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President Mary opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, she respectfully acknowledged that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek. She was grateful to be here, and she hoped all the members were also. A toast was made to the Queen, Canada and Rotary, and Bill Sibeon led us in the singing of O Canada. 'Quote for the day' by Mary It may be that your sole purpose in life is to be a warning to others Guests today were Andrew Smellie our Assistant Governor and 2 other members of the Bracebridge Rotary club whose names I didn't get Past President Ron Strickland reminded us, once again, that November is Foundation month. Change is coming The Club will soon be sending out a survey with respect to our Meetings : When do you want them How Often should we meet What format do you like In Person, Zoom ,Alternating formats Speakers How often Every Meeting Zoom offers the possibility of having speakers from around the world ie our Exchange Student meetings from last year Change to our opening Eliminating O Canada Toast and Grace all of which can make some people uncomfortable We hope to be recognizing 5 individuals at our Christmas Party who have been important to our Community Wednesday December 15th Time: 6:00pm Where: The Royal Canadian Legion Huntsville (21 Veterans Way) Tickets: $30/person Rotary Club of Huntsville Christmas Party • Please join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and great food (Ham and Turkey Dinner). • Wear your ugly Christmas Sweater for a chance to win a prize . • Bring a gift card for a local store (Walmart, Grocery Store, Canadian Tire) which will be donated to The Table Food Bank and The Salvation Army. Any amount. Christmas Auction is getting close. The website has been loaded with over 300 items to be bid on. Lots of Gift Certificates for local restaurants and Businesses as well as many unique one of a kind items. Website should be open for bidding next week. •  Ross Kirwin has asked us to come out on Friday November 26th at 7:30 to support the local Jr C Otters They are helping us out with the Alumni Hockey game in February so we need to support them. This is a FREE game with a donation to the Table Food Bank We are meeting at 6pm at Canvas Brewery for some fortification prior to the game
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