Rotary Rays – July 22, 2013

Today’s meeting was a wonderful and relaxing “social” at President Ron’s home. Fun in the sun and fellowship was the order for the afternoon. Our next meeting ill be held at the Boathouse. Please bring a lawn chair if you have one.

President Ron opened today’s meeting

Greeters: The Fraser Family

O’Canada was lead by Olga

Attendance: Phil

Visitors: Mike McMahon and Scott Stevens

Anniversaries: Melissa & Leigh, Joe & Maria

Sergeant at Arms - Graham

No fines just a remarkable number of Happy Bucks.

Melissa had a new dishwasher installed...that actually works well.

Ron for being able to host our social today.

Francis and Chris thanked Ron, Elania, Savannah, and Michael for hosting today’s meeting.

Graham has been speaking with the Grand Bend Rotary Club and is preparing to fill another container with school supplies for South Africa.

Wilma’s daughter is visiting from Scotland.

Larry for being “saved” the best parking spot today, right in Ron’s driveway.

Sick & Visiting: Paul is still recovering but doing better. Paul is looking forward to getting back to Rotary.

Committee Reports

Dragon Boat: Our main fundraiser is fast approaching.

We have approximately 38 teams registered.

The sign-up list is out/online so please sign-up. This includes participation the week before as well.

Youth Committee: David is back to Woodstock but will be heading home after next Wednesday. BUT, our new exchange student, Maria, will be arriving on August 8th!

ATTENDANCE: Melissa happily reported that our club’s attendance reach 75% for June.

Membership: Mike McMahon will be inducted as a new member next week. Welcome Mike!

Also great news is that Rosemary  has officially renewed her membership.

Member Elevator Speech

To kick off President Ron’s initiative to find out what we all think about Rotary and where we might like to work on in the future as a club Phil, Francis and Graham spoke briefly,

Common themes were presented that included a strong sense of fellowship and giving back to our community through Rotary. There was an emphasis on local participation in programs and activities that work with youth and families. As well the importance of the youth exchange programs and programs that support communities nationally and internationally.