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.
The meeting opened with the singing of the National Anthem and acknowledgement of territory.
Guests:
Friends of Rotary:
Visiting Rotarians: Gerry Lambert - Canton; Mike Moore - Kingston Frontenac
Service Commitments (Makeups):
Member Sharing
Fun Master - No Report This Week
Happy/Sad Bucks
Other Communication
Auction: The John, John, and Greg show!
Meeting this Wednesday at 5pm. We’re looking for sponsorship ideas, in particular.
Remember the challenge!
Elizabeth Cohoe:
Nut Drive – Keith McWhirter from Waterfront Club is coordinating the ad in the Whig about the nut drive. You may wish to donate towards the advertisement – business card $50; personal name mention $30. Email me!
John Farrow, Foundation Chair
We are looking for Paul Harris nominees. We have 3 people nominated, so far, but we need more nominations. I did put the info out on our Facebook page – please share. The presentation is in November.
President's Announcement
President, Ana Sutherland:
One of our centenary projects is around supporting new Canadians – and we’ll be having a presentation on this in October.
Saturday, November 23rd workshop here at Odd Fellows Hall for networking with new Canadians. Looking forward to introducing these folks to Rotary too!
Please sign up on the duty sheet – let us know how you’d like to help out at our regular weekly meetings.
Sept 15th Terry Fox Run & BBQ
Adventures in History will need billets. See John Farrow.
September 30th is Orange Shirt Day – Robert Reid will distribute shirts and collect the money.
Upcoming Dates/Events
Sept 6 Mentoring discussion with Pathways
Sept 15, 2019 Terry Fox Run - 9:30 AM to 1 pm - BBQ Lake Ontario Park
Sept 25 to Sept 28 Adventures in History
Sept 30 Orange Shirt Day
Sept 30 Deadline for Nominations for Community Paul Harris Awards
October 23rd, 2019 - Auction Committee meeting at Kingston Dodge 5pm
November 2, 2019 - District Conference in Clayton NY- details to come
Dec. 10th 2019 Christmas Party - 6:30 pm at Oddfellows Hall
July 19th, 2020 - Rotary Centennial Birthday Party at Rotary Park
June 25th, 2021 - Rotary Anniversary Gala, St. Lawrence College
District Governor Gerry Lambert from Canton, New York was here on his official visit to our club. Rick Frasso introduced Gerry, a 23 year Rotarian with a background in the military, teaching, school administration, small business ownership, rental properties and now a Part-time Volunteer Transportation Driver.
Gerry's presentation focused on three main topics. First, membership growth - Gerry challenged us with two questions - first, how much time do we spend raising funds for our projects? Then, how much time do we spend on recruiting new Rotarians? The District and RI realizes that membership growth is a problem, especially in North America. The District is offering help to clubs to increase membership, and Gerry spoke about some early success stories with existing clubs in the District.
Second, Gerry spoke about co-operation between clubs, something he notes the Kingston Clubs do well. Other clubs in the District are combining to raise funds and support projects. Smaller clubs often act as facilitators, bringing together people and groups even outside of Rotary to get things done.
Gerry also spoke about the upcoming District Conference at Clayton in early November. Gerry urged club members to attend and learn about all Rotary can offer. For details and to register, go to the District website, www.rotary7040.com. Club cooperation and Rotarians getting together at a District Conference are just two examples of the year's Rotary Theme, Rotary Connects the World.
John Farrow thanked Gerry for visiting today, and presented him with the Club's contribution for The Rotary Foundation and for Polio Plus.
7:00 Registration and Greeting
Members: Michelle Chaytten Fiedorec
Guest:Greg Mumford
Greeter:Greta DuBois
Hall and Kitchen setup: Howard Lee, Ana Sutherland, Rick Fiedorec,
Hall and Kitchen clean up: Rick Fiedorec, Elizabeth Cohoe, Jackie Blakney
7:15 Call to Order and Welcome Ana Sutherland
7:16 Rotary Invocation and Toast to the Queen Ed Thomson
7:17 Breakfast Parade Bill Egnatoff
7:40 Welcoming of Guests and Visiting Rotarians John Gale
7:42 Announcements and Board Positions Ana Sutherland and members
7:48 Fun Master Bill Egnatoff
7:58 Auction Committee Update Greg Mumford. John Richards, John Farrow
8:05 Update on Watershed Project John Farrow
8:12 Update on Pathways Project John Gale
8:17 Update on Membership Rick Frasso
8:28 Draw Murray Cotton
8:30 Adjournment Ana Sutherland
Scribe: Terri Hodges
Piano: Terry Hicks
