Murray Pearson's brother has died. Our thoughts are with Murray and his family.

Linda is off to Iceland and Ireland. Say hi to the Fairies.

Kaylee introduced her son Theo.

John Gilvesy made note of Theo saying that our club ' starts 'em young'.

Tom and Janet are off to England to spend some time with their family who live just south of London. We will be babysitting and doing some touristy stuff. See you in November.

Mindful that this might be some sort of anniversary Paul first told us about having more fun with lions , ( probably not a good idea to turn your back on them no matter what) and then on to a story about under performing Bulls. Sounds like Bull Viagara saved the day.

 

Linda reminded us of Dennis Birley's  trip to the Dominican. This is a working/ service effort. If you are interested come to the info session, Oct 3, 7pm at Dennis'  place 135 Pioneer Park.

Linda said that 3 club xmas party is now  a 2 club xmas party on Dec 7th. It is $65/ head at the Pines. Info will be posted on our website.

Also there is something called the ' Gift of Song ' at the Burlington Performing Arts on Nov 25th. It is $55/ head but $25 of each ticket we buy comes back to our club. Murray Pearson is singing in it. It is a Rotary District Fundraiser. Should we rent a bus?

 

Mike Thomas thanked the Rose Delivery people for signing up. Katie will be in touch with them. The deadline for on line ticket sales is Saturday night.

 

Caitlin McIntyre spoke of a Fashion Show Raffle to support the developmentally challenged. She came around with tickets. If you missed her send her an email.

 

Randy Cole needs some one to do a Vocational Award Presentation on the evening of Oct 5th and Jacob Hespeler HS. If you can help out then email Randy.

 

 

 

 

There were 2 parts to the Programme.

 

Bill Mitchell spoke about Wilf Reich's long and admirable career as a Rotarian. He is one of our longest serving members. He received his first Paul Harris award in 2000 and has generously donated money to our Charitable Foundation for the purpose of fostering small business startups. D.G. John Gilvesy presented Wilf with his 3rd Paul Harris Award. He sets a fine example for us. Congratulations Wilf.

 

Then Chris Wood introduced District Governor, John Gilvesy. He hails from Tillsonburg and belongs to the Rotary Club there. He has travelled to India. He believes that reducing poverty will reduce conflict in the world.

He said we live fortunate lives,  also that communication is key, and that we have something to deliver to the less fortunate and what we end up delivering is hope.

He said we need to strengthen our clubs through new members, and by increasing our profile and public image.  Social media can help us. People still do not know what we do. Communication of skills and ideas between clubs will benefit us.

RI wants every Rotarian to commit $100 to the Rotary Annual Fund. This money can come back to help our clubs. Also RI wants every Rotarian to commit $100 to Polio Plus.

Also the Rotary Club of Tillsonburg has a project to support microfinance in the Honduras. This would facilitate small loans to poor entrepreneurs who have no other way of getting a loan. He wants each club in this district to commit $1500. to this. Our club is on the cusp of doing so.

There were some questions for John and he was thanked by Megan.