GRAPEVINE MARCH 20, 2014
Posted by William A. Hughes
on Mar 23, 2014
BUSINESS INCUBATOR PROJECT
Past President Jeanette chaired the meeting
Registrar's report:
Jeanette reported 20 members present - plus guest speaker Naomi Barrens
Announcements:
Jeanette -
- Wayne needs a cheque for the Lincoln Rotary Golf day June 9th deadline May 15th
Outbound Student, Nick, going to Switzerland -
Drew - Has Club Runner set up -Is willing to help any and all who need help accessing the program.
Registrar's report:
Jeanette reported 20 members present - plus guest speaker Naomi Barrens
Announcements:
Jeanette -
- Wayne needs a cheque for the Lincoln Rotary Golf day June 9th deadline May 15th
Outbound Student, Nick, going to Switzerland -
Drew - Has Club Runner set up -Is willing to help any and all who need help accessing the program.
The Grapevines will be there and not through regular e-mails. Drew will help set up your password for more private Club info. Just ask - he is very willing to help.
Friends and inactive rotarians who normally get the Grapevine will be told how to receive the bulletin.
Sergeant-At-Arms: Jim
Sharon - wishing the curling team going to Scotland good luck - Chas, Wayne, Dick, and Bill.
George - going to boil up some maple syrup - (not as easy as that sounds)
Marty - Did a eulogy at his Mom's funeral - It was a good chance for family gathering though.
Bill - had cataract surgery and was still able to curl.
Bob - Gas costs very high - Offered lawn chairs for those who want to enjoy some heat
Drew - This is the first day of spring - what happened ?
Roger -happy for a big comeback today in curling
Former exchange student, Doreen, is doing well
Gerry - is stopping at McDonalds on the way home after the ?!?&# meal here
Sandy - helped Peter celebrate a birthday
Jeanette This is National Fresh Air Day
Thomas - Enjoyed Cabaret at Theatre Aquarius .
Jim M. Golf season opening April 1st ( in your dreams )
Jim H. called for jury duty
Program :
Drew introduced Naomi Barrens, Past President of the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce.
Naomi gave a very enthusiastic presentation about establishing an Incubator Hub in Grimsby. She has the support of the C of C; GEDAC and the DIA. The plan would be to establish a resource center for new and established businesses to help them in their venture. A key part would be a mentoring plan with mentors being successful retired business persons who have "been there; done that". They have good moral support from such centers in St. Catharines and elsewhere including the Colleges and universities as well as the government. Naomi noted that many Rotarians could provide this mentoring service. Naomi was thanked by Pam with a donation to Polio Plus in Naomi's name.
Future Programs
Coming events :
Sergeant-At-Arms: Jim
Sharon - wishing the curling team going to Scotland good luck - Chas, Wayne, Dick, and Bill.
George - going to boil up some maple syrup - (not as easy as that sounds)
Marty - Did a eulogy at his Mom's funeral - It was a good chance for family gathering though.
Bill - had cataract surgery and was still able to curl.
Bob - Gas costs very high - Offered lawn chairs for those who want to enjoy some heat
Drew - This is the first day of spring - what happened ?
Roger -happy for a big comeback today in curling
Former exchange student, Doreen, is doing well
Gerry - is stopping at McDonalds on the way home after the ?!?&# meal here
Sandy - helped Peter celebrate a birthday
Jeanette This is National Fresh Air Day
Thomas - Enjoyed Cabaret at Theatre Aquarius .
Jim M. Golf season opening April 1st ( in your dreams )
Jim H. called for jury duty
Program :
Drew introduced Naomi Barrens, Past President of the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce.
Naomi gave a very enthusiastic presentation about establishing an Incubator Hub in Grimsby. She has the support of the C of C; GEDAC and the DIA. The plan would be to establish a resource center for new and established businesses to help them in their venture. A key part would be a mentoring plan with mentors being successful retired business persons who have "been there; done that". They have good moral support from such centers in St. Catharines and elsewhere including the Colleges and universities as well as the government. Naomi noted that many Rotarians could provide this mentoring service. Naomi was thanked by Pam with a donation to Polio Plus in Naomi's name.
Future Programs
Coming events :
May 1 Paul Harris Fellowship Awards Night
May 16 Rotary Club of Grimsby's birthday ( # 38)
June 9 - Rotary Club of Lincoln's golf Day
June 13 -15 Grimsby Antique Show
May 16 Rotary Club of Grimsby's birthday ( # 38)
June 9 - Rotary Club of Lincoln's golf Day
June 13 -15 Grimsby Antique Show