President Keith opened the meeting and acknowleged First Nations land and their ancient wisdom.
Erik did the 4 Way test, Paul McMenemy did the Innvocation...unite for change and service in Rotary.
We toasted Rotary
We had a good turnout. 22 of our finest including Harry Edgar. At least 7 guests: Markus Desantos, guest of Brian, Scott Hebert from Sunset, Kristin Wolf, guest of Paul Cody, Nicole Teet, boss of Clayton, Gerry......, past member of our club, Chris Caparello guest of Milja,. And our speaker Doug Vincent.
Erik R - Holiday party is set for December 7, GCC, 1:30-4:30; it'll have animals and everything, GREAT for kids and adults alike! FREE for members and 1 adult guest, free for kids 11 and under. $10 youth 12-18. Additional adults $30. RSVP HERE by Nov 19th. Rena has donated a pair of Rangers tickets to be raffled off, with each entry earned by donating a pair of socks.
Randy made another unusual live appearance . He said the Golf Committee and Boots and Bands Committee will be getting going in January. Consider joining the committees.
He said the on-line auction will raise somewhere under $5G. He did send out an email for those that are picking up items.
Tracy said that the YWCA is looking for donations of gift cards...Tims and Shoppers etc for the Women's Shelter. The women also need robes and slippers. Bring cards to next meeting, the items are due by Dec 12th.
Erica thanked those who came to the Wilf Reich Pitch event at Conestoga. ( this is $ from our Foundation that goes yearly to students with a good start-up idea)
Erik , as above, reminded us of the Xmas Party on Dec 7th. Please bring socks for the Trinity Community Table.
GOOD NEWS:
Last week, Erica won the pot. First time in 31 yrs. She was so happy that she got a speeding ticket and made a donation to WRP. Easy come, easy go?
Tracy made a pitch for us to take on her two sons. They are a big asset to any home...They eat a lot, play loud music and are very messy. Yea!
Harry Edgar said he won the 50/50 draw in Waterloo. He said Randy did a good job on the auction and that the Magnotta gift card went to a good home.
Please note that Keith emailed us an attached file on Doug Vincent's talk about the Rotary Foundation.
Doug belongs to Woodstock-Oxford Rotary Club. His family is in the Farm Machinery business. He has been an amazingly committed Rotarian and has been involved at all levels.
He has been chair of the Rotary Peace Committee and UN Ambassador for Rotary.
He showed us how the Foundation works on a district and international level by turning $5 of Erica's winnings into $20 via the grant process. John Jonas wondered why it did not come out as an American $20. It's a mystery.
He urged us to give to the Foundation but also use the grant process. By giving we can work towards a Paul Harris Fellow.
Only 40% of Rotarians give to the Foundation. ( not to be confused with our own club Foundation).
He shared some stories: When he was Interpol liason he found that the Human Trafficing chair was a Rotary Peace Fellow. He saw heart surgery on kids in India supported by Rotary. He saw an elderly Mexican lady see her grand kids for the first time after eye surgery supported by Rotary. etc.
Doug was thanked by Todd. It is Club Assembly next week so don't bring a guest. Bring Socks.
