President Matt Villella, welcomed a full house to today's meeting.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Past PA Rotary president Jim Madder, entomologist, past president of Confederation College is a talented teacher, administrator, biologist, gardener and fine Rotarian. His presentation today on Mosquitoes in Northern Ontario, was exceptionally informative, entertaining and a truly timely topic of interest to all, exploring the fascinating biology of this important insect. The incredible history of the mosquito (3000 species worldwide and 7-10 common species here in Northern Ontario) was outlined and the point driven home of how it is responsible for the most deaths in human history, let alone milder forms of suffering.
Jim outlined the species we are locally familiar with (Aedes): a great tutorial on anatomy, physiology, life cycle, disease portfolio, and all matters of public health, mitigation, avoidance, history of grief and day to day protection strategies.
This was one of the most intriguing and interesting talks at the club in some time. Thanks very much Jim for your knowledge and teaching.

KEY BUSINESS AND EVENTS
- Ian Moorfield is the new PAR liaison to the Wilderness Discovery Centre at Shebandowan and outlined the wonderful updates now in place. Bookings already filling up quickly. July 5th Launch the Ramp event upcoming.

- Marg Woods on the Rotary Citizenship Awards (4 schools 4 recipients receiving $400 each and Certificates)
- Doug Shanks on the annual PA Rotary golf Tournament at the TB Golf course - a fun golf and dinner fellowship - afternoon/evening (August 26th). Shotgun start at 2 pm and dinner 4:30 to 5:00pm.
- Dave Silliman with Dew Drop Inn opportunity next June 26th.
- Kevin Holloway on club dues particulars-time to renew, all the details reviewed.
- Warren Philp on the amazing Saturday June 8th with International Trails Day, indigenous planting at 2 sites and Info - fair at the Baggage Centre for WTRCAT. There were great presentations at the Pool 6 site with indigenous speakers, water singers, Minister Patty Hajdu, Chief Michelle Solomon of Fort William FN and others.
- Upcoming RI Conference in Calgary with several members attending.
- Club Board slates announced with new members Angela Hill and Priscilla Owusu welcomed.
- Long time member Bill Everitt retiring and a suitable acknowledgement (54 years in PA Rotary)
- Happy dollars elicited by Rupert Kline.
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