Weekly Club Bulletin - No 1088 (Oct 15, 2018)

Rod Delisle
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Oct 22, 2018

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Meeting, October 22nd, 2018

Oct 22, 2018
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM

October 22nd - Meeting

Oct 22, 2018
5:45 PM – 7:30 PM

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Bulletin 1088 - 15 Oct 2018

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Meeting Report

Posted by Doug McKenzie

President Mandy Kwasnica was faced with a large turn-out for the meeting, but no lights for the venue. Power was out at Breezy Bend and remained out during the time we were all there, hoping to hear D.G. Elaine Thompson give her presentation. After a significant delay, President Mandy called on Dave Morris to lead us into O Canada to enable us to have an official meeting at least. No Rotary Grace tonight, as no food would be served. Sarge Mike Dudar was away this week, so we had Lyle Miller fill-in for him. S.A.A. introduced our guests for the evening: Dan Sutton (A.D.G.), Ernie Wiens (friend and past classmate, Aggie, of Ed Thompson), Jo-Anne Eilers (wife of Bob Eilers), Sharon Jasper (wife of Darvin Jasper), Janet Johnson (wife of Bill Johnson), Norine Miller (wife of Lyle Miller), Ryan Kwasnica (husband of President Mandy Kwasnica), Delia Ballon (prospective member & guest of Eira and Martin Labossiere).

ROTARY MOMENTS

Roh and Eira were asked to report on the Rotaract activities pertaining to the request, by Shamiso Hambira, to sponsor a Rotaract club. Eira Braun-Labossiere advised that a club already exists at U. of Manitoba. Shamiso and 4 or 5 friends want to get involved in Rotaract. They will have to check out the club and see if it is a fit for them regarding location, time, activities and goals. Gord Zacharias, Roh Goenka and Eira Braun-Labossiere will follow-up on this over time.

Jack Wilson advised that final planning for the ‘Guess Who`s Coming to Dinner’ will be taking place shortly. Assignments will be made this week. If you are interested in attending the event, please contact Jask ASAP. Dinner date is Oct. 27, 2018.

Jack Wilson advised that President Mandy, Jack and Roh Goenka met with staff from Westgrove School this week to get a wish list from them.

Running shoes: contact has been made with Canadian Footwear for donations of runners for free or almost free.
To have a sign showing Rotary involvement as well as business supporters for the `garden boxes`.

President Mandy reminded all of the Webinar being presented by Rotary on the topic of Rotary Grants. The deadline for signing up with President Mandy is Oct. 19^th, 2018. There is no charge to take part. There is no limit as to the number that can take part in the Webinar. This is a very interesting program with a lot of information regarding Rotary, especially for the newer members.

October 24^th, 2018 is World Polio Day. Our club board members want to contribute an additional $1000 above and beyond the regular funds donated. Jack Wilson and Dave Morris have gained permission to set up a table to collect empty bottles/cans at a local vendor. It is very cold outside now, so option would be to postpone this into the spring. Looking for a second date with a second business to do a similar bottle drive. Please advise Dave or Jack if you have any connections to assist with this.

Lorraine Forestell (away due to recent dental surg.) has two dates to remind all of:

Nov.9^th , 2018, the Assiniboine Rotary Club will be having a fundraising dinner at Breezy Bend C.C. Tickets will be $60 /pp and are available from Lorraine. A tax receipt for $28/pp will be issued. Please support this dinner as the Assiniboine club always supports our lobster dinner. The dinner will feature a chicken meal.
Christmas party/dinner will take place at Breezy Bend on December 17^th, 2018.

Sarges Corner

Posted by Doug McKenzie

Happy Bucks

Bob Antymniuk had a great holiday in Italy for 3 weeks. One of the many highlights of the trip was being able to attend the World Men`s Open Volleyball semi and finals action. There were 16,000 to 20,000 fans in attendance. Bob has had a great interest in the sport for decades.
Nancy Morris was happy to have received an e-mail from Shamiso advising that Shamiso had been given an award from a Ukrainian group at University. Shamiso has recently sworn her Oath of Citizenship to Canada. A very proud moment for all involved in her life story. Part of her email stated that Canada is the best country in the world.
Ed Gramiak was happy to have been able to take a cruise on the Rhine River with his wife. She has stayed behind when Ed returned to Canada. Ed had a second (or third??) Happy Buck for the evening, “GO BOMBERS!”.
Ed Thompson was happy to be back at one of the best clubs in the District – Rotary Club of Winnipeg – Charleswood.
Rod Delisle had an active weekend with his participation in the WFPS ½ Marathon.
Dave Morris was very happy to have attended the Charleswood Historical Society evening with Nancy. They were recognized for 50 years of living in Charleswood. Dave and Nancy had decided to make a significant donation to Polio+ in recognition of the 50 years in Charleswood and 33 years of being part of the Charleswood Rotary club.
President Mandy Kwasnica had a happy event occur recently. She lives about 10 minutes from Breezy Bend for reference, President Mandy had a moose in her yard. The moose walked right up into their yard. She was too slow to get a picture of it, only managed to get a photo of the moose running away from her!

50/50

Acting Sarge Lyle asked D.G. Elaine Thompson to pull the ticket stub for the draw tonight. She pulled # 056. After some searching deep down into the recesses of his pockets, Lyle Miller announced that the ticket belonged to him. The marble pouch was full tonight, so poor odds of winning. Lyle did a little rustling around in the pouch and came out with the blue marble. A win! Lyle made a philanthropic gesture and donated his winnings to Polio+.

Fines

This was an ‘event’ night with guests/spouse invites suggested to honor our guest, D.G. 5550 Elaine Thompson. Anyone that came alone paid $1 into the fine pot.

The meeting was then adjourned early with apologies from our President Mandy on behalf of Manitoba Hydro! The entire meeting was held is the fading daylight through the main hall windows.