Bulletin - August 04 2016 - #4
Posted on Aug 10, 2016
Today’s meeting was opened by President George Darte. Grace was offered by Glen Sparks. Rick Evans started O Canada.
Head table introductions by President George Darte:
George Park to introduce the Speakers
Guest Speakers Deborah Power and Katie Ferguson
Sgt at Arms Heather Combe,
Youth Exchange Student Pia Zimmerman.
Guests introduced by Jennifer Hansen.
Arden Norden guest of Eugene Gillies,
Joanne, Isaac & Luke Tenyenhuis guest of Steve Tenyenhuis
Derek, Ethan,Abby & Clara Mewhinney guests of Cindy Mewhinney,
Grace Sparks guest of Glen Sparks
Topic of the Day Canadian Blood Services.
George Park introduced our speaker Deborah Power.
Deborah started telling the story of a sickly 17 year old girl that turned into a 10 year saga of hospital stays, experimental treatments, multiple
blood donors, bone marrow samplings. In the end we were listing to a living miracle of modern science. Deborah the longest living bone marrow
recipient survivor after 41 years. Deborah challenged us to give up an hour and a pint to save lives against other rotary clubs in our area.
The clinic needs speakers, drivers, volunteers.Your blood the most renewable energy source in the world.
Our speaker was thanked by Mark Zammit and explained the gift given on Deborah’s behalf to Free the Children Charity.
Steve Tenyenhuis informed us today is Pia’s last meeting. She has excelled in music, drama, rotary activities locally and district, an excellent
ambassador
for Rotary and Germany. Jean Armitage was her counsellor, hosts Peter Van Rooijen, Cindy and Derek Mewhinney, Rick and Jane Evans
who welcomed Pia’s sister Ada Zimmerman, John and Libby Crossingham, Jennifer Hendrick, George and Heather Darte.
Steve further announced that our incoming exchange student is named Charlotte Webbe from Finland.
Pia got her moment to thank all the fantastic host families, for all the unforgettable experiences that she will hold in her heart.
We wish her continues success in the future.
Birthdays
George Darte, Bob Gosselin, Mary Margaret Murphy
Anniversaries
John Potts 20 years - sponsor Bill Finley
Happy Dollars with Lisa Gerrie.
Eugene Gillies was happy to celebrate another birthday.
Pia’s fan club ;Jean Armitage, Rick Evans ,Cindy Mewhinney and family,Steve Tenyenhuis and family, Jurgen Knof, Rick Radowsky,
Rachel Delaney, and George, expressed their heartfelt thanks for the opportunity to have Pia enrich their lives.
Another great ribfest is behind us. Thanks expressed for the help and co-operation by Jacquie Herman, Jennifer Hansen, Larry Kent,
This was a huge club effort, a full year in the a planning and great friendship and bonding time for all Rotarians and their families.
50/50 Draw
George Park was not successful, even though he drew his own ticket!!!!
Next meeting:
Little League Development Program - Tom Burnett