Club Meeting June 1, 2017

 

Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 1, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team one for breakfast.
  3. Guests this morning were Crystal Steel and her mom Marla, Joanne Stewart, Chris Fithen and Kerry Zachar.  
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Happy Birthday this week  to Kirby (4th).    Happy Anniversary to Laurel and Mike (June 1).
  5. Housekeeping Items:  Dawn has prepared paperwork for Books for Belize grant and additional scholarship money.  Cash Raffle tickets should be available next week.   
  6. Survey for Justin:   If you have not completed Justin’s survey, he would like your input for planning purposes.  Site is surveymonkey.com/r/DBBND98.  He is also sending out the link if members wish to go that route.  
  7. Adventures in Citizenship:  We are blessed to live in Canada and you can change the world!   After listening to Crystal Steel’s Adventures in Citizenship presentation this morning, it was very clear that we were well represented by this young lady.  Her busy schedule included the Canadian War Museum, Camp Fortune, Parliament (where they met with the Speaker of the House), talent shows, the University of Ottawa, Wabano Aboriginal Health Centre and more cultural stops.  The swearing in of new Canadian citizens was the highlight of her trip.  
  8. Vermilion Bike Rodeo:  After a little break, EMS, RCMP, AHS, the Town of Vermilion and the County of Vermilion River will be hosting a bike rodeo on June 14 at 3:45 PM.  All ages and abilities of riders are encouraged  to attend with their parents (not mandatory) to learn proper bike technique and safety (on the tarmac next to VES).  There is no cost for children to  attend and no registration is required.  The Rodeo Committee is asking for $725 ($500 for helmet purchases and $225 for snacks).  Request  to be discussed at the next executive meeting.  
  9. Justin presented an updated version of his 2017-18 budget and answered some questions.  Topic tabled until next week.  
  10. Pipeline:  Mary Lee advised that around July 1st, approximately 250 pipeline workers will take up residence in Vermilion.  If you have rental space available, please drop Mary Lee a line and she’ll add your facilities to the list she’s compiling for the pipeline company.  
  11. Cash Raffle Draw Winners:  Emil Dedio $150 (sold by Brenda) and Kaitlyn MacKimmon $100 (sold by Lorne and yes you’ve heard this name before.  This was her third win this year!). 
  12. Golf Tournament:  If you’d like to represent Rotary at the Lion’s Gold Tournament, get in touch with Justin.  
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 5     Executive Meeting
  • June 8     Business Meeting
  • June 15   Vocational Presentation
  • June 22   International Convention
  • June 29   Jason Whiting