Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount MINUTES OF MEETING
Date: October 18, 2023 Prepared by: Bill Green
Announcements: President Brandon thanked Troy & Chef ‘D’ for today’s lunch.
Birthdays: Oct. 23rd – Wanda Israel (Kyle’s partner), Oct. 24th – Kelly, Kathy & Bob.
Rotary anniversary: Kelly (1982).
Simon expressed his thanks to all members for their concern for the safety of his family. His daughter is back in Israel, near Tel Aviv, Simon is planning to return next week.
Brandon also thanked Troy and all members who participated in this year’s Crown & Anchor at Concordia Club and Alison and her crew for the Oktoberfest Luncheon. Both raised record amounts.
Nov. 15th is the Mildmay Rotary Club anniversary dinner meeting, contact John Thompson for tickets.
Alex announced that The Working Centre is looking for temporary shelter space for this winter.
Brandon noted that we have received thank you letters from some of our donor recipients including the Concordia Club Choir.
Michelle reminded that next week we are meeting at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and to please reply to John’s e-mail. Our Christmas Party this year will be at Hacienda on December 13th. More on that to come.
Mac told us that TK from Ghana is back in the country and giving a presentation about his project next Friday evening. Call Mac for details.
Guests of Members: Matt Kieswetter (Bob), Julia Nguien (Troy).
50/50 Pot: $36.00 tickets drawn - Karen, Judy, John V., No winner
Guest Speaker: Rose Mantrak, Marketing & Entrepreneurship Professor at Conestoga College.