Paul T. called us to order.  Pedro  read 4 way test. Marcia said grace.   Gary Dyke  told us that there were 23 members present and one guest our speaker Alison Haddaway.

Chris Wood informed us that Rita Wesbrook's husband has passed away.  There will be a memorial later at Lonsbury Funeral home.

  Gary Dyke  is on holidays and is on his way to Atlanta to the Rotary convention.

Erica had to scratch her head on what  good news  she has  had.   She too is off to Atlanta to the convention,  also gets to play in LPGA  Pro Am. Also just returned from Paris.

Speaking of Paris our very own Heidi is celebrating 50 on Sunday  June 4 in Paris Ontario

Dominion Telegraph Event Centre  97 Grand St  200 to 700 pm   There Is a concert between 300 and 500pm  All are welcome  heidipfleger@execulink.com

Paul enjoyed his time in heels and raised over $2500.   He hopes for more time in heels or more funds raised next year..(I'm not sure which) 

Paul our Jokester was not present for the meeting.

Paul reminded us  of Prez ball

 

Mike Thomas has been our Coordinator of IT services for years. He would like to pass this task on to some else at this point in time. He will coach the new person as they assume the role.   Please get in touch with Mike if you are interested.  This week Mike sweetened the pot as this job entitles you to all the benefits of a Board member of the club.

 

Linda B  had  as series of announcements .  Golf tournament June 9 at Cross winds.  She also needs volunteers for the day

 Jim thought we made 34k for Kidsability.   

Jim mentioned there is a fundraiser on June 24th
for Pushlinch Lake to do the dredging.   His house is included on the tour.

 

 

 

Sandra P introduced Alison Haddaway Director of Donor Relations for Saint Lukes Place.

Alison who grew up locally started in housekeeping while she was in high school at the Riverbend.  From there she went to school in travel and found herself with seniors on cruises.  It seemed only natural to take this position on.

 

St Lukes  is doing a rebuild.  They need 7 million and  have one million already.    They need the money before they can rebuild.   Needs have changed since original building.. Now more walkers and wheelchairs necessitate wider hallways and doors.   They hope to have more beds when their done.  Each new bed costs  a license fee(tax) $ 30000.  The government restricts the number of beds licensed in the province. ( to control their costs)

 

Currently the waiting list is 176 at Saint Lukes.  They currently have 300 residents.

 

I asked a question which seemed like it open the flood gates for more questions.  Alison  promised Sandra that she would get her CEO to come back as there was serious interest in the topic.

 

Saint Lukes plan with a new facility is to have a dialysis  clinic which makes some sense.  This would be available to the public too.  There are lots of opportunities to donate.  If you would like a room  or a floor named after you ,they can accommodate you.    They have a fundraiser in October but I am not sure when.

 

Jeff Hunter thanked her on behalf of the club. And Paul Codi gave the official thanks.