Photographer: Pam Harrison
Wynn was in the chair and gave a brief overview of his career(s). Being a lawyer is his third profession. His first was with the Royal Bank (where he learned to roll coins). His second profession was teaching. Having applied to be a math teacher he showed up at the interview wearing his Boy Scout uniform and was hired to teach Phys.Ed. (he did play football at Mt.A. and was on the diving team).
50-50 Draw: Louise’s number was drawn but she failed to pick the Eight of Hearts. The pot of $92 carries forward to next week.
Visiting Rotarian: Sharon from the South Lake County Club, Florida.
Gold Mine Presentations:
Danny Patterson was this week’s winner and was on hand to collect a cheque for $1,217.
Heather Dixon accept a cheque for $608.50 on behalf of Marshview Middle School.
Louise presented both cheques.
Happy Dollars: Louise reported on the salsa fundraiser for her friend in New Zealand who has cancer. There were only four jars left and they were promptly sold. The sum of $50,000 of the $90,000 required for the treatment has already been raised. Susan F was happy that five people have volunteered to make chili for the Rotaract sale on Friday evening, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. She is going camping next week at Kouchibouguac National Park. Ove reported that Pat is flying to Montreal, heading for the cottage; for the first time the pilot will be their daughter ! Gayle will be away for two weeks in France; as a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Board for Dorchester Penitentiary she issued an invite to the Awareness Day on 2 November when there will be escorted tours of the pen. Sharon declined the invite: she’s been there before. Josh is still working on renovations to his home and is glad he got his pump fixed. Trish is serving a seafood dinner for Patricia Belliveau on Saturday 14 October. She’s offering four more tickets to the dinner, with the proceeds going to the orphanage in South Africa. Wynn was happy to see Tony and congratulated him on the renovations at Foodland. Wynn was also glad to report that their trailer in Florida was spared – though the roof of the neighboring one ended up on their property.
Next Week: 21 September 2017. Club Assembly. Greeter: Wynn.
Marshview Breakfast: The club will share duties with Rotaract members. Volunteers needed for Monday mornings 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. A sign-up sheet was circulated.
Projects Committee: Stacey reported on three projects (each under $500) which have been approved: planting of a Vimy Oak (Google “Vimy Oaks” for the story), contribution to Patricia’s work in South Africa, and the Viola Desmond project.
Breakfast: Saturday 16 September: according to Wayne it’s all systems go. Eight Marshview students will be assisting. Tony is contributing food to the breakfast.
President’s Time: Last week John noted that the Booster Pump now has a sign on the side indicating that this is a joint Town and Rotary project.
Speaker: Charlie introduced guest speaker Linda LeBlanc, President of the Dorchester Community Volunteer Action Committee – the group which operates the Dorchester Food Bank, one of the recipients of donations from our Gold Mine Draw.
The food bank serves Dorchester and the surrounding area, and is open one day per month, or as need arises. About 15 to 20 families are served, with between 35 and 40 at Christmas time. In addition to food, gift cards are also given at Christmas. Those served include people on social assistance, low income earners, and some seniors. Donations are welcome and are much needed as government support has been cut back. Food banks in larger centres are able to partner with big businesses, but this is not possible for smaller rural facilities.
Joyce thanked the speaker for her presentation.
Wynn called for a few moments for thought and prayer, remembering the R.C.M.P. officer killed in the line of duty (helping a stranded motorist) – a perfect example of someone living by the Four-Way Test. The meeting then closed with the Four-Way Test.
Gold Mine Presentation: From last week – on behalf of the Sackville Swim Club Stephanie LeBreton received a cheque for $682.50 from Susan F.
