Rotary Rays - June 29th 2015
O’ Canada - Eve (Vanessa G’s daughter) sang a wonderful bilingual version of O’ Canada
Presiding – President Chris
Location – Quality Inn
Greeter - Richard H
Attendance -Phil
Invocation - Phil
50/50 - Ted
Sergeant at Arms - Phil
Guests
Brian Bennet AG7080
Eve, Vanessa's Daughter
50/50
Our guest Brian Bennet’s ticket was picked and he drew the Five or Hearts for a $5 win.
Announcements
Dragon Boat - Dave H
New Gold Sponsor - Leon’s Woodstock.
Looking for Heat Sponsors. If members can ask contacts please let Dave know if you find someone that would like to contribute.
Registered teams up to 30 so far.
Volunteers needed for team practices throughout the July and into August.
If using the tractor at the Boathouse please remember to turn the key to off (or the battery drains).
Steering Arm on one boat needs some repairs.
Polio Plus - Don F
The club’s donation is $2669
Cribs for Kids - Bruce B
Providing 60 cribs for young families in need.
Helping infants in high risk environments.
Clubs donation along with Leon’s providing cribs at a reduced price will go a long way in helping in the community.
Breakfast for the Unbroken - Mike M
A well attended event - A great success.
While only raising $853 the first time out the awareness is priceless.
Birthday & Anniversary
Vanessa G. (Today)
Ted B, Robin F, Don S (Tuesday)
Rosemary G. (July 1st)
Sergeant at Arms Phil L
Happy Bucks
Too many to capture all the details but we had Vanessa, Rose, Olga, Robbin, Ted, Dave, Liam , Brian B & Chris
Fines
A little trivia in honour of Canada Day (& Dominion Day) along with the change in RI’s president as well as Chris handing the role to Ted in our own club.
Outgoing President Chris’ SWAN SONG
Chris went over the highlights from the last year of “Light up Rotary” and all our clubs events and projects.
Too many to capture here! What another great year.
Chris presented Ted B with the Gavel and the Dr. Sutherland Cain as Ted begins the new Rotary Year as our club’s President.