Announcements
New members were invited to stand up--MARTY Russell was present so we were able to really welcome him!
Don Whitfield is still on hospital, but is up in a wheelchair. He has access to email to would like to hear from us! A card was circulated at lunch for him and a package will be ariving for him at OSHM from us......
February 21, 22, 23 is International Student weekend, need more host families. It's alot of fun and really interesting to meet students from other cultures. Pls let Angela know if you are able to host a student or two or three....
February 11th, reminder to mark your calendars. Members Wine and Cheese 5-7 pm at the HIghwayman Inn. Bring your spouse and interested guests who could be Rotary members.
Julie and Roman "hit the ground dancing" to publicized the upcoming GroundHog Day evening Social on February 1st at Roman and his wife's home. 243 Bay St. No cost--if you are bringing your spouse or partner pls bring a bottle of wine and an hors d'oeuvre. If you are coming on your own, pls bring either wine OR an appetizer. This is NOT dinner. 7 pm start.
Sue Croft volunteered to introduce the teachers and present the plaques for Student of the MOnth March 4th in Anne Z's absence. Thanks, Sue!
John Madden provided an update on the Food Bank which is an endeavor that our Club supports. Last year our club brought in 1340 lbs of baked goods from Wilkies. Mario is picking up and delivering to the Food bank on Wednesdays, Nancy A onr Fridays and John Madden on Monday. Come see John if you have 10-15 minutes to add to the roster weekly of volunteers.
Heart and Stroke luncheon sign up sheet passed around. Cost if $30 per person and is Tuesday 12 noon February 4th. this is instead of our regular Tuesday lunch meeting. Pls let Deb know ( debsteph100@gmail.com) if you wish to attend but did not sign the sheet.
Cliff W. is collecting cheques for dues, not Nancy A any more. Let Nancy A know if you did not receive your email about dues owing.
Nancy W. told us we rec'd the tax receipt from Foundation for our picnic in the parks last summer--$15 per picnic for a total of $30 .
Angela and TonyT went to Roteracft meeting yesterday at Brewery Bay . This is the post-secondary group, 10-12 members came out. They have a pond hockey tournie planned during winter carnival weekend and are looking for 16 teams , also looking for refs. They want us to get involved in the Rotary day of giving on Aprl 12. They compile a list of people who need jobs dones and they look for people to do them.
50/50 winners 1st was Neil McKendrick ith $20, 2nd prize was Lawrence Shaw. . Total collected was $60 so $30 goes to Foundation.
Sergeant at arms was Randy Klein. Tony A. was fined for his questionable math skills re: 50/50 division of funds. Neil and Lawrence fined for winning 50/50 draw. $1 per person from Birthday Girl Laura's table John Mattinson was billed $1 for failing to tell our guest what room we meet in.....shame on you! Greg lost $1 as he is a banker and bankers do well over Christmas with all the credit cards $ people spend. Randy cashed in for the club with the cold weather, charging $1 for merchants selling winter clothing, travel industry for folks going South, anyone actually going South ( John and Nancy W), and if you have a tan( that would be Ralph Cipolla).
