South Mouth February 7, 2011
President John called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m.
National Anthem: Matt Taylor
Toast to the Queen & Canada: Arie Vrugteveen
Invocation: Sheree Taillon
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND VISITING ROTARIANS
No guests or visiting Rotarians in attendance.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Elizabeth Zimmerman, serving as Sergeant-at-Arms, accepted happy dollars.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bingo Update – Beth Cockroft, next Bingo – looking for volunteers?
Monday February 21 meeting – Cancelled – Family Day
Friday February 18 – Rotary Ski Day
Monday February 28 meeting moved to Wednesday March 2, 2011. Wednesday March 2, 2011 – Paul Harris Fellowship Dinner – Jim Hooper - President John announced the timetable for March 2-Paul Harris night- Drinks @ 6:15 p.m. followed by dinner @ 7:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Zimmerman announced a YWCA upcoming sleepover fundraiser to raise awareness about homelessness. A pledge sheet was circulated and Elizabeth received over $300 in pledges from Rotarians.
BIRTHDAYS
February 1 – Arie Vrugteveen (Lisa Marie Pressley, Louis St. Laurent 12th PM of Canada),
February 8 – Najeeb Syed (James Dean, Jules Verne).
50/50 DRAW
$2/ ticket - Find one of two Jokers.
EARLY LEAVERS
None
GUEST SPEAKER, JEAN STEWART, CLASSIFICATION TALK
Jean gave her classification talk.
Bob McKay thanked Jean.
ATTENDANCE REPORT
Ron Kozub reported 85% attendance - 6 make-ups.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business for the good of Rotary, President John wished everyone a good week in Rotary and left members with this thought for the day:
"Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad." - Norm Papernick