Rotary Rays - October 23, 2017

Rotary Club of Woodstock
October 23, 2017
Meeting
 
Guests:
Kathi Dick – District Governor
Timothy
Brian Bennett –Assistant District Governor
 
 
Invocation: Chris Cunningham
 
Birthdays:
Joe Odumodu
 
50/50:
Ron Fraser
7 of Clubs
 
Sergeant of Arms Questions:
  1. How many Rotary Clubs in Canada?  700
  2. How many children vaccinated from polio? 2 billion
  3. How does Rotary of Guelph celebrate earth Day ? plants 4 – 5 thousand trees
  4.  How much did Canada donate to eradicate polio?  $100 million
 
    Updates:
    • Dragonboats raised $25,000
    • Radiothion Donation $3,500
    • Meeting Changes: inviting more people to regular meeting and setting aside time for committee meetings
    • Polio BBQ raised $525
    • Rotary Roses: November 3 and 4 delivery. So far 425 roses sold
    • Meals on Wheels: Need volunteers for November date
    • Next Meeting: Wear your Halloween costume
    • Polio Plus Donation: $5000 will be donated to Rotary International
     
    Kathi Dick Presentation:
    • Thanked club for all community work
    • District is looking for help on Committee who will select next year’s District Governor
    • Kathi’s visit to Tanzania in 2011 inspired her to be more involved with Rotary
    • Some goals for the District this year are to support clubs, enhance public image and enhance membership
    • The new strategic plan for the district will be in place by 2018
    • Policy and procedures  will be updated
    • Rotary Peace Centre project is still in progress
    • Online tools will be updated
    • Membership is an issue for most clubs – should be focusing on new members that have been involved for 2 years or less. There is a focus on monitoring new members
    • Each club is being asked to go onto Rotary Club Central to enter hours and dollars that are spent on fundraising 
    • Earth Day each Rotarian will be asked to plant one tree
    • Rotary International Foundation has a world reach and is making a difference in communities and around the world
    • June 23, 2018 there will be a pre-convention event at the Royal Canadian Yacht club. Cost is $99pp and transportation is $15
    • International Convention is in Toronto June 23 – 27 2018