ANNOUNCEMENTS
Raj Phalpher announced that another Bingo Training would be held on Tuesday February 4 at 6 p.m. Please email Melissa at m.alzaeim@gmail.com to secure your spot.
Raj Phalpher also announced that when attending the Bingo evenings once should wear a white top and wear one of the lanyards provided by Jeff Parker. The lanyards will be available at the Bingo location on Speers Road.
Cathy Whittaker announced the Paul Harris Fellow Community Recognition Dinner on January 29. Please let her know if you plan to attend.
There will be no luncheon meeting on January 30.
Desmond Jordan announced that there would be a New Generations meeting following lunch.
Paul Kaye announced that Kerr Street Mission recipients were very grateful for the assistance provided at Christmas time. He read a few of the remarks received.
THIS WEEK`S FOCUS
Addressing the club this week was new member Sabih Uddin. Sabih is a retired pharmacist and a long time Rotarian with experience in District 7090 and Past President of the Waterdown Rotary.
Above is Sabih Uddin
Upcoming Speakers
January 30, 2020 - Meeting cancelled due to Paul Harris Dinner on January 29th.
February 6, 2020 - A SPECIAL EVENT to celebrate the 100th birthday of founding club President and honourary member, Bill Barnes.
February 13, 2020 - Bent Fink-Jensen and Ken Coulter kick off the 9th Annual Ribfest.
February 27, 2020 - Alan Campbell's Classification speech.
March 5, 2020 - Tim Wilson's Classification speech
ESCAPE ROOM GIVES BACK
James Foley of Mission Possible Escape Room attended the meeting and said that he is opening a third location in Oakville. He took the opportunity to present a donation to the club.
Past President Karen Milner accepts a donation from James Foley, Mission Possible Escape Room
FUNDRAISER PROMOTION
Dave Loveland from Burlington Lakeshore was on hand to promote their fundraiser which is raising funds to support Nelson Youth Centres.
Above, Dave Loveland of Rotary Burlington Lakeshore
The fundraiser has received a seed donation of $5,000 from CIBC Children's Miracle Fund. Tickets are $20 plus a bottle of good wine.
BIRTHDAYS
Liz Behrens had her birthday acknowledged.
JOIN DATE ANNIVERSARIES
Raj Phalpher has 40 years with Rotary.
50/50 DRAW
The 50/50 draw was won by Trish Peden who did not win the white marble. The pot will continue to grow.