President John brought the meeting to order and we sang the National Anthem and Rotary Grace.
Guests: A second visit from Bob Scholz who is from Australia (friend of Charlie's)
Dr John Rodway
Door Prize: Won by John Coxon - donated by Rohan
50/50: Brad Owen drew the Jack of Spades - the pot still lives and now stands at 1343.00 & growing with only 8 cards left
Humour: Provided by Dr John Rodway
Dr Rodway was going to educate us today and explain the differences in the
thinking and moods between a man and woman.
The couple had planned a great day - him golfing with buddies and her - a day of shopping followed by a fine dinner.
At dinner she tried starting a conversation about the great day she had and how nice it was to be here at dinner. All he could do was grunt and say "yea". She could not understand it as the day had started out so wonderful.
As they made their way home he kept muttering " how could I miss a 2 foot putt" - and thus the difference between a man and woman.
Announcements:
NO MEETING NEXT WEEK (Labour Day September 7th)
Burger Day - all going well as advised by Adam Hayward - the "voluntold" sheet has some modifications to it but it appears all shifts are being covered.
Also having a D.J. for entertainment
Pres John asked everyone to make sure they turned their "turkey sheets" back into Christine (event canceled)
Sharon Chambers and Lynda Ricard (co-chairs Rotanza - the dynamic duo) provided an update - have booked the Lindsay Fair for May 6, 2016. Presently calling it Rotanza for now, but once committee is struck and discussed the name may change. Asking anyone interested to be at next meeting for Monday 14 Sept at 11 am (prior to regular meeting).
More information to be provided as these meetings progress.
Duty Roster September 14, 2015
Sergeants: Anna Friend & Jason Willock
Greeter/prize: Bert Lauwers
Finemaster/thanker: Greg Clements
Humourist: John Bennett
Finemaster Brad Owen (filling in for Mark Fisher)
Brad for catching the big one this weekend - his hand with a hook - off to emergency - great care there and hook removed (big thanks to the staff)
Christine - golfing with her Dad yesterday and chipping in for a birdie - a thrill
Dr John for putting up with him - $20 in the pot
Michele for her guest speaker today, great to be back at Rotary and her new job working with Jason at Co-operators
John Hagarty for the recent Emergency Services golf tournament - $10 K to Kawartha Food Services and also 3 student bursaries
Jill for this great summer
Bert for the Blue Jays winning ways, hygiene day tomorrow at hospital and for the new Hospital Board member - Pat Clarke
Sharon as they have now started her new cottage but has blocked her view of lake - told to go to her living room and look out the window - neighbor came over and said that would the cleanest he has ever seen it.
Ron Cork for passing of mother-in-law Aug 5 and then on a brighter note his recent trip to the U.K. and the great cruise around the island
Greg - scooter buck - and also a great weekend in Toronto watching the Blue Jays
Jim Mackey for the past couple weeks spent in the USA at various events
Jill (promotion buck) - Sat Sept 5 - Flash Mob for a smoke free world - being held at the Lindsay Ex. All welcome
Brad fined everyone who is not participating in "Shredding Day" - Sept 12th
A few had to pay!
Program:
Michele Gage introduced our speaker - Kawartha Lakes Fire Prevention Officer - Fritz Mattern. He has been with the fire service since 1998 and recently appointed as lead Fire Prevention Officer and is also an assistant to the Ontario Fire Marshall.
Fritz started off by stating that he will never see success - only the monetary results in fire loss prevention. All his work is based on the Ontario Fire Code (a pretty thick book).
All his work and examining of residential or business premises is based on entry/exit points, building materials, interior finishes, building services (duct work, appliances etc), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (all working), storage of products and materials and are they a hazard.
Fritz advised they do primarily commercial inspections and must do nursing homes on an annual basis.
Fritz asked what we thought the number one cause of fire is in the summer is? No one knew - answer is cooking. In the fall it changes to furnaces and fireplaces.
Fritz then advised that any new building must now have strobe lights in the bedrooms and hallways as it has been a proven fact that arouses even those that are deaf.
There were a few questions on commercial properties - clarifications and the cost of an inspection ($65.00 per hour). If there are issues the fire service will work with that owner to get them rectified in a timely manner.
Brad Owen then thanked our guest speaker and advised that a gift in his name would be made to Polio Plus
There being no other business for the good of Rotary, the meeting was adjourned.
