Greetings & welcome to our guests – Gary Switzer, Laurie Nash, Nic Zimmer who ducked out before picture time, Hongyan Sun & Lorna Lawrence. Also present were friend of Rotary, Gord Campbell and Honourary Member, Ruth Howell.

John S’s #29 Nascar is in 1st place, 4 wks in a row. And he’s really happy about the cinnamon buns that he bought at Mardi gras (they’re gone!)
 

                                                  Mark is happy that Miss Daisy is driving again.

Bonny attended last weekends PETS – “the best one” yet!
 

                Audrey bought a ticket from her grandson & now has an oil painting
                                                                                          of Sydney Crosby.

 

Charter Members will celebrating 12 years with Rotary – Paul, Jean, Keith, Roger, Ed, Steve S., Dave VK & Blake.

Linda Goldsmith is reaching her Club Anniversary.

Happy Birthday to Laurie Zimmer & wish Roger K a great day too, if you see him.

 50/50 Draw:

                                     Blake pulled & took home $9
                                                                              – the pot’s at $165

Club Assembly:   

• Doug returned from Playa del Carmon in Mexico where he visited a Rotary Club – our banner was already there!

• Ribfest sponsor kits were passed out. Please contact Suzanne if you need assistance with further contact.
• Flowerbed cleanup happening Wednesday, 1pm, meeting at the Flags on Grand Ave West.
• Roses – there’s 1 wk left! We need to reach our 1600dz total.

John L introduced our guest, Gary Switzer today, CEO for the Local Health Integrated Network. Gary has a proven & genuine interest in our community & in health care. 

LHIN’s began in 2005 & today are responsible for $1B tax dollars being spent in health care. LHIN is responsible for planning the health care system, for integrating services, for funding 88 agencies & for holding those agencies accountable for their spending.  They operate with a Board of Directors (Currently seeking for 2 vacant positions).  They too are facing the challenges of our current economy – the poor economy itself, a lack of resources (labour, nurses, again physicians), unemployment numbers, poor lifestyle habits, a higher population of seniors & larger numbers of people with chronic diseases (COPD, heart, diabetes, obesity, circulatory problems & strokes).  

He spoke about the implementation of End of Life Plans, Meals on Wheels & care in the Emergency Departments. They are pushing to make the E Depts. more sustainable, to provide the care needed when it’s needed.   LHIN’s are also leading the HealthCare Connect for those without a doctor. Our healthcare impacts each of us, personally, through our businesses & through our own wellness.   

Jim N thanked Gary for his visit today & “Curious George” for the Library was signed. 

People who laugh actually live longer than those who don’t laugh. Few persons realize that health actually varies according to the amount of laughter.
                                                                                                                                           James J. Walsh

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.

MARCH       30   - (Tuesday)        7:00 and 9:30pm   -   Steve Pickard, Bill Dielman
APRIL          14    - (Wednesday)  7:00pm                   -   Bonny Pigeon, Greg Kett, Ashley White, Nicole Gignac
MAY             19   - (Monday)        6:00pm                   -   
JUNE            16   - (Sunday)          6:00pm                   -   Linda Goldsmith

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 

  The Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise was pleased to have
  Suzanne Warrener, on board as the official "Events Coordinator". 
 

This position was made possible through a grant from the following agencies: