Meeting notes Sept 9, 2015

 

Rotary Meeting Sept 9, 2015

President Brandy called our meeting to order right on time.   Jennifer Jarret introduced our guests:
Sandra Smith and Ruth Holloway - our guest speakers from Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group.
Carl Vorhies who was visiting from Beaverton, Oregon and
Mike Jones who was visiting from Frederick, Maryland.  
We hope our guests had a nice time.
 
We wished Dave V and Sandy M Happy Birthday's for the month of September even though neither of them were in attendance. Brandy announced the the rotary wheel is missing and asked everyone to keep an eye out for it.  She is instituting a new game..."PIN or SPIN"  Here are the rules; if you are not wearing your pin to the meeting you have to spin the wheel.  Since we didn't have the wheel today the fine was $1.00  However, Gord also had pins for sale for $3.00 or magnetic pins for $5.00   Now, we have options!
 
Jennifer S. announced that the Austrailian Exchange would be tonight at Boston Pizza for anyone who had not yet RSVPed.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotarian of the Month

Kim O'Grady presented the Rotarian of the month to Kelly Hammond.  Congratulating Kelly on her enthusiasm, positive attitude, and her commitment to bringing so many new guests to our rotary meetings.
Ron Strickland quizzed us all and we learned some interesting facts about the members in our very own Rotary club of Hunstsville
 
 

Potluck at the VanGelders

 
Brandy and Dave are hosting a Rotary Potluck simply for the sake of fun and fellowship.  Plan to join us on Monday, Sept 14, 2015 at around 5:30 pm at 56 West Browns Rd.  Remember a potluck means that everyone brings something so if you'd like to come and haven't signed up, please email Brandy with how many are coming and what you'd like to bring.  The Fellowship Committee and the Membership Committee will both have their normal meeting immediately following the potluck.
 

Muskoka Womens' Advocacy Group

Sandra Smith spoke to us about this organization and the good they do for our community.  Their mission is to provide better life opportunities and increase awareness of the value of women in society.  The organization runs two shelters:  The Interval House in Bracebridge with has 10 bedrooms and opened in 1985 and Chrysalis in Huntsville with 5 bedrooms that opened in 2007.  Chrysalis also offers transitional housing.  During their operation they have helped over 6000 women and children in their many programs including providing support and education, group sessions, referrals, and a 24 hour crisis hotline.  
 
They are funded by the Ministry however they have an average of an $80,000 shortfall each year which they rely on community support and donations in order to function at the same level.  They are also grateful for any individual donations of anything from furniture and housewares to gift cards but they ask that you call ahead before dropping items off.
April McClung thanked our guest speaker for coming and the board will consider donating to their cause at a future meeting. 
 
 
 
 
Foundation Draw and Happy Bucks
Our guest, Carl had the winning ticket but was not able to find the joker in the deck.  
We had some happy people:
Ron S - For a nice weekend with Doug F
Karen P - Has her daughter in a beautiful hotel while her residence gets finished and she is taking a trip to FL for a well deserved vacation
Drew - passed along a tip from a grateful bingo winner
Jen J - is excited to attend her 1st district conference.
 
Submitted by April McClung