Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

David Urso; Jen Hutchinson; Paul Hood

Seventeen members were absent or excused this week:
Brian B; Lyle G; Terry W; John C; Don G; Gloria M; Wayne R; Linda M; Pauline C; Nancy R; Fred D; Andre R L/a: ex Paul M; John R; Al Sylvester; Ted W; Bob Stevens (Al Strike has been present the past three weeks)

Make ups were provided by:
Chuck C; Ryan F; Brett G; Linda M; Wayne R; Al S; Terry W; Fred M(2); Denis B; Linda V; Don W; Gord W;
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".

Harry Cooke (L) and Chuck Cattran

Harry Cooke celebrated 42 years of perfect attendance!!! Congratulations Harry.

Angie D celebrated abirthday this week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Angie

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Steve J won the free breakfast.

The Rotary Golf Tournament is September 29 2009 at Newcastle Golf and Country Club. The cost is $40 for golf (cart and tax incl) and $25 for dinner. Tee off is 1 pm.

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

If you would like something put in the bulletin please email Ryan Frank @ ryan.frank@live.ca with the announcement. If the announcement is done at the breakfast I will do my best to get the announcement in the bulletin, but to ensure that all announcement make it into the bulletin please email.

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. Fred will still be collecting money up until our next breakfast.

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

We need 12 volunteers to staff the Rotary tent at Applefest. Oct 17 and 7:30am is the set up time.

Denis B the rotary tent looks great.

Ron B had a great cruise of the ancient empires.

Gord W his son started JK

Angie D her son was a great ring bearer.

Gloria Moring joined the club September 18 2008. Harry Cooke has had 42 yrs of perfect attendance.

David Urso

David Urso and Ron Bailey

Today David Urso from the local Canadian Tire store came to speak with the club about himself and the store.

David has been in Bowmanville now for around three years. He loves the town.

Upon taking over the store he wanted to support look sports by sponsoring a local soccer team.

David also gave us some stats from Canadian Tire. For instance there is a Canadian Tire store within a 15 minute drive for about 60-70% of the Canadian population.

Canadian Tire thrives on competition because it keeps them focus on providing a wide variety of products and services. As well, it keeps them focused on customer service.

During the financial instability over the past year Canadian Tire Corp was able to remain financially solid. However, their vision to open 50-60 stores over the next few years was drastically re-evaluated. Now the CTC is focusing on 10-12 new store openings.

The internet has drastically changed the face of retail as most customers already know where the best deal is when they come into the store.

The draw this week was for $760 ONLY. Tim F pulled the 9 of Clubs, better luck next time!!!
Remember you can't win if you don't buy a ticket. Good luck!

Please visit the Upcoming Events and Programs webpage for details.

Prepared by Ryan Frank