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Murray introduced our speakers, The afore mentioned gentlemen from the Rotary Club of Kitchener. Adrian and Bill did an excellent presentation on their 100th anniversary celebrations (that lasted 18 months), along with some very good advice for us in our upcoming 100th anniversary. The basis of the presentation was breaking down their planning: - Why?
- What/How?
- When? - Start Early
- Who?
We paused for Murray, who had his phone ring!!! Another bottle of wine for the Gala!! They did a few interesting things: - Goal of raising $100,000 which is going towards rebuilding the Grandstand in Victoria Park
- Rather than a traditional fund raiser, they asked 20 people for $5,000 each and eventually raised more than the goal
- They got the city to recognize their service to the community and are naming some property (behind City Hall) after Rotary (Rotary Square I believe)
- If we want Rotary executive participation, avoid May and June for any gala's
- They are also creating a 100th anniversary book, which isn't out yet, but stay tuned
- They had a committee chairman and a few other committees to organize the celebration and included about 10 members from their club
I will get the presentation uploaded (or emailed). I just forget how to upload it..... Todd ended the meeting by telling a "joke" which isn't worth the pencil lead he used to write it. |
