Cambridge North Bulletin Sept 16, 2020 (Sep 16, 2020)

OPENING CEREMONIES

The Bulletin editor for the day was not in sight, I quickly scrambled for paper and pen and attempted to take notes. President Laureen called the meeting to order. Paul Witmer led the singing of O Canada and Peter Ashenhurst read the invocation. We were all invited to sit down to our noon meal, 4 to a table and physically distanced.

TABLE TALK

If you sit quietly at the table you can hear some very interesting information. Our very own Larry Olney visited Australia and discovered that they had eliminated the penny. He thought that was an excellent idea especially for restaurants like his A and W. Larry later attended a meeting with his MP and insisted that we should do the same thing in Canada. After letting his opinion known a few more times as only Larry could, the change was finally made in Canada.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS REPORT

Our Sgt-At-Arms for today was Peter Ashenhurst, he announced that 13 members were present. This was a 59% attendance. There were no makeups and no visiting Rotarians. Val Saturno was the only guest and he was also our Guest Speaker for the day. Hopefully over the next few weeks more of our members will be joining us.

HAPPY-TOONIES

HAPPY TOONIES (cashless)

Larry Olney had a cruise booked for December, he called the cruise line and discovered that the cruise has been cancelled and they offered to return all his money. He and Anita are both turning 75 this year, they were planning to celebrate on October 24 this year but unfortunately this celebration has been postponed to next year.

Paul Witmer and his wife Mary spent some very enjoyable time at Sean's Cottage.

Sean Carragher was happy to have Paul and his wife visit the cottage, Paul exhibited his talent for cutting down trees.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pres. Laureen had a slight change in the meeting format, we had our announcements at the start of the meeting.

Gerry started of by introducing the budget for the year 2020/2021. The budget was sent out by email and hopefully read by all. There were no questions Gerry moved a motion to accept the budget as sent out, it was seconded by Peter Ashenhurst and unanimously passed.

Paul Witmer announced the club celebrations for September. As stated last week, Fred and Charlene Schiedel celebrated their wedding anniversary on Sept 01 and Doug Cameron's birthday was on Sept 05.

A reminder that the car rally will be pushed out to spring 2021 to give us more time to prepare.

Check your email, Gerry has sent out invoices and he will gladly receive your money.

GUEST SPEAKER

Gerry introduced the Guest Speaker for today. Val Saturno was today's speaker..

In early 2016, Val Saturno lost his son Ryan to a soft tissue cancer. Ryan was just 26, a fund was created shortly after in his memory by his family and close friends in an effort to help alleviate the financial and emotional strain on families that are going through a similar journey.

They have formed an organization called WE FUND CARE, which raises funds by organizing an annual golf tournament and other fundraising events WE FUND CARE also accepts donations.from corporations, organizations and private citizens.

In 2017 they approached Grand River Hospital with the idea of funding an update to one of their frequently used visitor lounges within their pediatric care wing. This project was able to modernize and re-design this visitor lounge for any families who have their child admitted to the hospital. In 2016 they were also able to sponsor a room within the Ronald McDonald House in Hamilton.

They have also helped over 80 families since 2016.

WE FUND CARE is also a registered charity and can provide tax receipts.

Laureen's Questions!

NO QUESTIONS TODAY !!!

No questions from Laureen today!

BINGO SCHEDULE

The Draft Bingo Schedule – 2020 – Rotary Club of Cambridge North – TUESDAY @ 6.30pm

I am not sure if this list is correct !

More info to follow.

Oct 06 - Laureen Van Groningen and Paul Witmer

Nov 10 - Stephen Witteveen and Peter Ashenhurst

Nov 17 - Mike Bernard and Doug Cameron

IF YOU CANNOT MAKE YOUR DATE, PLEASE FIND YOUR OWN REPLACEMENT. TO BE SURE OF YOUR SCHEDULE, CONTACT YOUR PARTNER THE DAY BEFORE!

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS SCHEDULE

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

The Sgt.‐At‐Arms (SAA) shall mark the attendance sheet, input Guest Names, Visiting Rotarians and Make‐ups submitted by club members, as well as calculate the meeting percentage. You will also give the invocation when requested by the President. At the end of the meeting make sure the Secretary has the “Secretary’s Copy”.

In addition, the SAA shall also fill in the attendance details on the “Bulletin Editor’s Copy” and make sure the editor receives it by the end of the meeting.

The person who is responsible for any Ticket sales shall enter the cash details on the “Treasurer’s Copy”. They shall also collect the Happy Toonies and enter that information on the same sheet. At the end of the meeting they shall give the treasurer the tally sheet along with the cash in an envelope. There is a supply of banker’s envelopes in the tote box.

Date Sgt-At-Arms Finance (Happy Toonies etc.)

anuary 29. 2020 KINDER, Dave ASHENHURST, Peter February 5, 2020 MATYAS, Jeff

TBA

anuary 29. 20 20 KINDER, Dave ASHENHURST, Peter February 5, 2020

MATYAS, Jeff CAMERON, Douglas

BULLETIN WRITER SCHEDULE

BULLETIN EDITOR SCHEDULE FOR THE FALL 2020.

Sept 23 - Doug Cameron, Sept 30 - Allan Fox

Oct 7 - Paul Goetz, Oct 14 - Doug Cameron, Oct 21 - Jeff Matyas, Oct 28 - Allan Fox

Nov 04 - Paul Goetz, Nov 11 - Doug Cameron, Nov 18 - Jeff Matyas, Nov 25 - Allan Fox

Dec 02 - Paul Goetz, Dec 09 - Doug Cameron, Dec 16 - Jeff Matyas Dec 23 - Allan Fox