Next Week's Meeting Jan 11, 1999
Premier Pat Binns Address
Reception: 6:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm
Chair: Pres. Moe Rodgerson
Song Leader: Ken MacKenzie
Greeters: Carl Bagnall, Pilar Shepard

President's Message

It takes the active involvement of many people to ensure the effective operation of a service club. In our club there are those who are consistently active in support of our club and its projects, and others who tend to focus the majority of their involvement on one project. What ever the means or method the contribution of each member is vital to the overall health of the club. Many times we fail to realize just how active we are as an organization, how much we have achieved, and the difference we are making in the community. Because of our size it is often difficult to get an overall perspective on what is taking place and what it means. As President, every once in a while, you are fortunate enough to get a glimpse of the dynamic organization that is the Charlottetown Rotary Club. Just like the wheel, our symbol, the cogs of our Rotary Club mesh together in many different and unexpected ways and in many different aspects of the community. There is not a day goes by that our presence is not felt: in the work we do on committees; in the projects and programs we operate; in our weekly meetings; in the funds we raise and disperse to help others meet community goals and objectives.

As we enter the new year let us keep in mind that we are making a difference, we are doing good work. We can't solve all the problems, but the fact we recognize there are problems and strive to address them is the best contribution of all. To all members and their families and friends best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 1999.

Keep The Rotary Foundation dream alive

Each year, The Rotary Foundation dramatically changes millions of lives: young scholars become inquisitive ambassadors of peace; impoverished villages get their first taste of clean water; children are immunized against life-threatening diseases; struggling single mothers start their own businesses; isolated seniors learn someone cares.

We are doing all of these amazing works &mdash and more &mdash because of the dream of one man. It was the dream of past RI President Arch Klumph that gave us our Rotary Foundation 81 years ago. And it will be our Rotary dreams that keep the Foundation alive.

That is why I ask you to work through The Rotary Foundation this year as you strive to meet the special needs of children and our communities.

The Children's Opportunities Grants available this year offer a special way to reach more children. I encourage you to take advantage of this one-time initiative.

Another way to help children is PolioPlus. If you aren't doing so already, consider offering your support through the PolioPlus Partners program. This program is ensuring that Rotary clubs in polio-endemic countries have the funds they need for immunization and surveillance in the final stretch of this critical fight for the world's children.

However you do it, become a part of the Foundation team. Do it for the children who cry out for help. Write a check. Offer your expertise as a volunteer. Join with your club members to plan an international project. Explore service options in a part of the world you've never considered before. Use all the Foundation resources to help you Follow Your Rotary Dream.

With your contributions and compassion, The Rotary Foundation will thrive. It will continue to reach the most innocent and helpless members of our world. And it will light the way for future generations of Rotarians to insure that our children's children will know only health, happiness and peace.

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Jan 06 Bush Dumville

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

From the Retiring Editor

I have enjoyed serving as the Rotary Club of Charlottetown's newsletter editor for the past 30 months, although it has been quite challenging. I wish the new editors every success. Umesh Gupta.

Survey Results

Each week we will be publishing some of the results of the recent survey we did. (A complete list is available from President Moe or Gaie Woodside.)

The next time you are doing something in your area of interest you might want to consider inviting someone else with that interest to join you.

Bridge: Harry O'Connell, Lloyd Macleod, Charlotte Comrie, Carl Bagnall, Carl Willis, Stuart Drummond, Ken MacDonald, Doug MacKean, James Macnutt, Allan McLeod, Gaie Woodside, Jack Cutcliffe, Ron Orton.

Wine Tasting: Jack Cutcliffe, Clive Stewart, Glenda Frizzell, Gaie Woodside, Allan McLeod, Lloyd Patriquin, Patti Sue Lee, Graham Peck, Yvonne Cartner, Tom Cottreau, Richard Veinot, Carl Willis, Carl Bagnall, Charlotte Comrie, Wayne Hambly, Paul Newcombe, Gary Raynor, Bev Homer, Bruce Stewart, David Thompson, Harry Kennedy, Mark Robertson, Daphne Dumont, Hal Bevan, Kevin O'Brien, Regan Lewis, Chet MacNeil.

Cooking: Glenda Frizzell, Lloyd Patriquin, Yvonne Cartner, Fred Morash, Tom Cottreau, Bruce Stewart, Chet MacNeil.

Ice skating: Allan McLeod, Ray Loxdale, Carl Willis, Peter MacDougald, Wayne Hambly, John Scales, Gordon Tweedy, Donna Lank, Bev Homer, Bruce Stewart, Dale Murphy, Kevin O'Brien, Regan Lewis.

