Edition: December 17, 2024
wellingtonrotary.ca Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of the Year:
Norm Dodgson
Club Bulletin for week of December 17, 2024 This Week: Trevor Hagerman
(Rotary Youth Exchange)
President's Message
This will be my last message before Christmas and the New Year.
I was thinking to myself, “What is the one thing in my heart that I wish for the world?” The answer is ‘PEACE.’ There is so much strife in the world and so much death and injuries. How can we, as human beings, be so dangerous to each other? Unfortunately, the root of the problem is power and money. And it won’t improve soon with all the geo-political issues going on in the world. I pray that I am wrong.
As the New Year unravels, we must continue to show patience, goodwill, and as Rotarians “Service Above Self.”
As a new grandparent, I am experiencing love and feelings I never thought existed. I worry about his future. I worry about all of the children dying worldwide. Some of the reasons are due to war and of course, famine and hunger.
On the positive side of the ledger, so to speak, I am very impressed with our local food banks and how many of our Rotarians volunteer to do so many good things for those in need. To see a child smile and hear them laugh with excitement brightens my heart. With the New Year upon us, let’s do our share as Rotarians and continue to lead the way in helping people locally and internationally whenever the need arises.
I, as you should be, am very proud of our club and all that we do. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Wishing you and yours the best of the holiday season. Stay safe, happy, and enjoy your families.
Roger Tessier
President 2024/2025
On Second Thought: Lazy is such an ugly word. I prefer the term “selective participation.”
Pictures from 2024 Christmas Dinner
The Christmas pot luck dinner held at the Wellington on the Lake Community Centre was a sumptious & merry event. There were over 50 Rotarians with their spouses and guests. Fun was had by all!
Live music provided by the Rotarian trio of Robynne, Colin, and Kim.
This Week's Zoom Meeting Details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82834387279
Meeting ID: 828 3438 7279
Passcode: rotary
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Last Week: Ted Hannigan (Classification)
Rotary Club of Wellington, December 10, 2024
Detailed notes from last week's meeting was not yet available at press time. The meeting was called to order promptly by President Roger at 7:07 a.m. The usual Rotary moment, O'Canada, Rotary Grace, and breakfast occured.
The keynote speaker was Ted Hannigan, a recent member of the club, who provided his classification speech.
Last minute details regarding preparation for the Christmas pot-luck on Friday were discussed.
Michelle Kosoy announced that she and her husband, Pierre Bouchard will be hosting a drop-in New Year's eve party at their Silver Barn on December 31st. All are welcome!
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50/50 Draw This Week: $158
Make sure you get your ticket this week!
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Bottle Depot Volunteers Schedule for This Week
Wednesday December 18, 2024
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Ted Nash, Gregor Stuart
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Roger Tessier, Lari Langford (FoR)
Saturday December 21, 2024
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Needed: Rotarian Cashier, 1 Sorter/Receiver
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Margo Langford, Lari Langford (FoR)
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays
-none-
Member Anniversaries
Gregor Stuart & Kim Davison
(16 Yrs, Dec 18)
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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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Rotary Song
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.
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