Posted by Malcolm Rust
President-elect Mark called the meeting together. We sang O Canada and Adrian led us in reciting the Four Way Test.
- President Barbara was on Zoom from Vancouver.
- Foundation President Trudy was on Zoom from a police conference she was attending.
- Bill provided cookies for the club in celebration of his birthday. We all sang “Happy birthday” at Mark’s suggestion.
- Nancy reminded us of the Heroes Lunch at the STEGH next Tuesday 6 June. Set up at 10.30am.
Event runs until 2pm. Members signed up to supply cookies and for work shifts.
- Mark asked for volunteers to help park cars Sunday 15 July for the Car Show. Then we will be able to sell Rotary Discovery Tour tickets from a table. 2-9pm.
- Isabelle Dodd (student) won the 50/50 draw.
- Cindy offered to host a summer meeting at her home.
Picture by Gerry
Malcolm presenting to Soon-to-be President Mark, a banner given him by the visiting Lithuanian Rotarians when they were in St. Thomas.
Picture by Adriana
Students who attended
- Rotary Youth leadership weekend at Western
- Citizenship week arranged by the RC of Ottawa
Isabelle Dodd (Parkside Collegiate Institute) will be President of our Interact Club in September. She attended the Citizenship week in Ottawa offered by the Rotary Club of Ottawa. From the time she met other students at the airport she experienced a most amazing, fun trip. They stayed at the University of Ottawa instead of with local Rotary families this year. She would have liked more time at the War Museum. They met the Clerk of the House of Commons and learned about his role before going to a French-Canadian dinner. They met a Senator and then a Member of Parliament and heard from them. They learned about a centre for conflict management. A tour of the University of Ottawa proved very interesting to Isabelle. She took part in a talent night with the other youth. A Citizenship Ceremony for 46 people from 16 different countries was both emotional and welcoming. The closing ceremony of the Citizenship week was by a group of Indigenous Canadians. Isabelle thanked the club.
Danielle Redman (St. Joseph’s High School) and Ryleigh Brayman (Saunders, London) who will be Treasurer of our Interact Club in September, attended the leadership workshop at Western called the Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders. Danielle described it as an “amazing experience” where she made many new friends. The days were filled with inspiring speakers and games that taught about leadership skills and moving out of ones comfort zone. They had a semi-formal dance. Danielle experienced being blindfolded for a time during which she had to eat lunch of tacos! She thanked the club.
Happy Fins (x $5 for Rotary International Foundation, World Fund)
Adriana -1
Nancy-2. Young people speakers; 11 new windows at home
Ron-4. Our speakers today; son home from Florida; former partner to CCC and LTC; good visit
Mark – 4. Visitors on weekend; grandchildren; father-in-law cast off; Maggie’s Facebook postings.
Cindy – 2. Proud of Rotary for offering the programs for youth.
Gerry – 1. Great Rotary programs for youth
Malcolm -2. Glad we support both programs
Bill -3. 9th great grandchild; 87th birthday; great young people
Pat – 3. Fun weekend with family; son-in-law survived cancer surgery; young people speakers
Maggie -1. Glad to have married Bill “a wonderful man”.
Total donation: $115.00
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Imagine Rotary
St Thomas, ON N5R2B5
Canada