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President Dennis begins his year! 19 attended, including 4 guests, and a club assemblybroke out! A good start to the year with an update and review on the various functions and activities of the club. Pres Dennis opened with comments from RI International President Tanaka on his goals for peace through service.
Vaughan gave his treasurers report, stating that we have in excess of $14m in the bank which is positive but needs additional fundraisers in order to reach our annual goals and budget. He couldn't help himself and reminded us that our annual dues are payable!
Doug will be assuming the Secretaries role soon from Jason...he reported that 8 members had perfect attendance in this past Rotary Year and overall attendance exceeded 80%.There are 18 active and 2 honorary members in the club with several prospective members in the process. 
One component of the high attendance is the high quality programs that Ron manages for our meetings. He reported that he has speakers lined up for meetings through September and was looking for a volunteer to look after the bookings when he morphed into a snowbird for the winter months.
Brian reported on the golf tournament and what a huge success that was. The committee did an exceptional job delivering a fun and profitable venue with net proceeds at $15,700. 
The Youth Exchange program is in good and active times....Alessandra returns home to Italy July 14, Tianna will be in Finland by the first week in August and Isadora will be arriving for her year by the end of August. There was discussion about the program for the 2013-2014 student given the annual costs and home hosting families and the club will need to decide on that by early September.
PE Brian asked us to note August 16 on our calendars as being the next fellowship event, likely an evening social in lieu of a noon meeting but details to follow.
Cheryle reported that the Aug 4 beer garden fundraiser has been cancelled but the Lobster on the Beach dinner is set for Saturday, Sept 15. Jim and Brian are investigating how the club might provide dispensing at future beer gardens.
Matthew introduced a fun curling bonspiel which will take place in October that we will participate in...more information to come from next weeks meeting.
Doug won the 50/50 .....again!