Mike Ruhl called to order the regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington at 06:30 PM on July 31, 2017 at the Guelph Country Club.
Guests
We had 3 guests at tonight’s meeting – Brendan & Liam Barbour, sons of Brad and Dorothy ?? , guest of Frank McCowan
Approval of minutes from last meeting
This was an informal meeting - Club Bar-B-Que . We had an excellent dinner on the patio with a few cold beverages
Open issues:
8 Rotarians atttended tonight's meeting
Past Business Discussion (from July 10)
Wayne Bricknell discussed the race results and how the opportunity to work with other clubs, like the Rotary Club of Guelph, had changed his outlook. The city sees us as only Rotary, yet it is the clubs themselves that create the separations. We need to work more collaboratively with all the clubs and should look for some common projects. Wayne announced that this year’s Duck Race approached $41,000 in net cash. Final accounting TBD
It was suggested that a note thanking our corporate sponsors be created to show our gratitude and where moneys will be going
It was also noted that having our charities take part in selling was a huge success. It was motioned and carried that we round up to the nearest ‘$100, when setting the amounts given
Dwayne M. asked that only 1 cheque be issued to ease accounting and licensing issues
President’s Address (From July 10)
Mike thanked Frank Scott for his efforts this past year and providing Mike the opportunity to serve. He also thanked Frank for pushing and ensuring he received the required training. Mike had a few key messages:
Membership
We are experiencing a decline in membership. To remain a vibrant club we should look at ways to diversify our base. He suggested that our reputation within the city is an older men’s club , which we need to change
Younger members
More female members
Diversify
Special Projects Committee
Mike thanked Frank Scott again for his & Frank McCowan’s leadership on the Special Projects Committee.
Mandate was to streamline the committee structure and update the bylaws
Mike’s goal is to implement these changes
Duck Race
Mike also wanted to push the Duck Race to new heights. He felt that:
Corporate donations were a success
Expansion to include the charities was a success we need to keep going
Continue to expand
Meeting Statistics:
Adjournment
Mike Ruhl adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Minutes submitted by: Jim Moore
Minutes approved by:
Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington - Meeting Minutes - Jul31,2017
At the Board Meeting, held on January 21, 2013 we discussed what level of follow up had occured with respect to th potential members who attended last October. We would ask that any sponsor discuss the otential of a follow up meeting. I followed up on January 22,2013 with Loyd Longfield regarding contact information for Richard Wheeler & AllanKinerva.
The following sponsors should ask the following people about attending a second meeting:
Lloyd Longfield gave a very interesting talk about his earlier life including his past employment activities. Lloyd is currently the President of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. He is thanked for his talk by Martin Van Dam, Club President.
Frank Valeriotte provided a very interesting capsule summary of a day in a life of an MP. The meeting included guests and was also highlighted by cheque presentations to Hopewell Homes and to Onward Willow for the purchase of a smart board that was actually parlayed into two smartboards for the benefit of students at Willow West Public School.
In preparation for the July 1, 2011 Duck Race, taggers were busy preparing ducks for the big event ! Thanks to Rob Ireland for providing ideal Duck Tagging facilities (and food!) and to all the members who participated!
Participants of Camp Enterprise attended the June 6, 2011 meeting and spoke about their experiences and answered questions from the club. Sammy, from an NGO group in Cameroon gave a presentation on water and agriculture projects in Cameroon that are helping agriculture in that part of Africa.
PRESIDENTJIM PRESENTS A CHEQUE TO JIM MACKENZIE, BOARD CHAIR AND ROSSLYN BENTLY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HOSPICE WELLINGTON. THIS REPRESENTS THEIR SHARE OF PROCEEDS FROM THE DUCK RACE.
HOSPICE WELLINGTON CHEQUE PRESENTATION- MARCH 28, 2011
Dean Scott a local farmer and farm equipment sales consultant provided an interesting and informative overview of the farming business in Canada covering e.g. revenues, captial expenditures, and technology used to optimize productivity and costs per acre etc.
Dean is seen here with Dr. Wayne Wright and Julia White after his presentation.
Our District Governor, Bernd Dinnert (L) and his wife Ann gather with Jim Moore and his wife Shiela following Bernd's address to the club, which focused on the need to encourage more young people in their 20s to become active Rotarians. This is the video Bernd referred to:
We will feature one country at a time highlighting the good, and the not so good if applicable - and identify needs. NAMIBIA - SW Africa - After looking at the "Tourism" video please review the additional videos, some of which share information on issues such as HIV-AIDS / Malaria (References support of the the Billings WY Rotary Club) / Poverty / Impact of uranium mining on workers' health / Job development = Training local diamond cutters..... Click on more... below
We will be contacting you very soon... Congratulations and thank you for
supporting the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington , Hospice Wellington and Hopewell Homes. http://www.hospicewellington.org/ http://www.hopewellchildrenshomes.ca/index.html
We would like to advise our supporters of a unanimous decision made recently by the Board of ShelterBox Canada that will impact all stakeholders. ShelterBox Canada will now operate as Disaster Aid Canada
If you enjoyed the Olympics…. and want to experience another international celebration this year, it's time to get off the fence and register for the RI Conference - Montreal 2010.
+ Latest donation was to fund Shelter Boxes that will go to Haiti - Thank you for your support. Go to Shelter Box Canada & Rotary for more information.
More Videos: See Shelter Box Page in the left side panel on the home page. Please help Rotary provide more Shelter boxes for Haiti (& the next global disaster). Make your cheque out to the Rotary Club of Guelph Wellington - Charitable Foundation, & you will receive a Tax Receipt
On July 1, 2010, thousands of ducks will float down the Speed River at Riverside Park. The proceeds from the Duck Race will allow the Rotary Club to make a difference in the Guelph community. BECOME A SPONSOR - Refer to GotDuck page:
Lloyd Longfield gave a very interesting talk about his earlier life including his past employment activities. Lloyd is currently the President of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. He is thanked for his talk by Martin Van Dam, Club President.
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