Announcements
Save the date - Christmas Party Dec 10th Westmount Golf & Country Club
Graham Gardiner provided update on hurricane that hit Jamaica. Andrew and Tracy’s family are good. However, damage was done to their homes.
Kelly Fifield mentioned that Salvation Army’s Share the Warmth Campaign has begun and they’re collecting warm winter coats and clothing. She’s happy to collect coats and winter wear at our weekly meetings.
Neil Aitchison announced he’s acting in another Dayton production next summer. “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry”.
John Thomson is taking a survey of popular events and asking for members interest.
Pizza draw with submissions. Mac and Chuck lucky winners
Ian Robertson spoke about the Rotary Friendship Exchange - 3 exchanges planned per year. For 9 days - stay 3 nights at each home. Then exchange at your home at another time.
50/50 $351
Mac, Everton and Judy - no luck
Annual General Meeting
Judy went through and explained the Club and Foundation Financials
CLUB - Service/Not for Profit
FOUNDATION - all fundraising flows through via Charitable Registration #
Club financials:
Revenue and expenses - net income $2,613
Sitting in a good situation.
Motion to pass financials - Mac
Seconder - Bill Green
All in favour - yes
Foundation financials:
VFL/ crown and anchor and Bingo
2025 VFL netted $6,700
2024 Crown and anchor netted $15,000
Bingo $12,000
$70,000 donated to various charities
Net 2024/25 assets $57,458
New balance $177,080
Motioned - Everton
Seconded - John Thomson
All in favour - yes
2025-2026 Foundation & Granting Budget from 2024/2026 fundraising:
Total $64,500
This total includes $10,000 from 2024 Oktoberfest Lunch that wasn’t required for International
$40,000 approved for granting which includes $25,000 earmarked for Humane Society in 2025/2026 yr.
2025-2026 board will have rotating duties due to John Rose stepping down.
Board and Committees’ goal is to ensure all costs are covered.
Motioned - Graham Gardiner
Seconded - Neil Aitchison
All in favour - yes.
Thanks Judy!
