Rotary Rays – July 15, 2013
President Ron opened today’s meeting
Greeters: Richard and Larry
O’Canada was lead by Olga
Attendance: Chris and Phil
Visitors: Mike McMahon from CMHA (potential member)
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Henry G, Barb W, Rick C.
Robin and Mary Linn celebrating their anniversary on July 18th
50/50 - Graham
Cate had the winning ticket and won $5
Sergeant at Arms - Graham
No fines just a remarkable number of Happy Bucks
Cate remarked on a cottage trip
Adam took his kids to their 1st “big” concert in Toronto
Don, with Adam, dug into the club’s books
John’s daughter Elizabeth competed at a Special Olympics Gymnastics event and won Gold in the Ribbon and Silver in the Hoop
Bruce for always being on vacation now
Don looking forward to being on his own for bit
Francis had a great time at the Sweaburg Ball Tournament
Graham drove to Alberta for a visit
Sick & Visiting
Paul is still recovering but doing better
Committee Reports
Dragon Boat: Our main fundraiser is fast approaching. The sign-up list is out/online so please sign-up
Youth Committee: David will soon finish his trip across Canada ending with a flight landing in Vancouver. David will be back to Woodstock and looking to finish off some of his “bucket list” from July 21-26. Any member who has time to spend with David before he leaves please contact Francis.
Meals & Wheels: Volunteers finished off a successful week. Our club will be participating again in September.
New Club Sponsored Event: Our club will sponsor free admission for kids to the Southgate Splash Pad on Monday, July 22nd from Noon-4 PM
Correspondence: President Ron read Cards of Thanks received from two of the Service Above Self Award recipients, Marissa Ukos from Huron Park and Gabriel Gauvin.
Guest Speaker: Constable Steve McEwen / Race Against Drugs
Ted introduced our Guest Speaker Constable Steve McEwen, Community Relations/Media Constable.
Steve spoke to our club about the Race Against Drugs Program. Our Rotary Club has been a sponsor of this program since its start in our County in 1999. The event runs every two years and targets Grade 5 & 6 students. The educational and FUN program reached between 1500-2000 Oxford students in 2011 and as many as 3000 students in previous years.
The event focuses on drug and alcohol awareness but includes representatives from just not the police but EMS, Fire, CN Rail and Public Health.
Students compete in races on a Playstation for prizes while spending the rest of the time participating at 15 stations or booths to learn more about a healthy and drug-free lifestyle.
This year’s event will be held on November 28th at the Oxford Auditorium.
NEXT MEETING: Will be held at Ron’s house for a summer social on Monday July 22nd at 409 Parrott Place Woodstock, On.
Please bring a lawn chair if you have one.