Rotary Rays July 27th, 2015
Posted by Rosemary George
on Jul 27, 2015
Meeting chaired by Ted Beynen
Invocation Don Stoddart
Meeting was held at the Boat House at Roth Park , with Tod’s Dogs proving the Lunch
Fines and Happy Bucks:
-Rick C. has a new BLACK car-really grand!
-Stephen S. was fined because Don S had to say grace in his absence
-Rick S. spent three weeks at their cottage relaxing after the cleanup from a tornado flood, and tree planting.
-Robt R reported that the new telephone has a picture of Dragon Boats on the cover!
-Lisa W put out a plea for help and had a response within minutes from Gareth and Rick
-Bruce C paid a happy buck for good weather and good sailing while on holiday
-Ted B spent the weekend in Collingwood, was surprised it was Elvis Weekend!
-Frances S. Went on a canoe trip and experienced very few bugs.
-Dave Harris attended with Deb and friends the Walters Show and had a great time.
Correspondence: Pres. Ted announced to the club that Nigeria is well on the way to becoming POLIO Free. The last case was in 2014.
Program: Present Ted handed the meeting over to Dave Harris Chair of the Dragon Boats Committee.
Dave reported that the event is Sold OUT! Fifty Two Teams , with three on the waiting list. The event will start at 8:30 AM and all schedules will be adjusted accordingly .
Next Tuesday a crew is required to take the boats across the lake.
Wednesday there will be practices so volunteers will be needed.
Thursday and Friday help is still required. Thursday the coarse will be set.
Friday John Brittian can us some help for on land set up from 9-noon.
Clean up crew would appreciate as much help as possible at 4:30 pm. Everyone will be tired so many hands will get the job done quickly
IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT A DRAGON BOAT COMMITTEE MEMBER. WE NEED ALL HAND ON DECK SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH TO MAKE THIS EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS
Meetings: Aug. 3, 2015 Holiday No meeting
Aug. 8, 2015 Dragon Boats
Aug. 10, 2015 No Meeting
Aug. 17, 2015 Board of Director’s meeting 10:15 am Quality Inn