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Rotary Club of Sackville Bulletin August 2, 2018
Chair:  Gayle led the meeting today in her usual warm and welcoming fashion.  We learned a bit about her life (14 moves!) including Ontario, Pennsylvania and her home of choice, Sackville.  She contributed professionally in dentistry, transit and HVAC during her career and now devotes herself to the benefit of her community, while spending her hobby time quilting.
Guests:  We welcomed Honorary club member Pat Estabrooks and Josh’s family, Christine and baby.  Josh and Christine again thanked the club for the baby gift and are looking forward to spending it when the baby is born.
We were happy to be joined again by visiting Florida Rotarian Sharon Meldrum.
There were no make-ups or Pin Pal stories.
Birthdays:  Happy Birthday Trish!  I hope you heard us all the way from Ontario singing as loud as we could!
    50/50 Draw:  Our Honorary Member Pat Estabrooks drew Chairperson Gayles ticket.  In dogged pursuit of the elusive Queen of Spades, Gayle drew the Jack of Hearts.  The pot now stands at $157 and still growing.
Happy Toonies:
Gayle is “looking forward” to a visit from her 12 year old step-granddaughter and friend…..Pat is off with family to PEI for the long weekend….Josh is happy to have Christine join him at the meeting and they’re both thrilled with the lovely baby quilt made by Gayle on behalf of the club….Tammy had a wonderful two weeks in Ontario with her husband and son, with many fun firsts for her son – first time in an elevator, in a subway, at a Blue Jays game.....  Wynn is always happy and today it’s because Bill is back, Tammy is back and Josh’s happy toonie reminded him how things have changed – when Wynn’s first was born, fathers weren’t allowed in the delivery room......Sandy was happy (she thinks) as she welcomes granddaughter Marlee and her best friend for a week of chaos.
    Cheque Presentation:  Tammy presented the Goldmine cheque for $620.00 to Pat Estabrooks, a Director of the Sackville Memorial Foundation.
Duty Roster Next Week:
Chair:                    George
Greeter:              Jamie
Introducer:         Morgan
Thanker:              Susan
Upcoming Committee Meetings:
Club Admin:       August 9, Thursday, 8:30 at the Bridge , St. Café
Projects:              August 13, 6:00 p.m., Sackville Commons
 
Committee Reports:
Admin: A reminder and invitation to the August 12th golf tournament – check your email for details
                Rule #1 – Have FUN
                Rule #2 – Everyone must and WILL win a prize
Speaker:
    Pam introduced Patricia Belliveau, who introduced us to two South African orphanages and the work they do.  Pictures illustrated the lives of the orphans and of the people, both local and volunteers from overseas, who give their time and energy to improve the lives of these lost little ones.  Patricia has been concerned with the well-being of children all of her life – her high school yearbook pledge was to adopt as many Vietnamese children as possible.  In 2010, her interest in acting introduced her to a performer and director who had experience in helping in South Africa and her spark to help children was fanned into a commitment to go and help.  Pat raised money to donate to each of the two orphanages, climbed on a plane at her own expense and spent 3 months in a culture very different from her own, offering love and comfort to those who have had to go without through no fault of their own.  Bravo, Pat!!!
    Gayle thanked Patricia, who was dressed in a traditional, South African dress,  and presented her with a Rotary pen, a thank you card and a school library book donation in Patricia's name.
The meeting was concluded with a recitation of the 4-Way Test.
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