Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Jennifer Hutchinson; Gary Brown; Paul Dryden; Gene Burns; Maira Pertollo

Sixteen members were absent or excused this week:
Gloria M; Ron B; Steve C; Don G; Fred D; Steve J; Don H; Ross M; Nancy R; Gord W; Terry W L/a: ex Paul M; John R; Al Sylvester; Al Strike; Ted W

Make ups were provided by:
Linda V; Lyle G (3)
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 attendance pins this week.

Tom Hill celebrated his birthday this week.

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Don W won the free breakfast.

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.

We need a webmaster for our Bowmanville Rotary Club web-site. When Lyle comes back he will require assistance. Let Sue McClellan know about any likely candidates.

The goal for the presidents walk this year is $4,200. If you are interested in walking please let Fred M or Sue M know soon.

There is still $1000 available to members who would like to go the district conference at Blue Mountain. It runs from Oct 16-18.

Wayne R has an eleven year old grandson that wants to join interact.

Kevin A his daughters car caught on fire.

Tim F found a wallet on the side of the road and took the time to return it to the owner.

Reg F had his daughter reach the finals of "So You Think You Can Dance".

Fred Devries joined the club in August 2007.

Gene Burns

Maira Pertollo

Maira Pertollo and Sue McLellan

Ted Mann (L), Maira Pertollo, Ryan Frank and Gene Burns

Today Gene Burns talked to us about Ambassadorial Scholarships. The people chosen for these scholarships are ambassadors of goodwill. These people travel to different places all over the world to learn and take in local tradition and culture. The scholars increase awareness of and respect for cultural differences around the world. They also instill the idea of service above self.

The scholarship covers most the person's expenses they might have. This is might include travel, tuition and books plus some extra money.

Every scholar gets a Rotarian counselor to help answer any questions or concerns that they may have about their new surroundings.

To be eligible the person must be in post-secondary education. Candidates are ineligible if they are currently Rotarians or relatives of Rotarians.

Maira talked about her great experiences in Canada and studying at the U of T. She has quite a bit more knowledge to talk back to her home country of Brazil. Her studies here are going to help in her career back home.

Maira was very greatful for the opportunity to come here and experience rotary in Canada. Now she understands the importance the Rotary has in the world and how there are some people that might not have a chance to something like this otherwise.

The draw this week was for $567 ONLY. Lyle G pulled the Jack of Diamonds, better luck next time!!!
Remember you can't win if you don't buy a ticket. Good luck!

Not this week.

Please visit the Upcoming Events and Programs webpage for details.

Prepared by Ryan Frank