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President Joanne welcomed 20 Lincoln Rotarians using a sound system generously provided by Rotarian Dale Hatch
Pod #1 members led the opening exercises with Bob Groh offering the LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT followed by Lindsay Dressel with her POINT OF PRIDE...
"When I was picking up our Tims order for our last meeting I met Jane, an employee. She knew I was part of the Rotary Club and shared that every time she hears the word Rotary she thinks about Lamplighter. Her daughter, Sage, was involved in Lamplighter during high school and despite other kids making fun for waiting to be in theatre, Sage continued to pursue it with post-secondary formal studies and last summer took a serving job at Medieval Times. She studied the performers and finally had an opportunity to show her acting skills to the theatre manager. She had memorized the whole script and they were very impressed - so much so, that she was cast as the Queen, the youngest queen ever hired. Jane attributes part of her success to the opportunity Lamplighter provided for her daughter. I felt an immediate sense of pride and got thinking Rotary must evoke so many memories and just how many stories are out there that people have about Rotary. It was a reminder for me that as we work away doing our fundraisers or connecting in our community we are generating these memories and creating experiences for people in our community that they may not have otherwise had."
Photo: Sage Lunshof, Lamplighter Tour November 2017
Lindsay finished with a TOAST to the King, Rotary International & OUR CLUB.
50/50 - Lindsay had the winning ticket but missed pulling the Ace of Spades
Martha Kralt
Jennifer Toews
Bob Groh
Vernah Fleming
HAPPY BUCKS
A happy group all round with a few standouts…
Margaret - a 1957 article from the St Catharines Standard (found in the public library’s local history collection) featuring Bill Wiley, then in Grade 8, who won an essay competition. Subject: “The History of Jordan & Vicinity"
Mat - in lieu of Bill’s long ago essay win - that the education system is doing its job
Jenn - her play opening this Friday and running each weekend until April 6
John M - his mother is now happily living in Albright Manor
Maria, John K & Joanne - Rotary District 7090 President-Elect training - WELL DONE!
Dale, Phil & others - Spring has sprung!
Terry, Martha, Bill, etc. - Lindsay’s Lamplighter story
Terry - Looking forward to participating in The Ride To Conquer Cancer - June 7 & 8. In 10 years his team has raised $219,000 averaging $30K annually. Their target again this year is 30K
Bill - his ride to the meeting with Phil today
David G - his grandson is Goalie of the Year & his hockey team won the championship in overtime; House is sold
Sue - hoping to get to the cottage at Easter as the 14 ft snowbank might be melted by then.
Barb - her dog Emmie (5 lbs) is fine following her emergency visit to the vet…cost $500.00 - not so fine
Joanne - help from Lincoln Rotarians working on the District Conference
Lindsay - joined Niagara Brewery Collectibles Club & excited about its fundraiser, April 25, where she can buy, sell, or trade as a collector herself
PROGRAM
Rob Foster, Rotary Foundation Director
Rob began the program by introducing two motions forwarded by the RCL Board of Directors for ratification by the club membership
MOTION #1
That $3,000 be contributed to Lincoln Leapers to support their team's trip to the 2025 World Jump Rope Championships, July 27-August 3 in Kawasaki, Japan
Moved by: Sue Foster; Seconded by: Brenda Kell-Kotwa
CARRIED unanimously
MOTION #2
That Kristen French Children's Advocacy Centre continue to be supported by RCL's Bike the Benchlands in 2025 with a $5,000 donation from the club in addition to donations from all participants' donations.
Moved by: John Kralt; Seconded by: Terry Kotwa
CARRIED unanimously
RCL Rotary Foundation Committee COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT REPORT
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Rob highlighted the development of the assessment over the past two years, its purpose and the outcomes. A copy of the report has been forwarded to all club members by email.
The primary purpose of the assessment is to inform the decision-making of the club regarding its support for local community organizations that serve youth.
Rob emphasized that the report was a living document and the Foundation Committee would continue in its responsibility to update it regularly. He encouraged all members to review the report and notify the committee with any additions to the list of organizations represented or
MOTION #3
That the Community Assessment Report, be approved as presented.
Moved by: Dale Hatch; Seconded by: David Grabbe
CARRIED unanimously
in advance of adjournment, Club Treasurer John Maynard spoke briefly to an email he had sent to all club members regarding the steps being taken to incorporate the Rotary Club of Lincoln. He along with John Kralt, Nour Hage & Rob Foster are taking the lead with this effort.
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Pod #1 members led the opening exercises with Bob Groh offering the LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT followed by Lindsay Dressel with her POINT OF PRIDE...
Maria, John K & Joanne - Rotary District 7090 President-Elect training - WELL DONE!
MOTION #1
