MPres Trudy opened with everyone (27) present in person so she was able to dispense with Zoom for the first time at a meeting since its first use in 2020. After the Rotary Song, etc, she continued by reminding members that Charles can receive visitors as per her email. John Inwood then announced that there is a new Rotary Golf Shirt available for purchase with the logo plus the Member’s name (top of arm) at $55 each (unisex, diff. sizes). 

MPres Trudy then referenced the Program of the meeting - the Classification presentations of ‘new’ members, Christine Dimitris and Norm Dodgson.

Christine (Christina) Demetrius was born of Macedonian parentage in Toronto to a restauranteur and, with four siblings, enjoyed her educational experience, particularly many sports and extramural activities as well as academics. She graduated from U of T and trained as an Elementary teacher. She spent her teaching career mainly with Kindergarten and Grade 4 students and was clearly a dynamic, caring and sensitive role model. She has always had a love for the dramatic arts and was extremely creative in her application of the curriculum. A testament to this was the recognition she received by winning the BMO National Learning Partnership Award which involved young learners in an entrepreneurial project making and selling greetings cards. Married in 1985, she has two children, Michelle (33) and Jordan (27) who are following careers in Research and Finance. She has travelled extensively and is also very much at home in Hillier with her ginger cat, Archie.

Christine illustrated her presentation with some pictures of key moments and expressed how much she is enjoying being part of our Club as well as her other loves of gardening, cookery and writing.

Norm Dodgson began his talk by expressing his appreciation for three of the most important things in life: Health, Family and Friends, including, of course his wife, Marilyn, three children and four grandchildren. He began his teaching career in 1972 and did not retire until 2021. He spent the first twenty years as a high school teacher, then the next twenty in elementary schools and the last nine working for the Hastings Prince Edward School Board in various roles including principal at several schools, so he has taught all grades, JK to 13. Norm shared several amusing and inspirational anecdotes from his long career in education. Norm also referred briefly to his involvement in Wellington on the Lake and his love of golf.

In Club business, Bill Mitchell had some openings at the returns depot and presented William Mulholland with the “Bent Beer Can Award” for services unrendered. Howard reminded the Club of the Past President’s Dinner on June 21. $45 pp should be paid to the Treasurer for all those attending and also, let Howard know! The Golf Tournament Committee was meeting after the regular meeting had ended. MPres Trudy then gave more details of the Club’s plans for Canada Day, this year, including our float in the parade, distribution of candy, and Rotary ribs in the Park (weather permitting) still at $15.00 (a fun-raiser rather than a fund-raiser). Both Bill Mitchell and Lana need significant help with these initiatives. Also, regarding initiatives, MPres Trudy is still looking for volunteers to pack dried meal packages at Loyalist College on July 5th when there will be two shifts, from noon to 2 & from 2 to 4 pm.

Liz also made a personal request for items needed at a local temporary shelter/washing facility for male & female underware, deodorant and washing detergent which they have run out of. Some members responded directly to Liz regarding this.

After congratulating Ted on his 39th anniversary, going around for happy bucks, and after the 50/50 draw, which nobody won,  the meeting closed with the 4 Way Test shortly after 8:15.

 

 

Bottle Depot Volunteers Schedule for This Week

Wednesday June 01, 2022

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: John Inwood, Ted Nash, Ken Robertson, David Robinet

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Barry Davidson, Sethu Madhaven (FoR)
Needed: 2 Sorter/Receivers

 

Saturday June 04, 2022