This Weeks Meeting - Sept 2

Dear Rotary colleagues

This week we will hear from Jessica Scott from the Canadian Tire Jump Start Program. Jump Start is a national charity that helps children from families who are struggling financially. Thank you to member John Anderson for arranging our speaker for this week!

September is “Basic Education and Literacy” month for Rotary International. Club’s worldwide highlight educational equity, lifelong learning and skill development. We are pleased to have Jessica speak this month as Jump Start touches on two key areas: skill development and education equity.

Important Dates this week:

Birthdays:

Louise Puopolo and Brenda Thompson celebrate birthdays on September 6

Club Anniversary:

• Ian Robertson celebrates 26 years as a club member on September 6
• September 1, we celebrate four club members Karen Spencer (9 years); Alex Pavlov (6 years); Paul Wright and Ingrid Peters (one year!)

Meeting Responsibilities:

• Sergeant of Arms: John Villemaire
• Assistant Sergeant of Arms: Julie Walder
• Greeter: Todd Aitchison
• Invocation: Simon Alder
• Speaker Introduction: Andrew Williams
• Speaker Thanker: Kelly Fifield