The meeting was called to order by President Roger at 7:07 am.  24 Rotarians plus Norm Dodgson on Zoom, and guest speaker Steve Rutledge from the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise were present. 

 

David Smith shared six Rotary "Aha" moments covering 22 years of his experience with Rotary.

 

 ‘O’ Canada’ was sung. Rev David Hawkins recited the invocation. Breakfast was served.

 

Steve Rutledge shared an update about "Adopt a Village in Laos".  He played a video that showed how the villagers pulled together to lay water pipes and construct washrooms in the remote villages of Laos.  He noted that last year was particularly busy, completing 3 projects and dispensing 800 water filters.  He indicated that he was still about $28,000 short for fully funding the projects planned for this year, which includes over 650 water filters.  Anyone wishing to personally donate a water filter (cost $125) should contact Steve directly.

 

President Roger re-circulated the signup/pledge sheet for this Sunday's Foundation walk. He is over by $20 in cash donations.  If someone has paid and their pledge is not marked "pd" please let him know.

 

Howard conveyed thanks for the volunteers who provided marshalling for last Sunday's county marathon.

 

Norm provided an update on the upcoming electronic recycling event.  In Norm and Ken's absence Trudy is pinch hitting coordinating the volunteers for the two shifts - 10- 12 and 12 - 2 on Sunday Oct 6.  Two trailer loads already are in hand, being picked up by Ted Nash and Phyo.

 

Pres Roger provided an update on the Foundation walk.  Gather at the Community Centre by 3pm, walk down to the beach, have some refreshments arranged by Margo and Lyn, then walk back.  Anyone who wants to e-Transfer their donation, send to wrc.billp@gmail.com, note it is for "Foundation Walk"

 

Cathy advised us to save the date for Christmas Party as Friday December 13 at WoTL Community Centre.

 

Bill Pennell noted that the online auction opens today.

 

No Anniversaries, 3 birthdays. Everyone wished Happy Birthdays to (Dawm. Mary, and Lois)

 

Health of members:  Norm's wife (Marilyn) has covid, so do Pierre & Connie and Geoff Telling.

 

Happy Bucks were collected and 50/50 draw was made.  Christine Dimitris did not draw the Ace but received the $10 consolation.  Meeting adjourned with the four way test.