Rotary Club of the 1000 Islands Meeting of September 14, 2016
Minutes by Doug Radford
Presidents Welcome called to order at 7:15
O'Canada followed by grace given by Doug Beattie
The 4 Way Test
Introduction of visiting Rotarians President Elect John Le Clair and President Josh Bennett from Rotary Brockville’s noon hour club and Nick Dinh (incoming member) , Alex Heath (Josh Bennett’s brother in law and potential member) and guest speaker Russ Disotell
Mystery greeter was Anne Denny
Fellowship Bob had nothing to report
Attendance 21 members and 5 guests
Rotary Moment Shelley McCaffrey talked about the history of our moto “Service Above Self”
Joke master Pierre Atchison on the DEA.
Birthdays Shelley McCaffrey on September 18th.
50 50 Kim Barr and Don DeGroot left the 7 of spades on the table
Happy fines
Andrew Melchers daughters first birthday
Anne Denny time away camping
Josh Bennett family visiting
John LeClair has managed to complete his retirement and is working again
Shelley McCaffrey son playing hockey
Andrew Kizell helicopter ride for free
Craig Hunter helicopter ride and going to see the Sens
Don DeGroot helicopter ride
Fines master Darren Gallacher Brockville weather stats and famous Rotarians
Presidents Announcements thank you letters
Habitat for Humanity BBQ netted $121
We have a team in the Prescott Rotary Tricycle race. All members will have the opportunity to pledge.
Appropriations committee met and minutes circulated.
Gala we need to sell tickets.
Anne Denny talking about ClubRunner
September 28 BCC and Chamber of Commerce sponsoring and evening with Dan Kelly, President of CFIB
Speaker introduction Bonnie Burke
Speaker Russ Disotell Brockville Culture Days. Avid volunteer and supporter of the Arts.
Culture Days happens over 3 days across Canada to explore the arts. In Brockville its a one day on Saturday October 1st from 9 to 4. A street festival in downtown Brockville. This year 40 to 60 groups will be participating (including Fraser Radford who will be at the Brockville Public Library). Visual artists, dance studios, musicians who will have concerts and other cultural groups including developmental services. The arts groups are able to get together and talk to each other to network. Charity BBQs will also be held. Head on downtown on October 1st to have some “chocolate with your zucchini muffins”.
Thanker was Bob Barbour presenting a book to then taking it back from Russ.
Dates to Remember
September 15th Joint Directors meeting
September 19 Paul Harris evening at Addison United Church
September 21 NO MEETING
September 28 NO MEETING
September 29th Rotary Brockville Prom Night Fundraiser at TISS 5:30 pm
October 1 Prescott Rotary, Amazing Tricycle Race
October 5, 6, 7 & 8 Food Drive
October 28th & 29th District 7040 Conference in Ottawa
December 14th Rotary Brockville's Christmas Party.
Duties for our next meeting on October 5th to be determined
Minutes
Grace
Rotary Moment
Jokemaster
Finesmaster
Introducing
Thanking
And Now We Have President Ray's “Thought For The Week”
“If life becomes hard, soften it with random acts of kindness.” Michael Levy
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