Next Meeting Monday, Dec 21, 98
Christmas Reception


Christmas Reception

We will be doing things a little differently for our meeting on December 21. There will be a cash bar reception at 11:30 am. The meeting will start at 12:15, with the bar closing at 12:30. We will be hearing from our two Rebounders. Then Christmas Carols. Don't miss it.

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Dec 14 Wally Cox
Dec 14 Spencer Campbell
Dec 15 Peter MacDougald
Dec 18 Clive Stewart
Dec 20 Larry Saunders

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

Anniversaries

Dec 16 Ivan and Anita Morrison

Congratulations and Best Wishes to All.

Calendar Watch
Dec 28 No Meeting - Happy Boxing Day
Jan 4 The Lt. Governor's Annual Address*
Jan 11 Premier Pat Binns*
Jan 18 Island Success Story - Seamans*
Jan 25 The Mayor of Charlottetown*
Feb 01 Millenium Bug, Chris Payne*
Feb 18 Heritage Day*
Feb 22 Island Success Story (TBA)*

* Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings

Greeters

Dec 21 Andy Likely, Wayne Fudge
Jan 04 Brian Douglas
Jan 11 Carl Bagnall, Pilar Shepard
Jan 18 Bob Bateman, Bill Flemming
Jan 25 Gary Raynor, George Guimond

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

Previous Meeting

The December 7th meeting featured our club's annual meeting with Pres, Moe Rodgeson as the chair for the day. Tome DeBlois, Jr. was the day's songleader.

Secretary's Report: Secretary Allan McLeod introduced 3 visiting Rotarians, 2 guests of Rotarians and 2 guests of Rotary.

50/50 Draw Winner: Doug MacKean received $66.00. The jackpot of 1572. was not won.

Attendance was 80.3% with 11 paid Scooters.

President's Message: President Moe Rodgerson introduced Tom DeBlois, Jr. who filled in as the song leader in the absence of Ken Campbell. President Moe extended best wishes to anyone visiting the Rotary Club of Charlottetown.

Seniors' Dinner - Moe thanked Clive Stewart and his committee for organizing a free meal for over 600 seniors and for a truly tremendous evening. Sincere thanks were extended to the CP Prince Edward Hotel and Ray Murphy for their generous support with this project.

Club's Christmas Dinner: will be held on Dec 14th evening. President Moe asked Rotarians to let Jack O'Keefe know about the number of guests they may be bringing. Moe encouraged Rotarians to bring their spouses and children. President Moe asked those Rotarians wishing to give a gift to our Youth Exchange students to bring them to the Christmas dinner.

Long Service Recognition Awards were presented to Rotarian Jim Montgomery (service since Sept. 23, 1941) and Randy Manning (service since Sept 9, 1946). Moe congratulated Jim and Randy for their active role, ideas, suggestions and their willingness to take part in club activities. All members of our club salute Jim and Randy.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

December 14, 1998

Fellowship is an often overlooked aspect of Rotary, losing out to the community service activities. Yet, both were defining considerations of Paul Harris when he founded the organization. One might go so far as to say that fellowship was actually the stronger motivator for getting people together and community service flowed from that fellowship. Today, both are fundamental to the success of Rotary. Community service without fellowship lacks the focus, commitment and enjoyment necessary to sustain such efforts. Fellowship without any interest in community misses the greater purpose.

There is also an assumption that fellowship is something that is imposed on an organization, when in reality it is developed by the membership. Every time two Rotarians chat on the street, take part in a meeting, or work on a project there is an element of fellowship.

The dictionary defines fellowship as "Friendliness; a taking part with others; a sharing; the relationship among those holding the same views."

As the result of the membership survey we hope to be able to provide more opportunity for fellowship among the members of our club.

The Christmas season is one of those occasions that lends itself to fellowship. Maybe it is because we seem to take a greater interest in the well being of others at this time of the year.

This Christmas dinner is an opportunity for Rotarians, partners, and family to get together and enjoy some fellowship. I hope you enjoy the evening.

Annual General Meeting

Financial Report - was presented by the treasurer, Regan Lewis, as prepared by Price-Waterhouse Coopers, Chartered Accountants. The purpose of the Rotary Club of Charlottetown Inc. is to collect funds through campaigns to use in aid of the less fortunate and the betterment of human life. For details of the auditor's report consult the copy provided last week.

Report was moved for adoption by the treasurer Regan, seconded by Harry O'Connell and carried. Lloyd Patriquin complimented Regan on presenting a complete report and asked for some clarification, re: district and International dues. President Moe explained that our club does receive financial statement from the district and Rotary International. DGE Wayne Hambly briefly remarked that our district is projecting a deficit of $8000 this year.

Director's Reports - All reports for Cub Service A and B; Community Service A and B; and International and Vocational Service were presented by Glenda Frizzell, Spencer Campbell, Richard Martin, Charlotte Comrie, Gaie Woodside and Ron Profit respectively President Moe remarked that there is a good overseeing of operations of club activities.

Donations Committee - Richard Veinot moved, for acceptance, these donations
1) $2000 for Pownal House from Auction account;
2) $1700 for Scouts Canada (PEI) from Auction account and
3) $2000 for Joyriders from Easter Seals account.
Motion seconded by Simon Compton. Motion carried.

Nominating Committee Report

Richard Veinot, chair, moved the following nominations: Immediate Past President - Moe Rodgerson, President - Richard Martin, Vice President - Allan McLeod, Secretary - Carl Bagnall, Membership Secretary - Gaie Woodside, Treasurer - Regan Lewis. Directors: Spencer Campbell, Charlotte Comrie, Glenda Frizzell, Ken Gillis, John Broderick and Bob Sear.

Motion seconded by Peter MacDougald, and carried.

Survey - President Moe asked Rotarians to fill out this fellowship questionnaire form. They were asked to identify activities where other Rotarians could participate by meeting in a home or hall.

Makeups to Dec 7/98: Don Anderson (3), Carl Bagnall (2), Bennett Carr, Jack Cutcliffe (20, John MacInnis, Frank MacDonald, Judy McCann-Beranger (3), Richard Martin (4), Fred Morah and Chris Severance.