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President Bonny welcomed us on this
warming & quite a bit foggy day.
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Visitors
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Our guests today:
Peter Epp of "Chatham This
Week", Ron McCubbin
from the Downtown Club,
Simon Crouch of Blackburn
Radio, Russ Gorham of the
Downtown Club, Wesley, Lotti,
Heather Bondy and Art
Schaafsma
 
 
  
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Happy
Bucks: |
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Heather was happy to attend
a Fabulous District
Conference, kudos to Audrey
Linda is happy that Doug
Swant will be the counselor
for incoming exchange,
Jorge. She’s looking for
host families now.
Jackie was happy to be at TJ
Stables recently to see a
horse whisperer at work.
She’s been invited to help
with the exceptional riders
program & also to start
training as a Canadian
rider.
Blake is happy to be back
after crops’ time. Think of
China’s earthquake yesterday
& remember the Shelter boxes
program.
Paula’s happy that her
Tyler’s stag & Doe is over –
a good time in Grand Point!
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50/50
Draw: |
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The pot’s sitting at
$206. Roger got $5!
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Club Birthdays and
Anniversaries: |
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Happy
Birthday to Steve P & John
L. Happy Club Anniversary
to Doug Swant.
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Correspondence: |
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Shelter Boxes has been
allowed to enter the crisis
area in Myanmar,
distributing 800 containers.
They were among the first
charities to reach the
victims. Donations are still
being accepted.
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Club Business: |
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RYLA was last weekend in
Ridgetown. Our club
sponsored 6 students.
Jean B’s granddaughter
had “the best weekend of
her life”!
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The Board is accepting
nominations for Paul
Harris recognition. An
email has been
circulated. We are
also reminded of “$100
Every member, Every
Year”. Further donations
should be made asap to
be included in this club
year’s contributions.
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Details of a designated
fund in RI President
Wilkinson's name within
the Permanent Fund of
the Foundation are
available through Bonny.
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Club Organization chart
was circulated, in
preparation for next
week’s Visioning
Session.
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Next shift openings in
Bingo at on June 25, Wed
@ 9:30pm
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Roger M. - Look for
e.msg about 401 Cleanup,
within the next week.
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Guest Speaker:
Art Schaafsma |
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 John
L introduced our guest
today, Dr Art Schaafsma,
Principal at the University
of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus.
The Doctor has a degree in
horticulture, followed by a
BA & Masters in Crop
Protection, & currently sits
on the SOBIN Board.
 Dr
Schaafsma explained briefly
SOBIN's role in the partners
in this tri-county area of
Sarnia, Windsor & Chatham.
They’re working to provide a
new source of clean
sustainable energy.
He
explained one of the pending
projects, growing miscanthus
grasses. Unlike the hemp
productions that have come &
gone, miscanthus is the next
leading fuel source for
Leamington’s green houses
and the ethanol plant.
There are some barriers yet,
with 3 years planned to get
to full production. He’s
quite excited of the
opportunities for renewable
energy & the role that SOBIN
is taking in support.
Blake
presented Dr Schaafsma with
a Literary Angel’s book,
“this is my planet”.
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Thought
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The place to improve the
world is first in one’s own
heart, head and hands.
By
Robert M. Pirsig
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BINGO:
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As all members are aware, BINGO's are one of our best fund
raisers and we need members to help out. The fellowship is a
wonderful added bonus. Please do your part to help by
volunteering yourself during one or more of the following time
frames.
MAY 16 (Friday) at 6:00 and 7:00
pm
JUNE 25 (Wednesday) at 9:30pm
You need to be there one hour and
fifteen minutes before the start time. Remember you are awarded
3 make-ups for a regular bingo.
Contact Jackie Bray
at 354-0356
or email
jacalyn.bray@rbc.com
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Upcoming: |
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May 20 -
Club Vision Facilitation - 6:30pm at Smitty's (
NOTE: NO MORNING MEETING )
DINNER INCLUDED This is important for a
good turnout – the future of our club, our vision.
May 27 -
Exchange Student Wesley Lee - Taiwan
June 3 -
Ryan Mitchell - Transportation of Wind Turbine Components
June 10-
Exchange Student Lotti Rausch - Germany
June 17 -
(Tentative) - Stephen Jahns - C-K Interurban Initiatives
July 1 -
Cancelled
July 8 -
Jim Nash - President's Visions
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Webpage By: Brian Sadler
- Minutes By:
Sheila Bateman - Photos
and Comp By: Steve Sadler
- Banner Photo By:
Ruth Howell |
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