President's Message 

 

 

 

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MPres Trudy opened the meeting on time with a total of 33 members attending in person (23) and by Zoom (10). After the opening formalities, MPres reported to the Club on the previous evening’s deliberations by the Board, beginning with Correspondence that included thanks from recipients and further donations being sent such as to the PEC Learning Centre. Treasurer Yvonne’s monthly report was given (details on request) which showed that all accounts are in a healthy state with $8,000 already saved towards the AER. A return of the maple syrup fundraiser in the near future is eagerly anticipated. Regarding Communications, the announcement of the Club’s intention to purchase the AER for the new hospital received wide and positive media coverage. On RYLA, no host family has yet been identified (an essential first step in participation). The deadline for candidates to apply to join this program is November.

Linda gave a thorough and lively presentation, with PPT, on the Storywalk Project she is spearheading. She outlined the benefits and explained a lot of the details regarding the implementation on the Millennium Trail. She also responded to several detailed questions from members. This year’s D & D discount books will go to print shortly. Plans for the fundraiser auction/dinner/dance planned for October are proceeding and profits will go to the AER purchase. 

Under New Initiatives, MPres Trudy referred to progress on; the Foodbank, Kate’s Rest Foundation, beach mats and summer camps. She also expressed the hope that we would soon be able to return to having breakfast at the meeting. Sean Brown is a candidate for the RYLA Program and David Smith has volunteered to take over Dave Robinet’s role of arranging speakers. Apropos funding, MPres Trudy accepted a motion to support the Children’s Foundation to the tune of $4,800 for day camp places for youth in the area this year. This was seconded and passed with one abstention.

Liz gave an enthusiastic and inspiring account of how the Indigenous People’s Cluster Committee, with which our Club is associated, had achieved donations of 82 used computer devices which, after servicing, had been sent to students at all levels in Beaver River, allowing them access to the internet.

The Club Forum was followed by two meetings of committees responsible for the Kate’s Rest Foundation and Fall Fundraiser.
 

 

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Bill Pennell, Peter Campbell
Needed: 1 Sorter/Receiver

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Howard Ziedenberg
Needed: 2 Sorter/Receivers

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