Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Jennifer Hutchinson; Robyn Neal; Dorothy Morris

Fourteen members were absent or excused this week:
Gloria M; Denis B; Andre R; Fred M; Steve J; Reg F; Lynda V; Linda M; Nancy R; L/a: ex John R; Al Sylvester; Al Strike; Ted W; Gord W

No make ups were provided.
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".

None this week.

Fred Devries celebrated his birthday this week.

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Pauline C

The Rotary Golf Tournament is September 22, 2009 at Newcastle Golf and Country Club.

Great balls of fire charity golf tournament is on September 11, 2009.

September 29 2009 our guest speaker will be the Chief Economist for Scotia Bank. Please RSVP to Pauline if you plan on bringing guests.

Yard Sale August 15th to raise money for Polio Plus. Have your items there by 7:15am and please make sure they are already priced.
As well there will be a pot luck meal at Don Hutton's afterwards. He lives at 2440 Taunton Rd. Go north on HWY 57 to Taunton Rd and the house is the first driveway on the northwest corner.

Some dues are STILL due!

Sue M enjoyed a great play on the weekend at the Fourth Line Theatre.

Chuck C had a 150 years party at his brother's house in Flesherton.

Ron B was in Flesherton for World Miss Nude (in his youth).

Lyle G had to hitchhike from Flesherton to Kincardine (years ago).

Kevin A had a friend picked up Stompin' Tom Connors on the side of the road in Flesherton.

Ross M scared his grandchildren at the cottage.

Don G got to play beach volleyball with Carrie Underwood.

Gord Wallace

Robyn Neal

Paul Morris and Robyn Neal

Lyle Goodin (L), Robyn Neal, and Ron Bailey

Today Robyn Neal from CMHC spoke to the club. She is the Business Development Account Manager for Southern Ontario.

CMHC is a federal crown coporation. This means that the corporation is funded by the federal government and then all of the profits go back to the government.

The original mandate of the CMHC was to help house war veterans after WWII, when they returned home.

Not only do they provide mortgages to prospective home owners they also offer a wide array of programs to help those that need assistance to get a home or renovate to fit specific needs. They provide mortgage loan insurance. The corporation provides information to those who need assistance. Their aim to place people in socially affordable housing.

The CMHC provides money to people with disabilities to renovate their home to make it more accessible. Though there is a criteria that needs to be met first.

If there is anything that has to do with home ownership, from research to development the CMHC is involved. The CMHC is committed to helping Canadians find affordable and suitable housing.

The draw this week was for $400 ONLY. Harry Cooke pulled the Queen of clubs, better luck next time!!! Remember you can't win if you don't buy a ticket. Good luck!

Getting away from their high-stress jobs, a couple spends relaxing weekends in their motor home. When they found their peace and quiet disturbed by well-meaning, but unwelcome, visits from other campers, they devised a plan to assure themselves some privacy. Now, when they set up camp, they place this sign on the door of their RV: "Insurance agent. Ask about our term-life package."

Please visit the Upcoming Events and Programs webpage for details.

Prepared by Ryan Frank