Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Debbie Mandryk, Nancy Reid, Judy Metcalf , Ryan Frank and Ted Patchett

Sixteen members were absent or excused this week:
Absent Nov 18th -Ron B; Chuck C; Angie; Don G; Brett G; Tom H; Steve J; Sue Mc; Gord W; Dennis R; Al Strike. Excused - Paul M; John R; l/o Shelly A; Geoff S; Ted W

No make ups were provided.

"There are none this week. Chuck is away," said Denis to the gathering. 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.

Congratulations to Chuck and Lois Cattran on the occasion of their wedding anniversary. All of your friends at Rotary wish you all many more happy years of the same. See you next week Chuck!

Fred Devries won this week's free breakfast as it was drawn by our guest Judy Metcalf. No collusion here but said one Rotarian to Debbie Mandryk, "That Fred seems to win something every other week!"

· Trinity Church is having a fundraiser featuring Elvis Impersonator Ron Moore November 29

· Rib Fest Committee meeting Nov 20 Thursday at 5:15 at Village Inn.

· Tickets on Sale today and everyday for the "Christmas Shopping Night". Gentleman buys your tickets. Angie is holding all of the tickets . See her for your 20.

· Board of Directors Meeting on November 24 at the Village Inn. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meeting starts promptly at 5:15 pm. Supper following is optional and at your own expense.

· Rotary members and wives Christmas party to be held Tuesday December 9 at the Beech - in lieu of morning meeting

· Christmas tree set-up to take place on Nov 22 and sales start Nov 28. Roster being circulated- let Ted Watson know when you are available to "sell the timber".

· Kicking in a buck, sadly Lyle Goodin informed us he will be starting a new project with OPG and unable to attend meetings for the next 3 months. He will be taking a leave of absence. "Hurry back Lyle! You'll be missed," moaned Al Strike.

· Renee parted with a loony and notified us of her pending knee surgery. She'll be out of commission for a few weeks but hopes to be back as good as new by the New Year, if not before!

· Fred threw in a couple of toonies and told us yet of another adventure into Toronto involving his wife and daughter, dinner , shopping, the theatre to see Jersey Boys and a police escort home costing $137.50. Can you believe this guy?

· Ross publically thanked Judy for providing services again but said she wasn't worth a buck. Quickly recovering the elf through something into the cup and embraced his wife and good fortune simultaneously.

This will resume next week!

Renee, Sue and Rev Joe

Elves at work!

See our Picture Gallery for more pictures.

This week was the Club assembly. Among many points discussed the following were noted:

· Don Gleed fund raising - plans continue for the following initiatives Men's Shopping; Xmas trees; Auction; Ribfest - lots happening and lots of work ahead. We need everyone to pitch in. These are major projects.

· Pauline updated us on the Special needs children's party! Everything is a go- Rotarians send the names of the children that are attending from your family so that they may receive an appropriate gift. Still looking for Santa's helpers. Please let Angie know if your son or daughter would be interested in helping. Thanks!

· Wayne updated us on Citizenship, Dictionary and Youth Rotary Club at BHS; Ted Mann added details of the newest initiative Native Youth Bursary program.

· Brian Bontje reviewed general Administration activity- Golf Tournament; Road clean up; Rotary members Xmas Party; future fellowship St. Patrick's day and June Boat Cruise on Scugog.

· Steve Code still looking for a Chair for membership Committee- thanked everyone for brining on new members- although our goal was 6 perhaps we can consider 10 this year! Thanks to Renee, Fred and Bob S, Linda Vignale ( new member); Ryan Frank and Nancy Reid (soon to be inducted) have joined the club.

· The theme for this year's auction is "The British Invasion"

· Renee updated us on our "Child in Cambodia"

· Assistant District Governor Ted gave us a quick summative review of being "Connected to the District 7070 and reminded us that we are all part of the district. Individual clubs are important, yes but we are all part of the bigger TEAM - together everyone achieves more."

· 92% were absent form the District conference which we all pay for- kindly try to support this in the future.

· He noted that budget expenses go up; revenue remains the same or is decreasing.

· Canadian dues per capita are encouraging. Matching the grants from the government and the Gates foundation is our current challenge. It boils down to $1000 per club would do it! Polio has been beat - there are only a few pockets left to fix. Keep up the good work Rotarians

· Following the official meeting many volunteers went into the sanctuary and stuffed Christmas boxes to be sent off later. What a great idea Sue! Thanks for organizing this. More pictures of the stuffing exercise can be found in our Picture Gallery.

The draw this week was for $1150. "Happy Sue McClellan" owned the lucky ticket. She was quick to draw a ten of Hearts leaving the pot for next week's winner who might be you!

This too will return.

BE IT KNOWN TO ALL CLUB MEMEBERS THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE ROTARY CLUB OF BOWMANVILLE AND ARE PRPEARED TO JOIN THIS CLUB UNDER THE RESPECTIVE CLASSIFICATION:

RYAN FRANK
BUS: 97 KING ST. E. UNIT 101, Newcastle
Telephone: 905-987-1890
RES: 4566 Concession #4, Newtonville
Telephone: 905-786-2418
CLASSIFICATION: FINANCIAL SERVICES REP

NANCY REID
BUS: 65 CLARINGTON BLVD. Bowmanville, ON
Telephone: 905-697-992
Email: edclaringtoncentre@kingswayarms.com
RES: 1005 Albacore Manor Pickering , ON
Telephone: 905-420-5384
Email: tomandnancyreid@symapatico.ca
CLASSIFICATION: DIRECTOR OF ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE

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Prepared by Fred Mandryk