Rotary Club of Huntsville Meeting Notes , May 17, 2023
President Jennifer opened the zoom meeting by welcoming everyone.
Land Acknowledgement: Jennifer gave a land acknowledgement in the spirit of reconciliation.
A toast was made to the King, Canada, and Rotary.
Guests: Partners in Service Carol Gibson, Bill Rashleigh, Lynne Strickland, Rose Young; Nick Parochi from the Morning Club, Carolyn Marshall and Sarah Caswell from the Twilight Club, and Sarah’s daughter Julia; Exchange student Aneta
Jennifer gave her words of gratitude.
Announcements:
- Jennifer introduced Julia Caswell, who was a recipient of a Rotary Bursary. Julia shared the experience of her first year at University of Ottawa and volunteering at three different organizations. She very much appreciated receiving the bursary.
- Carol Gibson noted that the meal for Rotary lunch was a national dish of Philippines, “Chicken Adobo”
- Jennifer gave everyone a pin from RI, designed in Australia, for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion”.
- Jennifer gave an update on the vote for the hospital funding. The motion passed, so the club will be donating $ 25,000 initially, and then $ 75,000 more over the next ten years.
- Rob Saunders spoke about the good work that Tulloch Engineering does in our community
- Rob Saunders presented a cheque to Rick Wearing for $ 250.00 as his winnings last week in the Foundation Funding draw. Rick later offered the cheque back to be given to Enliven.
- Rick Wearing spoke about a fellow real estate colleague whose little son has just been diagnosed with leukemia. The club’s humanitarian committee has donated $ 500.00 to the family to help cover expenses and members can also contribute.
- Peter and Dolores will represent Rotary at the hospital on May 18 for the unveiling of new imagery equipment.
- Aneta’s farewell party will be July 4 – mark your calendars!
Nominations:
President Jennifer discussed the board restructuring and committee structure that has taken place to eliminate duplication. The following are the board positions for the 2023/2024 Rotary year:
Chairperson (new name for President): Len Ross Treasurer: Rob Saunders Secretary: Will Gibson Director for International Service and World Community Service: Jennifer Simpson Director for Membership/Fellowship and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: Rick Wearing
Incoming President for year 2024/2025:
Past President: Jennifer Simpson
Other Chairpersons, but not on the board, are for Bingo, Auction, Communications, Youth, Local Charitable Giving, and Club Administration.
All members are invited to stand for positions of leadership or on committees. The club has 27 active members.
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