The Beacon – May 2, 2013

Sgt at Arms

Jon Asplin

Anthem

Gino

Grace

Eric

Scribe

Ellen

Announcements

Post mortem for Evening in Paris tonight

Linda – pots are here for plant sale.  Eric to send out signup sheet.  Can drop plants off any time at 119 Dalhousie

Niagara Youth Taking Action event at Brock on May 22 – we are being asked to help fund disadvantaged kids for $5/ticket

South Club has road rally on May 5

Two motions put forth by Gary for discussion and voting:

July meetings – no attendance to be taken.  There may be some social activities such as golf on July 17 or committee meetings.  Motioned by Linda, seconded by Willy and carried.

POD trial for 3 months (Oct – Dec).  Motioned by Bob, seconded by Milica and carried.

Gary – looking at forming a special committee to plan 25th anniversary of Lobsterfest.  Gino has some ideas.

 

Speaker

Bella did a photo and music computer show regarding Evening in Paris – well received.  She was thanked by Al with a mug for wine

 

Guests/Visiting Rotarians

Olivia  - former exchange student

Bella – current exchange student

 

Happy Dollars

 

Lots of happy dollars for Bella and Olivia

Jim – new switch at screen

Olivia – happy to be here and to attend Joy’s daughter’s wedding

Joy – LOA is over and Bella comes to her house tonight.  Wedding was wonderful

Mary – golfing and bad sunburn

Marlene – met future in-laws and all is well

Randi – Len’s son and practical joke

Willy – new district appointment

Al – no eye changes over time

Phil – tribute to grandmother who made it to 97

Bob – won great prizes at car dealership.  Granddaughter’s needed drug has been approved

Milica – escaped stove cleaning as off to Cuba

Annette – going to Phoenix with Len – hope to come back with him

Gino – cleaning wedding gown from Joy’s daughter

Bella – loved stars on ice

Gary – happy LOAs over

 

50 – 50 Draw

Randi pulled the ace of spades and won the pot - $5!!  Going to literacy