The meeting was opened by President Chad  -  Graham  read the 4-way test, Sandra provided the Invocation, and we all toasted the Queen and Canada - some joker suggested we toast Don Cherry....  maybe a roast, not a toast for that guy...

 

Dr. Phil handled the S & A report, stating we had 26 members and 2 guests - Peter Morris, and our guest speaker Carolyn Ferguson.

50/50 was administered by Jeff H - our Guest Peter drew Karen's ticket first, then Keith - both losers today, which is good news for the rest of us :)

Dr. Tom is happy to report he has a brand new grandson - a little sticky there, but it all came out in the end - he also announced Studio 30, an annual art exhibition, with the opening reception Wednesday November 20 from 6pm to 8pm.  He is one of the exhibitors, along with Ida Pearson, Dr. Murray's high school sweet heart.  It's taking place at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts at 60 Dickson St.

Paul T. recently played and won a game of curling with Erica, Caitlyn, and Neal - and in January, Paul T, Erica, Neal, and Randy will be competing in the Rotary CAN-AM bonspiel.

Chris W - says HER team of Caylee Rodd, Tom E  and someone I missed will also be in that tournament - bets will be taken, pick a team!  She also informed us her ENTIRE family is going to Bahamas tomorrow - this is 'instead of Christmas presents'  WOW

 

President Chad  - reminded all of our Christmas party here at the Country Club November 29, along with Cambridge North - free for members, $60 for guests - a sign up sheet went around, but you can also sign up through our website - here's a link:  

Roger M  introduced our guest speaker today, Carolyn Ferguson - she is the Senior Major Gifts Officer for Zone 28 which spans 16 Districts covering 4 countries.

 

- Carolyn's job is to drum up increased support for the Foundation

- there are numerous levels of recognition spanning from $1,000 up to $1,000,000

- there are also levels for amounts being bequested to the foundation

- Carolyn discussed at length the different programs funded through the Foundation, 3 main areas of concentration are:

   - Polio

   - Education

   - increasing the Endowment fund

- a lot of the Education these days is spent training younger adults to be advocates for peace in their own countries - this program will be expanded even further in the coming year.

 

Jacquie thanked Carolyn for sharing with us today, and Chad added his gratitude on behalf of the club