Rotary Bulletin (Jan 21, 2016)

Tom Samolczyk
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Feb 11, 2016
Neil Main
Who Am I Talk

Feb 18, 2016
Andrea Ranalli & Justin Varias
EDSI-International Micro-Finance Charitable Organization - Lima Peru

Feb 25, 2016
Amy Slack
Kinbridge Community Association

Mar 03, 2016
Mike Thomas
Re-Classification Talk

Mar 10, 2016
Sarah Gellatly
Who Am I Talk

Mar 17, 2016
Dr. Rebekah Shoop
Update on Guatemala Project

Mar 24, 2016
Gem Munro
Amarok Society

Mar 31, 2016
Our Club's Curling Bonspiel
A Fun Lunch

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Sergeant at Arms report

Posted by Matthew Morris on Feb 04, 2016

President Cayley opened the meeting. Jim McPhersoon did the 4 way test and John Jonas did the blessing. There were 22 members and 2 visiting members Karen Redman Larry Hardman and Don Circko. and one guest Florence Habel

Health and Good Cheer

Posted on Feb 04, 2016

No George this week . Wilf is back which is a good sign.

50 50 Draw

Posted on Jan 28, 2016

Marcia and Dr Tom won!!! They weren't even sitting at the same table!

Good News

Posted on Feb 04, 2016

Marcia and Dr Tom came into some money. Dr. Tom hopes for good news next week. His daughter and baby flew to Prince George for a emergency Caesarian.( think I was 23 before I flew anywhere.)

Gary Dyke mothers health is improving.

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Posted on Jan 28, 2016

There will be a party for our club and The Jonas' on Feb 6th. Just after ground hog day so I suppose we will be pondering how long winter is going to last. In keeping with the redneck groundhog theme - John mentioned ugly shirt would be a great theme. Bring your bathing suit and the ugliest shirt you can find. John bought some moonshine for the "stahl" drinkers. 7pm......3am. Family welcome. 28 Fallbrook Lane - if you hit langdon Hall you have gone too far.

Party at John J address here

Erica T says Fun run is May 29 Looking for sponsors. Same theme different location

Pres Cayley announced that Audrey Bendus made a bequest to the club. ( Something we all should do. )

Jokester Paul

Posted on Feb 04, 2016

There were no jokes today as no Paul

Maturity: 4 out of 10

Laugh Factor:
Rating: G

G – General Audience – Suitable for all ages.
PG – Parental Guidance – Parental guidance advised. There is no age restriction but some material may not be suitable for all children.
14A – 14 Accompaniment – Persons under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
18A – 18 Accompaniment – Persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. In the Maritimes & Manitoba, children under the age of 14 are prohibited from listening to the joke.
R – Restricted – Exposure to this joke is restricted to people 18 years of age or older.
A – Adult – Admittance restricted to people 18 years of age or older. Sole purpose of the joke is the portrayal of sexually explicit activity and/or explicit violence.

* as always, you must attend to hear the joke.

Program

Posted on Feb 04, 2016

Heidi introduced Karen Redman. Karen was a former MP in Kitchener and currently a Regional Councillor and a President of the Kitchener Rotary Club.. She is also the CEO for the Kitchener chapter for Habitat for Humanity.

Karen spoke that she realizes when speaking to a Rotary Club she is speaking to the converted. Rotary is part of the 80-20 rule.

There are 2 charities that Karen knows about that give wow feelings to volunteers. . One is Strong Start and the other is Habitat for Humanity.

Karen said these homes are built by volunteers. 98% of the hours come from volunteers.
6 homes in the Waterloo area last year.
Candidates selected pay a mortgage to Habitat for Humanity.
Candidates must put 250 hours of sweat equity into a home.

Jim Johnston thanked Karen for the ride on a elephant many years ago. Pres Cayley gave the official thanks and also has been a Habitat volunteer.