Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Guest Speaker Nancy Shaw

Fifteen members were absent or excused this week:
Kevin A; Denis B; Tom H; Steve J; Wayne R; Gord W; Ted W; Terry W L/a: ex Paul M; John R; Doug P; Gloria M; Ted W; Al Strike; Al Sylvester

Make ups were provided by:
Don G (3); Andre R; Sue M; Angie D; Terry W; Chuck C

There were no attendance pins this week.

There were no birthdays to celebrate this week.

There were no anniversaries to celebrate this week.

There was no draw this week.

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.

Let the Membership Committee know if you plan to bring a guest that intends to join the club.

The Rifest Sponsorship Committee is looking for potential sponsors for Ribfest 2010. If you have any ideas or suggestions please notify either Wayne Routly or Jennifer Hutchinson.

Our Club is contributing in the reconstruction in Afghanistan by providing $250 to build a school.

Ross M went to visit Al Strike and he hopes to be back in a few weeks.

Dance and Silent Auction Meeting resulted in Lyle taking charge of the "donors and sponsors list". He is adamant that the abysmal 17% success rate of responses improves this year. Greater participation is going to be required from us all this year. Contact Lyle about any special collection requests that you may have. Director Don added things are going along fine. Pauline has taken on the job of publishing and distributing tickets. This year's theme is strictly "The Elegant Evening".

The contact list for the rotary auction went out. Please do not contact anyone that is not on your list. Bring your product to Clarington Toyota.

Lyle G is going to be a grandpa.

Ron B bowling for Big Brothers.

Tim F found out that the Trenton club had Col. Williams as a member.

Chuck thinks that all the tickets are spoken for at the elimination draw.

Denis B - Feb 1 1994 and Lyle G - Feb 5 2007

Nancy Shaw

Ron Bailey (L), Nancy Shaw, and Ross Metcalf

Nancy Shaw spoke on behalf of Proaction Cops and Kids.

The program originated in Toronto and the Durham chapter is the first outside of Toronto. Funding comes from organizations and private donations. It is a registered charity with a connection to the DRPS. The group raises money and then makes it available to police officers to use to fund programs for at risk kids. The cops also create community awareness and raise the profile of police in the community. There has been lots of positive response from children and police officers saying that the programs are a success.

The draw this week was for $3,247.00. Linda M drew the 9 of clubs. The crowd went nuts again. The pot lives for another week. 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 Big Dwag