50th Wednesday of Rotary 2020-2021
S/A: Alison Scott
S/AA: Alexandar Pavlov
Present: Jack Kinch, Bill Green, Everton Wilmot, Chuck Thompson, Alison Scott , Judy Nairn, Willis Bengwi, Graham Gardiner, Simon Adler, Mac Graham., Laura Power, Bob Kieswetter, Bill Pegg, Paul Puopolo, Antoine, Todd Aitchison, Michelle Gardiner, Troy Stuebing, Kyle Lambert, Dave Forwell, Bradon Flewelling, Andrew Williams,
Guest: Robyn Ross:
Announcements:
Birthdays Celebrated this week: Don Wilcox on June 10 and Mark Fishburn June 13
Wedding Anniversaries this week: David and Sandy 3 yrs.
John and Stephanie Rose: 26 yrs
Alison Scott and Mark Fishburn: 19 yrs
Sympathy Announcement: (Larry) Joe McDonald: passed away. Sympathy to family. Fond memories shared of Joe, who loved his maritime roots. Jack sent out the Obituary notice by email.
Book Launch: 2 weeks today John Thompson will launch our 40th Anniversary Commemorative Book.
John has done an amazing job coordinating this effort. Thanks to John.
Flag Program: reinstated for July 1st weekend. Notice gone out. Please ensure you get new sponsorship signs
June 30th: President’s Night
Link for the meeting is ready to go out with a reminder for the charcuterie tray and pre-meeting socializing half an hour before the meeting starts.
Golf Foursomes: no bids received yet. 3 foursomes reserved for the Tuesday before President’s Night.
Mac Graham and Marc Engel is interested in attending. Troy is also coordinating a group. Jack will clarify that individual golfers can join to make up a foursome. One person would put in a bid and people can join with other members.
Catch the Ace: approaching $40,000. Please buy as many tickets as you can to support this great cause.
Guest Speaker:
Willis introduced Robyn Ross our guest speaker. Robyn is the Regional Account Manager for Trusscore. Trusscore is a Material Science manufacturer. They develop construction supply materials with a minimal footprint.
Innovation in construction developments:
PBC 100 yr lifespan and can be recycled up to 10 days. Keeps product out of landfill. Alternative to drywall. Water-resistant and impact resistant. Class A fire rating and working on improving this.
Working with U of W to develop innovative projects that are sustainable. Invests in Research and Development and brings material science into formulation to make things better and beautiful. In the future, Nanobots will be installed into the product so you can change colour of your walls, by pushing a button. Technology in development now.
Trusscore was originally established in Palmerston Ontario and now they have expanded to Dayton Ohio and Waterloo, Ontario. Trusscore was founded in 2001. Originally focused on agriculture but have now expanded into residential services: wall and ceiling board. Now one of fastest growing companies in Canada.
Their products have 400% recycling capacity: 0% waste because materials are re-ground. Trusscore uses their own Water recycling centre within their own plant. Limits water use.
Interlocking wallboard: white and grey. Also have integrated slot wall. For shelves, hooks etc.
Corrugated panels (Rib Core) similar to steel but easier to install with longer lifespan (agriculture and business use)
Temporary walls (Lego for grown ups): airports and hospitals. , also carwash, businesses, dog kennels, food processing plants, hoarding walls.
Long lasting and cost effective
New partnership: Bryan and Sarah Baeumler HGTV: Trusscore used in Island Project. Bryan fell in love with product. Eliminates termite damage and rotting. Now ambassador for company and now a partner in the business.
Alexandar Pavlov Thanked our Speaker.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55.
