Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Greg Duval and Amber Ashton (Teachers representing GJ MacGillivray PS).

Seventeen members were absent or excused this week:
Kevin A; Steve C; Angie Darlinson; Reg F; Tom H; Dennis R; Gord W; Terry W; Linda Vignale; Excused - Al Sylvester; Paul M; John R; l/o Shelly A; Ross M; Geoff S; Marc S; Ted W;

Make ups were provided by:
no one today

"There are none." said Chuck to Dennis.
Make up meetings can help you achieve perfect attendance. If you attend Rotary Committee meetings or meetings in other areas please keep track and keep Chuck informed.

There were no birthdays to celebrate this week.

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Steve Jones won this week's free breakfast as it was drawn by our guest Amber Ashton. Collusion again or what?

Trinity Church is having a fundraiser featuring Elvis Impersonator Ron Moore November 29, 2008.

Board of Directors meets Monday October 26 @ 5:15. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lyle read a lovely thank-you letter from Brad at the Fire Hall Project. They were very appreciative of Bowmanville rotary's support in the amount of $2500. In addition Lyle announced of the meeting for the speakers committee next week to organize our guest speakers for January, February and March '09.

Sue threw in 2 bucks and gave us an update on Ross M. He has been and continues to appreciate all of the visitors and cards of get well and good wishes. "Without a doubt Rotary does means a great deal to me," said the elf to the VP.

Lyle threw in a buck in and expressed how much he has enjoyed his two viewings of the "Jersey Boys". He is looking forward to seeing it yet a third time. He adds, "It has to be the best musical I have ever seen".

Doug Park paid a buck to announce the recent visit of his daughter and grandson from Calgary. They had a great visit and you could surely tell that by the sparkle in Doug's eyes.

Tim paid a buck and announced that the "Rotary Tent" sold cider and did some good PR on Saturday at the Apple Fest. "Here is a cheque for $371. Bravo to Renee Bos, the committee and all of her helpers.

None this week!

Fred Mandryk introduces our guest speakers.

Amber Ashton and Greg Duval

Fred Mandryk, Greg Duval, Amber Ashton, and Wayne Routly

Our guests this week were Greg Duval and Amber Ashton, both teachers representing G. J. MacGillivray PS. These two dedicated professionals gave an excellent presentation of how the "Who is Nobody" program was utilized in their grade five classroom last year at the school.

The program focuses on Character Development of the students by utilizing a doll which is taken home by committed individuals. It becomes a family member, focusing discussion on various character attributes that are a part of the individual lives and experiences of that student. For example one student shoveled a walkway for her neighbors who work in Toronto. She felt that this would be helpful to them. When they arrived home from work they wouldn't have the arduous task of cleaning off the driveway. It happened in the morning too! These neighbors certainly have a high opinion of what kind of students go to GJ MacGillivray PS. Another student brought the doll back with a "Food Bank" sticker pinned to its pocket. The child and the family worked at and made several donations to the local food bank in Oshawa and vicinity. Hunger is everywhere and can be addressed "with a little bit of help from each other!" The program will be repeated again this year in Mr. Duvall's classroom. Students from St. Stephen's HS also participated. They too had terrific results.

Our guests were thanked eloquently by Director Wayne Routly. As Wayne reiterated" Bowmanville rotary continues to support our young people and what they do in the community.

The draw this week was for $850. Fred Devries owned the lucky ticket. He failed to draw the Ace of Hearts but did pull an 8 of clubs. Remember everyone - Ross always says, "Good luck at getting your ticket pulled next week!" That won't happen if your not here.

"Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter."
          - Mark Twain; notable American Author and Grass Roots Philosopher

Please visit the Upcoming Events and Programs webpage for details.

Prepared by Fred Mandryk