September 1 2026 Minutes
 

                   

 

 

President: Chair – Kent Whaley        President Elect:

Secretary: Monica Cook                        Sargent at Arms: Rick Hubbs

 

Call to Order

 

 

Johanna Phillips (Rotary Exchange Student), along with her sister and her father.
 

3. Visiting Rotarians: None.

 

4. Birthdays & Anniversaries : September 1 – 7:

 

John and Sally Pierson are celebrating their anniversary this week – Congratulations!

 

6. Presentations:Rod Berezowecki shared updated information in relation to the seniors housing initiative, along with a “draft” funding report.They are seeking additional advice from groups who have undertaken these types of projects previously, and will continue to be in touch with Rotary.As agreed, we have provided formal confirmation of our commitment, but at this time, no financial payment is needed.Don Dunnigan also mentioned an idea in relation to our 100^th Anniversary coming up – perhaps an opportunity for additional funding opportunity and naming rights?
Johanna Phillips provided a full report on her experiences during her exchange in Germany, and this included visiting many other companies.A full report will be provided in a separate document.

 

7. Correspondence:None

 

8. Committee Reports:

   a. Catch The Big One  - Ticket sales have resumed, and the next draw will be on September 15.  The poster needs to be corrected - #10 was chosen at the last draw, so that needs to be removed, and #52 needs to be put back on the poster.  Don D. will ensure updated posters are printed.  Members noted also that the tickets were not perforated this time – so a reminder will be provided for the next round of tickets that they need to be perforated.

 

 9. Board of Directors Report:  No report.  Rotarians at the meeting discussed the bursary issue for Jacob Bottcher (using bursary for required tools for Apprenticeship Program rather than tuition – as he has received a full scholarship).  It was agreed that Jacob will be advised the bursary can be used for tools, either with Rotary making the purchase, or with Jacob providing a receipt for the purchase.

 

10. Unfinished Business:

a. Confirmation that we will have 4 Rotarians available to run the bar for UCN Linkages on October 6 (each server must have their Safe Serve Certification).  Last week a number of “maybes” – are we able to confirm 4 people…not yet.  We will need to confirm asap, and no later than September 8 (they had hoped to hear from us with a confirmation by September 4).

 

11. New Business:

 

13. RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award):  We will await convenient dates from Julia for the seniors and juniors to provide a report on their experiences.

 

14. Installation of New Members:

15. Club 100^th Anniversary (2029) PERMANENT AGENDA ITEM:  Kent, Don D, Don Mc, Val U, Monica, Kristi

 

16.  Sargent at Arms:   Rick Hubbs

 

17. Four-Way Test:  

              Is it the TRUTH?         

              Is it FAIR to all concerned?

              Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?                           

              Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?