G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
Next Meeting: Monday July 11, 2022 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker: TBA
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our co-president took the meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
Invoices for 2022 – 2023 Membership have been sent out to all members, total membership fee is $300.00. However, this year we have decided that the fee can be paid in two payments, $150.00 can be paid by June 1st and $150.00 on December 1st. Of course, if members would like to pay the full mount on June 1st they can do so.
Payment can be made by E-Transfer by sending the E-Transfer to
martinjcoward@gmail.com. or by mailing the cheque to the address on the invoice or in person at one of our weekly meetings.
Our club will be 60 years old on May 14, 2022. Initial discussions were held about planning a 60th anniversary and Ted’s 60th year as a member of our club. Our celebration has been deferred to October 19, 2022. We will also be having a dinner instead lunch. More information will be passed on to members has they become available. In the meantime save the date so you can attend our celebration dinner.
Our President, Barry Harley advised is that he will be away for the next 4 - 6 weeks for health reasons. Ron Miller will preside over our meetings while he is away.
The cost for our meals increased in April but the board decided that we would not increase our cost to the members until the Rotary new year. Effective July 11th our lunch cost will be $25.00. Our meal cost went to $15.00 Taxes and tip is another $4.05 and $2.00 for the draw equals $21.05. Also, effective July 11th we will no longer collect fines for whatever reason from our members during our lunch.
Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, will be visiting Winnipeg on July 6th.
Our help is needed for the BBQ on July 6th. If anyone can help with the following please let Martin Coward know.
-Volunteers for security at the BBQ on July 6th from 5 PM to 9 PM. Volunteers have to register so let Martin know as soon as possible.
-A couple of volunteers are needed to represent our club at the luncheon and give a 2 minute or less rendition of our clubs activities.
More detailed and registration is available on the District Website
No meeting on July 4th because of the long Canada Day weekend.
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
The weekly accumulator was held and Ron Miller drew the King of Clubs. Total for the draw was $34.00.
Speaker:
Upcoming Events
Half Marathon will be held on September 18th this year
No meeting on July 4th because of the Canada Day long weekend
Greeters: For July 11, 2022 will be Gary Bell and Patrick O'Connor
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News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Dan Sutton
Club Officers 2021-2022
Directors
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Ron Miller
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Barry Hartley
Public Relations: Patrick O’Connor
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
