Welcome to David Laing. In the Region of Peel 987,000 daily trips are taken by car. This leads to congestion on the road and an inactive lifestyle; the overweight rate has gone to 50% which is a huge problem from a disease standpoint. 25% of car traffic is a ridiculous car journey. $6 billion per year in productivity is at loss. Nine tanker truck of fuel has been consumed by these ridiculous car rides (Peel Region alone). We can change our habit and the answer is the bicycle which is more efficient than walking. Healthy cycling is a low impact exercise that any able body person can do. This increases the quality of life.
Cyclists are loyal customers. From a business standpoint, it’s very important to cater to the cyclist population. How do you attract people to downtown Brampton? Have a bicycle friendly community program. We want Brampton to have our own signature event. On Sunday, June 21st, Brampton’s Free Signature Bike Ride Event will take place, starting at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre 8:00 am – 2:00 pm to the Etobicoke Creek Trail. For more details; register online: http//bikebrampton.ca/events-2/
Last week there was a short presentation about why and how to propose a new member.
Basically the Club needs every member to bring in good new people. Everybody knows at least one suitable person who is just waiting to be asked.
All of us are grateful to the person who sponsored us into the Club. Why no offer the benefits of Rotary to a friend, relative or colleague?
In the long term, this is possibly the most important thing you will ever do for Rotary!
Peter Ward, Secretary
Proposing a New Member
Importance of Proposing a New Member
1. The only way the Club can secure a future and hopefully increase its work is for existing members invite friends, colleagues, family and acquaintances to join.
2. You can offer your acquaintance the benefit that you enjoy as a member.
3. Many of us believe it is our duty to bring in at least one member to the club. Preferably this would be every year or three. This is how 95% of new members come to us.
4. Of course we look for people of diverse vocations and skills who are like minded in their drive to be of service.
5. Occasionally we get a “walk in“. In that case, a senior member is asked to take responsibility for befriending the person and proposing in due course.
How to Find a prospective Member
1. Think about all the people in your family, place of work, other organizations and others you meet all the time. Are any of them of a mind which might enjoy Rotary?
2. Ask one person if they are interested in finding out about Rotary; sometimes they will ask you!
3. Ask them to come as your guest to lunch on a Monday
4. Introduce your guest to several members as a prospective new member
How to Propose a New Member
1. Download and print the New Member Proposal form on the Home page of the Club web site. This will be found under “Homepage Download Files” on the right hand side of the Home Page: The address is: http://www.rotaryclubofbramton.com - click on “Club Site”.
2. Complete page 3 of the form in BLOCK CAPS and sign it. Make it clear is this for associateship.
3. Hand it to the Secretary or scan/e-mail it.
What Happens Next
1. The proposal will go to the Board for approval
2. The name will be circulated for 2 weeks to allow members to peruse and object if they want (this has not happened for at least 25 years)
3. A date will be arranged for the candidate to meet with the membership team to receive Rotary information to ensure we all agree on “the deal”. You as sponsor will also be invited to this meeting.
4. Induction takes place, the new member chooses committee(s) to work with, a mentor is chosen and introduced.
This is the start of a new, long and productive Rotary experience
Saturday May 31st, 2014 in Burlington at Central Arena. Formerly Lobster Fiesta...we've added RIBS this year from Camp31;
the People's Choice at Rotary Lakeshore's Annual Ribfest on Labour Day Weekend, to go along with our East Coast Lobster, BBQ Chicken,...salads and dessert.
If you could take a moment, to go to the event page and "JOIN" then you can also invite other friends to this great event. www.facebook.com/events/228014627395820
There is also a link from the facebook page to purchase tickets, $75.00 per person. What a deal!
Come to this special meeting of our five Brampton Rotary Clubs on Wednesday May 7 at The Glen. Fellowship starts at 6 p.m, with seating for dinner at 6:45 p.m.
Dinner can be either steak or salmon – but salmon must be requested in advance.
Contact Carole Berry – or sign up at the next meeting with Sandra Burton.
No cost for members and spouses; $40 for guests and PAYG.
Speaker is Christina Marchand, an inspiring young women speaking on the Rotary theme of “Saving Mothers and Children”.
Mari-Anne Tate has been proposed as a new member for our Club in the Classification - Retired Teacher and approved by the Board
Mari-Anne was a member of our club for several years and very active particularly in youth exchange and other youth programs. She went to the Caledon West Club when that formed but this has now closed. It is our privilege and joy that she is coming back to us.
Any member may register an objection in writing or by e-mail to the Secretary by close of business Monday, April 28th, 2014
Join the Rotary Walk for Rapport on Sunday, June 8th, registration 8:30 a.m., 4-1/2 km walk starts at 10 a.m. We are looking for people who will walk and collect pledges; also lots of volunteers are needed for this event. We are also looking for sponsors. Please see Dittie if you are able to help in any of these areas.
More information on Facebook (please like our page) and on the website
Our signature event will be held May 23rd, 24th & 25th. Five ribbers have been confirmed and there will be a ticket booth at each ribber stand, thereby increasing our volunteer load. So please consider volunteering at this special event. We are looking forward to our most successful event this year. Contact John Digby – John@ribnroll.com if you are able to help.
Rotary Walk on June 8
Can you volunteer?