South Mouth June 6, 2011

Posted by Cathy Henry 
on Jun 06, 2011
 
 
12:15 p.m. Call to Order:        President John Teibert
 
National Anthem:    Rob Welch
Toast to the Queen & Canada:  Jean Holbert-Leighton
Invocation:   Ed Telenko
 
Guests: Ron Kozub
Sandra Rothman - President of the May Court Club of St. Catharines
Chris Bangham - Hospic e Niagara and the Rotary Club of St. Catharines
Margaret Corbett - Hospice Niagara
Amy Ball - first Rotary eclub 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms: - Matt Taylor-Happy Dollars only
 
Matt Taylor- just celebrated his 41st anniversary with Georgette - medically cleared to participate in the Tour Du Lac;
Jean Stewart- spent a wonderful week with  “the girls” in Bala - celebrated her son’s 37th birthday;
Bob- celebrated the 69th anniversary of D DAY;
Jean Holbert-Leighton- celebrated her 30th anniversary with Jim - daughter Lauren has started her new job in  Ottawa;
Jim Howes- his granddaughter-Lydia- has just turned 13 - Nancy is on a cruise to Alaska with her sister;
Jim Hooper- celebrated his 9th anniversary with his wife, Lynn, at the Blue Mermaid;
Sandra Rothman - just happy to be at the meeting;
Amy Ball- starting the first EClub as President Elect. Happy to be joining rotay in this position;
Sheila - had a great time in New Orleans;
John Teibert - had a tremendous time in New Orleans. Participated in the ambassadorial Interviews- Sharon Weton will be going to the UK;
Ron Kozub - received a new barbecue for his birthday and created a tremendous new recipe with Bourbon.
 
Announcements
 
Bingo Update Volunteers - Beth needs two volunteers for Friday between 5:30-9:30
 
Saturday June 11, 2011 and Sunday June 12, 2011 – Grimsby Antique Show at The Peach King Centre. 10-4 each day, cost $6. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Grimsby. $1 off coupons available at www.gasniagara.ca.
 
Cathy Henry, Sandra Rothman, Presentation of Cheque to Take it to Heart-Sandra presented John and Cathy with a cheque for $2,000.00 as the next May Court installment towards The Lab.
 
Monday June 20, 2011 – Rotary Gift of Life Golf Tournament. 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Registration; 10:30 AM, Barbecue Lunch & Refreshments; 12:00 PM, Golf Tournament;   5:00 – 6:00 PM, Cash Bar;  6:00 – 7:30 PM, Sit Down Dinner, Awards, Auction & Raffle; 7:30 PM, Adjournment. TOTAL COST FOR GOLF, BBQ LUNCH & DINNER ONLY $125.00.  Rotary Gift of Life Golf & Tennis Tournaments won by "Children with Failing Hearts" This will be your opportunity to personally meet our
“HONORARY GOLF CHAIRMAN RENE ROBERT” Retired Buffalo Sabre, who was a part of the exciting French Connection
 
For Golf Information or To Register, Contact Either Rotarian:
 
Ken Goodwin, M.D.                                                               Pam Milroy. N.D.
89 William Street                                                                    8 Isaac Court
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON,  L0S 1J0                                  Caledonia, ON,   N3W 0A7  
Tel: (905) 468-2273                                                                Tel: (905) 765-3109                                
Kgoodwin@niagara.com                                                       pmilroy@shaw.ca
 
Hospice Niagara Car Raffle – Chris Bangham- Chris, in his capacity as Chair of Hospice- spoke about the 5 Car draw which is the premier fund raising event for Hospice Niagara. He brought books of tickets to sell and invited anyone to come forward to purchase- $25.00 each or a book of 5 for $100.
 
June 19-25 – RYLA –nothing to report.
 
July 17 – 23 – Tour du Lac – Sponsorship Opportunities  Cathy spoke of the need to help meet the goal of $25,000.00 for The Lab. Matt, Ian, Cathy and Dan are riding- please sponsor one of them by the webb address below.Although all monies raised goes to the lab- Cathy and Matt have a friendly rivalry to see who raises the most http://www.rotarytourdulac.ca  go to “pledge a rider” and choose which Rotarian to support.
 
Sadly, this is to inform you that Hugh Sampson, Past District Governor 7090, 1983-84, passed away May 29, a memorial service was held Friday June 3 at the Wesleyan Church of Hamburg. Also Charles Fogel, Past District Governor, has passed away.
 
Sheila read a letter of resignation from George Fitzpatrick, although it was accepted with deep regret, George was made an Honourary member

Birthdays

June 7 – Ron Kozub (Prince, Dean Martin)

50/50 Draw
 
Shelia- 10 Spades
 
Early Leavers: Jean Holbert Leighton, Jean Stewart.
 
Introduction of Guest Speaker: Jim Hooper introduced Roseanne- they both had joined Rotary in 2004 and is very proud to work with her on various committees.
 
Rotary GSE Presentation 
 
Roseanne presented her program of her Rotary GSE trip to Korea. It was a life changing trip for all of the  team members- a tremendous slide show followed of various aspects of life in Korea.
 
See related story.
  
Thanking the Speaker: Arie thanked Roseanne for being such a tremendous representative of Rotary and our Club. 
 
Attendance Report:
Ron Kozub reported 18 members, 9 make ups, 3 guests   72%
 
Thought of the Day
If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing a couple of car payments.” - Earl Wilson
 
Next meeting – June 13 – Marcel Mongeon – Copyrights