Photographer: Pam Harrison
Chair Gayle summarized her life in 8 words: “Born in Toronto, moved fourteen times, retired here.” In Toronto she lived a stone’s throw from where George lived and went to the same High School.
50-50 Draw: started over again from scratch, looking for the 8 of Hearts. Josh’s number was drawn but sad to say he drew the King of Clubs so $11 carries forward to next week.
Visiting Rotarians: Sharon Meldrum from the South Lake County Club, Florida, and Bill McLeish from Ottawa.
Makeups: Last Thursday Pam was in Sydney with the family of the late Viola Desmond. She presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Viola’s youngest sister Wanda in celebration of Viola’s social justice efforts. Viola’s picture will appear on the new $10 bills to be issued next year.
PinPal Stories: Wynn was driving to Debert at his usual sedate pace when he was overtaken by Dianne.
Birthdays: Mary celebrates a birthday on 19 July, and was suitably serenaded.
Gold Mine Draw: This week’s winner Orissa Sterling was on hand to collect her cheque for $1,140 from Marita.
Charlie accepted a cheque for $570 on behalf of the Tantramar Heritage Trust.
Happy Dollars: Sue P is very happy that Cape Jourimain has a new manager, Andrew McKinnon. Louise had a great time driving her parents round the Cabot Trail. Wynn looks forward to going to PEI on the weekend. Bill claims to have been haying in Fredericton Junction acquiring some prickles on his arms and legs in the process. Josh says his grandfather still hays every summer; he himself is working on some demolition at the back of his house with the help of some family members. Sandy is expecting to have two 11 year olds for a week, one of who calls her mother at 3 a.m. each morning. Gayle is having her gall bladder remove on Monday.
Next Week, 13 July 2017: Chair: Marita; Greeter: John; Introducer: Trish; Thanker: Darrell.
President’s Time: P.P. Josh welcomed DG Iris and invited all Rotarians to join with Board members in meeting with her after breakfast.
Speaker: DG Iris Sullivan, Rotary Club of Chatham, was introduced by Pam. Ours is the 8th club she has visited this week !
A short video was shown of 2017-18 RI President Ian Risley introducing this year’s Rotary theme - “ Rotary: Making A Difference.”
RI has a strategic plan with three strategic goals which are : Support and Strengthen Clubs; Focus and Increase Humanitarian Service; Enhance Public Image and Awareness.
Iris also reported that climate change is a big issue for President Ian: he has asked that during the period from 1 July 2017 to 22 April 2018 each Rotarian plant one tree.
Iris commended District 7810 for their Polio Plus fund-raising efforts; having raised $256,000 (including matching funds) our district, in proportion to size, is second in the world.
A special invitation was issued to Rotarians to attend the District Conference to be held 22-24 September at the Rodd Miramichi River Hotel; there is a special conference room rate of only $139.
Next year’s RI Conference will be held in Toronto and the District is looking for a Conference Chairperson. This will be a great opportunity for Canadian Rotarians to attend an international conference. Some group tours from N.B. and P.E.I. are being planned.
Charlie spoke briefly of changes he has seen in Rotary since he first joined in 1960. A big change we are still waiting for is a female RI President.
Iris was thanked by Wynn for her inspiring presentation.
The meeting closed with the Four-Way Test.
Members then adjourned outside for a group photo celebrating “Canada 150.”
