Minutes of May 5, 2014 meeting

Announcements-  Nash- very successful District Assembly last Sat.(May 3). We had 10 members attend (probably the biggest contingent in the District).
Ted gave a Satellite Club presentation and now 3 other Clubs are interested in starting their own. Samir has already made plans for our Club and he has planned a get-together for May 20th at his place. When they meet- they will decide on the times and place they will be meeting in the future.
Nash -mentioned that every Club that has organized a District Conference has lost money(except ours). We actually made money! For this reason the District wants some of our members to be on a Conference Cmte. to give support and ideas to help keep out of the red on the next one. Nash mentioned that we were helped last time by a grant of $15k from the Town of RH. as well as a donation of $15k from CIBC Wood-Gundy.
We also now have a new set of flags and poles to help kick off the next year with up-coming President David Tate.

International Night- May 9- Paul T. mentioned that close to 265 tickets have been sold.
Final meeting is tonight. Richmond Hill Club sold 170 tickets!!

For Good of Rotary

Jason- Auction Cmte. met before tonight’s meeting. Jason will forward the key deadline dates to members soon. Two more charities have been added for a total of 12 now. Jason is looking forward to a bigger and better auction this year.
Ted- Jean Do Fund- an e-mail was received from the trainer indicating that they have found a dog for Jean. We have now raised just over $8k. Reminder of Ted’s son and his golf tournament. Date is June 11/14. Cost is $110 for golf and dinner. Donation to Jean here from the day.
The Jean Do story has hit the International Rotary publications. Should help to meet our goals.
Peter- showed picture of some members cleaning Rotary Park that was in the Liberal.
Dr. A.-this weekend is Camp Enterprise. We need  members to help out with the negotiation activity with the students. 9 students from RH are attending.

New Member Induction- David Obadia- introduced and welcomed our newest member to the Club-BEPPI MOTTES. All members came up to welcome him and wish him well. Beppi was supported by his wife Jennifer. David and Nash presented  the  Rotary pin and membership certificate.

Special Speaker- upcoming President David Tate (2014-15)
David presented a number of dates and ideas for the Club for next year. He will be e-mailing this info to all members as soon as possible. Feedback and responses will be greatly appreciated.

There is a meeting next week- May12/14!!!