President Len opened the meeting by welcoming everyone, including the presidents and members of the North Muskoka Rotary Club and the Twilight Rotary Club.
A toast was made to the King, Canada, and Rotary.
Introduction of Visitors: President Lynne introduced four members from the North Muskoka Club, and President Jennifer introduced eight members from the Twilight Club. Gord Mitchell introduced other visitors: ADG Andrew Smellie, PDG Steve Lovett and his wife from Alberta, Lynne Strickland, Nina Ross, Dave McGregor, Ian & Nan More, Liz Behrens’ daughter Shelby, and exchange student Basile.
Report on Dockfest 2024 by Chair Jamie Thompson:
Dockfest is back and it will be bigger and better. It will be held on July 1 weekend. All arrangements are on track for sponsors, entertainment, food vendors, and the parade. It will become a premier event in Muskoka.
Nick Paroschy from North Muskoka Rotary Club asked for help making perogies at Trinity Church Hall this weekend, from 1 pm Friday and after 9 am on Saturday. Orders are being taken, $ 10.00 per dozen.
President Lynne Doyle from North Muskoka Rotary Club welcomed volunteers at their Food Bank service.
President Jennifer Jerrett from Twilight Rotary Club said that club is continuing Cam White’s litter collection project “Team Up to Clean Up” Sunday May 5. All volunteers welcome.
Rob Saunders: Annual Rotary/Huntsville Festival of the Arts production will begin this weekend, “School of Rock”. Those with tickets for opening night on April 5 are welcome to go to Partner’s Hall at 7 pm prior to the show for complimentary refreshments.
Pit Band Musicians
The Cast
President Len: Celebration of 90 years of Rotary in Huntsville will be an informal reception on May 11, 2024. Chair of the event, Hugh Holland asked people to respond as soon as possible, for catering purposes, to the invitations that are going out this week.
Foundation Funding:
ADG Andrew drew the ticket that belonged to Nick Paroschy, but Nick did not draw the joker.
There being no other business for the good of Rotary, President Len adjourned the meeting.
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