MINUTES OF ZOOM MEETING: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Editor: Allan Finnigan
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES
May 14 - Patti and Bob Koski - Happy Anniversary
May 18 - Anne and Tim Dwyer - Happy Anniversary
On the Zoom Call Tonight:
Pres. Sue McKinnon, Allan Finnigan, David Andrews, David Penney, Lennis Trotter, Jan Coupland, Kris Sachdeva, Bill Creamer, Heather Drakes, Robbie Larocque, Hilda Finnigan, Ted Morrison, Larry Hurren and Linda Porritt
Guests:
Steve Rutledge – Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise
Haldene Alleyne – Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise
Maureen Bird - Rotary Club of Toronto
PRESIDENT SUE’S OPENING REMARKS:
None tonight
HAPPY THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK:
None tonight
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Manure sales Al Finnigan announced that we are down to 165 bags left, sales are steady and we will be selling the manure at the north end farmers market this Saturday from 8 am. To 12 noon.
May 12- 8-9 pm. Foundation Gala, virtual, cost is $110.00 US
May 12 7 00PM Whitby Rotary is also presenting Crime against Children presented by RCMP and Toronto Police
May 18-7:15 pm. Toronto Sunrise 25 Anniversary no cost to register, optional 50/50 draw, must register
https://rotarytorontosunrise .com/event/test-registration-for-the-25th-anniversary-event/
May 29 is make up date for the Great Lakes Clean up project Mark says it is a go. Tee shirts will be supplied
June 12-16 International Convention
Our district conference is June 25 and 26; cost $10.00
Our district grant of $500.00. Will have more direction after May20.
On line gaming in the works.
Speakers Needed - David Andrews reminded us that there are several openings for Guest Speakers in June and forward
Honorary Members
The board has received notification from club members and approved, two proposals for honorary members. Linda Biddle and Peter Dueck.
Members are being notified by way of this meeting and our weekly bulletin of this approved proposal. If Board Secretary (Robbie Larocque;(robbielarocque@dgbiddle.com) does not receive any objection from the club members (via email) within 7 days of bulletin being distributed via email. Linda and Peter will be notified by Robbie, of their honorary membership status.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ROTARY EVENTS PLEASE READ THE SECTION AT THE END OF THIS BULLETIN
SPEAKER:
Steve Rutledge introduced our co-speakers Maureen Bird and Haldine Alleyne
Their presentation was on St.Vincent devastating earthquake in April that displaced approximately 20,000 people.
Heather Drakes thanked our presenters.
COVID UPDATE
Kris Sachdeva gave us a five point summary of the latest news on the virus to date.
MEETING ADJOURNED: at 8:05 pm
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 18, 2021 7 pm – Paul Harris Awards Night
May 25, 2021 7 pm – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presentation – from Heather Drakes , Chair,
District 7070 DEI Committee