March 3, 2009
Past Bulletins
Chair
- Wayne Thompson lives in
Singsong -
In the absence of Gabe Chaisson, Gerald Arsenault led a cappella versions of Michael Row the Boat Ashore and Happy Birthday (to Ron Casey).
Makeups
-Wayne Carew (
Visiting Rotarians
- none.
Guests
- Scott Costain's son, Alex.
Queen of Hearts Draw
- Katie Irwin handled the duties. It was a brand new deck of cards this week and the jackpot of $100 was missed by Luc Van Hul (Jack of Diamonds).
Attendance
- 100% of people present were asked to check off their name on the attendance sheet on their way out.
International Toast
- Leo-Paul Arsenault toasted the Rotary Club of Airlie Beach in
Rotary Minute
- none.
Sunshine Reports
Les Chipperfield
thanked everyone who helped with the pancake breakfast. The 462 breakfasts that were served is the highest ever for our event. He hopes everyone had the chance to eat and said the website is the way to go to organize events. There was a 100% return from the Club. He is now collecting money. See more pictures on the website home page, in the photo journal http://www.clubrunner.ca/CPrg/DxJournals/journal.aspx?cid=4107&jid=15573. Derek Key found a book in his father's collection to read during his week away. What is interesting about the book entitled "Kennedy and Diefenbaker: The Feud that Helped Topple a Government" is that on the inside cover it says "Book belongs to Vance Bridges". So Derek returned the book.
Committee Reports
Vance Bridges
reported that the Strive Committee made up of himself, Tina Mundy, Yolande Richard, Donna MacKay, Marion Arsenault and Phil Jost, had its first meeting with the students and Three Oaks' guidance counselor, Jim Donovan, over lunch last week. The committee will continue meeting with the students on a monthly basis. Vance also reported that his grandson was chosen for Adventures in Citizenship. Luc Van Hul reminded all of the Discover Rotary Event on March 24, starting at 6:30. Everyone is asked to invited one or two people. Luc also reported the resignation of John Arsenault who is pursuing other endeavors but hopes to join again in the future. Steve Cudmore distributed pamphlets/order forms for the
Guest Speaker
Richard Wedge
introduced Roy Ridlington who gave his classification talk.
President's Report
President Sandy Rundle thanked
Sargeant at Arms
Sgt-at-Arms David Anderson
was not present. As a result no fines were levied but there was much speculation as to why he missed the opportunity to chastise those who didn't give in to his bullying at the pancake breakfast ..