Meeting Notes January 28, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Ken welcomed back Bob Gibson and George Young.  Deb Griffen was our visiting Rotarian from Bracebridge.  Kelly Hammond brought Karen Patterson for the second week in a row.  Here's hoping that Karen will have a fireside chat.

 

The evening meeting time will change to 6pm effective immediately.  Please let all Rotarians know.  The bell rings at 6pm sharp.  Jennifer Jerrett asked that all Rotarians call Al's Taxi when they are bringing guests.  It is very embarrassing for a host to not have enough food.  It is important to notify when extra people are coming.  The same is true when you will not be attending meeting.  If you don't call ahead then you will be charged for a meal.  So please call Al's before noon on Tuesday.

Deb Griffin announced that there is a Fellowship Gala night on February 26, 2015 at the Sports Plex in Bracebridge at 5:30pm with a Production of the Wizard of Oz at 7:15pm.  President Ken has reserved spots for 10 members and the cost of tickets is $75.  Please contact President Ken if you would like to attend.

 

In other news Brandy and Dave won best costume at the Bonspiel on the weekend.  Their team won 2nd place over all.  Everyone who participated had a great time!

 

Ron Strickland quizzed us on the January issue of the Rotarian.  What kind of Rotarian are you?  Are you the Born Leader?  Or maybe you are the Mentor who likes to see life in a year not year in a life.  Are you the Pocket Book leader who always participates in the charitable balls?  You may be the Party Animal who never misses a social event that includes beer, wine and single mixers. Are you the Worker Bee with his/her hand in every function?  There are all different types of Rotarians and all types and styles are important.

 

This week we focused on the Club.  Deb Liddle talked about the Budget and Human Development.  This past year we helped 18 local families and an Autistic boy.  Our funds are down this year compared with last year.

Peter Redwood talked about the plans to revamp Party in a Box.  We are updating our presence on the website and scheduling will be more accessible.  The trailer will be updated.  Rotarians will be charged the same as other renters this year.  In other news the Auction was a huge success thanks to our financial supporters.

John Jarvis from Re/Max.

Doug Sullivan from the New Bickley Ford

 

 

Ken Stronach Seven Main.

 

Bob Gibson Public Relations and Dockfest

 

Most of the kinks in Dockfest preparation have been ironed out so there will be no need for really long team meetings.  There will be changes to make the event flow well.  One change will be that our 70 year old members will not be taking down fencing at the end of the event.  Moose Delaneys will provide us with a beer tent.  We have better motors this year and will be looking into making sure that when the vessels capsize that the operators are safe.  Bob is also working on getting more boats on the water.

 

On February 16, 2015 the Family Fun Day was scheduled for the Retention of members.  The morning club is also participating in this event.  In 2016 there will be a District Conference in our area.  It will scheduled in October at Redleaf or Deerhurst.  We will need to build a Social Committee to create events.

 

Rob Saunders is taking Global Grant position.  He let us know that Charolette Lee is in Indonesia working at a hospital.  We are purchasing 73 mattresses that are $55 a piece in April.  Rob also mentioned that he needs to determine if there is a market for BINGO in Parry Sound.  Pam had a good suggestion that to increase BINGO participation we should do social media blast from FB abd Twitter.  Even though Gravenhurst have more participation with their BINGO she thinks there is still a market for us there as well as her customers like our BINGO game better because it is more interesting.

 

 

 

Mary Rashleigh announced that there will be 4 Echo Editors.  The Echo can get to be a huge job for one person.  Jocelynn Briggs has been doing it faithfully for 7 months and asked for help.  So starting in February a monthly rotation will be set in place.  Jennifer Jerrett will fo February, April McClung will do March, Bob Gibson will do April and Jocelynn Briggs will be back on in May.  Clubrunner has been updated and Bob is working on some of the quirks.  The Greeter List should be fixed but if there is still two please follow Jocelynn's Greeter List.  Lea Barker is one this Wednesday.

 

Debbie Knoblesdorf announced that there was a programming meeting after the lunch meeting.  There are speakers booked every week until April.  We will finally get to hear Kelly Hammonds Designation presentation which is great timing so make sure you attend!  We have at least four new member designation to book which should be fun!

 

 

Books are still needed at Scotia.  For every dollar donated for the used books Scotia Bank will matched.  So get reading!  Buy a book read it and donate it back.  Or ask your friends to donate books.  The more we promote the more funds we will receive.  There are some great authors there.  James Patterson, cookbooks, paper backs and hard covers.  Go to Scotia and check it out or add to the pile.

 

The pot is still up for grabs!