RDSP planning for persons with disabilities

                                                                                        Rotary Club of North Scarborough
                                                                                                     Rota-Teller
                                                                                         Wednesday April 8, 2015

Attendance:    9 members, prospective member James Burchell and our guest speaker Joanne Niblock. 
Anthem:    Frank Allison

Grace:        Arthur Retnakaran
Toast to the Queen, Canada and Rotary: Chair, Past President Gordon Brown

Announcements:  
 
• Club Service (Group1) meeting at Frank Allison’s on Thursday April 9th at 6:30 pm.
• Gordon reminded us of the evening of cocktails with Mayor John Tory on Tuesday April 21st at Centennial College, 940 Progress Avenue (East of Markham Rd.) at 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This is a presentation of the final report for the 2014 Scarborough Renewal Campaign and a celebration of this campaign. The club luncheon on Wednesday April 22 has been cancelled to encourage all members and friends to register for this fantastic event.

To register please follow this link: http://bit.ly/1BJrI4l
• Gordon also reminded us to register for the “Fireside” at Gerd’s office on Friday April 17th at 6:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for members to give guidance to the incoming president on club direction and future wish lists. Please make the effort to attend and remember that partners are welcomed.    • Kevin Manuel announced that the TV Auction meetings for this year are starting, and club participation is requested. Please contact Kevin to offer your help.

Marbelous Draw:    
     Conducted by David Seemungal, drawn by Joanne Niblock and won by Basil.  (only $5, the big pot is still available).

Sergeant at Arms:    
SAA Frank Allison fined members who had enjoyed an extended vacation in Cancun, and members who enjoyed a special meal, fruit and tea.
James was happy that his daughter has been accepted for the masters program in education. 
Jack was happy with the comedy show, and 
Arthur was ecstatic that his son and daughter have both contributed towards the Habitat for Humanity matching fund in honour of Arthur’s late wife.
     
Program:    
Gordon Brown introduced our guest speaker, Joanne Niblock, District Vice President, Retail Sales with Mackenzie Investments.
Joanne presented a very informative and enlightening talk on Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP’s), a program we previously knew very little about.   Launched in 2008 by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, there are matching contributions by both Federal and Provincial governments. To qualify, a beneficiary must be a recipient of a disability tax credit, be less than 60 years old, and have a valid SIN number. We heard about Canada Disability Savings Grants, Canada Disability Savings Bonds, maximum lifetime contributions and age eligibility.To learn more, please listen to Joanne’s presentation, or talk to David or Gordon. Editor’s note a short portion of the presentation was not recorded but Ms. Niblock’s presentation for the most part is attached at the following link:

 

The slide show presentation is attached.:

 

Kevin Manuel thanked Joanne and presented her with an Operation Eye Sight Certificate.

 

Next meeting April 15th, Mike Cooksey will brief us on this year's Foundation Walk