Meeting of August 20, 2013

Today's guests were Rotarian Joan Bell, executive director of the Hamilton Conservation Authority, Alycia Moore guest of Carl Fraser and Allyson Wenzowski from the Dundas Rotary Club. SAA David Carson wished Bob Bell a Happy Birthday, Ralph and Barb Montesanto a happy 45th anniversary. He then wished he and his wife Sue a happy 40th anniversary.

Allyson was offering Cacti for adoption at $5 each with the funds going to support the EcoPark and David Lowery continued his quest for volunteers for Art in the Park this September 22. Carl Fraser contributed Happy Dollars for he and Mary-Lou Emmett who did the Edge Walk at the CN Tower on the weekend. They both showed photos of them dangling high above the city of Toronto. Dave Carson was happy his daughter was back from a 16 day canoeing trip with her husband and 18 month old daughter. And Barry Stoltz says Ralph and Barb have been married 7 years longer than his age.

President Jan reminded members of the 6:30 PM board meeting this Wednesday August 21 at Ken Beel's home. David then introduced our guest speaker Joan Bell.