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. A toast was made to the Queen, Canada, and Rotary.
Guests: Kelly Haywood, Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Caswell from the Satellite Club, and Nick Paroschy from the Morning Club.
Regrets: Rob Saunders, Bill Clarke, Len Ross
Thought for the Day – President Mary: “A Jewish Prayer: As we breathe out what the trees breathe in and the trees breathe out what we breathe in, so we breathe each other into life, we and you”.
President Mary: Our DG forwarded a message from Rotary International President on the Rotary DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Code of Conduct: “Use respectful language, be supportive, foster a welcoming and inclusive environment, and celebrate diversity”.
President Mary thanked members for responding to the recent questionnaire. She, along with Past President Ron and President Elect Jennifer will collate the responses and report the results to the club membership.
Club Business:
Jennifer – The Global Grant for the Save the Rain project in Tanzania is back on track, with funds started by the Montessori School and with a contribution by this club. The final total should be $ 21,000. U.S.
Peter R – 1. Ross Kirwin is back from hospital and is happy to receive texts or emails.
2. Re Potato Capers, an initiative of the Rotary Clubs of Muskoka to distribute potatoes from PEI, 40,000 pounds of potatoes will be received next Saturday. About 800 pounds will be distributed in the Huntsville area by this club, co-ordinated by Gord Mitchell.
3. A decision will be required soon to determine if the club can participate again in the Maplefest Festival. An email will be sent out for feedback. Nick Paroschi suggested that they ask the morning club for help with manpower.
Mary sent out an email regarding a district initiative, the Great Fishing Raffle. Jennifer will attend the meeting.
Ron referred to The Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchanges from a few years ago, which have transitioned into Vocational Training Teams, to build skills and take a theme to other countries and help to train the local people there. He suggested that such a program might be beneficial to the Guatemala project that Adrian Musters is involved in.
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