A Dream becomes Reality
On June 15th the Dream of a few visionary Rotary members became reality when the Rotary Club of Muskoka North had its formative meeting.
Incoming inaugural President Ross Kirwin heralded the event as one of the premier accomplishments of his Rotary career.
As its first order of business Secretary Doug Fairhall moved that night meetings be abolished from the constitution of the new Club. This was seconded by Sergeant at Arms Gord Mitchell and carried. It was further agreed that meetings would be called at the discretion of the President and would be announced via an email with the subject line “Rumour Has It”
Community Service Director Will Gibson brought up the topic of fundraising as the next item of business. It was decided that fundraising for the Club would be done via collection of fines for use of the “F” word. This sparked a lively discussion which generated $50 in fines and confirmed that this fundraising method would be more than adequate.
The inaugural meeting was adjourned at 8pm as it was Secretary Fairhall’s bed time.
At the next meeting the Club’s first Social outing was organized, consisting of a Pickerel derby. The member catching the largest Pickerel would have their picture prominently displayed in the First Club newsletter.
Pictured above is the winner, President Kirwin with his 24 inch Pickerel (caught with the assistance of his Guide Secretary Fairhall) .
Thumb in picture is that of Doug Fairhall.
In a related and subsequent presentation president Kirwin also received the highest honour of the new Club, the Master Anglers award presented by honorary member Elson Strickland. Congratulations on this prestigious award.
The subject of meals for the meetings was the next contentious topic addressed by the Club. PDG Ron Strickland mentioned that with the advanced age of many of the members perhaps we should always start with dessert. It was hoped that Sargeant at Arms Mitchell could recruit Fran as an honorary member and Club Baker. Gord said that there were 2 chances of this happening, slim and none.
Then in an unprecedented unilateral Board decision President Kirwin announced that only Salad would be served at our meetings and demonstrated his preferred garden salad.
After many fundraising fines later he relented and agreed to include Pickerel occasionally.
Gord Mitchell displays his culinary prowess under the ever watchful eye of Doug Fairhall.
Ron Strickland demonstrates the form that earned him yet another Master Baiters award.
The Rotary Club of Muskoka North executive 2017-2018.
See you next year!