Mike shared with us a bit about the History of the Company, going back to the 30s and the win growing at that time around Lake Erie North Shore.
Originally Ontario Wine was horrible, Mike has excited to report that it is in fact getting quite a bit better.
He praised the brand for it being local and encouraged us to buy local because only a very small fraction of the cost on what is imported remains in Ontario.
Colio purchased Thornbury Village Cider and Beer company some time ago and are very proud of their product. One of their drinks won "Best Beer in the World" and was amoung 100's of other entrees from other Countries around the World.
Mike brought samples for us including one product that hasn't even hit the market yet.
Thanks Mike for a good presentation and for treating us, we'll hold you to your promise to come back in the future.
Committee Reports
Julie - Social Committee - reviewed the committee's mamdate to oversee social events and to "encourage fellowship" and provide opportunities for the same outside regular meetings. Some suggestions being discussed include: A Picnic (which we have had for some time now), a show at the Casino, A Dinner Theatre, A progressive Dinner Party, Euchre nights, and bowling and pizza night, etc.
Neil - still trying to fill spaces. Primairly, with a couple takers he now has all spots filled until 2017.
No report from PR
No report from Foundation
Greg - Program - All guests/speakers booked until Christmas.
Andrew - Membership - Spoke about new goals, and intentionality within the committee for member recruitment and retention.
No report from Community Giving
Dean - Special Projects - Spoke about an Easter Turkey Project, and thanked Nancy for her work in acquiring the Grant.
Vocational Committee - Student of the Month begins, and Darlene will be overseeing Awards and Scholarships.
Tony - Rural Community Service - Talks about projects in Ecuador and the Dominican. $3100 was able to purchase a Fresh water source and storage for the same. The plan is to expand this year to let the system also help with irrigation and compost.
Nancy - Train - Need to fix train tracks and need help doing it - October 18th weekend.
Thanks to all the Committees for their updates.
