Chairperson: Kate Seaman
O'Canada led by Sue Opening Prayer by Rev. Randy
Visiting Rotarians: Thomas Kirchoff from Iserlohn, Germany, also guest of Shelley Fleckenstein
Guests: Dale and Melissa Kavanagh guests of Shelley Fleckenstein, Colonel (Ret'd) J. Ron Stonier, CD our guest speaker
Happy $$$:
Garth: for District Training this past weekend for AG's and there was a good response to the District Survey, received 181!!
Ellen: for a wonderful stay and visit in Quebec City, saw all the children and grand-children and they surprised them when Ellen and Jim got married (big applause here from all club members - Congratulations Irene and Jim!!)
Bill: on behalf of the Khatib family for the Sunday afternoon dinner hosted by Jyab and Khayriye, thank you to those who were able to visit. Khayriye is so Thankful for all the Rotary members have done and considers all of us Family!! Jyab's brother is arriving this week with his family of five.
Rick: for the immediate response to request for sofa and dryer - another reasons why Rotarians get it done!!
Kelly: for her mom celebrating 94yrs and the appreciation of all the vibrant Fall Colours in the Valley!!
Thomas Kirchoff: bringing greetings from his Rotary club in Germany, he is glad to be visiting the Annapolis Valley and President Rod presented Thomas with a Club Banner.
Sue: for finally having her kitchen all done! for Farmers Golf international tournament in Holland, the team placed 16 out of 24 and personally placed 3rd from the bottom in the individual ranking. The golf course was longer and harder then what they play here in NS.
Jeff: for committee's participation over the weekned in a "hands-on" project" (see seperate story for details)
Presidents Report: Rod shared -
Dues from a few people are outstanding
Carl's brother passed away after a battle with cancer at age 80, he lived in Musquodobit Harbour
Leah's daughter Lavinia broke her arm and got a cast, feels great and just wants rainbows drawn on her cast.
Dinner at Khatib's to celebrate buying their home was great, lots of food and about a dozen rotarians and family.
Board meeting Wednesday October 17th at Whites board Room 4 - 6
Valley faces will be in flyers next week
Guest Speaker: Colonel (Ret'd) J. Ron Stonier, CD - retired school administrater and educator. Graduate of St.FX and Acadia Universities. Ron was commanding officer of the West Nova Scotia Regiment from 1986 to 90. Last post was Assitant Chief of Staff at Land Force Atlantic Area HQ until retirement in 2007 after 41 years in the Canadian Army Reserve.
Ron provided us with a comprehensive overview and detailed stories on the Regiments invasion of Italy. This was the largest invasion ever prior to "D" day. The Regiment landed in Sicily on July 9th and the Italians surrenderd on Sept 8th, spending a total of 56 days in Italy.
Garth thanked Colonel Stonier for his detailed review of what happened through those 56 days in Italy. It was also interesting to hear how this regiment received 34 Battle Hounours.
Chase the Ace: ticket drawn by Randy, but.........................It's a Roll-over!!
One more REMINDER about our Fundraiser on Nov. 29th, just a few tickets left for purchase - please contact Shelly Phillips or Phil Warren.
