MINUTES OF MEETING: June 25, 2019
Bulletin Editor: Hilda Finnigan
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: David Andrews
O Canada: Peter Dueck
Toast To The Queen: Ted Morrison
GUESTS/VISITING ROTARIANS: Welcome Sharron Morrison
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES Happy Birthday to Linda Biddle on June 28th;
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sandy McDowell first Bingo on the new Roster for the Red Barn is July 13 - Team 1: Captain Ted Morrison
Sandy McDowell - KSV Bingo - volunteers requested for training session July 30 - 5:30pm (at the Delta Bingo - Pickering) - Lennis , Robbie, Ted are going
Pres. Linda Porritt announced upcoming Rotary events:
Lobsterfest hosted by Rotary Club of Oshawa, Thursday June 27
District Governor Changeover and District 7070 Awards Presentations - Sunday July 7 - 2pm -4pm at the Scarborough Golf Club. Sign up at the District 7070 website. Cost is $10 per person.
The Eastern Rotary Clubs in District 7070 are having their annual Interclub BBQ - August 19 in Brighton at Proctor Park, 96 Young Street, Brighton, ON K0K 1H0 from 5 to 8 PM
President's Night is July 9th, AND "Thank You" to Linda and Devon for hosting the After Party. SIGN UP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR THE JULY 9 PRESIDENTIAL CHANGEOVER. SPOUSES INVITES. COST $22 PER PERSON.
DUTY ROSTER:
FOR July 2: Front Desk Robert Kipling Bulletin Editor AND Greeter David Andrews
July 9 Front Desk Mike McLaren Bulletin Editor and Greeter David Andrews
(Editor’s note: If you cannot be available for these duties , please find a replacement)
SARGEANT AT ARMS REPORT: Bob Koski
ACE OF SPADES DRAW:
Winner: Bob Koski!! drew the 2 of diamonds - won two tubes of tooth paste, compliments of Dr. Larry Hurren.
HAPPY TOONIES
Dan commented on the beauty of Kinsman Park, noting that Rotary is responsible for some of that
Devon offered Linda a walker for her "special" birthday, Linda ordered on "tall, dark and handsome"
David Andrews thanked Pres. Linda for a "Great" year of Rotary
Sandy McDowell - wore her slippers to work - happy feet all day long?
Ted looking at tile, flooring, etc. not his expense but insurance paid over many years
Terry Giles "thank you" to David for bringing him to Rotary
Hilda "overwhelmed??" realizing trip is drawing near, also wedding in August
Lennis great trip, happy to be back
GUEST SPEAKER
Members who attended the Rotary International Conference in Hamburg related their experiences and shared pictures. Pres. Linda narrated, sharing the highlites of the scenery and the conference. Ted, Sharron, Devon and Lennis interacted noting as always the values that define Rotary in a changing world. Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service, Leadership - these Core Values continue to define Rotary, helping us to honor our past , embrace our future, thus keeping Rotary relevant and thriving.
Pres Linda adjourned the meeting sharing some thoughts of her year as President and noting "it will be great to sit back and watch this next year evolve"!!
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, MAKE UP : Go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Or you can add the free App Rotary Club Locator to your phone for instant look up of any club in the world. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Secretary Robbie Larocque, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.