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Today--Monday, Nov. 30, 98 The Island Success Story Series Polar Foods, Garth Jenkins Chair: Bob Bateman Co-Chair: Scott Ferris Song Leader: Tom DeBlois, Jr. Greeters: Betty Praught, Bev Homer
Next Meeting Monday, Dec 7, 98 http://rotary.isn.net Calendar Watch Dec 14 Annual Rotary Family Christmas Dinner* 6pm Dec 14 Monthly Board Meeting at NOON Dec 21 Youth Exchange Rebounders/Sing-Song* Dec 28 No Meeting - Happy Boxing Day 1999 Jan 4 The Lt. Governor's Annual Address* * Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings Previous Meeting The November 23rd meeting featured "Rotary International Foundation", which included a slide presentation by the Rotary Foundation Committee Chair, Bob Sear, who was also the day's chair. Peter Norton acted as co-chair and Terry Tanner was the song leader. Secretary's Report: Secretary Allan MacLeod introduced 10 visiting Rotarians, 2 guests of Rotary and 4 guests of Rotarians. 50/50 Draw Winner Chris Severance received $68. The jackpot of $1443 was not won. Attendance: The attendance was 72.5% and there were 19 scooters. Rotary Auction Presentation: Chair Bob Sear introduced Roger Craig to make presentations on behalf of the Rotary Auction. Awards were based on early collection and total donations for the auction. Bronze medal was presented by John Sandham to Mark Robertson and his team. Silver medal was presented by John Broderick to leader Tom DeBlois, Jr. and his team and gold medal was presented by President Moe to the leader Stu Drummond and his team.. Auction Date: John Broderick remarked that this year more than $50,000 worth of donations were collected and early. Auction items will be available for viewing this Friday and Saturday and the Auction takes place on Saturday Nov 28 from 1:00 pm to closing. Goods this year came early and in greater quantity. DG Presentation: On behalf of the DG, the DG-elect Wayne Hambly presented a certificate to President Moe for funds contributed to the RI Foundation. The top three clubs were recognized, and our club contributed the largest amount of money in our District. Wayne remarked that money raised allows the Foundation to provide many programs of International Goodwill. President's Remarks: President Moe Rodgerson extended special welcome to all the visiting Rotarians. Happy Birthday was sung to Harry Kennedy who celebrates his birthday today. Moe extended his best wishes and speedy recovery to Jim Hogan resting at home; to Stan Woodman who has come home from the hospital; and to Frank MacDonald on his way to recovery. Sympathy was extended to Wayne Fudge and his family on the passing of his mother. Group Study Exchange: Under the leadership of Tom Wilkinson, Wayne Thompson of Albany has been chosen to participate in the GSE to Argentina. Wayne thanked the Rotary Club for its support in sponsoring him. Certificate of Appreciation: President Moe presented a certificate of appreciation to Doug MacKean for his contributions to Rotary Foundation and other committees. Seniors Dinner: Clive Stewart reported that the dinner will be held December 6 at 6 pm at the Prince Edward Hotel. A total of 600 tickets will be given out. Two hundred tickets have been sent to various nursing homes. Clive extended a vote of thanks to the hotel and its staff for their support and role in this dinner. President Moe extended appreciation to the Hotel and Ray Murphy, a major sponsor of this programme. Christmas Dinner: Jack O'Keefe announced December 14 as the dinner date. A reception will be held from 6-6:30 pm with dinner at 6:30 pm sharp. All are requested to be on time. Dinner cost $10/adult, $6.50 for children. A different menu will be available for children. If you have special food requirements due to health reasons please let Jack know. Congratulations were extended by President Moe to John Broderick on John's election as President of the PEI Liberal Party. Induction: Tom DeBlois, Jr., on behalf of Frank MacDonald, who could not be there due to illness, introduced the new inductee, Donna Lank. Donna is a graduate of Acadia and Waterloo Universities. She received the overall U. of Waterloo Student Leadership Award. Donna has been involved a number of volunteer activities including serving on the Board of Directors of Sport PEI and Royal Lifesaving Society. Her