MINUTES OF ZOOM MEETING: Tuesday, August 31 , 2021
Editor: Sue MacKinnon
Meeting Called to Order
Rotary Grace Lennis Trotter
O Canada Ted Morrison
Toast to the Queen Alan Nason
Guests: no guests
BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES:
Dave Andrews turned 39 AGAIN!
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Team 3 for Bingo on Saturday, September 4.
ACE OF SPADES: Sgt at Arms: Tim Dwyre
Lennis Trotter drew the of spades
Happy Bucks:
Bob Stewart wished Dave Andrews a Happy Birthday as well as Dave Peneny.
Robert Kipling was happy to let members know that he and Caroline spent August 28 (1st anniversary of Devons death and it would have been his 76th birthday, at the his graveside. They had a bottle of Devon’s favourite, a chiraz. They had three glasses and drank 1/3 each, pouring 1/3 on his grave, nice way to remember Devon.
John Kellam happy to hear how Robert remembered Devon.
Lennis will be happy to attend carfest in Bobcaygeon, 200 vehicles on display.
Dave Mankiewicz also acknowledged Devon’s birthday.
Bill Creamer also remembered Devon, his employer and dear friend.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
President Dave Penney
Catch the Ace ticket sales are slow! We have only sold 138 tickets to date and we are committed to sell 1,200 first year of operation. Let’s get those numbers up!
Social lunch at the Canadian Brewhouse on Simcoe Street North, on Sunday, September 12, 11:30am to 3:00pm. Rooftop patio with option to be inside should weather not co-operate. Also an elevator to transport to the roof. Cost is $25.00 and please let Janice know if you plan to attend. Pre ordering not necessary.
Next week our guest will be Zachary Preston, who will educate us on autism, in particular, those over 18. What support is available for them.
September 14, guest speaker will be Cynthia Davis, CEO of Lakeridge Health
September 18 – clean up with Waverly Street Public School, meet at the school at 10:00am
District Governor Ron Dick would like to inform clubs that Haiti requires our support, through Morgan Weinberg or Shelterbox.
Manure and tulip sales resume on the Oshawa Farmers Market on September 11
September 13 – next Safety Village Meeting, at the village at 7:00pm.
October 21 – World Polio Day – there will be a flag raising; proclamation in the works, Dave and Peter working with Major and Councillors to arrange date and time for this event.
HYBRID MEETINGS – good article in Rotary magazine and a district webinar will be available very soon, on how and why. Watch for details, this will be informative and of interest to our club.
SPEAKER : President Dave Penney had announcements and Fundraising to share
REVIEW OF FUNDRAISING LIST
Sue to contact Settlement House to inquire about their turkey donations
Car raffle may not be a reality
Big game tickets no longer possible for residents of Canada
Sue, Jan and Ana to meet to discuss possibility of a truckfest / dessertfest; logistics being a concern. Restaurant ticket book also to be reviewed
Father’s Day event will be next year
Christmas tree sales being pursued
Max sold was suggested for a possible venue or an on line auction.
It was also noted that a different location for our Silent Auction and Reverse Draw will be necessary as the Golf Club is using the large banquet ball for golf simulators, possibly until June 2022.