Weekly Bulletin - February 26/15

John was in the Chair again today, doing double duty as the Chairperson and the Speaker.  There were no visiting Rotarians this week, but Sherry Bickerton, our first regular Gold Mine Winner was a guest this week.

It was also a slow week for Birthdays and anniversaries as there were none.

 

In the new draw, John's ticket was drawn.  It did him little good as he drew the 3 Clubs but was looking for the 10 Diamonds.

 

Next Weeks Duty Roster is as follows:

Chairperson - John

Greeter - Bill

Set Up - Dave & Louise

 

Under President's time, John read a letter he received from Charlie, who is vacationing in Victoria.  Seems the cherry blossoms were out in full force, while here at home we can't find the tree, let-alone the blossoms.  He is having the time of his life, trying to spoil the best grandkids in the nation.

Ken also took the time to present the Club with a $1,000 cheque from ScotiaBank.  The donation is to be used for schools in the area.  

 

The Annual Foundation Auction for members will be held at next week's meeting.  Call Sandy with your donations.

 

Fundraising - the meeting was cancelled due to the weather.  The next Toonie draw meeting is next Monday at 5 pm - the Lafford centre.  Due to the change of the Wine Fest date, the May 22nd breakfast will be moved.  The new date TBA.

 

Projects - Trish reported on a $3,000 shortfall in the multi club district fundraiser.

 

Projects Committee - Date to be Announced.

Board - Next Wednsday at Goya's @ 5:30 pm

 

Our guest speaker this week was John who wanted to talk about literacy and in general, all the programs the Club is involved in.  He suggested that we give more books each week to a library.  The committee will have to weigh the ramifications of this.  He was pleased to see TRHS getting more use of the recording studio, raising he profile of Rotary and involving more students within the school.  He touched on the Family Series at Owen's Art Gallery which is going on each Sunday for the winter months.  He suggested that all these programs somehow enhance and influence literacy.

 

The meeting concluded with the 4-Way Test.