Next Meeting April 26, 1999
Island Success Story - Hyndman's
Speaker: Fred Hyndman
Chair: Allan McLeod
SongLeader: Darren Ings
Greeters: Jim Cumming, Lorne Moase

President's Message

April is Magazine Month, and at first pass one might wonder why Rotary International would highlight a magazine. However, the Rotary Magazine is one of the most under utilized tools in our organization. It is a catalogue of Rotary initiatives and issues that covers all aspects of our service work around the globe. It is sent to every Rotarian, the cost is included in your annual dues to Rotary International.

I have a recent example of the value of the magazine and how it reaches beyond Rotary. I was contacted by an researcher who is doing work on a project for the Eastern School Board relating to the issue of bullying. She had seen a reference to a Rotary program in England while looking at other information on the web, and called me to see if I could help her get more information. I spoke with our International Service Director, Gaie Woodside, who pointed out that the March 1999 issue of The Rotarian contained an article on that very subject. In fact the magazine cover and many articles were devoted to Children In Crisis. I passed the magazine on the researcher and in following the contact suggested in the article obtained all the information she was looking for. Should some type of program be developed here, Rotary will have had a role.

The example points to the fact Rotary is on the leading edge in addressing many issues. It is also worth noting that what Rotarians in one area of the world are doing can have a benefit and impact in other areas. It further demonstrates the value of the Rotary magazine. Make a special effort this month to keep up on the international happening of Rotary by reading the magazine.

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Apr 22 Carl Bagnall

Many happy returns - Remember the Foundation, and don't forget to renew your drivers license.

Anniversaries

Apr 19 Ira & Vaunda Lewis
Apr 22 Michael & Kathy Caveny

Congratulations and Best Wishes

RI Foundation Notice
Exchange to be paid

The RI Foundation Committee is presently accepting written applications from Paul Harris Fellow sustaining members or those wishing to become sustaining member who would like to contribute $100 Canadian and receive credit for $100 (US). As funds are limited the committee is accepting 30 applications on a first come, first serve basis. Please apply to Bob Sear, chair, or any member of the committee prior to May 10, 99.

From the Donations Committee
Richard Veinot, Chairman

The Donation Committee moves the following donation for approval by the Rotary Club of Charlottetown on or after April 19, 1999

Charlottetown Boys and Girls Club, $1000 for their after school programme, from the Auction Account.

The following donation, from the Auction Account, was approved by the Board:

Queens Co. Music Festival $500.

Greeters

Today James Macnutt, Jane Brewster
Next Week Jim Cumming, Lorne Moase
May 3 John Scales, Mark Robertson
May 10 Lloyd MacLeod, Jim Smith
May 17 Marilyn MacKinnon, Ted Van Lunen

If you are unable to act as Greeter on your appointed day, please make arrangements with another Rotarian to take your place.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR EASTER SEALS

April 12-16, 19-21 Ambassador's Tour
May 31 Wrap up meeting

Calendar Watch 1999

April 19 Rotary Board Meeting
May 03 BDC Presentation*
May 10 Kidney Foundation Presentation*
May 24 Victoria Day - No Meeting
May 31 Easter Seals Wrap Up Meeting*

* Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings

Previous Meeting

President's Report: Standing in for President Moe, Vice-President Richard Martin was both succinct and eloquent when he reported on the Main Stage Confed Centre and the parade of Stars who brought their talent to the aide of the Easter Seals Campaign. Vice Richard paid tribute to Ambassador Jeremy and Rotarians who worked for the success of the evening, and specifically to the generosity of Islanders. Nicely done, Vice Richard!

Secretary's Report: Secretary (Hoot Mon) Alan McLeod, welcomed several guests of Rotary amongst whom were: Dr. Christiane Deslauriers, new head of the PEI Research Station, Dr. Mary McNiven, Agrologist, Dr. Bert Christie Agrologist, Mr. Charles Coles, Agrologist, Dr. Paul Jenkins, Agrologist. Also included with this august group was visiting Rotarian, Dr. Jerry Ivany.

Secretary Alan also introduced other guests amongst whom were eight visiting Rotarians and Rotarian Oliver Manuel's son, John, home from London, Ontario. (My apologies to any I've missed amongst the many guests April 12)

50/50 Draw: Rotarian Don Thompson had the lend of the rabbit's foot and walked off with $59. On Monday, but had the shape close but the colour way off with an eight of spades for the Jackpot draw!

Attendance: April 12 was 77.4 per cent and 15 Scooters avoided agrologization.

Head Table: Every head table is always of interest, but the April 12 assemblage was especially noteworthy. Today's chair was Dr. Carl (*P.C.) Willis (*this is not a political connotation but refers to historical fact: Carl was a once and former Plowing Champion!)

Today was featuring the vital agricultural industry and the role agrologists take within it. An added mark of success for scientists within that calling is to be named a Fellow of the Agriculture Institute of Canada and three members of our Club have been so honoured: Rotarians Dr. Umesh Gupta, Jack Cutcliffe and Dr. Carl Willis - all three were at the Head Table. The remaining dignitaries were Song leader Ken MacKenzie, Kais Deelstra, co-chair of the upcoming National Conference of the Agricultural Institute this summer; Vice President Richard Martin, Secretary Alan McLeod, and Rotarians Bush Dumville and the day's co-chair Ted Van Lunen.

Guest Speaker: Rotarian Carl introduced Dr. Jack Reams, President of the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Idaho born Dr. Reams has had a varied and distinguished Canadian Career in agriculture. He spoke of the work agrologists do and how it relates to farm productivity. He stated that in 30 years time farmers must double today' food production. To underline this, Dr. Reams noted that today 5.8 billion people must be fed and in the next 25 years the world population is forecast at 8.5 billion. These people will want better food because of n improving world standard and better education. That will be the force demanding a doubling of today's output. This is a daunting challenge, but world's farmers, backed by scientist such as agrologists, should be equal to it. That is why, said Reams, that boosting agrologists is really boosting farmers here and across the nation. He then remarked that this coming August between 800 and 1000 of them will assemble in PEI for their 1999 Conference. This, he said, will have long-term spin-off benefits and an immediate pay off in the tourist dollars every delegate will ring and spend. The speaker was capably thanked by Ted Van Lunen.

Easter Seals: Rotarian Jim Macnutt gave a most encouraging report on behalf of the Easter Seals Campaign. Between the concert, special events, the Telethon and the efforts of many people James reported a current result of $46,000. And counting. Tremendous work, people! Jim cited the contribution of Ambassador Jeremy, Atklantic Loto Corp, Sobey's, ADL, Rotary Members, Schurman's, Maritime Electric, Century 21, Cable 10, CBC Staffers, PC Hockey squad and singled out Frank Lewis and the entire staff of Island Radio for outstanding co-operation and leadership.

We're in the middle of the campaign, said Jim, and all signs point to Rotary being again able to financially help Camp Gencheff and the Joyriders amongst a host of worthy community groups.

And to conclude ... Rotarian Angus Orford has recently won a best dressed award. The Joyriders have merited and enjoyed twenty years of Rotary support. Anita Morrison, is recognized as the founder of the Joyriders. To do her honour, Anita has been named Honourary Life Member of that wonderful group. Our congratulations to you, Mrs. Morrison! And taking liberties with a quotation: "The wise person is colour blind everywhere but at a traffic light."

Makeups to April 12: Tom DeBlois, Jr. , Stu Drummond (4),Bush Dumville (2), Paul Jenkins (2), Lloyd MacLeod, Graham Peck, Walter Cox.

Things you wouldn't hear Mom Say