Bulletin (May 09, 2017)

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Posted on Aug 28, 2017

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

57 ACTIVE
6 HONOURARY
TOTAL 63

MEMBERSHIP PROPOSAL

Posted by Sandra Evans on Apr 11, 2017

The Classification and Membership Development Committee on behalf of the Board of Directors have approved the following proposal for membership in the Satellite Club of the Rotary Club of Kitchener.

Candidate: Jessie Bruce Classification: Software Development: Regional Sales Manager Sponsor: Melissa Tummon.

Candidate: Michelle Gardiner Classification: Online Sales: Account Manager.

Sponsor: Louise Gardiner.

Any objection to acceptance must be in the hands of Secretary, Cam Yule, in writing, no later than Friday, April 21, 2017.

1st Publication.

BIRTHDAYS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

Stand in Secretary Dave Chatson had no birthdays to announced, but promised that Secretary Cam would make up for missed birthdays at future meetings!

BELL RINGER(S)

President Dave named Jim Phillips and the On-Line Auction Committee as as bell ringers. As noted at the last meeting, we unfortunately have a bit of an overlap with Car Draw, and have to give some thought an action to securing auction items and sponsors.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

President David Chatson welcomed us to our regular meeting at the Crown Plaza KW (in the Aqua Lounge). In Secretary Cam’s absence, he also took on the role of Secretary.

50/50 DRAW

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

Barry MacLeod, Paul Rostrup and John Frezell missed out on their opportunities to collect $346.

HAPPY JAR

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

Peter Gray will be celebrating his 30^th anniversary tomorrow, and will be vacationing in Israel in November.

PDG Bill Proctor noted that his guest and daughter Nicki will take on the role as artist in residence at the Kitchener Library in January.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

Cheryl Ewing introduced our speaker, Julie Sperling.

Julie holds the 2017 Kitchener Artist in Residence position (January to December). This position is awarded by application, and Julie is its first ceramic artist.

Julie works for the federal government in their climate change and environment group. In 2014 she decided to combine her passion for mosaic art and her former job into creation a series (20 and growing) of climate change mosaics.

Julie’s project, entitled, Climate in Pieces: From Art to Action will engage the community in an open dialogue about the environment using a series of mosaics. You can follow her on her blog, and read her bio at: https://goo.gl/v3NB9U

Julie noted that she does not obtain her mosaic pieces from Michael’s or another craft store, but rather creates her own pieces from items that she owns (dishes, old boots, insulator, asphalt) or has found in nature (shells, coal, rocks). She spends her most enjoyable time with her hammer and hardy.

Residents of Kitchener have the opportunity to create a small modular mosaic symbolizing their commitment to take one practical action to reduce their carbon footprint. These community-made pieces will be used to create a larger mosaic representing the community's collective effort to protect our natural environment. To date about 2,400 pieces have been created.

Julie’s philosophy is that an artist is responsible to know what she is “talking about”, and has therefore spend a lot of time researching her topic. The artist should then take a position, in this case make a commitment to make some impact on climate change. She also does not believe that an artist has not done a good job if she has to explain her work.

After numerous questions, President Dave thanked Julie in our normal manner.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS / GUESTS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

Sargent-at-arms Mike Pollard introduced our guests as Nikki Proctor (daughter of Bill) and our guest speaker, Julie Sperling.

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 11, 2017

We had several members provide stories with respect to Car Draw ticket sales. While we have not been breaking ticket sales records at the market, sales have been going reasonably well. Visiting Rotarians are willing participants, including a Rotarian from Uganda who has a couple of children attending university here, and another university student attending locally, but who just completed a Peace Scholarship position in England. She was interested to learn of Ernie Ginsler’s role on attempting to secure a similar program in Waterloo.

Barry MacLeod will meet with those selling tickets at next Monday’s meeting.

Martin Jones reminded us that we will resume our Nutrition program at Forest Hill Pubic School at the end of the month. We are taking on a second day (both Thursday and Friday), so there is room for additional participants. Just email Martin.

PDG Bill Proctor reminded us that we have until this Friday to register for the one day District Conference (Peace Through Music) to be held at the Living Art’s Centre in Mississauga on September 23.