Grapevine April 9, 2015
Posted by William A. Hughes
on Apr 11, 2015
Bill Hughes was Grapevine editor for April 9, 2015
GRAPEVINE - Rotary Club of Grimsby April 9, 2015
President Bob chaired the meeting.
Jim Howden reported 14 Rotarians plus our exchange student Joanne and guest speaker Commander Shawn Dowd
Announcements:
Bob requested that members complete the duty roster for our newest fundraiser. It was sent to members via regular e-mail.
Next week - April 16th - Bill & Elaine report on their trip to China. This is a spouses night . Be sure to let Sandy know of your and and guests attendance before Wednesday.
April 23rd - Paul Harris Awards Night.
Sergeant-At-Arms Jim H.
Jim - reported that Canada is # 6 in the best countries in which to live.
Joanne - apologized for her gym clothes no key to house
Marshall - anxious to watch the Masters on TV
Clarence - reports that Jim Merritt is doing OK and Thomas is recovering from his surgery.
Chas - going to Dundas School of Art this Saturday
Grant - won 2 championships this week in curling
Jeanette - Her son missed getting into Yale
The Netherlands provides free room and board for university students who help in seniors and nursing homes
Linda L. curling is done & thanked Judy Polstra for advice on curling technique
Marty - needs 3 TVs to watch, golf, curling and baseball this weekend
Sharon - enjoyed Easter with Family and curling season has ended
Program
Alan introduced District Commander Shawn Dowd who is head of the Grimsby detachment ( 8th District) of the Niagara Regional Police.
Shawn was born in Niagara Falls and joined the military - air force - before becomes part of the NRP for 28 years. He has moved up the ranks from patrol officer to criminal investigation, to staff Sergeant in the Court to Grimsby over a year ago.
The Grimsby District covers Grimsby, West Lincoln and Lincoln an area of 907 Square kilometers - the largest in Niagara. They have over 15,000 calls yearly and some 300 - 400 arrests. They deal with traffic tickets, drugs ( heroin is in Grimsby,too), fires , domestic disputes, break and enters, car thefts, etc. Some of these are not local criminals. The most \common car thefts are GM products which may be easier to steal and are common vehicles.
Grant thanked our speaker for his informative presentation with our usual polio plus donation.