P.O. Box 255,
Brockville, Ontario, Canada K6V 5V5
International District 7040 Charter 923 May 1921
President: Gord White- Secretary: Bruce Leslie -
Editor: Grant Armstrong
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Vol. 76 #1

July Meetings July 1st Canada Day 14th Brett Todd speaking on Prescott Loyalist Days 21st –Peter Bashaw, the District Governor 28th – Annual Children of Chernobyl Picnic, Brockville Museum Meeting 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm August Meetings 4th – No meeting

Date	July 14th	July 21st	July 28th	August 4th
Greeter	D Condon	I Stephenson	C Butler	No Meeting Civic Holiday
Attendance	Paul Harris	D Shaw	R Kimmerly
50/50	J Fairfield	Paul Harris	H Eveley
Grace	K Smith	J Carlyle	D Keenlyside
Rotary Minute	B Leslie	R Walker	J Leclair
Fellowship	ME Morris	G Curtis	B Burke
Sgt@Arms	L Reilly	C Izatt	T Harrington
Introduction	K Holliday	J Graham	MH Bouillot
Thanker	F Porter	T Utman	J Eaton
Spokesman	M Gililand	C Butler	J Risberg

Monday, July 14, 2008 Meeting

Past President Marty Gysbers welcomed fellow Rotarians and guests on behalf of President Gord White who was unable to attend todays meeting.

Rotary Minute - Bruce Leslie started the meeting with an introduction to Dong Lee, President, Rotary International and the theme 'Make Dreams Real'. All clubs are asked to consider the millions of children who never even have the chance to dream. Every day, more than 26,000 children under the age of five die from preventable causes. Bruce pointed out the letter from by Dong Lee in the latest Rotarian magazine.

Attendance - Marla reported 12 Rotarians, 10 exempt Rotarians and three guests for a total of 61.1%.

50/50 Draw - The pot was $275.00 and continues to grow as Laurie Riley and John LeClair were unsuccessful in their attempt to find the correct card.

Fellowship - Rotarians were most happy to welcome back Perry Tooker who has been absent due to illness.

Birthdays - July 1^st birthdays included Chris Butler 25 years, Fred Gilbert 25 years, July 12^th Dan Wheeler 24 years, July 9^th Bev Lindsay 20 years.

Sgt at Arms - Laurie fined all those who did not participate in the recent golf tournament, those who were unsuccessful in their bids on silent auction items, and the person who won the diamond pendant and did not buy the ticket from her.

Happy Fines -

• Fred Gilbert has had a wonderful summer with his family celebrating the birth of a new baby, anniversaries, birthdays and happy as well to be wearing his official Rotary summer uniform.
• Ken Halliday had no choice but to pay a happy fine as he was the winner of the diamond necklace.
• Rick Walker was happy with the golf tournament as it was the most successful tournament to date. Rick thanked all those who helped in any way especially those who served on committees. Rick and Ray Marshall co-chaired the event and both clubs worked very hard to earn approximately $36,000.00. A final financial report will be given at a later date.
• Mary Ellen and Ian paid a happy fine for the great time they had at the conference. Ian explained the flags on the red shirts they wore at the 'zone' breakfast in honour of our past R.I.President. In keeping with the literacy theme 262,377 books were gathered by Rotary (will be in the Guinness Book of World Records)and distributed to schools. Mary Ellen and Ian said the hospitality was great and banners were exchanged. This gave Mary Ellen and Ian a chance to explain to the club the difference between district and zone.

Perfect Attendance - Bruce Leslie gave perfect attendance pins to the following: Renata Kimmerly 2 years, Stan Butler 5 years, Mary Ellen Morris 7 years, Al Morgan 8 years, Ian Stephenson 9 years.

Ken Halliday introduced Brent Todd and Lisa Smith who were on hand to tell Rotarians about the upcoming Prescott Loyalist Days. This great event is being revived after an absence of many years. This year the event will be held August 8-10^th and will take place on the gounds of Fort Wellington National Historic Site. All events taking place at Fort Wellington are free of charge. Events include a grand encampment, a legion breakfast, sidewalk sale, military march, luncheon barbeque, fireworks display.casino fun night and historical walking tours to name a few. For details be sure to check www.prescottloyalistdays.cbweb.ca Ian thanked our speakers but not until he referred to Prescott as the 'east end of Brockville'!!

Announcement - Jack sent a sign-up-sheet for all Rotarians to register for the July 28^th BBQ being held for the Children of Chernobyl. This will take place at the Brockville Museum, 5 Henry St., Brockville at 5:30 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the children who are visiting this summer.

Marty closed the meeting without a lawyer joke as Mike was absent but he did wish everyone a 'good Rotary week'.

 

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