Rotary Club of The Pas
March 26/2024
 
Chair:  Don Dunnigan
Recording Secretary:  Linda Northcott
Sergeant at Arms:  Blair Patience
 
We have no birthdays, no anniversaries, no makeups, no visiting Rotarians, one guest – Blair’s grandson, Burke
CTBO – Doug Taylor received the consolation prize from last week’s draw and drew this week’s winning ticket.  Joanne Bigelow’s ticket was drawn.  She picked number 15, which revealed the Ace of Diamonds.  She will receive the consolation prize of $687.00.   Next week’s jackpot will start at $9146.00.
Sellers at the Grub Box
Thursday – Gerry and Peter
Friday – closed
Saturday – vacant
Sunday – vacant
No Frills
Thursday – John
Friday – Don D.
Saturday – vacant
Board of Director’s Report
Heather Gibson requested a donation of $500 to help bring the U of M wind ensemble to The Pas.  All in favour of making the donation of $500.00
Meals on Wheels – Peter will bring a calendar next week for delivery sign up.  There are currently 12 meal recipients
We are signing an agreement for the exchange student program whereby we agree to sponsor an inbound exchange student, and agree to also have an outgoing student.
Doug is preparing the new budget.  If anyone has anything they would like added to the budget, please let him know.
There was a general discussion on the upcoming 100th anniversary of our club.
 One idea is perhaps having an event in each of the four seasons.  Another was completion of a community project.
There is a major project account and lottery account that is available to fund these sorts of events.
April 2nd – there will be a presentation on ShelterBox.  April 9th We will be watching the ‘What is Rotary’ video.
Don McKay will be staying on for another term as President of our Club.
Hopefully the murals will be completed and ready for installation in May.
50/50   Rick’s ticket was drawn, but sadly no luck.  He will fill the position of Sgt. at next week’s meeting.
The meeting concluded with the four -way test.
 
Prepared by Linda Northcott