Rotaserver 21July 2021 Social meeting at President Barbara's
With Ron manning the Rotary gong signal, President Barbara opened our meeting with the group of 10 members present and welcomed us to her home. Gerry led in the recitation of the 4-way test. Toasts were given for the Queen and Canada and for Rotary International.
Announcements
Video link to Bill Gates’ weekly notes – this week about polio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKLczqn3COU
Link for “Older Adults and Seniors 55 + Survey for Improving Programs and Services.“ There is a survey to complete for the club – Nancy will take this on. Then, everyone individually, if 55 years of age and older, is invited to submit the survey on line. Author is: Fanshawe Corporate Training Solutions. http://www.stthomas.ca/olderadultsurvey
Assistant Governor District meeting next Thursday. Gerry reports that it is likely to be a hybrid meeting. He will be on Zoom link.
Next week’s Rotary Club meeting is at Trudy’s yard in Talbotville – remember your lunch and lawn chair, hat and sunscreen! Parking is at her home or the restaurant parking lot. No meeting August 4th. On August 10th, we will meet at Waterworks Park.
HIPPO Rollers
Nancy spoke about a Rotary initiative that is spreading world-wide. These devices are in use in communities where fresh water has to be hauled by hand from a distance. The drum roller holds a day’s water for a family. They are designed to be used by both youngsters and seniors and are suitable to carry water over rough terrain.
RLI – Rotary ‘Learning and Information’ Leadership Institute
SHINING WATERS DIVISION (Districts 6330, 7010, 7070, 7080 & 7090)
Monday evenings – Oct 4th, 18th and Nov 1st , 2021 --
Contact Helen Campbell
General Discussions
- Travel to other countries and Covid vaccines. It seems that if your vaccine has not been accepted in the country to which you are travelling, you may be denied entry.
- Charging stations for electric vehicles. There are differing types of stations – slow overnight chargers or quick charge. In addition, the stations are not plentiful yet. Not all stations accept every vehicle. In St. Thomas, there is one behind the railway station and one behind Fanshawe College (which is currently out of use). In Aylmer, there in one in the municipal parking lot across from the Old Town Hall.
Happy Events
Ron S. – celebrating their 41st wedding anniversary; sister in hospital in poor health but hopeful as had a pacemaker inserted yesterday; 25 years since Ron was President and he still has his briefcase, Rotary lawn chair, and Calgary International Convention hat in use today; recently there was an Elgin County archive photo on FaceBook that featured Ron
Pat M – going to lunch at Pinecroft with long-time friend from Muskoka
Nancy – she and Paul celebrated their 55 wedding anniversary; Michelle and Kevin have been with Nancy and Paul at their cottage; for birthday of her young neighbour lad – Nancy made him some chocolate “Lego” treats, his family has treated Nancy to warm chocolate chip cookies during Covid
Barbara – happy to be going to East Coast to see daughter in the military who will stay in Gagetown while her fiancée is posted to Kingston; son’s dog who is with Barbara and Bob at present, they found a new kennel spot in Delhi for that dog; Wally will travel with them.
Connie – thankful to be hosted at Barbara’s lovely backyard;
Malcom – visit from son in Ottawa who is bringing his Tesla; group of retired workers from hospital recently had a get-together at Pinafore Park;
Everyone enjoyed their time at Barbara and Bob’s and we wish them well on their travels.