South Mouth April 13, 2009

OH CANADA- Jim Hooper
TOAST TO QUEEN ELIZABETH AND CANADA- Peter Snodgrass
GRACE- June Manning

GUESTS:      Max Kaiser- Spiral Creative, Prospective Member
                  Laurie Graham, Astral Media, Prospective Member
                  Dr. George Picard- Downtown Rotary Club
                  Dr. Chris Henson- Guest Speaker
                  Don Heatherington

SERGEANT AT ARMS- Dr. George Fitzpatrick- all Happy Dollars
Matt T- had a very hard trip to India- will tell us all about it at the next meeting- glad to be back in Canada
Cathy H- Blue Jays in first place and Yankees in last place
Ross E- glad to back
Ron K- glad Ross is back
Don B- glad to be on his motorbike yesterday
George F- had a great trip to China and didn't lose Valerie
Najeeb S-  his solicitation for his friend that has recently become a widow I is very successful- thanks to everyone who has supported it
Paul M- loves sitting at the ladies table- we  should all mingle each week
Jean H.L- Glad she only broke her arm when she fell on Friday
Laeticia- glad to be out in the garden
Sheila B- enjoyed the May Court Fashion Show on Sunday
Bob M- sad not to be out on the bike but glad to be in the garden?
Peter Snodgrass- not sure but thought the Old Man's table at the 19th hole was a good idea
June- commented on the difficulty of bingo on Friday night but kudos to those that made it happen
                             
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Charter  Ceremony for The Early Act Club  at Mother Teresa School- Wednesday, April 29th. 2009
Dedication Ceremony of corner stone at Hospice Niagara- Wednesday, April 29,, 2009 at 11 AM
Rotary Insert from last Friday to be reprinted due to colour issues
Rotary Foundation has a new web site
District Assembly on May 9, 2009 in Niagara Falls
Jean H.L- ticket sales for the May 2nd gala are at 170
Ron K- silent/live auction items for May 2nd gala are at 135- deadline is April 22 to be included in program
Ryla Candidate- Stephanie Sullivan from Niagara College
Slapshot- 3 candidates to be interviewed
Dr. Picard will donate  a 'Teeth Whitening" basket for the silent auction- value $360.00
Karen ting- our exchange student will move to Dan and Anne Roscoe for the rest of her stay  with our club. She spent three days in New York city and enjoyed herself
Greg M thanked Matt and Jean for all their support in hosting Karen throughout the year

50/50 Draw- Don Hetherington   3 hearts- the queen is still there.

BIRTHDAYS:
Matt T and Kris A.

EARLY LEAVERS:
George F and Kris A.

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Picard- spoke about his Dentistry Outreach program and Smiles for Life- The Garth BrooksFoundation has matched all proceeds raised. Also spoke about his involvement with The Dominican Republic Dental School- started with 5 students- will be up to ten by the end of the year. Presented a fund raiser- toothpaste basket- proceeds to the Smiles project

Dr. Chris Henson-
Introduced by Jason P
Graduated from Queens in 1992, Acupuncture in 1998
Spoke about his founding of the Sports Medical Clinic at White Oaks-Active Release Program. Works with Titleist in formatting programs to fit golfers needs.           Described what his program and treatments are for various injuries etc.

Thanked by Bob M.

ATTENDANCE:
20 members, 10 make ups, 3 guests for over 100%