Edition: April 29, 2025
wellingtonrotary.ca Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of the Year:
Norm Dodgson
Club Bulletin for week of April 29, 2025 This Week: Club Forum
President's Message
There was no meeting last week due to construction at the 3-sided corner where the Legion exists.
Having some spare time, I decided to go over our roster and I made some very interesting observations:
We were chartered in 2002 and are now in our 23rd year;
We have 45 members (16 women -35.6%; 29 men – 64.4%);
30 members are retired; 2/3 of the membership;
We have 25 Friends of Rotary;
5 members reside in Picton; 5 members in Brighton/Carrying Place; 1 member in Hillier; 32 members in Wellington; and 2 members in Bloomfield;
Our weekly club meeting attendance (updated) 77%;
We have 11 members with 100% attendance, taking into account make-ups and the Bottle Depot;
Our members have, or have had, a variety of careers, including the following:
Social Services
Ophthalmologist/Author
Pilot/Instructor
Surgeon
Hydro Specialist
Nursing
School Principal
Teachers
Hotel Resort Manager/Owner
Minister (Pastor)
Lawyer
Hospital Administration
Chiropractor
Banker
Retail Hardware Owner
Police/Police Chief
Hotel/Bar Management
Insurance
Accounting/Finance
Phone Project Manager
Real Estate
Engineer
Architect
Sales Manager
When you dig deep into our club membership, it is amazing who we have and what they have done with their lives. When you look at the list of professions, it becomes very obvious why we, as a club, are so successful...why we are the epitome of “The Magic of Rotary.”
Our weekly Rotary AHA (Eureka) moments of our members have opened my eyes to problem-solving, fundraising, successful committees (health, youth membership, literacy). We should all be very proud of the accomplishments of this club – The Magic of Rotary.
Let us not forget the contributions of our club members who have passed on. They, along with our remaining founding members, set the footings for our amazing pillars of success and “The Beat Goes On.” Thank you, thank you.
Roger Tessier
President 2024/2025
On Second Thought: The older I get, the more I understand why roosters scream to start their day.
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Annual Wellington Rotary Beach cleanup & BBQ was held on
Saturday April 26, 2025.
Thank-you to all that came out in the cold and wind. Once again, it was a huge success, with many Rotarians, spouses, and Friends of Rotary making quick work of clearing the boardwalk and picking up any trash. It was followed by tasty burgers and hotdogs with all the fixings and salads and cookies included. Thanks to Past President Ken and his team for organizing the event. Thanks to Margo for taking care of the food and nourishment.
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50/50 Draw This Week: $646
Make sure you get your ticket(s) this week!
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Bottle Depot Volunteers Schedule for This Week
Wednesday April 30, 2025
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Ken Robertson, Ted Nash
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Roger Pardy(FoR)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Roger Tessier, Gregor Stuart
Saturday May 03, 2025
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Geoff Telling, Peter Campbell
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: ???
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: ???, ???
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Birthdays
Bill Mitchell
(May 01)
Yvonne Buys
(May 01)
Michelle Kosoy
(May 04)
Member Anniversaries
Mary and William Camp
(44 Yrs May 02)
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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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Rotary Song
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.
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