January 9, 2006 South Mouth

Posted by Roseanne Morissette

"Through Rotary...let us build bridges of friendship throughout the world. By doing so, distrust and suspicion will be eliminated, barriers will be overcome, and world peace and happiness will emerge." - Hiroji Mukasa

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Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of St. Catharines South

January 9th, 2006.

Volume Nine, Meeting 19
JANUARY IS ROTARY AWARENESS MONTH

Reporter: R. Morissette

OPENING THE MEETING

Call to Order: President Bob McKay
National Anthem: Greg McDonald
Toast to Queen and Canada: Norris Brown
Invocation: Bob McBride

GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS

Jim Howes welcomed the following guests and Visiting Rotarians: Guest Speaker Mr. Michael Michaud and Messrs. John Travers, Doug Geddie, Ross McDonald, Art Weaver, Ron Bassett, and Sandy Peters - all Rotarians with the Downtown St. Catharines Club and members of the Civic Affairs Committee for Rotary Park.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Bob McBride, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms, in jest, fined:
Don Beard, who won't play Poker;
Paul Massuet, who left to renew his driver's license;
Jim Howes, for his "lobster story";
Brian Radford, for the talking horse and for non-stop talking;
Laetitia, June, and Roseanne, who chose to sit together at one table.

Bob McBride, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms, accepted Happy Dollars from:
Jim Howes, whose son became engaged over Christmas;
Laetitia de Witt, whose week started off on a high note;
John Klassen, whose son came home;
Ron Kozub, for good Canadian hockey;
Kim Payne, whose son won in sports;
John Teibert, whose family returned to school this week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ron Kozub announced that the Alzheimers Society of Niagara is seeking volunteers. Anyone who is interested please contact Ron or the Society at 905-687-3914.

Greg McDonald announced that Bingo is Saturday, January 14, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Volunteers include Matt and Georgette Taylor and June Manning. Addtional volunteers are always needed.

Kim Payne announced that "Winterfest in the Square" is Saturday, January 14, 2006 in the Market Square, St. Catharines. This is the 2nd Annual Fundraiser for "Out of the Cold." Admission is free with tokens available at the door for food and drink. Winterfest features local Niagara wines, cuisine, and musical entertainment.

Bob McKay announced that the planning meetings have started for the Diamond-Studded Dinner Dance. The Planning Committee will meet every Friday until May 2006. Co-Chairs are June Manning and Bob McBride.

The Club's first Assembly is February 6th, 2006, which will be held in the Orchard Room of the Quality Inn/Parkway Convention Centre.

On January 16th, 2006, the Club will receive a presentation from Amy Graham and Fred Farnum on Ryla.

May 5-7, 2006, is the District Conference. And the Rotary International Convention is in June, which Matt and Georgette Taylor are attending.

Hospice Niagara is looking for assistance on the Niagara capital campaign in June. Let Bob or Ron Kozub know if you are interested in helping.

Fireside Chats will be starting soon. More information to follow.

Matt Taylor announced that Doug French will be sending a request for support to the Club on the Child Advocacy Centre Niagara.

St. Catharines Inner Wheel Club is hosting a Starry Night Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 4th, 2006 at 91 Lakeshore Road in St. Catharines. Tickets are $50. each. Proceeds to the Niagara Health System for breast cancer research and kidney dialysis. For tickets, contact Thelma 905-892-0896 or Patti 905-732-6975.

NEW MEMBER NOMINATIONS

Julio Batrus, Business Market Analyst, proposed by George Fitzpatrick;
Roger Garneaux, self-employed, Phone Directory Sales, proposed by Matt Taylor;
Debbie Garneaux, Controller for Flexo Products, proposed by Matt Taylor;
Cathy Henry, Fundraiser, proposed by Bob McKay.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday wishes were extended to June Manning. Best wishes for a great year, June!

50/50 DRAW

Tom Schulz drew the winning ticket and took home the wine.

EARLY LEAVERS

June Manning, George Fitzpatrick, Jim Howes, and Peter Snodgrass expressed their regrets to the President and Guest Speaker and took early leave.

GUEST SPEAKER

Jim Shannon introduced our Guest Speaker, Mr. Michael Michaud, who updated the Club on the Rotary Park.  See related story for details.

ATTENDANCE REPORT

Jim Shannon reported 24 members, 10 make-ups and seven Visiting Rotarians for 97% attendance.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business for the good of Rotary, President Bob adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.