24July2012 Kemptarian

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                                                                 President: Anna Rochon                                            New Generations: Jennifer Franssen
                                                                 Past President: Rob Horning                                      Foundation: Susan Hunt
                                                                 President Elect: Jill Eagle                                           Membership: Rob Horning
                                                                 Treasurer: Colleen Morris-Wilson                               Secretary: Jill Eagle
                                                                 e-Secretary: Dave Pelletier                                        Public Relations: Ken Mews
                                                                                                    Club Administration: Cora Beking    

The Meeting on July 17 was the pizza night at Camp Merrywood.
Number of Rotarians present at this evenings meeting:  19 =   70 % attendance
President Anna chaired the meeting.
Nancy Miller-McKenzie led the club in sing O Canada and in singing grace.

GUESTS:
Jim Wrong – Honourary member
Keith Rolston – Honourary member
David Mayberry – Guest Speaker

CLUB CELEBRATIONS:
Birthdays: Bruce Wehlau, John Wilson, Rob Horning,
Club Anniversaries: Gord Sowten, George Fisher,

REPORTS
New Generations:  
Chair Jennifer F. reported that correspondence had been received from our exchange student and read the e-mail.  She briefly outlined the plan for accommodation and reminded members that they all need to have police checks done.
Community Service :
Rotarian John B. provided an update on the Spencerville Stampede. Rotarian Brian C. asked those working at the beer tent in Spencerville to stay after the meeting.
Public Relations:  
Rotarian Ken M. indicated that he was sending weekly reports of our meeting to the local paper as well as providing information to the municipal community events calendar.
4-H
Rotarian Larry D. stated that the annual corn roast with the 4-H will be held on August 21.  He will provide more info as the date approaches.
Perth Theatre Night:
Rotarian are reminded to get their ticket money (30.00 per person) to Rotarian Mike G. for Perth Theatre Night on August 1, 2012.
Dues are due!
Please provide Rotarian Mike G – who is subbing for Rotarian Colleen - with your payment at the next meeting.  

50/50 Draw Winner:  Claire Larabie

Programme:    
David Mayberry – Canadian Food Grains Bank  - An informative presentation on the work done by the Canadian Food Grains Bank.  Address:  Canadian Foodgrains Bank, P.O. Box 767, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2L4   

Upcoming Programme:
July 31 – NO MEETING
August 1 – Perth Dinner Theatre Night
August 7 - Jamie LaBrash “The Crusty Baker” - offsite meeting
August 14 - Katherine Sorrell-Kirkpatrick - Youth Exchange Presentation
August 21 - Annual 4-H Corn Roast - offsite meeting

President Anna lead the club in reciting the Four Way test.