Guest Speaker: Laurie Zimmer

Guests:   Mary Francis Kluka   and    Father Victor (from Peru)

                                   Visiting Rotarian:  Brad Langford Chatham Rotary Club

Father Roy was ordained as a Priest 25 years ago. A special celebration was held this past weekend to commemorate the years. Father Victor a mentor for Father Roy arrived from Peru to take part in the celebration.

Jim Steele officially is retired from Todgeham and Case aka Dillion. The only thing he noticed is on Monday morning at the bank it is all OLD PEOPLE!  Enjoy Jim!

Roger and Gloria are leaving for Japan on Monday to visit their son. They also had a call from Ratika in Thailand.

Blake Vince is happy he made it to Rotary on time. The trick he mistakenly put 2 watches on this morning.

Kim Pierce is happy the policeman in Michigan let her off the speeding ticket.   She was attending the district conference and it would have been very memorable.

                           Brad Langford won $10. The pot is at $100.
                                                                        Here comes Dougie!!!

Applications for two new members: Mary Frances Kluka, Laurie Zimmer

Rib Fest: A radio media event today. Also David Wilcox is confirmed for entertainment.

Environment: Paul Roy would like the club to restructure the environment Committee to incorporate more volunteer time. In order to keep the riverbeds up, a more structured approach is required.

GSE Team from Australia is in town.  They will be at the Wheels Inn Rotary Club speaking Wednesday May 7^th.

SMART SERVE  If you wish to volunteer for shifts in the Beer Tents, either Canada D’eh in the Park or at our Rib Fest, then you will need to be certified with Smart Serve. Click on the link, takes a bit of time & $35 but then, you’re free to work     http://smartserve.org/products_training_online.asp

Southwestern Ontario Stroke Strategy:

Laurie Zimmer a registered nurse for 25 years is the Coordinator for the Chatham-Kent District Stroke Center . Laurie explained how the district stroke center coordinates and delivers care. It is based on national and provincial standards. There have been many changes to the treatment and prevention of strokes. There have been new advances with the introduction of TPA a clot busting drug. There also is an increased emphasis on education of healthy lifestyle changes and symptoms of stroke. The local stroke center works with various community agencies as well as London and Windsor hospitals.

Roger McRae thanked Laurie and explained our traditional thank you , which is done by adding a book to the library under the "Literary Angels Program" in honour of the guest speaker who is asked to signs the issue.

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 25                  -  (Monday) 7:00pm

MAY 25                  -  (Monday) 9:30pm

JUNE 6                  -  (Saturday) 9:30pm

JUNE 6                  -  (Saturday) 12:00 midnight

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 our Bingo Coordinator, Jackie Bray  at 354-0356 
or email   jacalyn.bray@rbc.com
 

May 12  -              Program Change - The 12th will be a working meeting regarding Ribfest.

May 19 -               Maple Syrup - The Giffins

May26 -                Club Assembly

June 2 -                 T B A

June 9 -                 Chatham-Kent Water Festival - Don Hector

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

Birmingham, England