Next Meeting Monday, Nov 2, 98
Entrepreneurial Development
Chair: Dan Jenkins
Co-Chair: Harry O'Connell
Song Leader: Ken MacKenzie
Greeters: Angus Orford , Sandra MacKay

President's Message

The results are in. Rotarians voted 10-1 against the Phone Tracker project. The board has established a three member committee to recommend a new fund raiser assuming we are going to meet our commitment. More on this at a later date.

October is Vocational Service Month. Be proud of your profession. Share that pride. As Rotarians we are expected to share the expertise of our vocation in ways which benefit the community. One such way is to be open to explaining your work to those who are interested in pursuing a similar career. The job market is changing rapidly, and many young people are seeking practical insight into possible careers, insight that can only be provided by those working day to day in that profession. You can meet that need. Some Rotarians already participate in career days and other speaking opportunities at schools. Whether one-on-one, or at such meetings, we are fulfilling part of our commitment as Rotarians and helping others to follow their dream.

The Entrepreneurship Program of our club is a great example of how we can assist young people in furthering their aspirations in a particular career. Such support benefits the young people who have access to years of experience and knowledge they would otherwise not be able to obtain. There is also a community benefit in providing some guidance to assist others in achieving success. The Mentors gain from the experience of helping.

Everything we do that supports young people, helps them obtain skills that are of benefit in their lives and careers. Young people who participate in the Youth Exchange Program gain experience and skills that are valuable in any profession.

Rotarians who are successful private-sector business operators should be very proud of that fact. It is regrettable that some people have a negative view of business, yet your success is vital to the health of our community. In addition to the direct employment, the services provided, the needs met, the many contributions of the business community to our Rotary initiatives is a further example of the way in which others benefit. On behalf of the club and those who benefit from our actions we thank you for the support. Good business is good for the community, and Rotarians promote good business.

Bulletin Board

Birthdays

Oct 26 Gordon Kerr
Oct 31 Lou Pantry

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

Anniversaries

Oct 30 David and Mishel Rooper

Congratulations and Best Wishes to All.

Bulletin Editor Away

In my absence the following Rotarians have agreed to do the minutes. Please send items for inclusion in the newsletter to theappropriate Rotarian. Thank you. Umesh

October 26, 98 Bennett Carr
November 3, 98 Jack Cutcliffe

From the Membership Secretary

The Board announces with regret the resignation of Bob Curran, due to personal reasons, effective July 1, and Don Campbell, (move to Ontario) effective Dec. 31, 98.

A Leave of Absence has been granted to Ann McMullin, due to illness, until Dec. 1, 98.

Remembrance Day Programme - November 9, 1998

Presentation of Certificates: 11:30

Main Meeting: 12 noon

This year the Club will be honouring the War Amputees of Canada, PEI Branch and club Veterans. Our guest speaker will be the Hon. Angus MacLean, who was shot down during World War II and evaded capture.

Veterans are asked to wear their medals.

Rotarians are asked to please try to attend the presentation of certificates.

If planning to bring a guest, please contact Jim Hogan or a member of the committee by November 7, so arrangement can be made with the hotel.

Proposed New Members

The following persons have been proposed for membership in the Rotary Club of Charlottetown:

Rollin Andrew
Classification: Food Exports, Fed. Gov'ment
Sponsor: Dave Faulkner

Howard Jamieson
Classification: University Consultant
Sponsor: Allan McLeod

Donald T. Hanrahan
Classification: Safety & Security Training
Sponsor: Jim Cumming

If no written objections to the proposals, stating reasons are received by the Board from any member of the Club by Wednesday , Oct 28, 1998, in accordance with Article XI Section 5 of the Constitution, the prospective members shall be considered to be elected to the club. Any correspondence should be addressed to Membership Secretary Carl Bagnall.

Rotary International Foundation
Paul Harris Fellowship

Our club has received a bequest of $1000(US), which is to be donated to the International Foundation in the name of one ofour club members.

Nominations from the club are requested. If you wish to nominate a club member as a Paul Harris Fellow, please do inwriting, with the reasons for your nomination, to either Bob Sear or PDG Ron Orton.

All nominations received will be considered by the RI Foundation Committee and recommendations forwarded to the Boardfor the final decision.

Nominations should be made by October 26, 1998.

PHF and Sustaining members

Club members wishing to know the status of their PHF please contact Ron Orton.

