September 19, 2005 South Mouth
Weekly Bulletin of the Rotary Club of St. Catharines South
September 19th,
Volume Nine, Meeting Eight
Reporter: Roseanne Morissette
Call to Order: President Bob McKay
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Loyal Toast: Doug Foss
Invocation: Ross Elliott
GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS
John Teibert introduced four visiting rotarians: Franco Olivieri, Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake; Jean Armitage, Rotary Club of St. Catharines a.m.; Ross McDonald, Rotary Club of Downtown St. Catharines; and Lisa Van Stratten, Rotary Club of Fort Erie.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Rob Welch, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms, gave the following fines to:
John Chotka... for putting Rob on the list to be the Sergeant-at-Arms;
Ian Forbes... for worrying at a recent golf tournament that the hole-in-one his company sponsored would be achieved;
Greg McDonald... for his manner of singing O Canada;
Ross Elliott... for having two grandchildren who, in Rob's opinion, are smarter than him; and
Dan Toppari...out of principle per John Chotka.
Rob Welch, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms, accepted the following Happy Dollars from:
Jean Armitage... for the Rotary Club of St. Catharines a.m. Wine Tasting and Charity Auction, October 21, 2005 at Hernder Estates Winery. Jean presented two tickets to President Bob and his wife;
John Teibert... for Jim Shannon's warm and friendly greeting of everyone today;
Bob McKay... for the golf trophy that John Teibert finally returned after seven years; and
John Klassen... for his wife who shot an 83 in golf.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Franco Olivieria of the Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake presented information on their club's fundraiser,"Building a Safer World," in support of Land Mine Eradication in Cambodia, which will be held at Navy Hall on Saturday, September 24th, 2005, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $50.each, which includes appetizers and drinks. For tickets call 905-468-3494.
Jean Armitage of the Rotary Club of St. Catharines a.m. presented information on her club's "Wine Tasting and Charity Auction," to benefit the Children's Discovery Centre of Niagara, which will be held Friday, October 21, 2005 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Hernder Estates Wines in St. Catharines. Admission is $20. For tickets call 905-688-5011.
Dan Toppari announced that his office will be holding its annual celebration in conjunction with the Wine Festival Parade on Saturday, September 24th, 2005. Dan extended an invitation to fellow rotarians to drop by and visit.
Vice-President Matt Taylor announced that the club has been asked to host Rotary Exchange students Friday and Saturday night in conjunction with the Wine Festival. Any interested Rotarians, kindly contact Matt ASAP.
President Bob McKay expressed his thanks to Ed Telenko for an excellent presentation on increasing our membership at the General Assembly held September 13, 2005, and for the contributions of the committee members. President Bob would like the club to increase its membership by 12 people this year--let's keep the momentum!
President Bob announced that there is a Group Study Exchange (GSE) Program for four weeks in April/May 2006. A Rotarian leader is needed who will act as the Ambassador for the Rotary district and guide the team through the agenda organized by the Swedish Rotarians. For further information about the program, check the web site for Rotary International at http://rotary.org/foundation/educational/gse.
Canada Post is releasing a commemorative stamp for 50 years of polio research, prevention, and curing the disease.
District 7090 is organizing support for the Katrina disaster in New Orleans.
There is a Board meeting on September 23, 2005 at 7:30 a.m.
Jim Shannon advised that City Council will receive a presentation this evening on the Rotary Park. The Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. for anyone who is interested in watching it on cable or in being part of the gallery.
Greg McDonald advised that the next Bingo session is October 8, 2005. John Teibert and Greg McDonald are organizing the evening and need two more volunteers. Sixty-five hundred has been accumulated in pooled funds year-to-date.
September/October Meetings/Events:
September 22nd: Dunnville Rotary golf tournament. $75. includes dinner
September 26th: Regular meeting
October 3rd: Regular meeting
October 10th: No meeting (Thanksgiving)
October 16th: Buffalo Bills vs the NY Jets Game, organized by John Chotka. Cost is $82. Cdn or $65. U.S. and is open to all family and friends of Rotarians. Contact John Chotka ASAP for any tickets that may be left.
October 17th: Regular meeting
October 21st: Board meeting
October 24th: Regular meeting, Speaker Tara Cox, Distress Center Program Chair
October 31st: Regular meeting and District Governor's Address
BIRTHDAYS
Happy Birthday was sung and well wishes made to Jim Shannon (September 20th) and Keith Shaver (September 22, 2005). We wish you both all the best this year!
EARLY LEAVERS
George Fitzpatrick, Don Beard, and Ross McDonald expressed regrets to the Speaker and to President Bob and took early leave.
GUEST SPEAKER
Please read the attached article for Jean's recent leadership of a GSE Program in the Philippines.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Norris Brown reported four visiting Rotarians, 20 members, and four make-ups for a total attendance of 72 per cent.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, President Bob adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.
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