14May2013 Kemptarian

Posted by Jill Eagle 
on May 14, 2013
 
 

THE KEMPTARIAN                  

The Official Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Kemptville
District 7040, Charter 3741, November 1934
May 14, 2013 ~ Volume 89 ~ Issue 30

www.kemptvillerotary.ca

Your Club Board Members

President: Anna VanAdrichem-Rochon

New Generations: Jennifer Franssen 

Past President: Rob Horning 

Foundation: Anna VanAdrichem-Rochon 

President Elect: Jill Eagle 

Membership: Rowena Cooper 

Treasurer: Colleen Morris-Wilson 

Secretary: Jill Eagle 

E-Secretary: Dave Pelletier 

Public Relations: Ken Mews 
Club Administration: Cora Beking

 

The meeting on May 7, 2013 was held at the W.B George Centre
Number of Rotarians present at this evenings meeting:  13 =   52%  attendance
President Anna VanAdrichem-Rochon opened the meeting

The meeting on May 7, 2013 was held at the W.B George Centre
Number of Rotarians present at this evenings meeting:  13 =   52%  attendance
President Anna VanAdrichem-Rochon opened the meeting

GUESTS:
Susan Walker
Jane Pelletier

50/50 Winner:  Ken Mews

CLUB CELEBRATIONS:
None Indicated

Announcements:
  1. President Anna advised everyone they should be receiving the district newsletter by e-mail.
  2. The Rotary Club of South Nepean is holding the 8th Annual Taste of Barrhaven, on Monday May 27th, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School in Barrhaven.  Tickets are $45.00
  3. Rotarian John Wilson reminded everyone of the TTC BBQ on the 21st. 
  4. Rotarian Rob noted that there are still some spots for selling duck tickets.  It appears that we have enough volunteers for the event on May 26th.
  5. Rotarian Mike Goss thanked all those who contributed to the Big Bike event.  Approximately $3,500 was raised.
Programme:
Susan  Walker and Jane Pelletier spoke about Beth Donovan Hospice, providing the club with a brief overview of the Hospice including its history and the some of the challenges it faces.  All agreed it provides a valuable service to the community.

Upcoming Programme:
May 21 - Dinner meeting at Charly's Restaurant on the Patio with guest speaker Amber Payne on Gardening. (bring all your gardens questions)
May 28 -  Dinner meeting at W.B. George with committee meetings and Board report.
June 1 -  Rotary Party at Nancy and John’s – Potluck, car rally etc etc . bring a friend (more details to follow)
June 4 - Rotary spaghetti dinner meeting at the Youth Centre with company. Youth will present their My View film festival presentations.

President Anna closed the meeting with the Four Way Test.

May I be the medicine for those who are sick,
A partner for those who are lonely,
A bridge for those who need to cross over,
And a light for those who are blind.

~Buddhist Prayer