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Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of theYear:
David Robinet & Phyo Kyi
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Club Bulletin
This Week
Karen Selick & Dr. Bob Scott
(Pro & Con of Polio Vaccine)
April 06, 2021
Club #60346
District 7070
 

President's Message

Club updates resulting from the current Provincial month-long “emergency brake” shutdown which became effective, Saturday, April 3rd:
  • Our Bottles Depot remains open, but we may need to advise the public that we are continuing to operate since the Saturday shift saw reduced customer traffic.
  • For the month of April, Club meetings will be by ZOOM only since we are restricted from meeting at the Legion. 
  • To be rescheduled: April 24 Beach Clean-up: the shutdown requires us to postpone our Rotary Beach Cleanup until May. The Beach Committee will determine the new date once it becomes clear as to how the restrictions will be eased off.
Thank you to all the members who have volunteered to help at the Picton vaccination centre for this round. Below are the Rotary crew who worked the April 1st shift:
 
  Tim                                      
  John
   
  Trudy
Howard
   
     

   Volunteers Mar 31-April 6 are:

   Ted & Donna, Barry & Liz, Tim,
   Trudy & Phyo, John I, Howard,
   Jacques, and Ken.

 
 
Through a donation of $1200, our Club has successfully arranged for a Shelter Box to be in place for the District Conference starting June 25th. 
 
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President Howard

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Last Week:
Club Forum

The Club forum was switched to all on-line at the last minute due to new Covid restrictions (HPEH Class Order). It opened (24 present, 3 more joined during the meeting) with a discussion of the latest restrictions affecting the County & the Club. President Howard reported on the previous Board Meeting (Mon 29th) including appreciation from the Wellington Storehouse Food Bank and an up-date on scholarship awards.
 
Trudy’s Treasurer’s Report included information on the Returns Depot’s profits (120% over budget and currently @ $41,000) and other fundraising efforts, which will bring the Club’s Hospital commitment within reach very soon. Also, the Club’s financial commitments to R.I., the District and insurance premiums have not recently been met from membership dues as was previously the case and the Club is asked to consider an increase.
 
Secretary Lyn reported on the Club’s participation in the HPE Learning Foundation Grant scheme in partnership with the Quinte Sunrise Club. She will continue to facilitate our Club’s participation in such initiatives at the District level.
 
Dave R updated the Club on the efforts of the Fundraising Committee.
 
A date will be sought for the dedication of the Rotary Memorial Garden as soon as circumstances allow.
 
The Board approved Shawn Ellis’s membership application.   Lyn will send out an email to all members, who will have one week to provide feedback. 
 
Parker’s role regarding membership will, in future, be part of the Immediate Past President’s responsibilities.
 
Thanks went to Lyn and now Linda for continuing to process potential grants that the Club can take advantage of.
 
Under New Initiatives, Phyo referred to the potential project for a fitness park idea at the “Field of Dreams”  opposite the Wellington & District centre.  The team has had a meeting with Lisa Lindsay from the County and we are awaiting indication from them as to feasibility.
 
Certificates of Appreciation will be awarded to Bob & Paul Greer, Kimball Lacey plus Kinsip & Nyman Farms for their respective contributions to our fundraising and community efforts.
 
The Disrict Conference will take place virtually on June 25 & 26. A proposal made to support a Shelter Box fundraiser to the amount of $1200 was carried.
 
David S explained, in detail, discussions with the “Back the Build” campaign for the new hospital regarding aligning the disbursement of the next $100,000 from the Club with the latest timelines, i.e. not before January 2022. After some good news from David M that new ICU beds were in progress at Belleville and that the cost of Covid had been factored into the long-term financial planning that should not negatively impact the constuction of the hospital in Picton, the Club voted to support the change.
 
$500 will be contributed to “Lebanon Strong”.
 
The status of the request for funds from Kate’s Rest was explained and further information will be sought before any decision.
 
Bill’s outstanding bottle needs for the current week were met.
 
Volunteers were sought and found to assist with Covid vaccination at the Picton Community Centre.
 
Linda was congratulated on her birthday.
 
The meeting closed in the usual manner at 8.32.
 
Geoffrey Telling
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NOW AVAILABLE - WELLINGTON ROTARY MAPLE SYRUP

Sales of the second run of Wellington Rotary maple syrup have been going well. We are now down to the last few bottles remaining. So if you would like some maple syrup contact Yvonne and she can arrange your purchase.  

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Speakers
Apr 06, 2021 3:47 AM
Karen Selick & Dr. Bob Scott
The Pros and Cons of Polio Vaccination
Apr 13, 2021 7:07 AM
Conrad Guziewicz
Kates Rest
Apr 20, 2021 7:07 AM
Heather Lennie & Hugh Williams
Free reading program
May 04, 2021 7:07 AM
Liam Smith
Youth Peer Leader John Howard Society.
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Birthdays & Anniversaries 

Member Birthday
Lana Whitteker (April 05)
 
Member Anniversaries 
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Rotary Song Lyrics:
 
R-O-T-A-R-Y, that spells Rotary.
R-O-T-A-R-Y, is known on land and sea.
From north to south, and east to west,
They profit most who serve the best,
R-O-T-A-R-Y, that spells Rotary.
Russell Hampton
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BOTTLE DEPOT HAS RE-OPENED TO THE PUBLIC!
HERE IS THE SCHEDULE OF VOLUNTEERS

WEDNESDAY APRIL 07:
  • 9:00 - 11:00   JOHN INWOOD, KEN ROBERTSON,  TED NASH, SHAWN ELLIS. 
     
  • 11:00 - 1:00   MICHELLE KOSOY, KEVIN HANBURY, BARRY DAVIDSON, SHAWN ELLIS
     
SATURDAY APR 10:
  • 9:00 - 11:00   JOHN INWOOD, KEN DESROCHES, CHRIS COMPEAU
    NEEDED:  1 SORTER
     
  • 11:00 - 1:00   - NO ONE YET -
    NEEDED:  1 SORTER, 1 RECEIVER, 2 SORTERS
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Rotary Grace
 
O Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our day food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days.
 
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Four Way Test
       Of the things we think, say, and do:
        1.  Is it the TRUTH?
        2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?
        3.  Will it build GOODWILL and better
             FRIENDSHIPS?
        4.  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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