Please join us at Odd Fellows Hall, 218 Concession Street, Kingston ON.
The Rotary Four Way Test
Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned
Rotary Reflection
For food in a world where many walk in hunger
For peace in a world where many walk in fear
For friends in a world where many walk alone
And for the opportunity to serve others through Rotary,
May we be truly thankful!
The Loyal Toast
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Queen of Canada!
Acknowledgement of Territory
We are gathered on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. we are grateful to be able to join together in Rotary Fellowship on these lands.
Ana Sutherland, President-Elect, introduced Guests:
Maya Bergeson, inbound youth exchange student; Honourary Members Pat Brown, Arnold Lawrence, Sheila Allard; Friend of Rotary Heather Nogrady
Visiting Rotarians: Paul Van Nest, Kingston
Member Sharing
Fun Master - Ron Pols
Ron once gain emptied our pockets ( all for a good cause, of course ), getting $ for pins and badges; President Rick, Hakeem, and Robert Reid had to stand and show they were wearing blue jeans and were fined for inappropriate attire. Ron introduced Paul Van Nest to the club - Paul is a American Civil war buff. A fine to all who have never been with Paul to Gettysburg on a civil war excursion (only Terry Hicks was exempt).
Happy/Sad Bucks
Paul Van Nest - happy to be here to hear Pat’s classification speech.
Rick Fiedorec– gardening is underway! Arnold Lawrence – happy to be back
Other Communication
Friendship Exchange Update: Greta du Bois
Greta has done presentations to all 4 clubs on the next Friendship Exchange. It will tie in with the celebration of 100 years of Rotary in Kingston. See Friendship Exchange slides for details of her presentation.
A working team is being formed that will involve all four Kingston clubs.
There have been already been several expressions of interest.
President's Announcements
June 11th - Mayor’s Address at Seniors Centre on Francis Street will replace our regular meeting. 7AM breakfast and your meeting cards can be used or cash at the door.
June 12thBoard meeting at Response IT at 7am
June 19th - Auction Committee, Kingston Dodge, 5 pm, cookies provided
Pat summarized her many years with Rotary International – the joy of meeting other people, whether it be locally, or, beyond borders.
She has never regretted taking on any role, or, the many positions she has chaired over the years, from President, Secretary, District Conference Chair, District Rotaract Chair, and many more. Pat encouraged everyone to “ get involved “ and take on a leadership role within the club, District, or Rotary International. Pat believes it has been a tremendous learning experience – and opened her eyes to the world.
Pat has many fond memories of Rotary and said it has become an important part of her life, – the “icing” on the cake – meeting Arnold, her partner for life.
Michelle thanked Pat with the traditional loaf of bread this morning.
