Bulletin Meeting May 9, 2016 (May 09, 2016)

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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

President John Webster welcomed us to our regular meeting at the Crowne Plaza.

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SERGEANT-AT-ARMS / GUESTS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

Sargent-at-arms Dave Smith introduced Elle Yodsanga (inbound exchange student from Thailand).

BIRTHDAYS

Posted by Sandra Evans on Sep 19, 2016

Since I will be out of the office until Oct. 17th, the following birthday's will be celebrated before then and should be recognized.

Sept. 28th - Jim Phillips
Oct. 8th - Erica Lee Garcia
Oct. 16th - Pat Dimeck

CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

John Webster noted that it is expected that the Kitchener Club (as the home of the District Governor) host one of the hospitality suites. He still requires one of more members to help stock/host the room.

Gary Parker provided an “ask” letter and gift form for the on-line auction. He noted that it was important that the form be completed in detail (especially the product description) and provided to him.

He noted that he had received confirmation from the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, confirming that they were willing to donate a suite for a night, but there were no details attached. Apparently Susana Jimenez made the ask, and because they responded directly to the Club, she was not even aware of the response. Thank you Susana, and you are forgiven.

Lew Ford, in follow up to his earlier instructions for erecting the shelter used for Car Draw, noted that he had purchased very sturdy pegs for fastening the shelter to the ground and provided instructions (if you are erecting in, you may want to start inserting the pegs and use the hammer in the card as a bare to insert in the top of the peg in order to twist the pegs in).

He also noted that Thursday spots are sometimes still free. While not as busy as Saturday, you should still be able to sell $300 or more.

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WHERE TO DO MAKE-UPS IN THE AREA

Posted by Sandra Evans on Apr 20, 2015

Make Up and Make Friends
Can’t make a meeting? Use it as an opportunity to meet fellow Rotarians at another local Club or online! If you attend another meeting within two weeks before or after the missed meeting, be sure to let our Club Secretary know.

Club Meeting Location
Monday
6:30 p.m. Guelph Wellington Guelph Golf and Country Club

Tuesday
07:15 a.m. Kitchener Grand River Walper Hotel
6:30 p.m.* Waterloo Granite Club
*meets alternating Tuesdays

Wednesday
07:30 a.m. Guelph Trillium Cutten Fields
12:15 p.m. Cambridge North Galt Country Club
12:15 p.m. Kitchener Westmount Crowne Plaza

Thursday
07:15 a.m. Centre Wellington Elora Gorge Family Restuarant
07:30 a.m. Wellington South Springfield Golf and Country Club
12:15 p.m. Preston Hespeler Galt Country Club

Friday
07:15 a.m. Cambridge Sunrise Galt Country Club
12:15 p.m. Kitchener Conestoga Westmount Golf Club
12:15 p.m. Guelph Italian-Canadian Club

ONLINE MAKE-UP
You can go online at http://www.rotaryeclubone.org to do a makeup.

TRAVELLING?
Extend the exploration of your trip by visiting one of Rotary’s 34,000 clubs spanning more than 200 countries and geographical areas. You can find a Club online at https://www.rotary.org/en/search/club-finder.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016-2017

Posted by Sandra Evans on Jul 19, 2016

President: John Webster
Past President: Karen Redman

President Elect: David Chatson
Co-Secretary: Cam Yule
Co-Secretary: Candi Harrington

Treasurer: Ray Taylor

Board Members:
Adrian DeCoo

Alasdair Douglas

Cheryl Ewing

David Smith

Howard Pell

Hubert Singh

Karen Redman

Martin Jones

Susana Jimenez

2015 CAR DRAW EARLY BIRD WINNERS

Posted by Sandra Evans on Oct 19, 2015

2015 Car Draw Early Bird Winners are:

Ticket #15777 – Acute Environmental & Safety Services - $250 gift certificate from Swanson’s Home Hardware

Ticket #23402 – Janet Erdman – Ranger Night for 4

Congratulations to Acute Environmental & Safety Services and Janet Erdman.

2015 CAR DRAW WINNER!

Posted by Sandra Evans on Nov 30, 2015

The winner of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B250 is: Ticket #34526, Grace Burnett of Elmira. Congratulations Grace and thank you to all who purchased tickets in support of the Rotary Club of Kitchener and the charities it supports, primarily KidsAbility.

REGULAR MEETING LOCATION

Note: The new location of our meetings beside the pool at the Crown Plaza is now our regular meeting location.

FAMILY OF ROTARY

Posted by Sandra Evans on Apr 12, 2016

We keep Bill Proctor and family in our thoughts as they mourn the loss of Bill's father, Wm. Proctor Sr.

ROTARY OFFICE UPDATE

Posted by Sandra Evans on Sep 19, 2016

From May to October I will be in the Rotary office primarily on Monday, then Wednesday afternoon.

I'll post changes to the schedule on a weekly basis.

I will be out of the Rotary office and country from Sept. 21st to Oct. 17th.

Sandra

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Posted by Sandra Evans on Sep 13, 2016

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

57 ACTIVE
5 HONOURARY
TOTAL 62

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PRESIDENT'S WINE QUIZ

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

When is the early bird Car Draw – October 17 at Victoria Star Motors.

50/50 DRAW

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

Gary Parker, and Mary Reilly and Rohit Kumar (both represented by Elle), were all unsuccessful. The pot of $537 survives.

HAPPY JAR

Posted by Ray Taylor on Sep 19, 2016

Ed Fowler had the pleasure of attending the first Youth Exchange participant meeting in Brampton last weekend. While there are only 14 in-bound students this year, he was very impressed with the group - especially Elle. By Sunday morning they were a very cohesive group.

Karen Redman was pleased to announce that as of a week ago she now has a granddaughter. The Inspiring Women event is taking shape, and Elle and a Rotaractor will be participating. Having a Rotaractor participate takes one more item off John Webster’s bucket list.

John Frezell announced that as they are now empty nesters (both children attending university), he and his wife are taking the opportunity to visit Ireland.

Rohit Kumar announced that since joining Rotary, he has spent a lot of time in London (ON) working on a very significant case. The case has concluded earlier than anticipated (and very successfully), and he will be able to increase both his family and Rotary involvement.

Susana Jimenez was pleased to let us know that her son is now in KW and has launched a renovation business.