Posted by Olga McKellar on Dec 04, 2017
Richard Holmes greeted Rotarians and visitors as they arrived for the regular noon meeting.
Don F. took attendance.
Don S. did the 50/50 tickets.
When President Lisa called the meeting to order there were 3 visitors from the Ingersoll Club and Glen Murray, a past member of our Club to be introduced.
James Stewart had organized the items to be auctioned at this, our Annual In House Charity Auction.
Olga led in the singing of O Canada.
Lisa toasted Canada, our Queen and Australia.
Bruce.C. asked the Invocation.
 
A delicious lunch of pita pockets stuffed with egg salad or tuna salad and side salads followed by  banana bread was enjoyed by all.
 
After lunch, James Stewart won the 50/50 and sent it back for Polio Plus.
There were no birthdays or anniversaries.
Rick S. marked his 26th. Rotary anniversary; Fran marked her 7th. Don S. as Sargent collected several happy bucks.
Bruce C. reminded members that next Monday is the deadline for anyone needing a Polio Plus certificate to use as a Christmas present. GET YOUR INFORMATION IN TO HIM ASAP.
 
Lisa circulated a sheet asking for those intending to attend the Christmas party, Dec 18, 6:30 p.m. at Southgate Centre. That will be the last occasion we will all be able to meet with Lisa, our exchange student. She will be making her final presentation.
 
The members of the Ingersoll Club did a good presentation of their Vacation Lottery and encouraged us to buy tickets. They entered one ticket in to our Auction.
 
James Stewart and Glen Murray then ran the Auction very efficiently. Since there were 15  bottles of booze on offer, bidding was good, especially among the long term members of the Club who regularly enjoy doing their Christmas shopping here. Other items available included: a garden trellis, a blender, plenty of cheese, maple products, homemade jams , pickles and honey, a basket of Laura Secord products and one from the Deli on Dundas St., a new board game, a box of Piccard nuts, the Lottery ticket from Ingersoll’s Club, several nifty shirts and some intriguing electronic or mechanical devices. There was even a necklace and a  picture frame. Glen and James made the most of each offering!
We look forward to hearing next week how much we made.
 
Lisa thanked Glen and James and adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m.