Weekly Bulletin - April 16/15

Posted by Wayne Harper

on Apr 30, 2015

George was in the chair today. There were no visiting Rotarians or guests (speaker excepted) and there were no birthdays or anniversaries.

Charlie returned this week and claimed 4 make ups in Victoria BC.

On the 50/50 front, Jamie's ticket was drawn. Unfortunately he drew the 3 of Hearts and missed the $30 pot.

Only a few members were happy today (that is only a few paid). Charlie was real happy to be back in Sackville. Seems it was just too warm in Victoria. Truth is he missed the crap that passes for spring here. He did indicate that he had a great winter in Victoria..........Wynn was happy to announce that his granddaughter has been named to the under 18 Canada Curling Team.........Ove was sad that Pickles has closed...........Dianne was happy that the sun is now up when we all get up for Rotary on Thursday mornings............George revealed how good the Edderly Bros. concert in Port Elgin was last weekend.

Duty Roster for Next Week

Chairperson Jamie

Introducer Ken

Thanker Susan F.

Greeter Gabi

Set Up Mary & Trish

Committee Reports

Fundraising - Louise described the process on Mondays at the Gold Mine counting and draw. If members want to join, please see her........Wendy Austin was last weeks winner of the Gold Mine draw. She came to the meeting and picked up a cheque for $611.

Wendy is shown receiving the cheque from Gold Mine Draw chair Louise.

Today's speaker was Andy Marr, a financial planner who is also the Chair of the Sackville Memorial Hospital Foundation. The goals of the Foundation are to keep people in the community and their mission is to raise money for the hospital. 105 employees looked after 600 patients and 1000 day surgeries last year. This year the Hospital has begun it's annual fundraiser to raise $100,000. The money will be used to buy many smaller items used throughout the Hospital.

Sandy thanked Andy by presenting him with a book in his name to be donated to a local library. He also received a certificate and a rare Rotary pen.

George closed the meeting with the 4-Way Test