Greeters

Today Bennett Carr, Betty Gay
Next Week Angus Orford, Sandra MacKay
Nov 9 Bob Sear, Carl Willis
Nov 16 Bob Moffat, Bob Younker
Nov 23 Daphne Dumont, Tom Deblois, Jr.
Nov 30 Betty Praught, Bev Homer

Calendar Watch
Remember November is RI Foundation Month

Nov 07 District Mini Conference
Nov 09 Remembrance Day Programme*
Nov 16 Ole Ingstrup, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Canada*
Monthly Board Meeting - 5:30 pm
Nov 23 Rotary International Foundation*
Nov 28 Rotary Auction
Dec 14 Annual Rotary Family Christmas Dinner*
Dec 21 Youth Exchange Rebounders/Sing-Song*

* Rotary Club of Charlottetown Meetings

Previous Meeting

The October 19th meeting featured "Maritime Heart Centre" with Dr. Gregory as the main speaker. The meeting was chaired by Harry O'Connell and co-chaired by Bob Younker. The song leader for the day was Ron Profit.

Secretary's Report: Secretary Allan MacLeod introduced 6 visiting Rotarians, two guests of Rotary and three guests of Rotarians.

50/50 Draw Winner: The winner was Kevin MacRae who received $58.00. The jackpot of $1214.00 was not won.

Attendance: The attendance was 81.3% and there were 11 scooters.

President's Message President Moe Rodgerson extended his usual welcome to all. He read a postcard from one of our exchange students in Australia. President Moe welcomed Stan Woodman and Phil Bower back to the club after their brief stay in the hospital. Best wishes were extended to Sandy Sandham who is in hospital.

Banner Exchange - Mark Robertson presented two banners from the Rotary Club of East Anglia in the U.K.

Thanksgiving Flowers - This project was successful. President Moe thanked all Rotarians who assisted in selling and delivering flowers. We will get an up date on the funds generated through Judy next week.

Rotary Auction - Roger Craig reported that the number of pledges returned from the various groups ranged from 4 to 8 out of a total of 12. Roger said that the deadline has been extended until Wednesday for the return of unfinished pledges. President Moe stressed the importance of this fund because of its flexibility.

The Kidsport Fund - Report was presented by Rotarian Dan Jenkins and Rob Newson of Sports PEI. It was explained that limited Edition Autographed and framed prints featuring Lori Kane and Dave Eli MacEachern are available at $200.00 each. It is a major fund raiser to assist financially disadvantaged children to participate in sports.

Speaker - Chair Harry O'Connell introduced Dr. Gregory Hirsch the day's main speaker. Dr. Hirsch is Assistant Prof. of Surgery, Dalhousie University and staff surgeon, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Q.E. Health Science Centre, Halifax. He hold his MD from New York with internship at Harvard University. Dr. Hirsch is a recipient of numerous awards and grants. Currently he is President, Maritime Heart Centre.Programme

In his opening remarks Dr. Hirsch thanked the Rotary Club of Charlottetown for the opportunity to speak. His topic was Maritime Heart Centre. It was explained that this Centre performs over 1200 major heart operations per year. About 70 Islanders have heart surgery annually. This Centre is also responsible for cardiac transplantation and pediatric cardiac surgery for all of Atlantic Canada. The Cardiac Division also has a Fellow training program. Dr. Hirsch explained that clinical results from his centre on a provincial basis were the best in Canada. The Division has embraced new technology that shows promise in combating cardiac disease. The division has also embraced coronary bypass grafting on the beating heart. The technique avoids the deleterious effects of systemic inflammation. Dr. Hirsch provided details of most up-to-date modern technogies used at the Heart Centre. The main objective the his division is to provide the highest quality cardiac surgery care to its patients throughout Atlantic Canada.

Co-chair Bob Younker thanked Roger Craig for explaining the Radio auction and Rob Newson and Dan Jenkins for sharing information on the Kidsport Fund. Bob complemented Dr. Hirsch for sharing with us educational information. He explained that the centre has done service to many Islanders including himself (Bob) in cardiac surgery. A small memento of appreciation was presented to Dr. Hirsch.

Entrepreneurial Program - Dan Jenkins said that more young people are needed to participate in this programme. They should be under 30 and willing pursue careers in business. For one year they will be on full salary.

Makeups to Oct 12 - Don Anderson (2), Jane Brewster (4); Betty Gay (2), Rundell Seaman, Stan Woodman, Wally Cox (2), Ian MacLeod (2), Mark Robertson (3)

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