HAPPY TOONIES:
Sandy had her daughter and son in law and their two boys visiting from Calgary. Son and daughter in law in Oshawa and their two boys makes for 4 boys and she enjoyed their visit but was also happy to see the visit come to an end.
Janice and Kris also had grandsons visit one week and granddaughters the next. Janice also happy her grand son took his first 3 steps and was able to see.
Kris and Janice are going to India and had to apply for a VISA. Kris approved but waiting for Janice to be approved. Kris may have to go to India on his own. Kris announced that India has been a free country since August 15, 1947.
Dan happy to be here and he is a good crop of tomatoes, all 3 of them!
Dave Penney is going east and would like to contribute happy bucks to prevent rain from his trip east.
Linda enjoyed Ribfest, she had a booth and suggests next year we have a shelter box on the festival.
Devon’s son got married and it was the best party he has ever been to! Guests from all over the world.
Robert Kipling echoed, yes a great wedding; the bride wore a red wedding gown.
Ted and Sharon went to a corn roast and BBQ and Karaoke Night hosted by the Bellville/Brighton/Trenton/Port Hope/Picton Rotary Clubs. Great time including a Karoke which was super! We should go next year!
Tim happy to be home after being in Calgary. Stayed in a lot as smoke was horrible, you could taste it.
But it was nice to see his son and daughter-in-law and how well they are doing.
Bob Stewart commented on little girls at the mall. Between the ages of 2 – 4, they all seem to be having temper tantrums! Boys sure are different.
ROTARY MOMENT
None tonight.
GUEST SPEAKERS : Ted Morrison lead in a session on What is Rotary?
Past Pres Dave Andrews introduced Ted. Dave siad how lucky were are to have Ted, our Past District Governor in our Rotary Club. Ted has seen all 55 Rotary Clubs in the District and has a wealth of information that he has seen in his Rotary travels. In addition, as past Chair of the Rotary Leadership institute, Ted has facilitated this exact discussion many times. What is Rotary?
Ted first had everyone pair off and asked them to ask AND answer , one one one: What is Rotary?
We then answered what word describes Rotary and Ted wrote all of them down for us to see.
Then, we broke out into 3 groups and the three groups came up with the following answers:
Rotary is serving humanity worldwide, universal followship.
Four way test, is it the truth?
Promote good health, safe water and sanitation.
Eradication of polio.
Rotary is an international organization with very little overhead, where a group of professionals volunteer their time to help local communities. Internationally known for the eradication of polio. Friendship over dinner, fun and fellowship.
Rotary is an organization of professionals that do a good job for the world and humanity. We live by the four way test. Our major project is to eradicate polio and polio plus in the world. We focus on 6 areas which are health, water/Sanitation, peace and conflict, resolution economic development, literacy/basic education and disease prevention. We meet regularly to share fun and fellowship and are people of action with both local and international communities. Come out for dinner…..it’s on us!
Ted handed out a handy wallet sized card called “What Is Rotary “ to everyone and asked everyone to be ready when someone, somewhere asks “What Is Rotary?'”
Ted was thanked by Treasurer and Past pres Devon Biddle.
Note:
Here is what is on the Rotary International Website: More info for you:
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Learn more about our structure and our foundation and our strategic vision.
What we do
Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
Promote peace
Fight disease
Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
Save mothers and children
Support education
Grow local economies
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