Blue & Gold Bulletin

Guests

Sheila Hall (also the speaker)

Sixteen members were absent or excused this week:
Ron B; Steve C; Fred D; Reg F; Ryan F; Brett G; Linda M; Nancy R; Andre R; Terry W; L/a: ex Paul M; John R; Doug P; Gloria M; Ted W; Al Strike

Make ups were provided by:
Renee; Tom H; Wayne; Sue Mc; Jennifer H

Tim Funchion - smiling as usual but truly beaming today as he had a double hit at table two because of the birthdays. In addition Fred Mandryk's story about how he got the bandage between the eyes was truly amazing. We discovered once again secrets about Pontypool a) it is the home of the National Pole Dancing Championships b) Fred's wife Debbie will make every effort to help anyone in dealing with Fred during the next year, including "giving him a good whack in the head if he gets out of line!"

There were no attendance pins this week.

Happy Birthday to Randy Henry and Gord Wallace. May you both have a healthy and successful year in your respective business endeavors.

A double happy to Randy who apparently went out and got married on his birthday. All the best to he and his wife Diane.

Well wouldn't you know it- Fred's name was drawn for this - it's my lucky day!

Lyle says "Time is running out and the deadline for bringing items in for the auction is fast approaching. Get your "arse" in gear and get hoppin'!"

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.

Wayne Routly announced a quick Membership Committee meeting right after this one!

Don Gleed reminded everyone of the Dinner and Silent Auction Meeting Wed March 17 at Toyota 5:15pm

The Paul Harris Award night to be held April 29th. Tickets $25 a head. E-mail Angie with your requests.

Don Hutton- Auction tickets must be sold by March 22 to qualify for the early bird draw. "The last 72 are the toughest. Do a good job and let's sell the rest!"

Don Hutton- Pot luck for our Indian Visitors at Solina Hall Wed March 31st. Bring a meatless dish only. Dishes and cutlery will be provided as well as coffee. We still need a couple of hosts for our guests arriving from India. Kevin and Georg will assist with special diet ideas for our Hindu friends.

Chuck announced that the Interclub Meeting will be held on March 22nd@ $20 per head. No meeting on Tuesday. See you all there! So far 22 tickets sold. Attitude adjustment @6 and meal @7:00

Remember to contact/collect the donors on your list. Bring your product to Clarington Toyota.

Tin Funchion announced a Ribfest Meeting at Clarington Toyota Tuesday March 22nd at 5:15 pm

Thank you from the podium - Diane Wood and family for the Commode Chair. Rotary once again saved the day and made things a little easier for someone in need.

Denis- had 5 happy bucks for his partner making it through 30 radiation treatments. All is going well.

Ted Mann- just ecstatic that Bowmanville Rotary has a ten page spread on the Native Website. Says our contact Murray Waboose "Your support has really been a blessing!" Check it out at www.matawa.on.ca.Murray Waboose will be here to visit in June.

Sad buck Ted reports -Doug Park's wife Lorna had a severe stroke. Currently awaiting release from Peterborough Civic to return home.

Sad buck Don Welsh reports Peter Evans president of the Older Adults Association passed away last Saturday.

President Sue named Steve Code and Linda Moore as two "Rotarians in the Spotlight" joining 5 and 4 years ago respectively. Both folks have made a difference. They continue to give of themselves, improving the community and helping Bowmanville Rotary achieve its goals, making the club stronger. Thanks to you both. We couldn't do it "withoutchya"!

Sheila Hall

Bill Hyder, Sheila Hall, and Jennifer Hutchinson

Jennifer did a terrific job introducing Sheila Hall from the CBOT (Clarington Board of Trade). Jennifer went on to say, "Sheila has been with the CBOT since 2001 in various roles and is currently the executive Director and Economic Development Officer. With a passion for developing a strong community for economic and social growth, Sheila's leadership has led to support programs, resources and opportunity for all. Clarington's effort with Physician recruitment has been a tremendous success in matching the Ontario Standards in a very competitive market with her vision and passion leading the way.

Sheila's sincere record of service keeps her busy working with community groups such as the Terry Fox Run which is now placed fifth in Ontario an ever increasing placement in this community driven success. Whether fundraising for the local hospital through concerts in the park, finding solutions to accessibility issues, fostering partnership opportunities for business or fulfilling her pledge to Rotary Club of Courtice, Sheila's focus remains on building a healthy and progressive community in Clarington."

Sheila began by announcing that our own Randy Henry with sit as the new/future President of the CBOT.

The power point presentation was excellent. Of note were the following points:

• Purpose is to encourage and foster growth and diversity and partnerships in Clarington
• To promote Clarington at every opportunity possible to the Durham Region and the entire province
• CBOT has followed the survey results of the community which was "we want local jobs"
• In this regard there is all kinds of excitement around the Development of Nuclear Reactor; repairing/refurbishing the existing one while shutting down Pickering
• Over the next 10 to 20 years this will generate many jobs
• In addition the expansion of 407 highway as well as GO Train Expansion
• Businesses are encouraged now to take a chance and get prepared for the onslaught of demand beginning a soon as 2013
• The ancillary jobs resulting from the 3000 created by these projects are in the order of 6 :1

"Things are lookin' good in our neighborhood!"

Bill Hyder was succinct in his thanking of Sheila for "an informative and useful presentation". President Sue made a donation to Polio Plus in recognition of Sheila's visit.

The draw this week was for $3,519.00. Linda Vignale had the winning ticket and she drew the nine of spades from the deck.
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 Fred Mandryk