February 17, 2009
Past Bulletins
Chair
- Nelson Snow was born and raised in Summerside. Following high school, he received a diploma in Construction Technology from
NOTE: Karla & Vance will be on hand before & after the meeting Feb 24 to take donations & write receipts for Easter Seals. These early donations will be used to scroll on the the tv screen during the telethon.
Singsong -
With the help of Gabe Chaisson on the piano, Richard Wedge led the singing of My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, and Happy Birthday to Steve Cudmore and Gerard Greenan.
Makeups
-Ron Caissie had a makeup in Salmon Arm, BC.
Visiting Rotarians
- none.
Guests
- Malcom Millar's son Peter.
Queen of Hearts Draw
- Katie Irwin handled the duties. Luck wasn't on Carl Delaney's side when he cut the three of clubs. The Queen of Hearts remains.
Attendance
- Ron Gallant reported a slight increase from last week, with an attendance of 70%.
International Toast
- David Anderson toasted the Rotary Club of St. Maarten, Netherlands
Sunshine Reports
Steve Cudmore
just returned from vacationing in Tortola in the
Estefy
had a cool weekend in
Committee Reports
Luc Van Hul
is hoping everyone will get used to the fishbowl draw for table selections and thanked Antoine Richard for taking care of having the numbers made up. Luc further reported that the Membership committee received over 40 surveys and will be meeting shortly to review them. On March 24, the Club will host its second Discover Rotary event. It will be in the evening and replace the regular morning meeting. More information to come. Ron Caissie reported that we will be playing hockey on March 1. The cost is $10/person. Everyone must bring their A-game because the Canadiens may have scouts looking for new talent. Steve Cudmore reported that the
Guest Speaker
Wayne Thompson
introduced this year's Easter Seals Ambassador, Jordan Cotton, and his mother, Angela.
Karla Flynn
then shared some information about the Easter Seals program. Some of the upcoming fundraising activities are the telethon on March 1, the school tour, the pool tournament on March 7 at 1:00, and a raffle for two tickets to an NHL game, including airfare and hotel in
President's Report
President Sandy Rundle welcomed
Sargeant at Arms
Sgt-at-Arms Luc Van Hul
fined Vance Bridges and Wayne Thompson for fighting over seats and not respecting their table number. He fined everyone who didn't shake his hand while coming into the meeting. And he fined everyone who didn't do anything special for their sweetheart on Valentine's Day.