UPCOMING: A representative from the St Thomas Library will speak to us at next week’s regular meeting at the Wayside. The Tour of Homes Awards Dinner will be at the Wayside Fri 24Jan2020, 5:30 PM, $25 - please advise Trudy that you plan to attend.

Heather Jackson of the United Way has invited community groups that have a concern for poverty, homelessness and barriers to education for an evening of light refreshments and entertainment. This event will be at GCW Custom Kitchens and Cabinetry 95 South Edgeware Rd Tues 21Jan2020 6 PM, RSVP by 17Jan to hjackson@unitedwayem.ca .

Gerry, Nancy and Barbara start off our Rotary Birthday festivities

Today, we celebrated the birth date of our time in Rotary and why we enjoy Rotary and continue to support the objectives of Rotary. Here are our stories beginning with Nancy because this was her idea. Rotary birthdates are taken from ClubRunner Membership data:

Nancy was supported by Suzanne and started Jan 31 2011. She has a Rotary scarf that she wears to help her remember. Local community involvement and meeting with other club members keep her coming back. She favours "do goodery"

Barbara started in the Aylmer Club Dec 01 1991 and recently transferred to our club Jul 01 2018; lucky us.

Trudy is everybody’s friend, so she must like the social aspect. She started Jul 15 2002.

Ron was welcomed into the club by Ed Willson Jul 16 1990. He sure likes to be involved in the community and enjoys the social aspect of Rotary.

Pat Martyn started Rotary Dec 26 1964. We all know how she likes meeting people through Rotary.

Stew and Trish Shouldice started Jan 01 2015 because they were also invited by Edward Willson. They enjoy the fellowship.

Bill Horn was invited by the founder of our club, Frank Sanders Jul 22 1968. He enjoys the speakers and the fellowship, and obviously being involved.

Connie started in 2018 because it is a great way to meet new people in the community, especially when you are new to it. It is easy to get involved.

Gerald was invited at “gun point” by Trudy and Malcolm Jan 09 2017; don’t call the cops because he is willing. He has enjoyed being involved with the Music Festival and the Food Trailer. Some of us experienced the food trailer in a different way. He said “it is better to give than receive”. He likes the people involved with Rotary.

Mary joined the Aylmer club Dec 31 2008, and our club Jul 01 2018; yeah for us! She likes to help others.

Adriana joined Apr 08 2013. She liked the Food trailer activities. She hails from Mexico and likes it hot! In Mexico, she perceived that Rotary was for wealthy people, but here she can be involved. She likes to help and volunteer.