Meeting of November 19, 2013
We welcomed Em Del Sordo our guest speaker and Wayne McHale a possible new member. Bill manned the desk and Kathy delivered the prayer. Shirley was acting SAA collecting a goodly sum of Happy Dollars and reverse reward prizes during her, "Did you know session". President Jan reminded everyone of the banners at the front which indicated the club's outstanding success within the district for EREY and a silver award recipient for contributions to Polio Plus. She and Shirley also reminded all that November is Rotary Foundation month and encouraged members to make their donations to the foundation. Jan also reminded board members of the meeting on Wednesday November 20, 6:30 PM at Ralph's house, 20 Highland Park Drive. Other announcements were the change of date for the Christmas party to December 17, and the St. Matthew's House Auction on December 10. Ross also had golf shirts and fleece lined jackets to examine. Next week too. Order yours from him.
Happy Dollars from Alycia who got engaged on the weekend as did Kathy's oldest son (not to each other); and, George whose sons won on the Rising Star Contest and will be on national TV December 28. Bill can't lose on Grey Cup day. You see, he hails from Saskatchewan and likes the Tiger Cats as well as the Roughriders. Paul received an email from Fergus Cumming that linked him to some friends he met in New Zealand many years ago; Ralph had a great time in New Zealand and is happy to be back at the club after nine weeks away; and, Jessica's partner is celebrating a birthday.
Bob Morrow would like to get a table of eight to the Robbie Burns' dinner put on by the Waterdown club on January 25. Barbara Busing will be travelling to Florida more often now that she and Norm purchased a condo there. Art was promoting Hamilton Rotary club calendars; and, Ken gave an update on David Lowery who has been in the hospital for several weeks.
Shirley's game was well received and all the losers were happy that the winners each had to pay one dollar - Now that is novel. Following principal Del Sordo's presentation, Kathy thanked him.
