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Bulletin Editor
Tom Samolczyk
(If you have any comments or questions, please contact the editor)
Upcoming Meetings
Jul 06, 2023
President Rena Hawkins
2023 - 2024 Club Goals & Objectives
Jul 13, 2023
Pam & Danny Ghandial
New Members "Who Am I" talk
Jul 20, 2023
Leigh-Anne Quinn
Kidney Foundation
Jul 27, 2023
Jerry Lawlor
Services for Seniors - Community Support Connections
Aug 03, 2023
Sukhi Gill
New Member "Who Am I" talk. Sponsored by Rajbir
Aug 10, 2023
Scott Hebert
Rotary District 7080 Membership Chair
Aug 24, 2023
Summer BBQ at Keith Peers Home
Noon Meeting Cancelled at the GCC
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Stories
Opening and Sgt @ Arms Report
Almost Past President Toddler opened and we all tried to chant the 4 way test in unison. Tom the editor did the innvocation.
Rotarians around the world were roasted and toasted.
 
Present were 21 Rotarians and two guests, Leslie our favourite waitress and Dalton Clarke, guest of Erica.
 
Danny has a Birthday on July 2nd, George's wife Maddie has a birthday on July 3rd.
 
I must mention that John Raposo, a blast from the past, was at the meeting today. Good to see you John and enjoy your 57th birthday.
50/50 Draw
Steve B. was the Draw Miester.
 Paul T. and Graham were losers.  Pot is $585 bucks.
Announcements
Firstly the Toddler has a few more awards up his sleeve.
 
Vanessa, thanks for being Fundraiser of the year and working hard on the Crystal Drop Gala.
 
And  George Szczepski got "The Bedrock Award"...Benevolent Effective Dedicated Rotarian Often Contributing Kindly....This is a new award for being an all round nice guy and doing a lot of stuff...#1 rose sales, brought in Bee Lee as new member, sponsoring the Golf Tourny, donating Leaf tickets and more.  And nothing to do with the Flintstones although George looks good in fur. George has been around for half the clubs existence.
 
Now Announcements: Todd:  Kids Ability Fun Fair was good and raised $128,000.   
                                                The year end celebration at the Mill was very enjoyable. Yes it was.
Rena: She will be kicking off the Presidency with a Joke-off next week. This is a test folks. Bring a joke. Paul, you are allowed to bring a joke too./
 
 
 
 
 
Club Opportunities
Want to flex your Rotary muscles and involvement with our club? We are always in need of help with our fund-raising committees. It's a good way to feel good, do good and get to know your fellow members.
 
We are also looking for another bulletin editor. Aspiring writers looking to do light-hearted character assassinations (optional, but encouraged) are most welcome!
 
Incoming President Rena at an upcoming meeting for more info.
 
I will leave this up. Heidi couldn't have said it better.
Good news
Jim J. and Sheila are going cruising.
Jim McPherson's son has graduated as an Ontario Scholar. Jim is very proud.
Larry Brokenshire has finished his term as Assistant District Governor.
Rena is happy that this is Todds last day as Pres.
Todd is happy that there are only 368 days in Rena's Presidency.
 
Tom the editor apologized to Graham for a big mistake in my last Bulletin. I said Graham was from Manchester. Mia Culpa! He is from Birmingham and his football team is West Browich Albion. Fortunately apology accepted. If not King Charles could have had me hung drawn and quartered, or worse, forced to watch re-runs of Downton Abbey.
 
Jim McPherson invited us for a boat ride after todays meeting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Program
The Toddler did his year in retrospect.
He led the club through an incredible number of events and activities. He recounted 30 items and those are the ones he could remember. There were more. Here are a few: Jennifer Jones visit, Ivana's Barbeque, DG visit, Curling, socks and bottoms, Christmas Party, Taco night, Sunset Club Charter, City Council night with the 4 clubs, Superheros etc etc.
And the club netted seven new members this past year.
Bingo was a great fundraiser. We could have more volunteers. The money went to really good causes.
 
Paul T. said some kind words on Todd's behalf. Also hinted that Todd was back in the market and has some spiffy new clothes. ( Todd, I think Paul wants to borrow that fancy new shirt)
Rena thanked Todd and hopes he finds something to fill his time./
Todd told a joke. A baby Chimp is a ?...Chimp off the old Block. Oooooo.
 
Todd ended by singing " I did it my way."  Thanks for a Great Year Todd.