MINUTES OF ZOOM MEETING: Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Editor: Hilda Finnigan
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES : Happy Birthday to Florin Popa and Colin Carrie
On the Zoom Call Tonight: Pres. Sue McKinnon, Ted Morrison, David Andrews, Al Finnigan, Larry Hurren, David Penney, Lennis Trotter, Jan Coupland, Kris Sachdeva, Ana Rejab, Bill Creamer, Robbie Larocque, Hilda Finnigan, Heather Drakes
Guests: Welcome to Ken Hurst of the Rotary Club of Ajax, Claudia Gutierrez, our guest speaker
PRESIDENT SUE’S OPENING REMARKS Pres. Sue welcomed everyone and as the group was already engaged in conversation guided us to Happy Thoughts
HAPPY THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK: Many happy to be getting Vaccine Shots – Robbie, Jan, Bill, Sue; Lennis, Esther, Dave P. and Al happy to make a delivery of manure to Ted Morrison – with a safe resolution to Al’s flat tire incident!! Al thankful Lennis was behind him and they could safely reload with the passing trucks seeming very close.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Manure sales are going very well – considering ordering more
April 24th Cleanup is postponed due to COVID lockdown
Board Meeting April 7 @ 7pm
KSV Meeting April 12th
Tuesday Talks – April 13 features Rotarian Peter Hernandez and Mark Blackmore
Grants Seminar scheduled April 17 – postponed to May 1
April 19 is the 101st Birthday of the Rotary Club of Oshawa – a special meeting on that day will feature R.I. President Holger Knaack as Guest Speaker and will also include members of the Rotary Club of Moscow East.
Foundation Gala May 12 – reminder that the Foundation is needing money due to large expenditures during COVID – consider supporting this
International Convention June 6 – 12
District Conference June 25/26 - $10.00.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS PLEASE READ THE SECTION AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN
WARNING to those walking in wooded or grassy areas TICKS ARE OUT dress properly and check yourself and your pet;
COVID UPDATE – from Kris Sachdeva – double mutant from India has been identified in California; a new vaccine is being developed (NDI-EP-S), this will contain more potent antibodies; currently the Phfiser Vaccine is most effective against B.1.351 (Brazil) and B.1.1.7 (UK) mutation
UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:
Our secure website and on line gaming site are in progress – thanks to Dave Penney and his team
Ted mentioned a potential fundraiser selling leaf bags – Jan will look into this and consider partnering with Ken and the Rotary Club of Ajax
Pres. Sue confirmed that that our club has received a Community Grant of $500.00 – she proposes to use this in support of Mary St. School, but is concerned re the impact of COVID restrictions
SPEAKER:
Our Guest Speaker Claudia Gutierrez was introduced by Rotarian Ana Rejab.
Claudia is National Director of Operations and Events for Their Opportunity.
This organization was formed approximately ten years ago with a mandate to provide opportunities for needy children. Children are referred by schools or the police. Parents may refer as well – often finding information re this organization by “word of mouth” from others who have been helped.
On line Programs include sports interests with professional athletes participating; a mental wellness coping program. Children who benefit from Their Opportunity are encouraged to give back (limited due to COVID) or pay it forward,
Funding support is received from Durham Community Service, sports teams ie Ottawa Senators, service clubs.
Motto is “Where It’s Raised is Where it Stays”. Currently planning to build a “first ever” playground at Waverly Elementary School.
For more information go to charityhub.ca or theiropportunity.com
Ana thanked Claudia for her informative and enthusiastic talk.
MEETING ADJOURNED: at 7:55 pm
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Apr 13, 2021 7 pm
Apr 20, 2021 7 pm
Apr 27, 2021 7 pm