MINUTES OF MEETING : January 15, 2019 _______________________
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.
Grace: Robbie Larocque
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen: Shawn Kellam
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS:
Visiting Guests: Dr. Colin Carrie, MP for Oshawa; and Eric Guernsey, Manager, Constituent Services & New Media - Office of Dr. Colin Carrie, MP -Oshawa
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
Pat Dyck – Birthday, January 18, 2019
Patti Koski – Birthday, January 21, 2019
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sandy announced that the Bingo from this past Saturday went very well. We were only short $1.00. Great Job Team. Sandy announced that the revenue for the month of December amounted to approximately $1100.00.
Janice announced that we will have our Rotary Valentine’s Day dinner at Wildfire on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. There will be a set menu.
Kris announced that he has been in to visit with Dave Andrews before this evening’s meeting. He doing well. He has had some swelling probably by walking too much.
Robbie announced that Reverse draw tickets are now available for distribution and sale. Kindly see him for tickets, kindly remember this is one of our annual major fundraisers.
Ted announced that it is time to begin looking for silent auction merchandise and services for our Reverse Draw. Once again if each Rotarian could find two or three S/A items that would make the auction a great success.
Linda announced that on January 31 the Savour the Flavour event at Deer Creek is nearing being sold out. Savour The Flavour – Fundraiser Gala - Whitby Sunrise Rotary Club -$85 per person – at Deer Creek Golf Club - This much-anticipated event showcases 12 local restaurants under one roof and, through the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise, raises funds for scores of community organizations and worldwide initiatives. During the evening you can choose your favourite dish from just one restaurant, or if your taste buds are excited, sample them all!
This fundraising event will have more than delicious food! You will enjoy the company and competition with friends as you browse the silent auction items and place your bids. But that's not all, guests will enjoy an exciting Live Auction, Draws & Prizes, Live Entertainment and much more! This is an opportunity to serve your community and hungry customers all at the same time! It's shaping up to be an evening full of great company, food, and festivities that will benefit our community with the money raised! TICKET PRICE $100.00 (After November 21st). To inquire about tickets please call Niecy Dillon. Telephone: 905 259-5358 . Email: niecydillon@royallepage.ca
Linda announced that the Toronto Club will be hosting an event on February 1 with Conrad Black. The topic of discussion will be “A President Like No Other”. Rotary Club of Toronto Weekly Meeting – Speaker Conrad Black - Location: Fairmont Imperial Room, 100 Front St. W. Topic: "A President Like No Other", Host: Geoffrey Johnson. MANDATORY RSVP Attendance and # of Guests. Cost: Rotary Toronto Members: A Lunch Ticket. Cost: District/Visiting Rotarians and Guests $55. Mandatory RSVP Email: office@rotarytoronto.com or call 416-363-0604 ‘$55 Cash at the door if registered or $55 by Credit Card no later than Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Providing the most intriguing and significant analysis yet of Trump's political rise. Ambitious in intellectual scope, contrarian in many of its opinions, and admirably concise, this is surely set to be one of the most provocative political books you are likely to read this year.
Linda announced that on January 23 there will be a Cocktail Style event in celebration of the Anniversary celebrating 30 years of Women in Rotary cost $30.00. 30th Anniversary of Women In Rotary Celebration – light snacks – Cost $35 per person. Open to all in District 7070 and friends. YWCA, 87 Elm St, Toronto Register on the www.rotary.org website https://rotary7070.org/event/women-in-rotary---celebrating-30-years?fbclid=IwAR0r3Kde2_zGx7tBzS6Nyigi5i3Y3iuqGX2x2TxnQQJPbdf3PnpzpPxAfmA
Linda announced that the talk by Franco Scanga will need to be re-scheduled.
Linda announced that our meeting next week will have our Director’s provide their semi-annual report. We will be joined next week by the Rotary Club of Oshawa.
Linda shared our theme for the upcoming Rotary Year, “Rotary Connects the World”. See this link: https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-international-president-maloney-theme-2019
Ted announced that we are organizing another Kids’ against Hunger food packaging event on May 4th. We are looking to partner with the Oshawa Club and the Whitby-Sunrise Club. We will look to package 30 000 meals for the needy.
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Winner: Pat Dyck Card Drawn: King of Hearts
DUTIES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY:
On The Front Door: Peter Dueck
Bulletin Editor: Robbie
Greeter: Robbie
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be on the door, please find a replacement)
HAPPY TOONIES
Stanley is happy that he and his family travelled recently to Africa. He was glad to return to Canada.
Kim welcomed Colin as he is inducted into the Rotary Club.
Ted is happy to share a movie review about a recent movie which he saw. “The Upside” Ted noted that is well done and a feel good story.
Dan is happy to contribute for the Bingo loss.
Bob S. also welcomed Colin to the Club. He reminded Colin if he becomes Prime Minister of Canada he may need to seek a leave of absence from the Club. Bob also announced that his daughter had 4 breakaways at a recent hockey game and did not score on any one of them. And by the way the Bears lost in the dying seconds.
Sue is proud of her restraint at the desert table.
Kris welcomed Colin.
Eric G. is happy to hear about Dave Andrews’ successful surgery.
Linda is happy to welcome Colin to the Club. Linda is also happy to have been in Cottage Country showing a home (with very steep topography).
Bob K. is happy that Sonya is the Sergeant-at-Arms.