Dartmouth club.  Bente saw a Rotarian on a video at Pier 21.

 

 

Happy Dollars:  Trish is happy her parents are coming to visit and Bill should be with us next week.  Susan F reported on the RYE students' participation in the RYLA program in Moncton;  rides needed on Friday 15 May for 5 p.m. and back on Saturday 16 May at 5 p.m.  John is happy that next week he will not be in the chair; also that he is going to Italy for 3 weeks.  Bill had a PSA: Sunday 31 May, 1 p.m., at Main Street entrance to Waterfowl Park - fundraising walk for Alzheimer's.  Wynn was glad Bill remembered this announcement.  Sandy also had a PSA (in the absence of Dianne): Grandmothers to Grandmothers' Africa Trip Presentation, Wednesday 20 May, 7 - 9 p.m. at Sackville United Church.

 

Next Week, 21 May:  Chair: Wynn volunteered; Introducer: Marita; Thanker: Wayne; Greeter: Jamie; Setup: Marita, Ove; Speaker: Susan P: "What you should know about dying."

 

Presidents's Time:  21 students applied for our TRHS bursaries; seven "amazing" students were interviewed; two were chosen.  This is Police Week: everyone is invited to a BBQ at the Town Hall this Friday, 15 May, 12 noon-2 p.m.

 

Committee Reports:  FUNDRAISING: Sandy reported - Silent Auction items urgently needed for Wine/Beer Tasting event - drop off at Harpers' or bring next week at the very latest.  Clean up can be done on Saturday a.m.  PROJECTS: Trish reported committee has reviewed budget requests: $500 to go to Hospital Foundation, $5000 to TRHS beautification project (digital signboard); club agreed to $2000 donation to Nepal earthquake relief via DisaterAid Canada and UNICEF Canada.  The committee recommends that a higher proportion of the Gold Mine Draw proceeds be allocated to local projects.

 

GROCERY STORE CARDS: Pam reported that $700 worth of Co-op cards need to be sold soon.  $1,100 worth of cards were sold during the meeting.  "Everyone must eat; we ask you to consider supporting Rotary while feeding your family."

 

Club Assembly.  A wide-ranging discussion took place on the Gold Mine Draw and future fund-raising policy.  In Louise's unavoidable absence a sheet of "Facts" and "Issues" was circulated as a basis for discussion.  After the first 12 weeks of the project $16,290 has been raised: $6,584 for the winners, $3,477 for local organizations, and $4,947 at the discretion of the club.  Club revenues for the project  for 2015-2016 are estimated at c.$20,000.  Should we expand the scope of the project ?  The need for further promotion was strongly emphasized.  Wynn agreed to contact the Tribune-Post.  Susan F agreed to contact the aid-receiving organizations.  Information on these groups can be found on ClubRunner.  All members are asked to think about the future of this project; also, in the longer term, on same "legacy" project.