MINUTES OF MEETING OF
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Editor: David Andrews
Meeting Called to Order at 12:00 PM: by President Hilda Finnigan
Hilda welcomed our Participation House clients and their staff to their Christmas party.
Thank you to Dale Duke for the Christmas music. So nice.
Visiting Rotarians and Guests
Guests– Camille Miguel Farfan; and all of our friends from Participation House
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
December 3 – Bill Creamer – Happy Birthday to YOU !!!
December 11 – Reg Malachowski – Happy Birthday to YOU !!!
December 13 – Rhonda and Bob Stewart – Happy Anniversary to YOU !!!
December 20 – Sharron Morrison –Happy Birthday to YOU !!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS:
Hilda – Some of our members are still under the weather and we are thinking of them and hope they get well soon: Bill Creamer, Tess Pierce, and Pat Dyck.
Hilda – Our club Christmas party is December 17 at Bella Notte Restaurant in Whitby starting at 6:00 pm. Please let Janice Coupland know if you are coming. Cost starts at $58 plus tax and tip.
Lennis Trotter - Encouraged everyone to volunteer at the Kids Safety Village for Christmas at the Village from 4:30 pm to 8pm on Dec 6 , Dec 7, and Dec 14. Dec 13 is filled up but we need you to help on the other nights. A sign-up sheet went around. Please let Lennis know, as soon as you can, which nights you are available to volunteer. The Whitby Brass Band will be there on selected nights
Hilda - Next Bingo is December 19 - Ted, Lennis, Robbie, Dave A (for Bill)
Hilda - Next Bingo is December 28- Linda, David P., David A., Camille
Ted Morrison - Cakes and Hams. REMINDER: The cakes and hams are in Bill Creamer’s garage. Please pick up ASAP, and get your money in to Treasurer Linda ASAP. Thank you.
Ted – In the spring of 2025, we will be selling maple syrup again. This year, it will be in One Litre bottles selling for $25 each. Thank you to Robbie Larocque for printing Maple Syrup Gift cards very suitable for sticking stuffers or gifts to your friends, family, and associates. The gift cards are NOW available. See Ted or Robbie.
SPEAKER: Santa Claus
The jolly old elf was the star of the show as he sat for photos and his elves helped Santa give out Christmas Presents to every one of the participation House Clients.
Thank you Santa, Jodi, Marion and Sharon for all of your help.
Here are some photos:
MORE INFORMATION IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Be sure to check out our Calendar for details.!!
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT, YOU CAN MAKE UP: Go online at www.rotary.org go to the club locator and find a club or clubs near your destination. Or you can add the free App Rotary Club Locator to your phone for instant look up of any club in the world. Please mail or fax your make-ups to Secretary Sue MacKinnon, or give your make-up card to the attendance/registration officer at the next club meeting.