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Chairperson: President Barry Smith
National Anthem: Gerd Wengler
Grace: Tony Baker
Toast to the Queen, Canada and Rotary: President Barry Smith
Attendance: 15 including 4 guests (Nadia was introduced by Alan, Ralph by Gerd, Dorothy by her husband Basil, and Beth our Guest Speaker by Peter)
Announcements:- Al Meredith requested more items for the Auction in time for Rocco to Record them in the Auction Roster.
- Arthur requested the approval of the members for 2 items under consideration by the Community Services Group.
- i) Youth Link Program – sponsored by Mike Cooksey of the Scarborough Club- addresses, among others, homeless youth and mental problems – Funding request is for $1000 per year for 5 years – Should we bind the club for the 5 years? There was overwhelming support for the program and the 5-year commitment including personal support by Jim and Gerd should that become necessary in future years.
- ii) Rotary Adventure in Citizenship run by the Rotary Clubs of Ottawa for sponsoring 1 student, 16 – 18 years old showing exceptional Leadership skills at a cost of $675 + Travel $500. It was also approved.
- Basil – Lunch tickets have been printed and are available for purchase
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Marbelous Draw: Jim Boyko conducted the draw. Ralph won the consolation prize of $5.
Sergeant at Arms:Al Meredith fined everyone who did not donate at least 5 items $5.
Mike Mushet donated $ 1000 to the club.
Barry bought the Golf clubs for $50 since there was no other bidder.
Speaker: Beth Ellis, Executive Director of the Toronto Commandery Hospice Inc. was introduced by Peter Masson and she spoke on the work they do and their capital campaign for funding for a new building. She gave several touching anecdotes on the need for Hospice to provide a home-like place for persons to spend the last days of their lives. They have a grant from the Government for 2 million and are looking for an additional 8 million from various Rotary Clubs and other agencies. Mike Mushet thanked the speaker.
REcording and presentation:191030_001.MP3 TTCH Scarborough Rotary Club Presentation.pptx
Adjournment: President Barry closed the meeting by wishing everyone a pleasant week.
