Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of theYear: David Robinet & Phyo Kyi www.wellingtonrotary.ca
Club Bulletin This Week
Trevor & Shelley Hagerman
(Stirling Rotary Bottle Drive)
October 06, 2020 Club #60346 District 7070
Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of playing a round of golf with Phyo, Dave R., and John H. We had a terrific day in spite of the weather challenges and, in true golfer fashion, we persevered through the winds and rain. We have a great Club with wonderful members and I encourage all of us to socialize in some fun way with one another outside of the major events the Club hosts.
This week, I received an email covering the Rotary initiative to respond to the desperate situation caused by the Beirut explosion. A grant is being prepared under the leadership of Whitby Sunrise and overseen by the Committee Project Chair, Steve Rutledge. Dave Robinet will look into inviting Steve to a meeting to review the project with us. Please take a few minutes to watch the video in the link below which was in the email:
“In response to the Beirut explosion, Rotary Districts, Clubs, Rotarians and Friends of Rotary across Canada are banding together to assist with the recovery effort. Specifically, we are inquiring about the possibility of financial help with critical replacement medical equipment for Beirut's only public hospital. This equipment will be used in the Operating Theatre, located in the pediatric/neonatal ward of Karantina hospital.
Below are some more pictures of our Friends of Rotary sporting their new hats. Our thanks for all their support!
Alex Lacher
Ken DeRoches
Kevin Hanbury
At our Tuesday meeting, I will circulate a pledge sheet for this year’s District Foundation Walk. For members who attend our meetings by ZOOM and wish to donate to the Foundation, you can let me know and I’ll add your name to the form. The Foundation Walk is the District’s biggest fundraiser and the monies raised are redispersed back to Clubs through the Grants program. Locally, for our Club, Lana and Margo are arranging a lovely walk with refreshments as part of the event on Sunday October 18 at 2:00 pm. More details to follow.
This is our last Bulletin before Thanksgiving. This year, some of our regular traditions may be somewhat curtailed or muted. That being said, we have so much to be thankful for. I wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
President Howard
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Last Week:
Club Forum
Rotary Meeting 29/09/2020
President Howard opened the Club Forum with 13 members present in person and a further 11 joining via Zoom. After a check on health and a reference to Larry, a new cap was awarded to Charles and new Director pins were presented to Margo & Lyn. Trudy presented her Treasurer’s report for August.
The dedication of the Memorial Garden is postponed (Covid) but standardized plaques are already being used.
Margo updated the Club on efforts to provide computers for those in need, advertising items such as the red wine and the Auction.
On membership, there are three potential members continuing to be processed: Bill Pennell, Yvonne Buys and Chris Campeau.
Mike reported on special projects including the progress of the auction, ‘bottle’ returns from Stirling, Campbellford & Colborne.
A motion was passed to donate all the funds raised from the bottle return to the hospital fund once the original ceiling of $34,000 had been passed.
President Howard gave an up-date on international projects and referred to the pumpkin weigh-in.
Liz reminded the Club about the Indigenous Peoples Initiative, specifically the Cluster Committee of which she is a member along with Rotarians from Belleville and Oakville. A motion was then passed to commit $1,000 per year (annually reviewed) for this committee’s work.
Michelle requested time at next week’s meeting to discuss the new D & D book.
Two projects receiving Club funding (DR & Sailability) plus support for Snowsuit Fund if necessary.
Bottle Bill’s weekly needs met. Lynn thanked those who assisted with grape-picking.
On closing, John Inwood congratulated Pres. Howard for holding the longest Club meeting ever (subject to the 4 Way Test)
The Online Auction launched on schedule on September 15, and there is currently very vigorous bidding activity going on. DON'T MISS OUT ON BIDDING ON YOUR DESIRED ITEMS!!! Click on the poster below to go to the auction:
Domaine Darius Wellington Rotary Red Cuvee
Less Than 40 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.
Canadian Blood Services still needs blood donors, particularly in these challenging times. They are holding a blood donor clinic at the Wellington Community Centre, Belleville Road on Monday October 12th where they will be observing COVID precautions. Anyone interested in giving blood must make an appointment by going to Canadian Blood Services website, selecting the Wellington location and choosing a timespot.
Public Service Announcement from Kevin Hanbury (Friend of Rotary)
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.
Bottle Depot Schedule for this Week We are needing additional volunteers for both Wed & Sat. Please contact Bottle Bill to sign up!
