Reported by Jack Petrie
Sunny day and world class setting at the Victoria Golf Club, a perfect backdrop for a lively meeting. President Pete started us off with a thank-you to the Raffle volunteers and Mary Canty shared a nice story. We were reminded that next meeting is a working one to provide guidance to directors moving forward. O Canada was sung and the invocation by this writer was a shameless invitation/provocation to sign up for the Installation Dinner of June 18th. It's popularly called Supporting your Rotary mates. See you there on the 18th.
Sabrina introduced visiting guests:
Sabrina introduced visiting guests:
Colleen Force, guest of Jim Force;
Anita Murray-Hill, guest of Jim Force;
Gail and David Morton, guests of Mary Canty;
Jennifer Hastings, guest of Mary Canty;
Jill Croft, guest of Tom Croft.
Health of the Club
Mary reported that Don O'Coffey has undergone chemo and sends his regards; a group from his church helped with his garden which was a boon to Don and Betty. Mike Hodges is recovering from his knee operation and should be limping back to us soon.
Mary reported that Don O'Coffey has undergone chemo and sends his regards; a group from his church helped with his garden which was a boon to Don and Betty. Mike Hodges is recovering from his knee operation and should be limping back to us soon.
George Pritchard is tackling the Duty Roster so please pay attention and keep track of what you're scheduled for. Tricia reported that a recent fund-raising Garden Party by St. Michael's University School Women Helping Women group had a goal of raising $25,000 for the Malawi Girls School. They were mistaken; they raised $46,000 in 2 hours! kudos all round. Joan Peggs requested more flag locations as there are apparently over 50 flags needing a home. Orphan Flags. Lorna Curtis announced that Rotary Car Raffle shift response has improved and thanked everyone for doing their parts to help the club. Jim Force reminded us to sign up and enjoy the Installation Dinner on Wednesday June 18th at the Hotel. Remember ... there is no meeting on Tuesday the 17th.
Our Celebrations Master, Jessica, took some loot off everyone; we sang Happy Birthday to several and Dave Philip bragged about getting his new shirt thru Rotary and upon discovering there was a $30 delivery fee, complained and lo and behold, it was forgiven. The moral to this story is either that it's best to complain...or that it's remarkable how the Scottish can heroically save money. Tav McPherson won the 50/50 and didn't get the white marble.
He thanked Rotary for its support and on a personal level, for giving him the opportunity to do this life-fulfilling work. From the stories behind the modes of travel on the lake, to the expensive and sorely-needed x-ray equipment, to his 'angel volunteers' who help him, to their goals of educating the populace on dental hygiene by starting with the group that will make the transition...women, the mothers who care for the health of their children, it was a sensitive and compelling half hour.
Young Astrid, a pretty young Guatemalan girl from Lake Atitlan, filled the screen with her message to Be the Answer. This same young girl is the subject of a painting by Mary's niece, Gail Morton, which will be auctioned off for the Atitlan Salud dental cause next week. Bring your cheque books!
Well done John! Tom Croft thanked John on behalf of the club.
Well done John! Tom Croft thanked John on behalf of the club.
The Queen emerged at the closing; ding went the bell and off we sauntered into the incredibly beautiful world around us, fortunate to be members of a great Rotary Club in a glorious corner of the universe.
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