Chair:  Today’s meeting was chaired by Erin, who provided some interesting science facts in the news this week:  a new species of humans has been discovered, 4 bees were living in a woman’s eye, and the first picture of a black hole was produced, helmed by a young, female scientist.

Guests: We were joined this morning by Al Smith, Chad Exley and Heather Patterson

Cheque Presentation: Al accepted a cheque for $641.50 on behalf of the Tantramar Heritage Trust, presented by Gayle.

Rotary Hours (Makeups):

Goldmine

Board Meeting

Rod & Gun Club dinner – bar services  

No birthdays this week or pinpal stories.

50/50 Draw:  In pursuit of the Ace of Spades, Dale drew the 6 of hearts and missed out on the pot of $17.00.

Happy Toonies: Pat B thanks Morgan for taking her place at the Rod & Gun Club dinner last Saturday night…..Bill is happy that Heather joined him for breakfast this morning and they are looking forward to their 2-week trip to Ottawa for the impending birth of their second grandchild…..Wynn enjoyed this month’s Rotarian and found the article on “Is it the Truth” to be particularly relevant. Sharon is booked for an MRI this afternoon in Moncton and we all send along our good wishes for a optimistic prognosis….Dale is happy that the bar service at the Rod & Gun Club is concluded and profits to the club will be in the neighbourhood of $700.  Darrell will be operating the bar at the Spring Bash. This Sunday, Dale is flying to Tampa to spend 2 weeks driving back with his brother, visiting family on the way and other interesting sites – the Smithsonian!......Sue F and David are embarking on a 3 week trip to Scotland and Ireland….Erin is very pleased that the current medical system has allowed her stepdad, very recently diagnosed with colon cancer, to be scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks….Edna and Peter enjoyed a visit from their daughter las weekend and this week they are off to Greece until Mid-May.

Next Week’s Meeting

Chair:  Gayle

Introducer:  Marita

Thanker:  Stacey

Greeter:  Lesley

Committee Reports:

Spring Bash: Chad started at Taylor Ford this week and must be great at his job as he’s already persuaded them to become a Silver Sponsor.

President’s Time:  At last night’s Board Meeting, $5,000 was donated to Community Forest International, on recommendation of the International Projects Committee.  The funds will provide technical and business training for 137 women in Pemba.

Louise also informed the club that Tammy has resigned.

Speaker: Louise introduced Heather Patterson, of the Sackville Assistance Centre.  Heather described the history of the Sackville Food Bank and outlined the disturbing facts of hunger and food insecurity in Canada:  16.8% of Canadians live in poverty with 70% of these employed, at rates below the living wage. Between 8 – 10% of pensioners rely on food banks to provide basic sustenance.

Gayle thanked Heather with a card and pen and the presentation of a book in Heather’s name to be donated to a local library.

The meeting concluded with recitation of the 4-way test.