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Good morning from President Jim!
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Visitors
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Meghan
Myers, Granddaughter of Jean
Baker’s & outbound exchange
to Brazil (leaving soon –
her 1st day of
school is Feb 9), Barb Smith
of Junior Achievement, Russ
Gorham of Rotary Downtown
Meghan
Barb
Russ
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Happy
Bucks: |
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Ivan is
happy for Canada’s “5 GOLD”
hockey Juniors. Great to
see such national pride
Jim was
happy to Angelo Esposito –
his determination in making
the team & on the ice, sets
an example for all of us!
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50/50
Draw: |
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The
Pot’s at $240ish & Jim
Steele pulled an ace. Its
value, once suitably argued
was $10!
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Our Condolences to
Heather Bondy: |
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Paul forwarded a Message
from Heather Bondy.
We look forward to her
return & extend our sincere
condolences to Heather & her
family.
A
donation will be forwarded
to Rotary International
Foundation, in Allen’s
memory.
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Club Business: |
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Mardi Gras is Feb 20, fast
approaching. John is
organizing the auction items
& you can give them to Doug
for storage until then.
Ribfest
Steering committee to meet
shortly, after today’s
meeting.
January
20 will be Club Assembly.
Following brief reports,
there will be a Work Meeting
for the Ribfest.
Quarterly invoices were
circulated today & you’ll
find the Membership
Directory attached. Please
contact Steve Sadler or
Sheila, if you need a
reminder of the login &
password. It’s posted on
the Members Tab of our
site.
Bonny
circulated a banner & a Club
Directory, sent from Rima,
last year’s Ambassadorial
Scholar from Lebanon.
 Jim
presented our $500 cheque to
Barb Smith, for the Junior
Achievement efforts in
Chatham Kent. Barb
mentioned that JA in Chatham
has amalgamated in July 2008
with Sarnia. It has
helped in expanding in their
programs, which means
reaching more kids, all good
things! We wish Barb & JA
continued success.
Note
that Chatham will host the
Region’s Head Office for JA,
as they have plans to
re-open the Windsor
offices. And all funds
raised in Chatham-Kent will
remain in Chatham-Kent
programming.
Greg
Kett also received a cheque
for $500, for the 2 new beds
at Riverview Gardens.
Greg’s sent us some photos.
We look forward to this
project coming to life this
spring as seen below.
This
gives us a good idea of the
construction of the
planters.
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CHRISTMAS
SOCIAL REMINDER: |
Remember this
Saturday, January 10
A Christmas Social at
the Nash’s.
4 Inshes Ave,
anytime after 7pm.
Chef Keith will be
doing some food demos.
Bring an appetizer,
if you wish.
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Guest Speaker: - Kyla
Reid |
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Unfortunately Kyla Reid &
her program about Dairy
Education did not occur
today. We look forward to
re-scheduling.
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Thought
for the Day: |
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“We should seek clarity on
where we are going. We
should also have searched
out a path on how to get
there.”
Qubarb Zstowski,
renowned Ukrainian
philosopher
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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.
FEBRUARY 14
- (Saturday)
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 and one midnight bingo equals 5
make-ups.
Contact Jackie Bray
at 354-0356
or email
jacalyn.bray@rbc.com
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Upcoming Speakers/Programs: |
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January 13 -
Warrant Officer Ward Gapp, Afghanistan - Major Childs
January 20 -
Club Assembly
January 27 -
Ontario Early Years - Books For Babes
February 3 -
HELP Team - CKPS/CKHA
February 10 -
Rotary Orientation - Audrey and Jim
February 17 -
Polio, Limb Camp, Corrective Surgery in India - Steve Sadler
February 24 -
Mardi Gras
March 3 -
Launch of Roses for Rotary - Terra
March 10 -
Outbound Exchange Student - Justine
March 17 -
TBA
March 24 -
Club Assembly |
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Dates to Remember:
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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 -
100th Rotary International Convention
Birmingham,
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