Meeting opened by President Michael Conway
Toast to the Queen and Canada
Invocation: Richard Roberts
Happy Bucks / Fines: Mahendra Shah
Michael Presented - Upcoming Events
March 7 – Club Assembly
March 21 – RCO Meeting - Topic: RYLA – ITHF
April 5 - Speaker Series
April 25 – Club Meeting
Club Assembly – March 7
Chit – Chat Format
Gary Comerford - Overview of the RCO Charitable Foundation
Foundation formed 3 years ago
Foundation has potential to add value to the community
Board Meetings are quarterly – with financial updates
Require Two (2) Directors / Board Members (Fiduciary Responsibilities) - Must be RCO Member
Require a Treasurer
Bob Dodds
Review / Update of Social Housing
Locations
Centennial Towers – 55 +
Normandy Place - Low Income Families
Woodside Mews – Lease Properties
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL PLEASE:
Discussion/ Meetings with Region of Halton to determine interest in the properties
Concerns on Liabilities / Age of Buildings and affects on RCO Club
Mike Henry – RCO Organizational Review
5 Distinct Boards / Organizations
RCO
RCO Foundation
RCO Charitable Fund
TSH
OCHI
Current Club Members – 30 to 35. Limited NUMBER OF members to cover all boards.
Previously 85 members – covering boards was much easier
Comments on/ options for RCO Organization
Potential to combine Boards (similar to TSH & OCHI)
Reduce number of Directors required for each board
Possible Board Members from outside the organization (e.g. Rotaract)
Combine committees with other Rotary Clubs in Oakville (Oakville Cluster)
Reduce committees – each Rotary Club in Oakville specialize in one / two areas
Going forward - Continue to look at options
Updates:
George Vincent – Speaker Series - April 5/22 - 7:00 PM
Please register / advise friends to register:
Finalizing Sponsorships
Funds raised - Will purchase equipment for front line workers at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
David Peters – Electric Car Lottery – Live March 28 - Draw Aug 17/22 at Normandy Place
Waiting for lottery license
Two early bird draws – Electric Bikes
Funds raised – Support 4 local charities
Meeting Closed – President Michael Conway – Toast to Rotarians and friends around the world.