Boys and Clubs Club of Niagara was represented at the club by Barb Greenwood.  Barb gave the history of the club growing from one location to many in the region today.  Again another worthwhile organization for children in our community. 

Barb is a past president of the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls and organizer of the Lobsterfest.  She also gave us a run down of how their lobsterfest was changed this year.

Thanking the speaker was Ellen

Tom and his golden retriever, Stanley, visited the club and Tom spoke of the positive effects that Stanley's presence has on people who are suffering or lonely. Tom is a volunteer at the St. John's Ambulance. He is Stanley's trainer and master for the past 8 years or so. They often visit, senior residences, the hospital as well as Hospice Niagara where he met member, Jim Cunningham. Mary Howard introduced Tom. Her father was also very involved with St. John's ambulance. Tracey, a St. Catharines veterinarian, thanked the speaker.

 

A good time was had by all who attended the December 14th meeting. It was well attended by Rotarians sporting their favorite 'Ugly Christmas Sweater'. Tracey won first prize as not only was her sweater ugly, she said it was also smelly.

 

From left to right are:.... I'll never tell !

 

NEW MEMBER INDUCTION

 

Marlene Madder, Chair of Membership, presided over the induction ceremony of new member Beth Freelton.

President Sandi pinned our newest member and very first outbound exchange student from District 7090 almost 30 years ago.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Beth to the club.New members are our club's greatest asset. We know Beth will enjoy the fellowship and service to the community that our club is all about.

 

Linda Landry with the help of elves, Mary and Susan, drew the Season Cheers winning tickets at the annual Rotary Christmas Party. A heartfelft thank you goes out to all members who sold or bought tickets in support of the Gary Landry Home Reading Program, that supports 6 reading programs in 5 of our local elementary schools. A special thank you to member Mary and friend Susan who single handedly knitted up a storm of drinking mitts, sold them at club events and privately and presented the committee with a cheque for over a $1,000.00

What a success!