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Chartered November 22, 2002
Rotarian of theYear-Barry Davidson

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Club Bulletin
Today: Club Forum
October 29, 2019
Club #60346
District 7070

President's  Message

Members of our club come through again and again to help make things better for others in the community. Well this week was not much different than others. We get a call for help and there we are: Halloween night was and almost always is a busy night all around the county. We were asked if we could help support our local Junior A hockey club ( The Duke’s ) with a free skate, games and a haunted house being held at the Community center.  Ted Nash, David & Shirley Smith, Barry Davidson, Pierre LeBrun and Rotary Exchange Student Ann from the Picton club, were all in attendance helping to make an evening a little more fun.  I am sure that it was greatly appreciated by many too, as it got people out of some nasty weather.
Great job guys.  You help to make our Rotary Club what it is. 
 
Now speaking about nasty weather. Wasn’t that something Thursday night and through Friday. Some say that we had some sustaining winds of up to 100 km per hour. As you know, power was out for some for over 24 hours and trees and hydro poles were even split in two right down    town.
When you think about it, we have been pretty lucky here in the County and in Canada in general. I’m not sure what strength of wind we had, but it sure felt like it could have been a lower grade hurricane.  Just image what people go thought that actually do sit out a tropical storm or hurricane.
With the high winds comes rough water, and that is certainly what we had.  Friday morning, Mary & I went down to Rotary Beach to take a few photo’s. Just as I  thought, the water had washed up over the shore line and there was 2 to 3 feet of water in the parking area.  There was lots of debris that washed up on shore and I can see that another clean up will be required in the spring or sooner depending on the weather.
I have included a couple of photo’s to go with it.  You might notice that the little lighthouse that marks the channel looks to be tilting a little. I’m not sure if this is the case, but if it is, then it will also need some major work to rectify it. I believe that is a County thing.
I have included an image from the other day.

Dave Robinet

Last Week: Club Forum 

-  Barry Davidson provided an update on the tree planting and the Millennium Trail.  The county is planning to run a watermain along the trail from Wellington on the Lake to the Lehigh Arena, so likely tree plantings will be postponed until next year.  The County will put the Millennium Trail back to the condition that it is currently at after the construction.

-  John Wiens provided and update on the District Conference in Muskoka last week.  Barry Davidson served our Rotary Wine in the hospitality suite at the conference to promote it.

-  Phyo announced that it is time to elect club officers and directors by end of November.  President and Past President positions are in place with John Wiens and Dave Robinet, respectively.  Howard and Trudy have agreed to remain as secretary and treasurer, unless there is someone else who wants to do the role.  Parker and Dave Smith have agreed to remain as Directors in their current portfolios of membership and International/Foundation, respectively, unless there is someone else who wants the role.  Phyo will ask Sharon if she will remain as Director of Communications and Literacy.  That leaves Director of policy and procedures  and President Elect remaining to be filled.  Anyone who would like to step up is encouraged.  Please contact Past President Phyo.

-  President Dave Robinet provided an update on PR and Communications from Sharon.

-  We are looking for volunteer to lay the wreath for the Club at the remembrance day event on November 11th.  Please contact President Dave.

-  We now have about 20 Friends of Rotary

-  There will be open skate with the Dukes and haunted house at the District Community Centre on Halloween night.  President Dave asked for volunteers and Barry & Pierre and David & Shirley Smith volunteered.

- Board motions:

 - Board recommends to the Foundation that $500 be donated to the Victoria Order of Nurses.

 - Board recommends to the Club to donate $750 to the I Can project in St.Marten (an initiative sponsored by Rotary Club of Campbellford).  All in favour, one against.

-  Anniversary Dinner will be on November 19th at Parker and Suzanne Gallant's house. It is PotLuck and Parker will pass out a signup sheet for food. It is BYOB.

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Up-coming Events 

Thursday, November 14, D7070 AGM and The Foundation Dinner, Oshawa. Mandatory event for Club Presidents and Foundation Chairs. 

Tuesday, November 19, Anniversary Potluck Dinner at Suzanne and Parker Gallant's House. No morning meeting on that day. 

 

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Rotary Song Lyrics:
 
R-O-T-A-R-Y, that spells Rotary.
R-O-T-A-R-Y, is known on land and sea.
From north to south, and east to west,
They profit most who serve the best,
R-O-T-A-R-Y, that spells Rotary.
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Monday, November 11
Tim Cox
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Wednesday, November 13
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Phyo Kyi
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Alistair Mathers
Saturday, November 16
Lawrence Northway
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Dawn Cutler
Alex Lacher
Geoff Telling
Monday, November 18
Tim Cox
Kim Lee
 
Wednesday, November 20
John Inwood
 
Sharon Campbell
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David Smith
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Saturday, November 23
John Wiens
 
Trudy Brown
Howard Ziedenberg
Pierre LeBrun
Geoff Telling
Monday, November 25
Tim Cox
Kim Lee
 
Wednesday, November 27
John Inwood
Dave Robinet
Reg Lapierre
David Smith
Colin Fredericks
 
Saturday, November 29
Lana Whitteker
Bill Mitchell
Ken DeRoches
Alastair Mathers
Dave Robinet
         
 
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Rotary Grace
 
O Lord and giver of all good
We thank thee for our day food
May Rotary friends and Rotary ways
Help us to serve thee all our days.
 
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1.  Is it the TRUTH?
2.  Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.  Will it build GOODWILL and better
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