Rotary Club Highlights - June 23 2016 - #47

Posted by Chris Bangham
 
 
President Cindy opened the meeting. 
Grace by​,Terry McDougall
O Canada lead by ​Rick Evans
A toast to the Queen and Canada         ​​
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The head table was introd​uced:
Jim Denham, to introduce our guest speaker​
Juliet Dunn, Guest Speaker
Cindy Mewhinney, President,
Scott Shappert, Sergeant-at-Arms
Sam Walters, Rotary Story and introduction of guests
Terry Romaniuk, to introduce our guests.
 
​Guest​s:
Guests of Mark Zammit--
Kelly Buckley
Sharon Oleskiw
Olga Polywjany
Alex Atamanuik
Ann Atamaniuk
Mary Toth
Sylvia Brabson
Jean Biller
Marion Marfei
Rose Stacey
Julia Bayza
Janet Pinder
Robert Taylor - guest of Larry Iggulden
Bryan Fisher - guest of George Darte
Michael Fisher - guest of George Darte
John Laking - Rotary Club of Barrie
 
President Cindy then called upon the introduction of three new members:
            
Chris Bangham  introduced  Mike Allen who as Associate Advisor will be part of the Corporate Membership – Aurora Tancock Financial Services.
 
Cindy Mewhinney introduced Phil Kirwin and Dianne Wright-Kirwin who are joining the club in a Family Membership
All were warmly welcomed by the club.
  
Induction of new members:
  
With his trademark bonhomie, Sam Walters presided over the new member induction ceremony. New members present were: Lisa Gerrie, David Darby, Rick Radowsky, Lenore Klassen, Mike Allen, Phil Kirwin, Dianne Wright-Kirwin and Bob Gosselin
 
Presentation:
Jim Denham, called in at the last moment, did a fine job of introducing Juliet Dunn.
    
Juliet spoke with passion and enthusiasm about the Niagara Jazz festival. In its third year, this event takes place in both St Catharines and NOTL locations, on Civic Holiday weekend  (sadly the same dates as Ribfest, but we were assured that it won’t clash every year)
This year there are 25 venues and 150 musicians, and all kinds of jazz – we were told jazz has a huge umbrella. Juliet talked of some program highlights:
Jazz for the Ages – welcoming very young artists from last year’s competition
Jazz in the City – featuring Manteca, and the Dave Restivo Trio – the flagship presentation at the PAC
Jazz in the Vineyard – featuring Liberty Silver
Jazz on the River – a cruise featuring Dixieland – SOLD OUT!
For information on the whole program, please visit www.niagarajazzfestival.com And for Rotarians only, there is a Promo Code – ROTNJF2016
Jean Armitage warmly thanked Juliet for her presentation, and told her of the Having a Ball program, and the donation in her name.
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Announcements:
President Cindy first thanked the Rotarian organizers for an exceptional golf tournament this week.
Secondly, she advised of the resignation, for work-related reasons, of  Steve Hudson and Don Robertson
Thirdly, we were told of a carefully staged increase in our dues to keep up with inflation, but the elimination of the lunch supplement – effective July, lunch will cost $16.
 
Incoming President George reported on a successful meeting with the Golf Club which should result in higher food quality. At the same time, he urged members to submit meal suggestions through board members to the Golf Club.
 
Peter Kudreikis reminded us of the president’s Dinner next Tuesday at 6pm at the Best Western – he has tickets. $45 each.
 
Special Presentation:
  
Mark Zammit presented a Paul Harris award to Sylvia Hlywka Brabson. For over 33 years, as a former music teacher and church music director, Sylvia has been volunteering her time and sharing her talent conducting a group of local, volunteer, amateur musicians who have become known as the Mandolin Orchestra of Niagara (MOON, for short). The Orchestra has participated in fundraisers for churches, schools and civic organizations.  Partnering with other groups and individuals Sylvia has provided the opportunity to expand the exposure to other cultures, instruments and styles as well. Sylvia also organized an intergenerational choral program with grandchildren of the orchestra members. For a life-long commitment to the community, to this country and to its great values, she has now been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship.
 
Birthdays:
Bill Cole and Ross Burns
 
Anniversaries:
​Chris Bangham  - 25 years, sponsored by Dave McAdam
 
Happy Dollars:     
​John Crossingham, Lenore Klassen, Jurgen Knof, Chris Bangham, John Nitsopoulos, and Juliet Dunn were all happy people.
 
50/50:
​Ken Taylor, in absentia! was a winner. He had the right ticket, (according to the table he had vacated) so an ace was drawn for him by Mark Zammit (who was sitting near the head table) who celebrated with his usual flair. But maybe we should take a look at the rules about being there when your number is called!
 
Next week:  
​President’s Dinner – June 28th – 6pm – Best Western 
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To view the President's Day Presentation to the Rotary Club of St Catharines on May 12th, 2016--
 
 
 
 
 
 
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