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Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of theYear:
David Robinet & Phyo Kyi
www.wellingtonrotary.ca
Club Bulletin
This Week
Denise Wenzel
(Quilts of Valour)
October 20, 2020
Club #60346
District 7070
 

President's Message

A hearty congratulations to the team that organized and ran our first, and highly successful Online Auction. As expected, there was a flurry of bidding over the last few days that pushed us towards meeting our goal. Once again, the wonderful collaboration amongst the auction team, the item contributors and our sponsors has proven that we have a winning formula within our community! I look forward to the Auction update from the committee at this Tuesday’s meeting.

We have broken the Club’s membership sound barrier by reaching 40 members!  Plus, we have another application to review at the October Board meeting. Thank you to our sponsors who are meeting with future candidates and encouraging them to join our Club. 

Pumpkinfest 2020 was not open to the public but it was quite a lively affair, especially with the 4H gang taking a more active role in this year’s event. There were fewer pumpkins to be weighed, but the Wellington Rotary’s teams of pumpkin wranglers once again demonstrated their world-renowned professionalism and grit. Congratulations to the team of Mike, Colin and Dave R who earned bragging rights by lifting this year’s winning pumpkin weighing in at 1696.6 lbs.

Below from left to right: Ted, Howard, John H, Dave R, Mike, and Colin.

  
 
In next week’s bulletin, I will have an update on Sunday’s Foundation Walk. Currently, we have $525 in pledges and the final amount raised may be higher.  Thank you all!  As well, thank you to Lana and Margo for making all the arrangements.    

 

President Howard
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Last Week:
Shannon Coul
(PECMHF)

President Howard opened the meeting with members present and via Zoom. Linda Donville (sic?) was introduced as a guest and potential member.
 
Three new members were inducted by President Howard: Bill Pennell, sponsored by Dave R; Yvonne Buys and Chris Compeau sponsored by Lyn. Bill Hurst will be initiated in the near future.
 
Barry gave an up-date and points for consideration re the on-line auction and took questions. Only $4000 short of target with two days to go!
 
Guest speaker via Zoom, Shannon Coull, CAO of the Back the Build campaign for the new hospital was introduced. She began by thanking Club member David McKinnon and all at Quinte Health for their support and continued to explain that endoscopy would continue to be the speciality in Picton. She also shared the good news that the Province was supporting the project to the tune of up to $100,000,000. A new fundraising launch is coming soon and the needed $5,700,000 should be assured.
 
Shannon shared the floor plans of the new hospital, explaining the different areas and the location of the Wellington Rotary-sponsored waiting room. She took questions from several members and was thanked by Colin. David McKinnon then informed the Club that a new, highly-qualified, CEO of the Health Board was taking up the appointment forthwith. 
 
Bill Mitchell reported on the Depot and President Howard mentioned the Foundation Walk and the pumpkin weigh-in.
 
Jacques Michaud & Dave Robinet will assist Michelle with Duffers & Diners, for next year. Members volunteered to buy a toy gift for a child as part of the Christmas Angel Fund.  And Lyn thanked the members for voluneteering to pick grapes at Hollyhill vineyards for Lacey Estates and Domaine Darius.
 
President Howard closed the meeting with the 4 way test.
 
Geoff Telling
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Domaine Darius Wellington Rotary Red Cuvee
Less Than 4 Cases Remaining!
Wellington Rotary and Domain Darius winery present 
David Gillingham's limited edition Rotary Cuvee 2018.
 
The idea of a Rotary wine to raise fund for the new hospital building fund was hatched by Past President Brian McGown and winemaker David Gillingham.  
 
The result is David's unique and exquisite blend of Marquette & Petite Pearl.  The Marquette was sourced from Brian & Lyn McGowan's Hollyhill vineyards.  Rotarians hand-picked the Petite Pearl grapes from a vineyard in Waupoos.  100% of sales go to PEC Hospital Foundation.
 
Order yours now for $40, by calling 416 831-9617
 
David's CUVEE 2018 - at Domain Darius
1316 Wilson Road, Bloomfield ON
Domain Darius Website
Speakers
Oct 20, 2020 7:07 AM
Denise Wenzel
Quilts of Valour
Oct 27, 2020
Club Forum
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
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Birthdays & Anniversaries 

Member Birthday
Geoff Telling (Oct 21)
Howard Ziedenberg (Oct 22)
Reg Gemmell (Oct 23)
 
Member Anniversaries 
-none-
 
 
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 October 21, 2020

9:00 - 11:00

Cashier/Receiver:     David Smith
Receiver/Sorter:       John Inwood
Receiver/Sorter:       Ken Robertson
 

Saturday October 24, 2020

9:00 - 11:00

Cashier/Receiver::    Bill Mitchell
Receiver/Sorter:        Pierre LeBrun
Receiver/Sorter:        Kevin Hanbury
Receiver/Sorter:        Jacques Michaud

 

11:00 - 1:00

Cashier/Receiver:     -----------------
Receiver/Sorter:        Barry Davidson
Receiver/Sorter:        Parker Gallant
 
 
 

11:00 - 1:00

Cashier/Receiver:     Phyo Kyi
Receiver/Sorter:       Trudy Brown
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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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