Our guests today:  Kim Chan, our exchange student, Scott Moir, Ruth Howell, Lorna Lawrence, Heather Sarson, Laurie Nash, Brian Hickson,  Joan Swant, Grace Dieleman, Beverly Beggs, Dennis Bray, Alex Van Kesteren (who’s missing....? his Opa!) Gloria McRae      

Our special Feature today!

Norm & Yvette Caron joined us with Alex Caron from Community Living.   While Norm strummed away, Alex sang some of his favorite carols!  What a lovely voice.

Thanks so much for sharing to the Caron Family

Happy Bucks – with a twist today – everyone was greeted on Santa’s lap

John had $2 – he’s grateful to our local politicians, Dave Vk & Pat Hoy – the YMCA’s on their way with $8.8M

Ruth’s volunteering at today’s Torch Run.  We’re all proud of our Ashley’s planning – it’s looking to be a great event!

                                                                  Terra’s getting married in 2010!

Jim’s happy to be beside Santa, comparing bellies….only 1 of them has been working out…..hmmmm.  Oh, he did go to a Football game in Buffalo – the Mayor released him in time to return for today’s Mtg.

Roger’s Colin is on his way home from Japan, landing tonight in Detroit.  Also, Roger has accepted a new position, Service Manager at Canadian Tire on Grand!

Blake wanted to thank Santa for the skates he got when he was 11

Santa says “Thanks to Rotary Sunrise” – it’s been a great year, & it warms his heart!

 50/50 Draw:

Heather was lucky for an Ace $10.  The sauerkraut came back again, this time to Brian!

Club Business:   

• Goodfellows have forwarded a Thank You note for our help with their “No Child Without a Christmas” campaign
• Trisha, Brian & John Bondy sent a note, thanking us for Heather’s Tribute.  Giving back to the Community was one of Heather’s proudest achievements & they remember her receiving her Paul Harris with great pride.
• Roger announced the next Board of Directors – Doug Swant, Greg Kett, Terra Kitzul, Kim Pierce &  Bill Dieleman
• Next Tues, Dec 29, we will be meeting in a light & informal setting with no program.  Just Holiday Fellowship.  Please join us if you are able.
• Bonny has Mardi Gras tickets.  FYI that the Committee is asking each member to get an Auction Item.

 Happy Birthday, Matt Jenkins!                                                                                                            

 Blake closed with a Merry Christmas to all, wishing you all a safe New Year & we look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year.

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.

JANUARY 23         - (Saturday) 7:00pm                    -

FEBRUARY 21      - (Sunday)   6:00pm                     -

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 and one midnight bingo equals 5 make-ups.

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

December 29         Classification - Matt Jenkins 

January 5               TBA

January 9               After Christmas Bash with the Nash's

January 12             Children's Learning Disabilities - Betty DeBruyn 

January 19             Club Assembly   (offsite )

January 26             Classification  - Greg Kett  

February 12           Mardi Gras            

February 23           Classification  -  Bill Dieleman 

March 16               Club Assembly  

March 30               Classification  -  Mark Jenkins