The club welcomed 6 guests to the meeting today.

Linda Goldsmith survived Mother’s Day week at Pizazz.

Mark Jenkins is happy the meeting with the Alcohol and Gaming commission meeting went well.

President Jim is happy everyone is here.

Michelle Grzebien pulled the joker to win $132 dollars.

Mark and Matt Jenkins gave an update on many aspects of the July Ribfest. Information handouts were circulated including a map of the proposed layout for the food and beverage tents and the children’s play area. An update was provided on the security firm hired to help with the event. A handout was provided outlining all the media events planned leading up to the ribfest.

All members are encouraged to talk up the ribfest and recruit volunteers for the event.

Tara Kitzul is heading up the Volunteer Committee. Individuals interested can contact Tara.

Bonnie Pigeon is heading the entertainment and has almost all slots filled.

Jackie Bray is in charge of coordinating the collection of the money. There will be 2 individuals required in this area to ensure the safety of the money.

Third Annual Rotary River Ride

 Sunday,  June 14, 2009

Registration 8:30am - 9:00am  -   Ride starts at 9:00 am 

Proceeds support Eradicate polio worldwide.
Currently there are only 4 endemic countries remaining in the world:
Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Nigeria (P.A.I.N.). 

 Proceeds go directly to the polio vaccine. 

From 50 Keil Drive N (Union Gas Head Office) west on Riverview Drive to Prairie Siding bridge and back on Grande River Line. 21 kms of great riding!

         Preview two great new bikeway developments coming in Chatham-Kent:

            1)  The proposed Tecumseh Parkway historical route
            2)  Maps of the bikeway network to be built throughout Chatham- Kent will be on display

Light brunch by the river to follow. 

Adults $20.00, Under 12 $10.00 

Register at: www.cycleck.ca

 Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise

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 19 -               Maple Syrup - The Giffins

May26 -                Club Assembly

June 2 -                 T B A

June 9 -                 Chatham-Kent Water Festival - Don Hector

June 16 -               Dairy Education Program -  Kyla Reid

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

Birmingham, England