Minutes February 9, 2015

Posted by Susan Hazlett

on Feb 10, 2015

ROTARY MINUTE - David Tate

David spoke about an article found in The Rotarian about Youth Building Projects within mixed cultures that are funded by The Rotary Foundation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

David T:

- No meeting next Monday due to Family Day

- Feb 23 will be a Pub Night at King Henry's Arms from 6-8. Please RSVP asap to Nash and/or Anders

- Board will meet on Wednesday at Marshall's at 6:30

- The Newmarket Club has extended an invitation to the March 12 meeting at the Voyager Hotel. The speaker will be Tom Deans. Please RSVP to Ted Bird.

- The Newmarket and Aurora Clubs have extended a bowling challenge to all clubs in York Region to set up a bowling team(s) on March 28 in support of Big Brothers/Sisters. Anyone not participating in our Progressive Dinner should try to attend.

Paul V:

- Reminder of our very special event on March 24 to welcome RI President Gary Huang. Everyone is encouraged to attend especially any new members inducted in the 2014/15 Rotary year. It will be in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton. Registration via https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=e95d09bd-8261-44cf-9e21-655eea49de31

- May 7 is the Tree Planting at Oak Ridges. It is planned to set up the club tent and distribute hot dogs. More details to follow.

- April 25 is the Kids Against Hunger meal packing event. 11,000 meals are planned to be packaged. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.

Arja/Anders:

- Thank you to the team who came out and supported our BBQ'ing at the Winter Carnival. The entire carnival is run by volunteers and it was a great success.

Paul T:

- April 30 is a gala "Truth & Reconciliation & Engagement" which will support Chippewa Youth Education. Black Tie. Go to www.ciecyr.ca for more details.

Hira:

- Presented a cheque of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation from Fidelity Investments. Thank you Hira!

David T:

- Unfortunately our speaker for the evening has not shown up. Stay tuned for the Foodie Truck Fundraising initiative at a future meeting.

Emmanuel:

- As President Elect, Dr Abara spoke about future plans to collaborate, grow and strengthen our club for the coming year. All Directors will have co-chairs and committee members so that all members are engaged.

- Will be looking at an international project for our club to lead.

- Looking at innovations in club meetings/procedures - for instance looking at pilot projects to utilize more social media platforms, electronic meetings, having an Advisory Team from the senior members of the club, etc.

- Announced the board for 2015/2016: Pres Elect - Susan, Secretary - Richard, Treasurer - David T, Community - Arja, Vocational - Jason, Club Service - Cyril, Youth - CP, Satellite - Samir, Fdn Chair - Glen, Fdn Secretary - Richard, Fdn Treasurer - Jag, Fdn - Gordon, Membership - David O, Publicity - Peter

Next Meeting:

NO MEETING NEXT WEEK. PUB NIGHT FEB 23 AT KING HENRY'S ARMS. PLEASE RSVP TO NASH/ANDERS.