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- Weekly Publication -
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Good morning from President Jim!

Members are now sending Jim jokes. Wonder why?

Visitors and Guests:

Janice Caron guest of Aaron Goodchild and guest speaker Wendy Badder.

Happy Bucks:

Richard is happy it is going to be 70 degrees. He plans on golfing in between work

Jim is happy because of the 2 new members and 2 potential members. It is part of the rotary sunrise vision to increase membership.

50/50 Draw:

$82.50 In the pot. A ticket was drawn but no one was around to claim it. After a second ticket was drawn Jim Steele pulled a 9. Whoa hoa! Okay Jim, who did you pay to leave the meeting?

Club Business:

FOUNDATION GALA - Register here by clicking rotaryofwaterford.com/Gala2008/ or follow the link through the District 6380 website at the top of this page. The cost is $40.00/person US. Contact Dave McGurie for seats on the bus, which leaves Chatham at 3:45pm Thursday Nov. 13 from the West end of the Thames-Lea Mall. Those wishing to join the others on the bus need to make arrangements ASAP as seat are limited ($30 per seat). Questions e-mail lakess@sbcglobal.net See you there and wear your Paul Harris medal and pins!

The Rib Fest is booked for first weekend in July. Lots of help will be needed.

Mardi Gras- Doug Swant and team will be working on planning this event.

November is Rotary foundation Month.

November 25^th is club Assembly

Club Birthday:

Paul Roy on November 10

GUEST SPEAKER - Wendy Badder - Make a Wish Foundation

Jim Nash introduced Wendy Badder from Make a Wish Foundation

Wendy Badder shared handouts and informed the group on how the foundation works.

It started in Phoenix Arizona over 25 years ago and the number of chapters has grown.

The foundation grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. The goal is to bring hope and joy.

Their mission is to grant wishes to create hope and happiness for children with life threatening illnesses.

Children up to the age of 17 can be referred by a friend , family or physician.

The group relies on various fundraising initiatives as well as personal donations.

Wendy has 2 children both with serious illnesses. She experienced first hand how the foundation works. Her son wanted to be King for a Day. The family went to Bermuda where they were treated ROYALLY. Wendy handed out pamphlets to the group.

Jackie Bray thanked Wendy and a book was donated in her name as part of the Literary Angels.

BINGO:

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.

DECEMBER 11 - (Thursday 6:00 and 7:00PM)

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

Upcoming Speakers:

November 11 - Experience as District Governor - Audrey Chevalier

November 18 - Polio - Keith Koke

November 25 - Club Assembly

December 2 - Adult Language and Learning - Tracy Callaghan

Dates to Remember:

November 13, 2008 - Foundation Gala (TBA)

March 19, 20, 21, 2009 - PETS (President Elect &Nominee Training)

March 2009 - Outbound GSE Team – District 9630

Queensland, Australia (TBA)

Mid April 2009 - Incoming SGE Team from District 9630

Queensland, Australia

May 1, 2 & 3, 2009 - 2009 District Conference, Frankenmuth,

Michigan, Accommodations are at the

Family friendly Splash Village & Food provided by Zenders

June 21-24, 2009 - 100^th Rotary International Convention

Birmingham, England

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