Weekly Bulletin - June 5th, 2014

THE ROTARY CLUB OF SACKVILLE

WEEKLY BULLETIN NOTES

DATE:     June 5^th, 2014

CHAIRPERSON:  Sandy

GUESTS:   Gabi introduced her 3 kids who are here for one or two weeks while David is away, depending on how things go today. Marita and Patty introduced Jordan and Max, our outgoing RYE students who happen to be both going to Italy.

VISITING ROTARIANS:  None this week

MAKE-UPS:

• Charlie did a makeup at the Rotary Club of Royal Oak in Victoria. Their club has about a ¼ of the membership compared to our Sackville club. There are over 11 clubs in Victoria area.
• Club Executive met last night, names will be provided to Edna.

BIRTHDAYS:  None this week       ANNIVERSARIES:  None this week

PINPAL:    Gabi went into Home Hardware and met Trish, who of course were both wearing their pins.

50/50 DRAW:    Looking for the 9D, Judy drew the JS. The pot stands at over $629 and growing, and there are only 2 cards left in the deck!

HAPPY DOLLAR$:

Wynn was happy to have the best grandchild story today: Oldest grandson was selected to be valedictorian of his graduating class. His first reaction was that it is a “great opportunity”, demonstrating the maturity and leadership qualities that one would associate with being selected for the position.

Charlie was happy to have spent the month of May in sunny, warm BC. But he is also happy to be back in Sackville for the summer.

Marita is happy that Vanessa graduates next week.

John was happy to share that local artist Graeme Patterson has been short listed for the Sobey Art Award.

Dianne was at the TVMCC for the Sackville Sports Wall of Fame event and noticed there are several former Rotarians who are on the wall.

Louise is happy that a mother robin has set up a nest in the wreath hanging on their front door. They have set up a webcam to so she and Mariah can watch the chicks and they have come up with names for all of them.

Josh is happy he was able to attend a wedding in Newfoundland where he was “screeched in”. 

DUTY ROSTER NEXT WEEK:                                                 

Chairperson:    Sue P.

Introducer:       Wynn

Thanker:           Frank

Greeter:             Judy

Speaker:          Brad Walters & Megan Mitton will be talking about “Fracking”

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

• In the interest of time, we skipped committee reports this week, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be reminded to sell tickets to the next Pancake Breakfast on June 21^st.
• Judging by the number of upcoming meetings, this space will be full of great reports next week.

UPCOMING MEETINGS: 

• Club Admin Wednesday at Wayne’s
• Foundation Committee will meet after Admin
• Projects Committee will be meeting on Monday
• Fundraising committee on Thursday

PRESIDENT’S TIME

Gayle had two announcements to share:

• Gayle moved to nominate directors of the Club for next year. Seconded by Pam Harrison. A vote was put and passed, motion carried.
• District Secretary’s wife in Fredericton has passed away, contact Gayle about arrangements.

TREASURER’S TIME

Darrell reported that he has assembled budget information for the 2014-15 fiscal year from all of the various committees. This year budgeted expenses work out to be $2,500 more than revenue. Executive is recommending that the shortfall made up by raising more money. Club members are encouraged to come up with new ideas for increasing revenue to the club through fundraising.

PRESENTATION

Wayne introduced our guest speaker Elizabeth Wells who provided a presentation titled “What is a Deacon?”

Sandy concluded the meeting with the 4-Way Test.