We are heading back to the Legion this Tuesday for our Club’s meeting. After the wonderful and greatly appreciated experience of our Club’s Forum session in Susanne and Parker’s backyard, it is so nice to take another (but careful) step towards normalcy. Many thanks to Susanne and Parker for hosting us. 

Margo and I have checked out the arrangements at the Legion. The seating and tables have been positioned for safe distancing, and we’ll be simultaneously hosting a ZOOM broadcast for those that are unable to attend in person. 

I have posted the Club Roles and Primes document on ClubRunner. I think you’ll find it a very useful reference when looking for the right contact within the Club. 

I would like to congratulate David Smith on the success of his Op-ed in the July 8th edition of the Wellington Times. So far, around $4,000 has come into our Hospital Foundation account and below are the verbatim messages included with cheques:

• "Please find enclosed my cheque in the amount of $300, representing my donation to the PECMH “New Build”.  Thank you Rotary for taking on this most worthwhile project.  The monies could not be better utilized."

• "Enclosed is a cheque for the $300 I received from the OAS and would like to donate it to the Hospital Fund.  Real good idea."

• "I sincerely hope this helps your Rotary Club meet your target of helping to build our new hospital.  The idea I read in the Wellington Times spurred my willingness to give."

In closing, our AG, Brenda Hellyer called me this past week to go over some District 7070 business. Brenda is looking to arrange a joint session of the Wellington and Belleville clubs that our District Governor Mark Chipman would attend by ZOOM. The meeting is to be held some time before the end of August and it could be an evening event – I need to get a sense from the Club on how you feel about attending outside our normal schedule. I’m thinking we could treat it as a special event. Brenda also mentioned that Mark has a supply of this year’s Rotary pins, and once she obtains them from Mark, she’ll distribute them to the clubs in her area.

 

Club Forum - members joined (distanced) at Parker’s and by Zoom

 

Pres Howard provided an update on member health. Rotarian of the Year certificates were presented to Phyo & Dave Robinet.

 

Secretary Lyn provided an update on recent recipients of Club support and (later) reported club xpenses for R.I. & District.

 

Treasurer Trudy gave a detailed presentation on all matters financial (all members have digital access to statements and PowerPoint presentation) including amazingly good results from the ‘bottle’ depot.

 

David Smith suggested inviting the District Foundation Chair to present at a meeting to understand how our club contributions are used at the District level.

 

Dave Robinet reported on Fundraising - D & D books not bad but need rest sold!

- possible future activity with Whitby club

- need for venting/cooling at bottle depot, suggestions made

 

P.R., Communications & Literacy passed from Karen to Margo (Karen to continue with Spelling Bee & Liz Bosma to continue with Family Day)

 

Committee struck to decide issues around Hon. membership Parker, Lyn, Sharon & John Inwood

 

Pres Howard referenced possible ‘actual’ meeting venues - no certainty just yet

- budget draft approved by Board

- Polio Plus & EREY - out of budget line - no more tax receipts

- Paul Harris points still available

- Memorial Garden in budget

 

Barry provided update on Memorial Garden Project (work schedule to be circulated)

 

Pres Howard requested committee to decide on protocol for Rotarians to be memorialized 

- John Inwood, John Heeringa, Sharon (?)

 

David Smith reported on progress of the Hospital Fund and referenced other members for their fundraising efforts (Barry on-line auction, Mike wine)

 

All white wine (thanks Lacey Estates) sold out. Possible launch of red at Domaine Darius

 

Request for $1000 for Laos Adopt a Village project approved (Mike proposed: Geoff seconded). All in favour,  1 recusal.

 

Discussion regarding contact with member of Sri Lanka club provided by Karen

 

Requests for support for Guatemala Literacy ($500] - to be decided

 

Next week’s program (via Zoom) Debbie McDonald-Moynes

 

Bottle Bill provided update on Depot volunteers roster

 

Opening question for ‘greeters’ at bottle depot “What do we owe you?”

 

Birthday, Anniversary congratulated.

 

David Hawkins to look into possible combined event with Picton RC

 

Meeting concluded at 8.35