A highlight of the role of "Sergeant at Arms", specifically the "Scooter" badge that allows a Rotarian to pay a dollar to "scoot" out of the meeting early, in a manner maintaining club etiquette.
4) Visiting Rotarians
n/a
5) Visiting Rotaract / Interact Students
none present
6) Guests of Rotarians
none present, unless Dave Mitten is still considered a guest! (Induction pending)
7) Happy Fines / Sad Fines
Hoyles Whiting - Achieved his Black Belt in Brazilian Jujitsu
Marlene Lovett - Achieved a birth milestone while reporting great health and wellness! (Still enjoys downhill skiing & horseback riding)
Shawn Moore - Has been receiving interesting comments on his facial hair.
Fletcher Hunston - Had taken part in supporting the Curling for a Cause fundraising event this past weekend. He offered congratulations to
Bob Munroe - Announcement of Gord Card as the newest Ribfest co-chair from our club! This increases our share of event fundraising, further enabling our community work.
8) Committee Reports
Breakfast Program
Recruiting for this Friday - successful.
Ribfest - Gord Card
New co-chair for 2019
New layout for the "ribbers" (arc shape)
Guest seating now in the centre (better view of stage)
Meeting at BP Monday, January 21, 2019 @ 530PM - all members welcome.
Fab-Feb Draw
The winner was drawn - JULIA MACKINNON
Gross sales: $30,000
Prize costs: $4000 - $5000
Commissions: $11,500
Profits: ~$13,000
Shawn Moore gave a great anecdote on the impact the commissions have on selling groups
A member of one of his daughter's gymnastics group was able to attend a provincial competition largely in part due to money raised! Her mother expressed her sincere gratitude for this opportunity.
9) Other Business
Alfred mentioned an upcoming Moonlight Snowshoe event at Ski Ben Eoin starting near 6PM (6PM, 630PM and 7PM of varying lengths) this Friday, January 18th, 2019. Promises good weather and a great time enjoyed by participants
Pre-Induction of David Mitten (Official Certificate will be presented next week) & early congratulations on his 1-year attendance anniversary next month. Persistence pays off!
Dave shared a little bit about himself, his career and his interests. Next chance you get - have a conversation with Dave - he is an interesting fellow and a fine Rotarian (pending).
10) Secretary's Report
Darren sends his regrets
11) Area Governor's Report
Gina Ryan
- Update on Mitch (Crash Test Dummies), still pending availability related to tour
- Louisa Horne interested in speaking at the next President's Council meeting re: a potential joint project.
12) President's Report
Ian Doyle incoming District Governor for July 2020
May 29, 2020 Membertou Gala
100 Year Charter Anniversary
Perhaps having our International President as a guest
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