Sept 19 meeting minutes

Rotary Club Meeting
 
Sept 19/2024
 
  1. Attendance:
 
Darlene B., Eugene W., Dave B., Scott W. Laurel W., Bernie W., Robert S., Corey B., Rebekah W., Kirby W.; Kory K; Loretta Q; Mike B; Lorne M; Margaret M; Bruce M; Allan M; Beaudon R; Harm T; Mike W  
 
  1. Good morning-
 
  1. O’ Canada-
 
  1. Guests- no guests
 
  1. Birthdays and Anniversaries-Carol Wasylik Sept 20
 
  1. Breakfast- Thank you to team 3 for breakfast
 
  1. Donation to Bentley and Hayden Buckingham
Motion: Vermilion Rotary Club to give $1000 to Bentley and Hayden Buckingham which is $500 each to help support their adventure to Disneyworld for dance.
Made by: Bruce MacDuff
Seconded: Scott Webb
All in favour
 
  1. Sofia’s Action Plan: Lorne-
  • Ideas for kids in Vermilion
-family fit & fun
Help host physical activities for family and friends, Sofia is willing to teach dance glasses from Ecuador (maybe through VIBE)
-teen time together; youth club that is not affiliated with a church or organized club, Rotary has a possibility with a Interact club. Interact club has over $1500 in an account to use.
-Fresh Beats; kids have a safe space to meet where no alcohol, cigarettes or drugs. Kids can meet up and hang out.
-Sustainable warmth (winter clothing) & Teen treasurers clothes bank for kids and teenagers. Where kids and teenagers can swap clothing. Suggested weekend swaps that occur twice a year. Where they can bring their clothing in a bag and clean up after the swap. Also to talk to Betty from Hearts N Hands with regards to winter clothing.
-Smiles across Generation; program for kids to visit seniors at the lodge or long-term care facilities
-Scott offered the front of the RV shop for a possible space for kids to meet. Lorne also suggested JR Robson school if available.
 
  1. Chris Valleu’s film launch; Ask that Chris come to the club to present to us. We want to maybe preview the film to make sure that there isn’t nothing in the film that isn’t within the guidelines of Rotary. Also concerns about having people around with experience to handle any mental health problems in case something arises from the film premier.
 
 
  1. Rebekah Warkentin received her Paul Harris plus 7
 
  1. Folk Club has Lynne Hanson is live on Sunday Oct 6, 2024, at the Legion. Rotary is a silver sponsor for this event.
 
  1. Lorreta corner; fun facts from the past
 
  1. Art in the Park; how much was donated at this event for Jasper Relief fund through Rotary.
 
  1. Oct 4, 2024, is the Rotary Gala in St. Albert. Looking for more people to attend.
 
  1. Islay School to be cleaned out. On Sept 29 at 1pm we will be cleaning out the school. Kids had broken into the school and were trying set some of the papers on fire. Robert Snelgrove said we could pack up and bring the items to be stored in the quonset at the carpenter farm.
 
  1. Jolane Wong; the Canadian women’s volleyball team one bronze at the Special Olympics in Paris.
 
  1. 4-way test
 
  1. Adjournment