President Will welcomed everyone to the meeting. Bill Sibeon led the national anthem. Birthday greetings were extended to Carol Gibson.
Introduction of Guests – Gord Mitchell: Guest Speakers Suzanne Willett (morning club), Jennifer Jerrett (evening club) Rotary Exchange student Laura, Emma Miller from Rotary club in Kitchener, Carol Gibson, Nina Semper Ross, Fran Mitchell.
Club Business:
Gord Mitchell had a call from our 1988 Exchange Student, who came to Canada 37 years ago today.
Will Gibson – On September 17, at 6:30 pm, there will be an Alzeimer’s presentation at Trinity United Church as a joint effort by all three Rotary clubs in Huntsville. The documentary “No More Silent Battles” will be shown. The four families featured are mostly Rotarians. This will be recorded and a link will be provided. Later, at 7:30 pm at the Algonquin Theatre, Doppler and The Rotary Club of Huntsville will sponsor a mayor’s debate. Questions will be solicited prior to the event.
Dockfest - Jamie Thompson: $ 50,000 was presented to the hospital foundation. This is an important event to our community. They had a very good committee and Charles Bridle has agreed to be co-chair next year. The target amount for 2027 will be $ 75,000. There is a strong partnership with the hospital foundation. All photos and videos are available on the club website. Gord noted that Paul Evans did a great job as head of the pit crew. It was a team effort.
Motion that the net proceeds for Dockfest 2027, 2028 and 2029 go to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Seconded by Bill Sibeon. Approved by show of hands.
Rotary Foundation Golf Tournament - Bill Sibeon: This club’s entry consisting of Bill Sibeon, Will Gibson, Bob Gibb and Paul Evans played 18 holes of golf in the pouring rain and tied for first place.
World Community Service Committee – Jennifer Simpson: The committee’s budgeted amount of $ 3,600 to ShelterBox has been sent to help in Nepal. This amount makes our club a donor at the Silver Hero level. Also, the budget contained an amount of $ 1,000 for disaster relief and that amount has been dispatched to the Rotary Club in Nepal that we regularly support to help with their disaster efforts. Funds have also been sent to the Optimum Guatemala Relief Project to assist in the Dental Clinic portion of the program.
District Conference Huntsville Pit Stop – Jennifer Simpson: On Thursday September 24, members are encouraged to turn out to support DG Drew at the “Pit Stop” event at Canvas Brewery as the more northerly Rotarians make their way to the conference in Peterborough the next day. Home hosting may be required.
Annual Rotary Auction – Charles Bridle: The packages for members to request donations will be ready at the next Rotary meeting. From November 28-December 6 the auction will be live.