25 members today were present for the Club Forum.
Correspondence:
- The hospital foundation has advised a reduced cost for the machine we are subsidizing from $30,000 to $23,000.
- Hospice Prince Edward thanked us for our donation.
- The cheque went to Lori Gallant for her African project.
Treasurer’s Report:
Full details are on our website. Treasurer Yvonne provided the numbers for the bottle depot proceeds and indicated that we expedt to reach our target revenue for the fiscal year-end. She then provided the balance amounts for the general fund, the foundation account, and the Hospital account. Mike moved, Colin seconded that the Treasurer’s report be accepted as presented. Carried.
Other Business:
Ken conveyed Trudy’s report that the Syrian earthquake drive is $12,975. We continue to collect donations, but the disbursements will be made this week.
Yvonne reported that the profit from the maple syrup project will be about $10,000. She has 19 bottles left. Ken explained that the Board had discussed whether or not to expand this project in future years and decided not to since it was in competition with local producers.
Ken conveyed Norm’s D&D Book report that 290 of the 350 have been distributed. Returns to him can be started next week at the meeting. John Inwood was given special recognition for the 40 books that he has sold already.
Ken conveyed Christine’s thanks to Corey for The Times contribution of ad space for our 20th birthday celebration.
Dawn advised the Club of the three dates for the Spelling Bees in local schools and asked for a volunteer to work with her. Advise her if you will help:
- March 30, 11:30 am - Yvonne volunteered
- April 4, 10 am
- Apr 13, 10 am
Concerning the process for new members, Ken outlined the procedure:
As a sponsor, members should invite anyone showing interest in joining the Club to come to three meetings (not including Club Forums) as a guest. During these visits the candidate can see how they like us and we can see how we like them. The Club will cover the breakfast cost. Advise Peter, Membership Chair, of the person’s interest. If there is an interest, Peter will provide a membership application form to the sponsor to be completed with the candidate. Upon completion, the Board will consider the application.
Rotary Camps of Hope will start in early May. Ken and Trudy have arranged with PEFAC for two spots for eight weeks at $135/week for 16 weeks. Cynthia Riordan of The Storehouse Foodbank will identify candidates if we give her a description of the camp’s program. Liz suggested travel to the Picton location may be needed for some children. Ken and Trudy will approach the HUB to see about more spots. David Smith asked that if they have space that they come and explain to us their programs. He has openings for speakers in May. For future years, Ken was advised that Baxter art camp’s registration was full by February.
The accessibility project for a mat on the Rotary beach will be explored further by having the supplier visit Wellington again and present us with what is required to suit an installation.
The beach cleanup is scheduled for April 22 10-1 with a Bar-BQ at 1 pm. Friends of Rotary volunteers are to be invited and recognized at this time. Lana will obtain the food and organize it with the necessary supplies but cannot be available that day. Ken will identify someone to arrange for the BBQs and organize the cooking.
The Past President’s Dinner will be held June 27.
Further purchases of equipment for the hospital can be considered but there may be other causes that we want to support.
Ken said that there are two things still to be done that he said he would do this year as President:
A monthly overview of the Rotary magazine - David Hawkins will be given a brief period to do this.
Increase support for local youth - David Smith reported lack of response from the head of the local hockey and baseball leagues to his overtures. Ken reported that Norm will have another go at it, and Chris and David Smith agreed to assist.
Grants:
Howard made a motion that PEFAC be granted $1,000, Mike seconded. Carried.
Colin made a motion that the Burundi Water Project be granted $1,000, Bill Pennell seconded. Carried.
David MacKinnon is making a deputation for our nurse practitioner project to Council tonight at the Lehigh Hall, Wellington at the meeting starting at 7 pm. The Committee will be there and he encouraged all members to attend.
Ken advised that OPP Staff Sergeant Hatch will speak to us on April 11. The policeman invited us to give him 3 or 4 issues that we wanted him to cover.
Today, Tim’s number was drawn for the 50:50 but he did not draw the ace of spades.
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