Bulletin for Thurs. Nov. 13, 2014

A subdued start to the morning, but things perked up once the energy of the youth exchange kids permeated the room.

 

Our new outbound: Tristen Thomas and her mother Charmaine

Youth exchange students: Juliette, Debbie Chou (Lakeshore), Joao Moreira (Burlington), and Jan Barta (North)

Host family: Suzanne Soto and Peter Skoretz, Nick and Carmen

Host mom: Beth Rutty

Julie Cordasco, YEO, Burlington North

Jules Villinger, pseudo Exchange Student, guest of Sheila

 

President Catherine commented on the 4-Club Remembrance Day Service this week, which was dedicated to veterans of the Korean War (which was actually called a “police action” therefore vets weren’t entitled to the same post-war benefits as other military), saying it was excellent and not to be missed next year.

 

Juliette spent a day in Toronto this week, and also visited Niagara Falls. She and the other inbounds have been volunteering at the Music Festival as well.

 

Foundation International Training- need two members at least to attend this training on International Service or we will not be able to apply for grants. Rene Papin and Peter Thoem volunteered, if anyone else interested, please let Catherine know. Date is November 29, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm in Guelph.

 

 

Thurs. Nov. 19 – Poinsettia orders due

Sat. Nov. 22 - Grand Festival Concert- the finale of the Rotary Music Festival at the Performing Arts Centre. Get your tickets on line or at BPAC box office for a great evening of music.

Thurs. Dec. 4 – Adult Christmas Party, Waterfront Hotel (no morning meeting that week)

Fri. Dec. 5 -7 – Burlington Youth Exchange Inbound Weekend (more below)

Thurs. Dec. 18 – Family Christmas party

 

Dean Rutty introduced Tristen Thomas, selected as our new sponsored outbound exchange student. Thanks to Owen for participating in the interviews.

 

Inbound Exchange Student weekend, Dec. 5 -7 - Dean told us that the 4 Burlington clubs are hosting a weekend for the district inbound exchange students, centred around participation in the Santa Claus Parade. Our club is sponsoring skating on Friday evening, 9:00-10:00 pm at Nelson Arena. You are welcome to join in, we have the entire ice.

We also are in need of 1 or 2 host families for the Friday and Saturday nights. Let Dean know if you can help out.

 

Sgt. Rene 

Make sure to bring $5 next week to buy your square in the Football for Polio draw. Big cash prizes, and a good cause.

Fines- Owen, Barb, Richard P

Happy $ - Barb K for a RMF calendar; Wayne G for the talent at RMF; Glenn W for helping a lost Bert Radford; Joao for getting his school hockey uniform; Julie C for all great exchange students this year.

 

Introduced by Mae Radford, Juliette demonstrated her prowess in English with a slide presentation on France. Hard to believe she is only 16.

France has a population of 66 million. Strasbourg, the nearest big city to Juliette’s hometown has 760,000 people and is famous for their Christmas Market. Her hometown is a mouthful: Kleinfrankenheim, in northeastern France, a few miles from the German border.

Juliette talked about and showed photos of her school, which goes from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm most days. They have more holidays than we do though. She also shared photos of her beautiful house in the country, and of course her family: father Eddy, a former professional handball player born in Martinique; mom Veronique, a high school teacher, and brother Ernest, 12 years old.

Juliette is a wonderful ambassador not only for France, but for the Exchange program itself. If you haven’t gotten to know her yet, you are missing out. Please remember her as you plan your week.