President Bill Kany led us in the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the 4-way test led by an enthusiastic Brian Dallaire. President Bill then asked SAA Joe Moreshead to come up and drape the charter, followed by a moment of silence, for Past President Dennis Petit. The invocation was then led by Jim Audiffred in which he thanked all the Past Presidents and their wives (yes, I immediately wondered where my wife was to help me during my year).
The 50/50 was won by President-Elect Lucie Kay who donated it to the Red Ribbon Fund.
Get Well Soon! – Cards were circulated to wish Heather MacLean’s husband and Peggy Bean’s husband fast recoveries.
Thank You! – Bill thanked the following people this week:
• All Past Presidents for building our incredible reputation in this District.
• The Entire club for their part in ensuring we received the District Governor’s Citation – not because we “taught to the test” but because we do amazing things that naturally meet the guidelines.
• Roland Gagne for his international project which was highlighted at the District Conference and noted as “the best global project the District has ever seen.”
Dates to Know:
• Business After Hours: Tomorrow, June 16th at 5-7pm at Run of the Mill. Parking will be complicated due to La Kermesse Block Party. ROTM parking lot will be closed so please park up at the Train Station and ensure you are out of that lot by 8pm. Two drink tickets for beer or wine will be provided, along with some nice door prizes.
• Annual Awards: At our regular meeting on June 22, our club will honor community members and fellow Rotarians for going above and beyond. This is a meeting you want to attend!
• Changeover Dinner: Lucie’s changeover will occur on June 28th at Camp Hinds with a pre-party at Sue Gajewski’s camp. Please let Lucie or Bill know if you would like to attend.
Membership – At the District Conference it was discussed that membership is dwindling and to help in that effort, they are being much more flexible around scheduling and membership rules. They are now allowing Presidents the option to cancel more than two meetings per year; corporate/business memberships are now allowed in which several members may rotate each meeting; the attendance requirements are less strict; and they encourage more interaction between the Rotary Clubs and the Interact Clubs.
Rotary Park – PP Al Carrigan noted it was our Club’s 50th year during his Presidency in which we did work at Rotary Park. He has created a slide presentation from the early days to today and will schedule a time in the Fall to be on our program schedule.
Happy Dollars – SAA Joe accepted happy dollars from:
• Jim Audiffred was grateful for PP contributions and their SPOUSES and happy for his 35th wedding anniversary. To show his gratitude, he gave $135 to the Past Presidents Scholarship Fund.
• CJ Dubois-Cote was happy Sunday would be nice so she can hit the beach.
• Bill Kany for surviving the District Conference.
• Denis Elie for his newest adventure and sleeping on a mountain.
• Paul Deschambault for his sister, Susan, winning the Senate seat in yesterday’s election.
• Matt Simmonds for paying off Karen to do the TACK and his 11th wedding anniversary.
• Al Carrigan as he realized he was the longest serving past president in attendance today.
Fines– Then SAA Joe handed out fines to:
• The entire back table for not listening to Bill during announcements.
• Lucie Kay for “Heavy PETS”.
• Brian Dallaire for his excitement.
• Jim Audiffred for his lecture on the power of love.
• Ken Farley for his new look.
• Denis Elie for his “schools out” casual look.
• The entire front table for being out of control.
• Mark Nahorney for his casual retirement dollar.
• Ray Demers for looking so sharp in his white shirt with his “partner”
• And finally, a raffle of an Elements GC which went for full value to Roland Gagne.
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