The meeting was opened by President-to-be and our very own Motoradfaher Chick Heidi. Steve Brand did the Four Way Test.

Erica did the Innvocation: Deep Thoughts by Erica. Yes there was a moment of silence but things happen for a reason. I think I hit the Rotary Bell so hard at the beginning of the meeting that everyone's brain went in to safe mode.

We toasted the usual deities.

 

Jim Johnson was SAA. There were 23 Rotarians present and our VIP Rotarian Bob. Also Rick Fernandes and Joe Menses who hails from Cambridge North. Also Clayton's lovely wife brought Clayton.  There was also a blow-up Baby Gorilla present as our nod to Halloween.

Joslin administered the rites of the 50/50 draw. Paul McMenemy won both tickets but not the $340.

Clayton has some great news. He and his wife are going to be parents and will raise a future Rotarian. Congratulations! Also Clayton will be returning to the VIP crew on Tuesday nights. Is he taking Bob with him??

Mike returned some rather personal articles of clothing to Linda B. Was this the aftermath of a party or the board meeting?

Bob was handing out money and things that he had acquired at a garage sale. Linda got a picture frame ( for the photographs). Paul T. got a wine glass encased in amber so he can't empty it. Clayton got a cook book and a deer hat....good things when your wife is pregnant and has morning sickness.  I think Bob needs a shopping cart to put all his tchotchka in. Very fashionable in certain parts of Cambridge.

 

 

Paul had a PG Joke for us.

He took his mom to the bank and pushed her to check her balance. Hah! Watch out for crafty little old ladies. She will take you to the cleaners.

Sandra  announced that Romeo Dellaire will be speaking at a fundraiser for the Cambridge Community Foundation. It will be on Nov 8th at Whistle Bear Golf Club. His topic will be on encouraging youth Activism. You will remember Romeo when he was a UN peace keeper during the Rwanda Genocide.

Paul Cody reminded us of our Nov 29th Xmas party with Camb. North. Please make sure they don't double book us.

Rena said remember to bring socks to keep homeless tootsies warm. Drop your socks on Nov 7th and Nov 14th.

Randy Cole thanked the presenters of the fall Graduation Awards. We give academic and technical awards to several high school students in the fall and spring. Talk to Randy if you want to help and be a presenter.

 

Paul T Cody introduced our very own Caitlin McIntyre who spoke about Rotaract. Rotaractors are young Rotarians on average 18 to 25 years. Interactors are even younger and do clubs in high school. Rotaract clubs help serve the community in conjunction with their " parent" Rotary Club.

Caitlin joined (formed ) a Rotaract Club last year. She was immediately promoted to President and her friend became vice President. Unfortunately they seem to be the only ones that attend meetings and do activities.

Things are looking grim. What to do?  Prospective members graduate from high school and leave town to go to University etc leaving Cambridge in the lurch. University Rotaract Clubs in towns that have universities are managing better.

High School and University Students have a lot on the go. (  We have had the same problems with Camp  Enterprise with declining enrollment)

Caitlin said she has not been greeted with enthusiasm at the School of Architecture or   Conestoga College which are our only post secondary institutions.

 

The audience got involved with some brainstorming and suggestions. Some were good like attaching Roteract Meetings to Rotary Meetings especially the evening meetings when they are not in class. Maybe make Rotaract more of a social group that just helps out with Rotary Club initiatives.

Do a survey. Move to Europe or Brantford!

Etc.

Happy Halloween.