Weekly Bulletin - September 24, 2015

 

  

 

  For the second week in a row, Tim was front and center, this time as Chairperson.  He got the meeting going by giving away money.

 

Last week's Gold Mine winner, Carol Brine joined us and claimed her prize of $896.00 Here carol is shown accepting her cheque from Bill Evans.

 

   Also accepting a cheque as Charity of the Week was the Dorchester Public School. Joyce is shown presenting the cheque for $448.

 

Dianne brought hubby Frank as her guest.  There were no others aside from our guest speaker, Andy Marr.

 

 

There were lots of make-ups this week stemming from the breakfast last Saturday and the Gold Mine and Club Admin committee meetings.  There was only one birthday this week as Josh hit the next decade.  He received a make up card.  

 

The 50/50 pot is starting to creep upwards - now valued at $61. Edna's ticket was drawn but she drew the King of Hearts, instead of the Queen of Hearts.

 

In the Happy $'s department, Wynn was happy, but I don't know why as I cannot decipher Sandy's notes (neither can she).............Ove wasn't happy or sad, he was mad at himself for forgetting to show up for his Gold Mine Draw duties...........Dianne was pleased to bring Frank today.  She was also happy that Louie seems to be having a great time within the District as recently they went for a sunset swim and a zip line.  He hangs with 16 other RYE students, including 5 from Belgium.........Joyce reported that her grandson is having a wonderful time on his exchange.  He also recently celebrated his 18th birthday and got a bottle of wine from his Rotary Club...........Josh was happy to turn 30.........Marita was happy that she has her house back as her house guests from Louisiana have left.  Daughter Kalika is now in light therapy and the cat has no more Ticks (she had 300)........Sue was happy that the Belgium chocolate was as good as she imagined........Edna was happy to win / loose as above but was pleased that she went mushroom picking with a guide.  So far, those picked haven't killer her.

 

Next week is Club Assembly with the whole thing devoted to the member Foundation Auction.  Wayne will be the greeter.

 

Prez Dianne read a letter from Marshview School thanking us for supporting the breakfast program and reiterating the importance of it.......She has ordered 12 Rotary aprons at $25 each.  Dianne and Guylaine will be attending the RLI meeting and there is still 2 places available in the car........Finally, a suggestion - move to a different table next week.

Dianne and Louie exchanged Club Flags.

   

 

The Foundation Committee reminded members of next week's auction and showed the video of last weeks presentation on the coats for the homeless.  To date, $120 of the requested $180 has been collected.  Sue reported that her makeup Rotary Club in Toronto has collected 100 used coats for the homeless.

 

In the "I don't know what committee this falls under", Bill and Edna attended a town meeting organized by 5 churches, to see if there was anything that could be done locally for the Syrian refugee situation.  They reported a great discussion and a steering committee will be formed.

 

Sandy reported that there were 359 people at last Saturday's breakfast.  There are still some member ticket money to be turn in and members are urged to do so quickly.  Net income should be close to $1,800.

 

   Darrell introduce our guest speaker Any Marr, a financial advisor who was there to talk about TFSA's.  Andy alluded to the fact that TFSA' are a very "misunderstood investment tool" and in real terms it is a "shelter for your money".  Every one over the age of 18 should consider this tax free investment.  Along with a proper SIN #, people can invest up to $10,000 each year.  If you had invested the maximum amount since the start of the program, you would have contributed $41,000 + interest.  The funds grow tax free and can be withdrawn tax free at your leisure.  However you cannot replace that money in the same year as the withdrawal.  TFSA should be in investors highest risk investments, where the most money can be made.

 

Andy was thanked by Pam.     

 

 

month	Sales    (5% and 2.5% VISA)	Balance (APPROX)
2015-2016 goal		$2,000.00
July (5 meetings)	$5,119.12  sales =  $250.00 appox	$1,750.00
August (3 meetings)	$2,500.00  sales  = $120.00 appox	$!,630.00
Sept (4meetings)	$4,550.00 sales =   $225.00 appox	$1,405.00
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