Weekly Bulletin - February 19/15

John was once again, in the Chair this week.

 

There were no visiting Rotarians, but Sue's son Colin Roberts paid us another visit.  I think he likes the breakfasts.  On the makeup front, the Fundraising committee met this week and Josh has given the names to Edna.  Trish had a District Youth meeting this past week.  Birthdays and anniversaries were real slow this week as there were none.

 

In the 50/50 draw department, Dianne's ticket was drawn.  She was looking to draw the 3 Hearts and she did, taking home $167.  Congrats.  The draw will now start over.

 

The Duty Roster next week is as follows:

Chairperson   John (again)

Greeter   Wynn (send the corporate jet to Florida if he is to make this one)

Set Up  Louise & Dave

 

 

President John announced the resignation of Jordan Normore due to work related issues. Gabi and John represented the Club at Marshview Middle School's Flag Day.

 

Committee Reports

Trish reported that the cheques for the breakfast program at Salem and Marshview Schools have been delivered and were much appreciated.

Josh reported that the Gold Mine draw is now "live" with the first behind-the-scene-activities set to go next Monday at the Lafford centre.  The next breakfast is now set for March 21st at the Legion.

Sandy reported that she has sold $2,575 worth of grocery cards.

 

Todays speaker was Foundation Chair Ken Draper where Paul Harris's life was recalled.  He founded Rotary in 1905 with 3 friends.  Today there are 12 million members worldwide.  The Foundation was started in 1917 with a starting grant of $500.  The Paul Harris recognition was started in 1947.  In 2012, funds were allocated to polio plus, district grants  and locally TRHS sound studio, the Owens gallery project and internationally, in conjunction with 6 other district clubs, projects in Haiti.  Ken explained the matching grants program where if we raise $10,000 it will grow to $35,000 with this program

At the conclusion of the presentation,  the following members were presented with Paul Harris recognitions:

Charlie (5th)  he was away and will get it when he returns.

   Mary (3rd

  Dianne (2nd)  

   Trish (1st).

Pam was also be recognized  for having donated in excess of $10,000.

 

The meeting concluded with the 2-Way Test.