In attendance: This week, 21 club members were joined by guests Barb Busing (Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise), Tom Gallagher, Sophie Blain, Jeff Blain, Don Boyer, Meghan Tewkesbury. Dinner was provided by the Waterdown Fortinos.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
President Karen Matthews opened the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement; Gerry Aggus led the 4-Way Test and gave the invocation; Brenda Jefferies introduced the guests and gave table order.
Fundraising chair George Tadross reminded members about the planning meeting for the upcoming Trivia fundraiser. Volunteers are also needed for the event, which takes place Oct. 24.
Diandra Camilleri announced that Victoria Caccioppo will join her as co-chair of the Community Service committee.
Diandra also appealed for volunteers to hand out candy at the Rotary table at the BIA Treat and Pet Walk on Oct. 24.
Amber Kosubovich reminded members to help out with Public Image by posting about Rotary on social media, and following and sharing club posts. Public Image will have meeting following the next club meeting on Sept. 28. New members welcome!
Peter Ronalds announced the Flamborough Santa Claus Parade is holding a Tap Day at the Waterdown Canadian Tire on Nov. 14. The parade takes place Saturday, Nov. 28, and volunteers are needed for cleanup the morning after.
The Food for Kids Breakfast takes place the morning of the Parade, at the Waterdown Legion - volunteers are welcome.
Darryl Kirkland thanked the club for making the Seniors Corn Roast a huge success.
Exchange student Sophie Blain tells Waterdown Rotarians about her year in Denmark. Brenda Jefferies photo
Program
Nic Freeman introduced this week’s speaker, Youth Exchange student Sophie Blain, who returned from her year in Denmark. She was happy to share details about her experiences and the country, including the foods, a little Viking history, school and local customs and practices -- including 'hygge'. Sophie stayed with three families during her exchange year - one of which was a castle!
Sgt. at Arms - Bruce Treacy
Happy $ - Birthdays/Anniversaries/Good news
Keley Akwiwu was happy that his mom and sister came for a visit.
Brenda celebrated a birthday over the summer, daughter Lisa turned 30, her father turned 80 and Brenda is driving a new (to her) car.
Wendy Hickey and Tom Gallagher celebrated the sale of their home and successful garage sales; Tom also celebrated a special birthday.
Michael Collette was happy to see his Shoppers Drug Mart friends enjoy the Seniors Corn Roast.
George Tadross's daughter turned 1 - she's starting daycare soon.
Nic Freeman and his wife both celebrated birthdays.
Darryl Kirkland was sad about the passing of his friend George Chuvalo.
President Karen was thankful for a successful first meeting for the year.
Mark Cashin thanked members who attended the social at his home in August. He thanked Nathalia for setting up his son with an internship.
50/50 draw - Mark won the draw, but no luck! He picked the 4 of hearts. Pot is up to: TBD
Don't miss
Sept. 28 - Regular club meeting is a pot luck.
Sept. 28 - Public Image meeting follows the club meeting - new members welcome!
Oct. 5 - will NOT be the Paul Harris ceremony; more to come on the date.
Oct. 21 - Community Service Meeting on Zoom from 6 to 7. Want to join? Email Diandra!
Oct. 24 - Trivia Night: Villains. Volunteers needed, teams needed, and members are asked to bring a bottle of wine to the next meeting for the raffle (value $20).