work experience includes positions in Slemon Park Corporation, Summer Program Supervisor and outdoor recreation instructor. Currently, she is the co-owner/director of Marketing, Wee Care Home Health Services, Charlottetown. Donna's classification is Home Care Services, Active. November 30, 1998 News Flash...Charlottetown TOP TEAMS HONOURED Beaming with pride the Rotarians assembled on stage as the top awards were presented in the Race to Raise Funds for Community Projects. It had been a true marathon; lists, telephone calls, personal visits, items, gift certificates, more phone calls, deliveries to the drop-off centre, but for these team members the extra effort resulted in top honours. The glistening armload of classy bronze, silver and gold medals was surpassed only by the glow of the recipients. "This is one small step for a Rotarian, one giant leap for the Rotary Auction," Roger Craig stated as he called the groups forward, one by one. Rotary Auction Chair, John Broderick spoke of his pride in the achievement of the teams, "Never in the history of the Rotary Auction have so many, collected so much, in so short a period of time." For the team members it was an opportunity to reflect with pride on their accomplishment. Stu Drummond, Team Captain of Drummond's Dazzlers, was almost overtaken by emotion as his team mates received their gold medals, saying "If they play the Rotary song, I won't be able to hold back the tears. What a team, we followed our Rotary Dream." Similar sentiments were reflected in the comments of the other team captains. "I won't be taking this off til Christmas. It means more to me than Santa Claus," commented Tom DeBlois Junior, "I am so proud of the DeBlois Doubtfuls and their commitment. We tried hard, but you know its over when Roger Craig sings." For others, the firm commitment to competition had them thinking about the year ahead. "I'll be back", stated Mark Robertson of the team Robertson's Raiders, "And next year, we shall fight for more certificates, we shall fight for more items, we shall fight for a faster drop-off, we shall make more calls, we shall go for the gold." The medals proudly hanging around their necks, the participants descended from the dias to once again join their fellow Rotarians, but knowing that for that one moment in history they had reached the highest, dug the deepest, endured the most, they had completed their lists. Paul Harris Fellowship: Austin Bowman was made a Paul Harris Fellow for his financial support to the Rotary International Foundation. Austin was presented with a certificate, medallion and pin. In accepting the PHF Austin remarked "that it is a humble moment in my 18 years membership in this club." Chair Bob extended his congratulations to Austin on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow. Rotarians in the News: Chair Bob congratulated Bob Smith and Paul Newcombe on their recent awards from the Association of Professional Engineers which were presented at their annual meeting. Programme Chair Bob Sear gave a slide presentation on the Rotary Foundation. Rotary International Foundation was established in 1917 by the 6th President Arch Klumph of Atlanta. By 1928 the contributions grew to $5000. First support from the Foundation was given to International Society of Crippled Children. After the death of Paul Harris in 1947 the fund grew rapidly. By the year 1995 contributions to the fund grew to $825 million with $61 million alone being generated in 1994-95. The Foundation supports many programmes including 3-H grants, GSE, Ambassadorial Scholarships and PoliPlus. $247 million (US) has been spent on PolioPlus. The goal of PolioPlus is to eradicate Polio by the year 2000. How can you support the Foundation and its programmes? By becoming a PHF ($1000 US donation), a Sustaining Member (initial $100 US donation, total donation of $1000 US), multiple PHF (additional $1000 US donation) and Benefactor ($1000 US minimum donation to the Foundation left in your will). Co-chair Peter Norton in his remarks congratulated Roger Craig and John Broderick for their role in the Rotary Auction, and Wayne Thompson in his selection to the GSE Team. Congratulations were extended to Austin Bowman on his being made a Paul Harris Fellow and for his contribution to Rotary. Makeups to Nov. 30 - Carl Willis, Judy McCann-Beranger. |