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Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of theYear:
David Robinet & Phyo Kyi
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Club Bulletin
This Week
Brian Hart
(Kate's Rest Foundation)
November 03, 2020
Club #60346
District 7070
 

President's Message

My thanks to Dave Robinet for laying out the details of this year’s Board election. During a “normal” year, we try to wrap up the elections by the end of November. Also, Dave identified that we need to fill the current Board’s President Elect vacancy soon so our District can arrange for their training in February/March 2021. As part of the annual election process, the Club will need another President Elect for the July 1, 2021 Board, with the associated training to happen in February/March 2022.
 
For our newer members, below is the roll of our distinguished Past Presidents; the highlighted names are members that have served two terms:
 

2002/2003

Jim Bancroft

2011/2012

Art Sinclair

2003/2004

Ted Nash

2012/2013

Howard Ziedenberg

2004/2005

Dawn Cutler

2013/2014

Brian McGowan

2005/2006

Bill Mitchell

2014/2015

Brian McGowan

2006/2007

John Dulmage

2015/2016

Lesley Koopmans

2007/2008

Doug Wilson

2016/2017

Mike Lattner

2008/2009

Dawn Cutler

2017/2018

Alex Latcher

2009/2010

Butch Riddell

2018/2019

Phyo Kyi

2010/2011

Mike Lattner

2019/2020

David Robinet
 
Annually in November, the Club holds its Anniversary Dinner. Traditionally, the dinner has been hosted by one of our members and it’s been a hugely successful potluck. I am hoping the Club can come up with a plan for this year to recognize our anniversary and have some fun before we enter the cold days of winter. Possibly we could arrange a ZOOM dinner. All suggestions are welcome for a Club meeting discussion.
 

          President Howard
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Last Week:
Club Forum 

President Howard opened the meeting at 7:07 a.m. with members at the Legion and also on Zoom.
 
Bill Hurst was welcomed as a guest/member.  Bill has completed his third attendance as guest and the Board has also approved Bill's application to join the Club.   Bill's application will be finalized after next week when all members have been notified.
 
President Howard informed the club that Bottle Larry is at the Picton Hospital.   Lana Whitteker reported that Sharon Campbell is doing well and will be returning soon.
 
David McKinnon reported on Premier Ford's visit to PECMH to announce the provincial approval of funds for the detailed design of the new hospital.
 
Correspondence received: 
  • Thank-you letter from PECMHF for our first installment remittence of $100,000 for the new hospital. 
  • Thank-you note from the Dominican Republic project.
Trudy Brown provided the Treasurer's report.  Club finances are in good shape.
 
Lyn McGowan provided the Secretary's report.  Keepsakes for family of deceased members memorialize at the Rotary Memorial Garden have been ordered.
 
John Inwood presented the new proposed process for selecting Rotarian of the Year awards.  John will send out an email detailing the process, and members will have about 2 weeks til it is approved in the next Board meeting.
 
Lyn McGowan provided an update on the District Grant application tha has been approved for our club's donations to PPE by Chris Finkle, Food for Learning, and Hospital COVID fund.
 
President Howard reminded members that we need to identify a President Elect imminently so that he/she may participate in PE training and become President next July.  He also announced that Trudy will be holding a meeting of the New Projects committee after this meeting.
 
Donations approved at the Board meeting:
  • Contribution to the Legion's Poppy Fund ($75)
  • $500 to Rotary Club of Campellford's All Ability Swing Project
  • $500 to Quilts of Valor
  • $1000 cheque to IPPC approved last Club Forum has been issued.
President Howard explained that because of lack of fundraising from happy bucks and 50/50 draw, there will be no tax receipts for RCoW Foundation for members.  He also mentioned that he and Dave Robinet will be arranging a speaker from RI Foundation and Polio Plus program to come talk to us to clarify our understanding of the program.
 
Board members needed for 2021-2022 Rotary fiscal year:
  • Policy & Procedures Director:  John Inwood has agreed to return
  • Membership Director:  Parker Gallant has agreed to return (but open to new nominees)
  • Communications & Literacy:  Margo Langford would prefer just the Literacy portfolio.  
  • International Projects:   David Smith is stepping down (Open for Nominations)
  • Treasurer: Trudy Brown has agreed to return  (has given notice that we will need a new Treasurer for 2022-2023)
  • Secretary:  Lyn McGowan has agreed to return
  • President Elect:  Vacant (Open for Nominations)
  • Past President:  Howard Zidenberg
  • Foundation Chair:  David Smith
President Howard indicated that we need to have a common point of coordination for posting messages to the RCoW facebook page.  He suggested it be Margo, Dave R, and himself only.
 
Michelle Kosoy still has a number of items that need to be picked up by online auction winners.
 
David Gillingham of Domaine Darious has indicted he will be donating all his labor and supplies to the Rotary Wine initiative.  We only have to pay for the taxes.   Pierre LeBrun suggested we should be issuing Certificates of Appreciation for people who demonstrate such charity.
 
Lana Whitteker reminded all about the Christmas Angels program from the Food Bank.  She will be doing all the shopping for the toys, and she welcomes any additional participants who want to donate $30 per child.
 
Meeting adjourned with the 4 way test at about 8:30 a.m.
 
Phyo Kyi
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Speakers
Nov 03, 2020 7:07 AM
Brian Hart
Kate's Rest Foundaiton
Nov 10, 2020 7:07 AM
Nyden & Amanda Kovatchev
Hello Bon Jour Health Food Restaurant
Nov 17, 2020 7:07 AM
Steve Rutledge
Beirut recovery Global Grant initiative
Nov 24, 2020
Club Forum
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Birthdays & Anniversaries 

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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 Schedule for this Week
We are needing additional volunteers for both Wed & Sat.  Please contact Bottle Bill to sign up!

Wednesday November 03, 2020

9:00 - 11:00

Cashier/Receiver:     David Smith
Receiver/Sorter:       ---------------
Receiver/Sorter:       John Inwood
 

Saturday November 07, 2020

9:00 - 11:00

Cashier/Receiver::    Bill Pennell
Receiver/Sorter:        Parker Gallant
Receiver/Sorter:        -----------------

 

11:00 - 1:00

Cashier/Receiver:     Barry Davidson
Receiver/Sorter:        ------------------
Receiver/Sorter:        Paul Denault
 
 
 

11:00 - 1:00

Cashier/Receiver:     ----------------
Receiver/Sorter:       -----------------
Receiver/Sorter:       Glen Bailey
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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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