Meeting of April 30, 2013

We welcomed Claire Harkness and Chuck Waterman as guests this morning. Claire is the new poster girl for Juvenile Diabetes and will be participating in the June 9th walk at Pier 4. She was looking for sponsors and a number of members contributed with others to go online to make donations.

Announcements: Bob Morrow informed members of the Food Drive coming up on Saturday May 25. Ralph asked for volunteers for Shredding Day which is Saturday May 11. Please let him know by email if you can be there between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Wayne Migus is collecting wine for the Lobster-Rib dinner and Bob Bell needs unsold tickets returned because there is a shortage of them for sale. Derek is looking for volunteers for the May 19 Fireworks in the Dundas Driving Park. He needs all club members to be out that evening of at all possible.

President Joe put forth a motion that was passed at the last board meeting asking for $2000 for Telling Tales. This was passed by members present and will make our club a silver sponsor once again for this outstanding literacy event held in September.

There were a number of happy dollars. Jan is happy that George covers for her; Shirley spent a week in Texas with time at the Johnson Space Center; and, Dave was pleased with all the help last Saturday preparing the community garden. The photo shows Stephen Palmer's son helping fill a wheelbarrow at the community garden.

Wayne Massey is glad April 30 has arrived and tax forms will slow down. Barb Busing is also pleased for her husband Norm who also does taxes. Barb is getting ready to head to China this week and was happy Bob Morrow is doing a talk today on China. And, Kathy's husband turns 60 this week and they celebrated in Niagara-on-the-Lake on the weekend.

If you ever wondered what was under that covered plot in the community garden all winter, this was it. Carl harvested carrots and lettuce.