Guests: 24 Rotarians (2 on zoom) were joined by Guests Barb Reed (visiting Rotarian), Sophie Blain, Jeff Smith and District Governor Dave Alexander
Program
DG, Dave Alexander met with Board members before dinner for a brainstorming session.
President Brenda opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement and POD members assisted with opening exercises.
After dinner and announcements, Jeff Kleven formally introduced DG Dave Alexander from Welland. He reminded everyone of the District Conference coming up on April 5th at 9 am. The focus will be on partnerships in the community. Dave remembered visits to the Flamborough area as a child cross-country skiing and also studying about the limestone in the area in high school. He reviewed some history of the District and said it is important to archive our club's history. He recommended a documentary on Netflix called "Join or Die". He pointed out that Rotary's focus on ending Polio also promotes peace and builds infrastructure for fighting other diseases. He spoke about Rotary Action Groups for various interests. There are approximately 20 different groups and any Rotarian can join one or more.
President Brenda thanked Dave for coming and presented him with our club's donation to the Rotary Foundation.
District Governor, Dave Alexander (photo by Bob Allen)
Items of Interest
President Brenda presented her kudos to Jeff Kleven for getting our Zoom going.
Reminder that Sue is looking for more volunteers to assist with the club anniversary.
Diandra announced a Community Service committee meeting via zoom the following night and a call for more volunteers in the spring for activities.
Jeff Kleven provided an update on Dos Corrientes. They have the security gate installed and are waiting for solar panels and then there will be a final report. The foundation committee is looking at Clean Water projects to support for next year.
Margot reminded everyone of the date for Trivia Night at the Legion on March 28th. The theme is Oscars/Movies. Each Rotarian is asked to donate a bottle of wine for the raffle. The golf tournament is May 28th.
Brenda announced that a survey will be coming soon for all members to complete as part of our Strategic Plan.
President Brenda presents District Governor Dave with a cheque for $3500 USD for the Rotary Foundation
Sgt. at Arms
Happy $ - Birthdays/Anniversaries/Good news
Amber is looking forward to an upcoming volunteer trip to Ecuador and is accepting donations of gently used knee, ankle or other braces at her office until Feb. 26th.
NickBrown was at a swim meet in Etobicoke with Jeff and reported that Jeff Kleven set 2 Ontario records.
Jeff Kleven is happy that daughter, Shelby received a research grant at Western U.
Brenda was happy to welcome DG Dave Alexander and prospective member Jeff Smith.
Dave Alexander gave a happy buck as he was a previous competitive swimmer and recommended Orlando Lake in Florida, but to avoid alligators.
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