Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Jen Hutchinson; Janice Hill

Thirteen members were absent or excused this week:
Kevin A; Steve C; Angie D; Fred D; Ryan; Don G; Steve J; Linda M; L/A: ex Paul M; John R; Al Sylvester; Ted W; Gloria M;

Make ups were provided by:
Pauline C; Ryan F; Angie D; Kevin A; Lyle G

None this week.

There were no birthdays to celebrate this week.

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

Terry Witherspoon won the free breakfast.

The Rotary Golf Tournament is September 29 2009 at Newcastle Golf and Country Club. Kindly remember to bring a prize or gift. Tee off times start at 1:00pm. Banquet and presentations to follow in the tent behind the clubhouse. Let Renee know by the end of today if you plan to play and/or attend the banquet. She has to submit the numbers tomorrow so all preparations can begin.

September 29 2009 our guest speaker will be the Chief Economist for Scotia Bank. Please RSVP to Pauline if you plan on bringing guests. So far we have over 24 additional guests that day.

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 announcements make it into the bulletin please email.

The goal for the Foundation President's Walk of $4,200 was achieved this year through a combination of individual donations as well as a contribution from the International Committee. In addition we will be contributing $2 per member levy to cover the costs of the meal and provisions for the day. If you are interested in walking please meet at Sue McClellan's home 7:30 am to carpool. Gord Wallace and Tim Funchion will be travelling in their own vehicles.

There is still $100 per member available to Rotarians who would like to attend the District Conference at Blue Mountain. It runs from Oct 16-18

Complete the sign up sheet for Applefest Oct 17th. Don't miss the opportunity to get under the "new tent".

Thursday Sports and Rec fair at the Garnet Rickard Centre: bonding and recognition of all of the volunteer groups in Clarington. Our tent will be there. Drop by if you get the chance.7 to 9PM.

Charity Euchre Tournament sponsored by Courtice Rotary- $15 per entry- Come out and enjoy the game! Oct ?

Board meeting last night was well attended. Moving on new business and committee work were discussed. A successful year is un-folding. Bravo to the Board!

Gloria Moring was granted a 6 month leave of absence effective immediately.

Be it known to all club members that the following person has been nominated for membership in the Rotary Club of Bowmanville and is prepared to join the club under the respective classification of "Photographer".

In accordance with ROTARY INTERNATIONAL Rules of Procedure, any member having reason to object to the acceptance of membership for said individual, must give written detail of such objection to the Board of the Rotary Club of Bowmanville, within 7 days of receipt of notice.

Ross M -paid a townie to sound off about how much control women have of men today. Did you know that Ross was planning to park his "arse" at the cottage next weekend and not return until Wednesday? But…oh no wife Judy said "we'' be attending Rotary on Tuesday am so we'll be home Monday night." Then the dwarf sat down.

Don H - slapped down a fiver and read a beautiful thank you note from Community Living in response to the delivery of the new appliances provided by a joint venture of the Vocational and Special Needs Committees. Then he also informed us that he and his regular trio of partners whipped everyone's "arse" at the Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament.

Brett G proudly announced that Lange's finally is open for business downtown. Is he ever happy and so is everyone else!

Wayne R. has been nominated Fisherman of the Month by the Outdoor Society of Pontypool. Wayne announced during his 8 days in Hornepayne that his group of eight caught and released over 1000 pickerel during their ten day excursion. Wayne caught at least two fish that were both over 22 inches (5 to 7 pounds). Fred M was seen salivating and fell out of his chair crying "Why didn't he take me?"

Nancy Reid is back and happy about it! We are too!

Reg F - put down $5 to tell us the saga of his four vehicles, the troubles with them and the detailed interaction of his family, friends, squirrels and various garages and side kicks. In short Reg seems to have spent close to $3,000 in repairs to all four vehicles; considered serious applying physical to some of the aforementioned people or as usual dealt with situation and moved on with his life. Note the list of happenings were as follows -daughter driving car and light came on -$1800; ATV transmission $1250: returning from the annual wood cutting oil light and eventual transmission repair; being passed on the street by a car with a white haired handsome devil hanging out the window yelling the walk will do you good-get in shape.

Ross M (again) came up and suggested we give all of the money collected today to Reg to help him out!

Gord W paid a buck and reminded us again that no one took him up on his bet $100 that Kevin would be pinched first in the club for using his cell while driving. He then went into a long diatribe about not swimming in Fred's pool or refusing to wear an official Rotary thong.

Denis B - echoed everyone's comments about the hospital tournament. He also augmented the info by informing us that $29,000 was raised and the mammography equipment has been approved. This is good news because it is the first step toward the ne Emergency Facilities being constructed.

Angie D September 25, 2007 and Tim Funchion September 27 2001; "Hats off and thanks to both of you for all of your hard work", says President Sue. "Tim you sure have accomplished a great deal in eight years with our club!"

Janice Hill

Ted Mann (L), Janice Hill, and Doug Park

Introduced by Dr. Ted Mann, Janice Hill spoke to the club on the state of Aboriginal Post Secondary Education. Ted stated "She is well qualified for the job bringing over 25 years of experience as a teacher and Social Activist for Aboriginal Students.

As Dean of Academic Studies Janice's primary objective is to make obtaining an education for aboriginals more accessible; to make it effective, practical and meaningful; to "aboriginalize" the courses and material presented in the curriculum. It was obvious that Janice's passion, enthusiasm and dedication to this end are necessary for it certainly is an onerous task!

Some of the salient points in Janice's presentation included:
· FNTI ( First nations Technical Institute) = sharing and learning
· Mission statement is to provide respectful, holistic learning opportunities and experiences that enhance the capacity of First Nations People to regain control over their social, political cultural and economic future.
· In August 2008 FNTI celebrated its 23rd anniversary of producing quality educational programs to Aboriginal people across Canada
· Since its inception many partnerships have been formed with colleges and universities in Ontario and Saskatchewan; Internationally with the indigenous peoples of Chile, Ecuador and South Africa
· The 60 jobs provided by FNTI in the Quinte Area result in an estimated $6 million contribution to the local economy
· All of the details are provided in the first class package distributed by Janice.

In his closing remarks Doug Park said it well remarking - "the members of our club thank you for an informative and excellent talk to day. Bowmanville Rotary will continue to support aboriginal initiatives in the future."

Keep up the good work and come back and visit again!

The draw this week was won by Ross Metcalf. Ross pulled the 9 of hearts. 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 Fred Mandryk