South Mouth July 19, 2011

Rotary Club of St. Catharines South

AGENDA -  July 19

12:15 p.m. Call to Order: President – Sheila

1. National Anthem: Paul Monahan

2. Toast to the Queen  & Canada: Cathy Henry

3. Invocation: Keith Shaver

4. Lunch (reconvene at 12:30)

5. Introduction of Guests and Visiting Rotarians by Ron Kozub:

- John Lennon

- Ann Davidson

- Kevin Stooband

- Ross Macdonald

6. Sergeant-at-Arms: Arie Vrugteveen

- Happy dollars were accepted from

Keith Shaver

Beth Cockroft

Cathy Henry

Najeeb Syed

John Tiebert

Ed Telenko

Ann Davidson

Arie Vrugteveen 

A fine was paid by Paul Massuet on behalf of the Sergeant-At-Arms for wearing his business name tag instead of his rotary name tag.  

Announcements:

1. Tour de Lac –Welcome Home this coming Saturday, July 23, 2011. If you are able, please come out and welcome the riders back home at 2:00pm. There is also still opportunity to pledge a rider as well as purchase one of the Tour Du Lac shirts.

2. Bingo update---Beth

3. Rib Fest 50/50 Friday and Saturday

4. DG John Heise visit Aug 29

5. Take It to Heart Gala: is planned for Nov 5th, tickets are $150.00 please contact Cathy Henry for more details.

8. Birthdays (to announce only if they are present):  – no birthdays this week

9. 50/50 Draw: $2/ ticket - Find one of two Jokers. Paul Monahan won the ticket draw but unfortunately drew an ace of spades.

10. Introduction of Guest Speaker: Roseanne

Our guest speakers today were Ann Davidson and Kevin Strooband

Ann Davidson is a certified human resources professional who is self employed as a consultant. She is the current president of the Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS). Beside these two employments Ann also teaches at Niagara College.

Kevin Strooband is the current Executive Director of the Lincoln County Humane Society (LCHS); he has been with the shelter for almost 21 years. He started out as a part time animal control officer and he was later promoted to the rank of inspector.

Ann and Kevin offered a comprehensive power point presentation on the current issues facing the LCHS. Included in this were a number of startling facts regarding our cat and dog over population. They also discussed the ratios of mostly cats but also dogs admitted to the Society that need to be neutered, spayed or euthanized. Kevin and Ann laid out the 3 phase, proactive action plan that they have developed to deal with these issues, and attached to that was the budget required for this action plan to be implemented. This budget highlighted the fundraising shortfall that needs to be met to make it possible for them to expand their facilities and staff to make it feasible for the LCHS to implement its proactive plan.

11. Thanking the Speaker: Rosanne Morissette

12. Attendance Report (Ron Kozub): 20 members in attendance, 5 make ups and 5 guests for a total of 62% attendance.

13. Next meeting – July 25  

Dean Norton - Public Affairs and Property Management Advisor Ontario Power Generation 

14. Rotary Minute or Inspiring Quote

If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.

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