Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin May 5, 2016

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on May 10, 2016

Josh was in the Chair today. As a teen in high school, he went West for a summer to work on a ranch. He wasn't the typical "cowboy", but he and his ranch mates were responsible for moving the huge irrigation lines that one can see in fields. The weather was very arid and the "wheel lines" had to be moved every day. Because of the dryness, one had to be careful not to cause a spark from any source as a fire could erupt very quickly. He drew a parallel to the current fires in Fort MacMurray as they are ravaging the super dry area around the city. He and his crew did not want to be responsible for any fires starting on their watch.

There were several guests today - here to hear RYE student Louis tell us about Belgium. Josh brought his partner Christine, Dianne brought hubby Frank, Edna brought her husband Peter and Susan brought her son Colin. Tantramar High School was represented by Principal Susan Lafford and Vice Principal Heather Welling. Elaine Smith was in attendance, representing the Hospital Foundation.

There were no visiting Rotarians this week. For makeups, the Board met as did the Fundraising Committee. The respective chairs passed on attendees to Edna. In the Pin Pal department, Dianne ran into former Sackville Rotarian Reiner Hempl, who was visiting from his current home in Winnipeg. There were no birthdays to celebrate this week. Too bad as we could have been in good voice because of all the extra people at the meeting this week

Dale had the good fortune to have his ticket drawn this week. In search of the Jack of

he drew the Ace of

and missed out on $103. Wynn was happy this week that the local golfing started this week. He also had a PSA where he stated that he has not retired and recently signed a lease on his office space until 2019..........Dianne was also happy that the golfing has started as she and Frank hit the "links" last Sunday...........Trish was happy that her parents were arriving and that hubby Bruce finally figured where he lives and was on his way back home.

The Duty Roster for Next Week is as Follows:

Chairperson Dianne Greeter Charlie

No introducer or thanker is required as the meeting is a Club Assembly.

Gold Mine Counters next Monday are: Dale, John, Wynn & Charlie

The Fundraising Committee (Pam) reported that she was 3 people short of selling $1,000 worth of grocery cards today. A number of people agreed to meet the target............On the Projects front, Trish relayed the story of an individual whose wheelchair was purposely damaged and needs to be replace. Insurance will cover some of the cost. She proposed that the Club make up the $800 shortfall by bring forth a motion. It was duly seconded and received a favourable vote. Trish also proposed that we donate $1,000 to the Red Cross to aid the people of Fort MacMurray. Also seconded, it was passed.

In President's Time, Dianne informed members that Ove has been in hospital in Fredericton. Diagnosed with an aneurysm, a blood clot has moved from his foot to near his head. He is being treated and is expected to be released shortly. Dianne also wished Dave good luck on his surgery next Wednesday to replace his knee.

Bill had the pleasure of introducing our speaker this week - Louis Alsteems our popular RYE student. Louis hails from Belgium, in particular, Braine Le Chateau, which has 10,000 hearty souls. Belgium is a country of 11,200,000 people, whose capital is Brussels.

Three languages are the norm - French, Flemish (Dutch) and German. The country is made up of 10 provinces and 3 regions. It has a King (Philippe), 7 governments and 3 regional governments.

Belgium is famous for its cheese, beer and waffles (my favourite 3 food groups) and the country hosts the World's biggest music festival. Louis will be returning to Belgium in July of this year. It safe to say he has been one of the most popular RYE students ever.

John presented Louis with a card and pen as a thank you gift. The meeting was adjourned with the reciting of the 4-way-test.