Message from our January 24, 2013 Meeting
Posted
on Jan 24, 2013
Here are the items noted from today's meeting:
- Suzanne Manvell will be our President next year. Thank you Suzanne!
- Scott's doing well! (Hello Scott!)
- Don mentioned some of the agenda items discussed at this week's board meeting including:
- We want to survey all club members to determine what we are passionate about supporting from a Rotary perspective. The list of possible charities will then be used to guide discussion and collectively determine our priorities for the upcoming year or two. The working list so far:
- Elder Nature Club - Nature Centre
- Shakespeare in Action
- An international water initiative
- CAMH Sunshine Garden
- Rotary Student Exchange
- ShelterBox International
- Riverton Project, Jamaica
- Landmines
- ENTER YOUR PASSION HERE!
- The need for folks to reflect on their attendance and thus commitment to this club! What's your passion?
- There is a membership drive workshop on January 28 at Whistler's Grill. John H. says he can go.
- We have $500 for Landmines Eradication. Carole will be taking care of next steps.
- Our agreement in principle to supporting the Visibility Initiative being discussed by the Toronto Area club presidents. Would involve our giving 10% of funds raised to the cause.
- We want to survey all club members to determine what we are passionate about supporting from a Rotary perspective. The list of possible charities will then be used to guide discussion and collectively determine our priorities for the upcoming year or two. The working list so far:
- Danielle is expecting our results from the TV Auction this week or next. Stay tuned.
- There is no breakfast meeting next Thursday, Jan 31st! Instead, it is anticipated that Suzanne Manvell will be hosting a Social and Fundraiser Dinner for Shakespeare in Action for club members at her home that evening. Confirmation details to follow from Suzanne.
- Danielle won the 50/50 draw but not the pot...so sad.