Chair: President Gordon Brown started the meeting by reading the Land Acknowledgement.
Anthem: Arthur Retnakaran
Toast to the King, Canada, and Rotary: Gordon
Attendance: 10 including Mona Marcobelli, a prospective member.
Program: Farewell to the outgoing president Gordon.
Past President Frank Allison introduced outgoing President Gordon Brown to deliver his remarks from the past Rotary year.
Gordon reflected on the year's successes and challenges, expressing gratitude to the club's members and directors for their support.
Gordon's farewell speech.
I want to thank you all for your support during the year, because, of course, it is the members of a club that keep the club going, and you have all been magnificent in doing that. A particular thank you to all the directors for their support.
As of today, we have 27 active members and 3 honorary members (Kevin Manuel, Donna Salamalay and Charles Whitney). We welcomed 1 new member – Saira Haq. We have a membership application from Tom Boyko who many of you have met and he is the son of our former member Jim Boyko who passed away about 4 years ago. Tom will be inducted next month. Unfortunately, our long-time member Peter Masson passed away this past New Years Eve and is sorely missed. Peter was very active in the club and was the organiser of the Paul Harris S
I want to thank you all for your support during the year because of course it is the members of a club that keep the club going and you have all been magnificent in doing that. A particular thank you to all the directors for their support.
As of today, we have 27 active members and 3 honorary members (Kevin Manuel, Donna Salamalay and Charles Whitney). We welcomed 1 new member – Saira Haq. We have a membership application from Tom Boyko who many of you have met and he is the son of our former member Jim Boyko who passed away about 4 years ago. Tom will be inducted next month. Unfortunately, our long-time member Peter Masson passed away this past New Years Eve and is sorely missed. Peter was very active in the club and was the organiser of the Paul Harris Scholarships for many years. As I am sure everyone agrees we need to increase our membership.
We did some of our annual projects such as warm hands and supported the community in monetary and other ways, as well as some international projects. Together with some of the other Scarborough Clubs we gave out $25,000 (5 at $5,000) to Paul Harris Scholarship recipients.
As you all know we held a Fall Gala last October as a new fundraiser. This was done in partnership with SCRO – Scarborough Renewal Organisation. For various reasons SCRO did not want to do it this year. With John Ramdeen’s help we are doing it ourselves this year. We need to sell 110 tickets at $125 each and we are hoping to get $13,500 in sponsorships. If everything goes according to plan, we should raise $14,000 +. We need every member to help with this in selling tickets and getting sponsorships. It is being held on Friday October 17th at Centennial College (same as last year).
Thank you once again for all your support and I am sure Danny will have lots of ideas which we will hear about next week. I wish him good luck (not that he needs it). I am also sure you will be giving him the fantastic support you gave me this last year.
My final quote of the week for you from Milton Berle. My doctor told me that jogging would add years to me life. I think he was right I feel ten years older already.
cholarships for many years. As I am sure everyone agrees we need to increase our membership.
We did some of our annual projects such as warm hands and supported the community in monetary and other ways, as well as some international projects. Together with some of the other Scarborough Clubs we gave out $25,000 (5 at $5,000) to Paul Harris Scholarship recipients.
As you all know we held a Fall Gala last October as a new fundraiser. This was done in partnership with SCRO – Scarborough Renewal Organisation. For various reasons SCRO did not want to do it this year. With John Ramdeen’s help we are doing it ourselves this year. We need to sell 110 tickets at $125 each and we are hoping to get $13,500 in sponsorships. If everything goes according to plan, we should raise $14,000 +. We need every member to help with this in selling tickets and getting sponsorships. It is being held on Friday October 17th at Centennial College (same as last year).
Thank you once again for all your support and I am sure Danny will have lots of ideas which we will hear about next week. I wish him good luck (not that he needs it). I am also sure you will be giving him the fantastic support you gave me this last year.
My final quote of the week for you from Milton Berle. My doctor told me that jogging would add years to me life. I think he was right I feel ten years older already.
Following his remarks, Gordon was presented with a token of appreciation by the club, acknowledging his dedication and leadership throughout the year. A round of applause filled the room as members shared their personal tributes, emphasizing the camaraderie and accomplishments of the past year.
Danny Cassidy thanked Gordon for selecting him as next year's president and expressed hope for his support.
Announcements:
Gordon announced the board meeting next Monday at 6pm at Floga
Gordon also announced that the Charter / President’s Party has been scheduled for Friday, July 11, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at Sue and Gordon’s home. Please respond to the invitation.
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Frank Allison,
There were fines today,
Alan advised investing in a presidential pardon card for $100 will avoid fines for one year and will get a tax receipt.
There were many happy farewell comments for Gordon
Dave Hardy was happy to have visited his 6-month-old granddaughter in Calgary
Saira is happy to have joined Rotary
There being no further business for the good of Rotary, Gordon closed the meeting.
Announcements:
Sergeant-at-Arms:
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