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MINUTES OF MEETING : Tuesday, January 3, 2017

 

ROTARY GRACE

O Lord, The Giver of all good,

We thank Thee for our daily food

May Rotary friends and Rotary ways

Help us to serve Thee all our days.

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Grace: Past President Larry Hurren

O Canada: Past President David Mankiewicz

Toast ToThe Queen: Bob Elliott

GUESTS: There were no guests at the meeting.

VISITING ROTARIANS: There were no visiting Rotarians

BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

None for this week

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Pres Dave thanked Past President David Mankiewicz and Janice Coupland for the arrangements for the Participation House Dinner,

  • Pres Dave thanked Past President Kris Sachdeva and Janice Coupland for hosting the Christmas Party, welcoming us on a tour of their condo followed by a great evening in the Party room.

  • Pres. Dave is still looking for guest speakers, few dates are available in March and April.

  • Pres Dave announced that Cakes and Hams money is now due, Devon collecting. Thank you everyone.

  • Pres. Dave welcomed our two latest members Stanley and Chidinma

  • Our speakers next week are from Durham College, to tell us about the plans for the new Centre for Collaborative Education.

  • Larry Hurren and Lennis Trooter – January 8th is the Oshawa Generals Game fundraiser for the Kids Safety Village, Volunteers are needed. Volunteers should arrive at 5 p.m. and should wear white shirts or visibility. Our club has sold all the tickets allocated to us..

  • February 13th – Valentines’ Event at Wildfire restaurant 6 p.m.

  • May 10th – Reverse Draw

DUTIES FOR JANUARY:

Front Desk: Ted Morrison                          Bulletin Editor / Greeter: Linda Porritt

 

DUTIES FOR FEBRUARY:

Front Desk : Kris Sachdeva                      Greeter/Bulletin : Janice Coupland

(Editor’s note: If you cannot be present , please find a replacement)

 

SARGEANT AT ARMS: 16 cards left in the Ace of Spaces deck, Winner’s share is at $288

Bob Koski, Sergeant at Arms, reported that Myles Fisher has agreed to join the Sergeant at Arms team.

 

ACE OF SPADES DRAW

Winner Robbie Larocque Card Drawn: 7 Diamonds

 

HAPPY TOONIES

  • Janice Coupland – At Midnight on Christmass Eve they found they had a plumbing leak and water damage at the condo. It finally got all fixed by 12/29 late afternoon, just in time for the family’s arrival.

  • Kris Sacheva – Spent New Years’ Eve at the Portuguese Club. He knew many there including Frank a former waiter at the Oshawa Golf Club, who wished well to all Rotarians.

  • Dave Andrews – Did a lot of walking over the holidays. Waiting for hip surgery to be scheduled.

  • Larry Hurren – Just before Christmas he had a 95 year old patient who wanted to see him before going to Florida. Patient survived the dental treatment and was happy to get all fixed up – he also still golfs.

  • Lennis Trotter – Had a good Christmas. Enjoyed the parties, and then had a Happy New Year.

  • Robbie Larocque – Pleased that his daughter’s hockey team were champions in their holiday tournament.

  • Ted Morrison – Sharon had an accident in a parking lot. It was not serious thank goodness.

  • Devon Biddle – Had a wonderful Christmas and New Years. Lots of snow at Balsam Lake.

  • Robert Kipling – Beautiful start to the new year spent at a winter wonderland at Balsam Lake.

  • Alan Nason – Had a cough for 4 weeks. Not that bad ow.

  • Myles Fisher – Glad to have made it to 2017.

  • Kim Boatman = Thanks to Kris and Janice. Food was great.

  • Marsha Chambers - $5 – Spent two days in Toronto with friends, and got her car winterized. Her old car was donated to the Kidney Foundation.

  • Bob Koski – Thanks to Kris and Janice. Loved the food. Best Christmas ever for Bob & family.

 

ROTARY MOMENT none tonight