30Oct2012 Kemptarian
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Your Club Board Members
President: Anna Rochon | New Generations: Jennifer Franssen |
Past President: Rob Horning |
Foundation: Susan Hunt |
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 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Curling Exchange:
Rotarian Bruce gave a brief report on the Curling exchange with Scotland. He noted there is a dinner planned for November 1, 2012 at his home.
Administration Chair:
Rotarian Cora announced that the Christmas Party has changed this year. She has some ideas about our club celebration however if you have ideas she would be happy to hear them. The party will be December 18.
New Generations:
Rotarian Jennifer requested assistance for the Kemptville Youth Centre burn barrels on December 2/12. She sent a work roster around the room for volunteers.
International Committee:
Rotarian Donovan announced there are 12 people traveling to England in June 2013. He also announced there will be a meeting of the International Committee on November 7 at 7:00 at his house. He will send an e-mail to members.
Cash Calendars:
Rotarian Rob reported there are only a few calendars left to be handed out for sale. To date:
Calendars received...397
Calendars issued...397
Calendars sold...166
Money in Treasurer’s possession as of Oct 30/12...$3160.00
Money received tonight in my hands...$620.00
Total $3780.00 Income
Two dates remain at Jonsson's with only roughly 30 calendars to sell in the box. Dates are Monday Nov 12 6-8 pm shift needed and Wednesday Nov 14th with the 2-4 and 4-6pm shifts needed to be filled.
Christmas Parade:
Rotarian Rob noted he will not be able to co-ordinate the Parade this year and is looking for a volunteer to take over the preparations. Rotarian Don G. remarked that the parade is on November 17, 2012 this year.
Adventures in High Tech:
Rotarian Rob reported that Sebastian Potvin-Carenza attended Adventures in Hi tech in Ottawa recently. Arrangements will be made for him to speak to the club.
Programme:
Rowena Cooper – Membership Committee Chair Rowena provided an overview of the requirements for membership in Rotary.
Upcoming Programme:
November 6 – Sally MacInnis – Travel to Cameroon
November 13-- Fiona Plunkett - Carved in Stone art work.
November 20—Birkett Foster – Storm Internet
November 27—MGen. Christine Whitecross - experiences in Afghanistan .
December 4—President Anna, husband Paul and Rotarian Mike G. will share with us their travels and experience in Australia.
Rotarian Rob welcomed Rotarian Bruce W. back to the fold and congratulated President Elect Jill for a job well-done.
President-Elect Jill led the club in reciting the Four Way test.
If the world was perfect, it wouldn't be. Yogi Berra