Down hill Skiing: Kevin O'Brien, Jim Cumming, Hal Bevan, David Thompson, Donna Lank, John Scales, Paul Newcombe, Wayne Hambly, Peter MacDougald, Charlotte Comrie, Graham Peck.

Greeters

Next Week Carl Bagnall, Pilar Shepard
Jan 18 Bob Bateman, Bill Flemming
Jan 25 Gary Raynor, George Guimond
Feb. 1 Glenda Frizzell, Alden O'Brien
Feb. 8 Fos Fisher, Frank MacDonald
Feb 15 Fred Morash, Gaie Woodside
Feb 22 Harry O'Connell, Chris Severance

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

Calendar Watch

Jan 18 Island Success Story - Seamans*
Monthly Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
Jan 25 The Mayor of Charlottetown*
Feb 01 Millenium Bug, Chris Payne*
Feb 18 Heritage Day*
Feb 22 Island Success Story (TBA)*
April 12 Easter Seals Telethon

* Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings

Previous Meeting

The December 21st meeting Rotary Club Christmas Reception. The main speakers for the day were the 2 returning Exchange students. The meeting was chaired by Graham Peck and co-chaired by Ken Campbell. Ron Profit was the day's songleader.

Secretary's Report: Secretary Allan McLeod introduced 4 visiting Rotarians, 5 guests of Rotarians and 8 guests of Rotary.

Attendance for the day's was 71.9%

50/50 Draw Winner: Carl Willis received $59.00. The jackpot of $1697. was not won.

President's Message: President Moe Rodgerson extended a warm welcome to those who are visiting and to the young members who, he hoped, will consider becoming active members. Happy birthday was sung to Walter Cox and Bennett Carr.

Certificates of Long Service: Walter Cox and Frank MacDonald, who joined the Rotary Club on February 27, 1956 and September 10, 1956, respectively, were recognized for their contributions to the Club.

Bob Sear received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of his contribution to the RI Foundation programme in November.

Sincere thanks were extended to pianist Audrey and Tom DeBlois, Jr. in leading the Singsong at the Prince Edward Home and to Jack O'Keefe for organizing the Christmas dinner.

Membership survey: President Moe explained that survey forms have been tabulated. Some members did not include their names on the forms. These members can refill the survey forms so their names can be included.

License plates: Rotary Club license plates are available from Harry Kennedy. Cost $6.00 each or two for $10. See Harry re: purchase.

Speedy recovery: Elmer MacRae is in hospital. Best wishes were extended for a speedy recovery.

Rotary Youth Exchange recognition: Carl Bagnall, District Chairman, presented a plaque to Allan McLeod, past district chairman, for his role in the Youth Exchange Program..

Programme: Chair Graham Peck introduced the two returning Exchange students inviting them to speak of their experiences.

Sarah Peters, a first year chemistry student at UPEI, spent last year in Switzerland, a year she described as amazing. She spoke of the wonderful family she stayed with. Sarah explained about the differences in language and how they celebrate Christmas there. She stated that educational standards in Switzerland are high and it prepared her well for University. Sarah described her two week travel experiences in Europe. She presented President Moe with two banners from Rotary clubs in Switzerland.

Shani Gillespie, a first year UPEI student who spent the past year in France in a small town of 1000. She explained how she was exposed to French culture spending her year with 3 different host families. Shani compared the differences in clothing, music and food in Canada and France. She remarked on geographical difference in different parts of France based on her travel. Shani stated that France is a beautiful country and she was privileged to have spent a year there. She explained that all exchanges are different. Shani thanked the Rotary Club on behalf of all exchange students. She concluded by saying that Rotary is doing a great thing by sponsoring the Exchanges.

Co-chair Ken Campbell, in explaining the significance of the Exchange program, remarked that it was a fascinating experience to watch the students grow and see how they change in a year. Ken said that it is a tribute to these students that they maintain high grades in spite of language learning and culture shock. Ken thanked Shani and Sarah for sharing their experiences with our Rotary Club.

Christmas Gifts, from club members, were presented to Roz and Mika, our two inbound exchange students.

Makeups to Dec. 14 - Bennett Carr, Betty Gay, Walter Cox, Chris Severance, David Thompson (3).

Makeups to Dec 21 - Don Anderson (2), Don Campbell (3), Tom Cottreau, Jack O'Keefe (2), Tony Sosnkowski(2), Walter Cox.