President John brought the meeting to order and we sang the National Anthem and Rotary Grace.
Guests: Bob Scholz from Australia (friend of Charlie's)
Dr John Godfrey
Door Prize: Won by Derek Denson - donated by Bernie Nickerson
50/50: Al Cripps drew the 9 diamonds - the pot lives and now stands at $1240.00 & growing with only 9 cards left
Humour: Provided by Lynda Ricard
What do you call a Boomerang that does not come back - A STICK (yuk)
Fergus goes to the store and asks the produce clerk for half a head of lettuce. The clerk says they do not sell half heads of lettuce. Fergus demands to have only half a head of lettuce and demands to see the manager. The clerk says he will see the manager himself and goes into the office, He starts to explain to the manager about some jerk asking for half a head of lettuce and then he sees Fergus out of the corner of his eye (not realizing he had followed him into the office). He then immediately says to the manager "and this fine gentleman wants the other half".
(where do they come up with these?)
Announcements:
Adam Hayward advised "voluntold" sheet for Burger Day now out and will also be emailed. Also have a poster that is on your table.
Duty Roster Next Week (August 31st):
Sergeants: David Harvie & Jim Mackey
Greeter/prize: Rohan
Finemaster/thanker: Mark Fisher
Humourist: Dr John Godfrey
Finemaster Blair Bailey asked for happy/sad dollars
Lynda for a great weekend , babysitting and a car show
Charlie for his guest here today
Bert for the winning ways of the Blue Jays
John Hagerty for recent conference he attended in Quebec City and touring that wonderful city
Ian - for 32nd anniversary celebrated last Thursday
Sheryl - mixed feeling for being back after being on vacation in New Brunswick
Marcus - leaving Friday for Myrtle Beach on vacation
John Hunter for winning Blue Jays
Greg - scooter buck and apology to guest speaker
Blair spoke of last week and the District Governor stating we should be more tech savvy - looking at Club Runner and the Lindsay Rotary web site. He had a fine for those that have not been on the Rotary web site or Club Runner in the last week
Several had to pay!
Club Assembly
Pres John advised that the last meeting of the executive failed to reach a quorum but still discussed a number of items.
It was decided that the minutes would be available 2 weeks after the Directors meeting.
Please see email from President John on executive minutes (sent August 24th) for greater details
Program:
Lynda Ricard (guest speaker) was introduced by President John.
Lynda joined Rotary in 2002 - sponsored by Carol Timlin. She has been Club President, the recipient of many awards and Paul Harris pins, was assistant District Governor, has attended many conferences and has attended the Dominican Republic to assist in its re-build.and in 2013 received a special award from the District Governor.
Lynda's presentation was on the Rotary School of Cambodia and the work done by Rotary Club of Wasago who built a water tower there and then the Rotary Club of Barrie Kempenfelt and its involvement in the building of a school in Canbodia. One of its members - Mike Kinsey was able to gather enough funds to build the school and to provide 3 years of operating costs. Also funds were raised for school supplies and 211 bikes (that insured kids could make it to school). This was accomplished through several clubs to assist in the building of the school and a group of three great guys who gave 5 more years of operating costs.
Lynda provided several slides on the construction of the school.
Another larger project has been undertaken for another school and you can get involved and join the 27 member team going over there. Dates are Feb 19 to March 5 with a cost of approx $2,500 (US).
There are other ways to support this project - our club could assist this project financially, or could apply for a District grant to purchases desks, supplies, computers etc or by individuals to provide financial support.
If you want any further information please contact Lynda
Blair then thanked our guest speaker and advised that a gift in her name would be made to Polio Plus
There being no other business for the good of Rotary, the meeting was adjourned.
