Meeting Notes September 17, 2014.
Meeting Notes September 17, 2014
The meeting was called to order by President Ken at 12:15pm. President elect Brandy introduced the visitors this week. They were as follows;
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Roger Temple-- BC Rotarian
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Keith and Marta-- Speaker
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Charolotte Lee-- Doug Fairhall introduced.
Announcements
Ron Strickland gave us a rundown about District Grants. On our Memo of Understanding there are six items pertaining to District Grants. President Ken will appoint a Rotarian to be in charge and announce it at a later meeting.
Rob Saunders announced that $750 was our share of the proceeds collected from the parking for Muskoka Sound. The numbers were lower than estimated, but everyone had a great time!
Peter Redwood announced that the upcoming Annual Rotary Auction will be November 30th 2014.
There is only 2-3 weeks left to get the donations in. All Donations should be submitted to Peter until further notice.
Len Ross announced the last “Party In a Box” rentals for the season. Len asked for volunteers for setup and take down for the father of the bride Peter Redwood. Everyone got a good laugh when Jocelynn volunteered her husband and truck for setup. Hugh, Bob, Julia and Peter Redwood agreed to help setup. The last one is Wednesday October 2, 2014 at 10:30am at Huntsville High School and take down is 12:30pm.
August Rotarian of the month was Dr. Drew Markham. Kim O'Grady presented him with his award for outstanding full family commitment at DockFest!
Speakers
Doug Fairhall introduced special speakers Marta Bonelli and Keith Uhrig. This couple has devoted the last 19 yrs to community building around the world. For the last 10 yrs they have focused their efforts on helping a town in Nicaraugua called Corozal. Our Rotary Club has sponsored their efforts for the past 7 yrs.
How Rotary donation and other donations helped in the humanitarian efforts;
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$150 pig (which was slaughtered) and candy for pinata
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900 meals out of pig
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100 people preparing meals
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$80 for new tires for transportation
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developed compost
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washing stations
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built Latrines (approx. $350)
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Sponsors for students to go to a Montessori School
What is still needed;
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Government accountability and infrastructure
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sewage system (water is contaminated)
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personal hygiene training
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sources of food (pigs, chickens, ect)
Ron Strickland announced that the funds donated come from Foundation Funding. He asked the club and Marta if it were possible to buy two pigs to breed or maybe chickens and/or goats? Sandy will evaluate where the money will go.
Marta and Keith were warmly thanked!
Happy Bucks (everyone's favourite part of the meeting!)
Kim and April attended the Bracebridge Rotary Club on Friday and they open invited other Rotarian's to join them.
Deb is glad to be back.
Rob Saunders is leaving and will give a picture presentation on his return.
Deb Liddle is happy to be attending the conference at Val Dor and visiting family.
Peter Redwood was pleased that so many volunteered to help out with his daughters wedding!
Jocelynn announced that the Table Soup Kitchen is out of financial crisis.
(Mayor Claude Doughty presented Heather Berg with a $20,000 cheque at the Mayors Golf Tournament).
Foundation Draw
Charolette drew John Chipman's number and the pot is still up for grabs!
The meeting was concluded. Bring a friend to lunch!