Past President Maddy opened the meeting

Anthem: Frank

Grace: Arthur

Toast to the Queen, Canada and Rotary – Past President Maddy

​Attendance: 11 including 2 guests

Guests: Maddy’s daughter Diya and Kevin Manuel’s wife Sharyn

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          Gordon announced that there will be a Club Service Group meeting at Carolyn’s tomorrow Thursday September 10^th at 7.00pm  

Marbelous Draw:
Peter conducted the draw and Maddy’s daughter drew the ticket which was claimed by Sharyn Manuel, but she couldn’t find the mutant marble so was given $5 as a consolation.

Sergeant-At-Arms:
Kevin Manuel didn’t fine anyone, but just asked for Happy Bucks: Kevin Moore contributed as he was happy to be in attendance. Jack Holman was happy to be 84 today. Dhanni contributed as she had recovered from an accident involving her thumb and a blender and having to have quite a few stitches! Peter was surprised last Saturday at the Baton Rouge with a surprise 80^th birthday party for him with a lot of family members. Yet another birthday contribution from Arthur who was taken to a Blue Jays game for his birthday. Maddy was happy her daughter was back from a lot of traveling- including being at a music camp. Kevin Manuel was happy that Sharyn joined him for dinner and contributed the $5 that Sharyn just won! 

Program:

Our speaker today was Past President Maddy with her ‘TV Auction Kick Off’.
(Before she gave her presentation she reminded us of the Foundation Walk on September 20^th at Morningside Park.)
The Auction this year is on November 27, 28 and 29 (the 29^th being just for ‘pick up’). Important dates to be noted:
item entry and sponsorship deadline is October 30^th
 delivery of items is November 6^th
and sorting November 7^th.
There are 5 teams this year and she will be e-mailing everyone in the next few days advising of the teams.
Maddy gave out some packages with information including a flyer that can be used, sponsorship information and item entry form. She advised that if you want to buy some hockey tickets (at cost) and then donate them you can contact Al Meredith. Maddy also advised that she had confirmed with Doug that tax receipts can be issued to individuals (not companies) for items that have a ‘clear value’. Dhanni is the sponsorship coordinator, so any sponsorships should be given to Dhanni.

 

[The noise from the birthday party next door during Maddy's presentation has made listening to her difficult. Here is the link]
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zwh7zx6b7iylvad/Maddy%20TV%20Auction.MP3?dl=0

 

Dhanni thanked Maddy for her presentation and the hard work she had done (and will be doing) for the Auction.
 

 There being no further business Past President Maddy closed the meeting.

1. Chairperson – Gerd Wengler (President)
2. National Anthem – Frank Allison
3. Grace – Kevin Moore
4. Toast to the Queen, Canada and Rotary – Gerd Wengler
5. Guests(2) – Anne Kozich, Program Development Officer, Air Cadets; 
6. Cecile Thompson, President, Royal Canadian Air Force Association
7. Attendance – 13
8. Announcements – Sponsors and T-shirts for participants for the Foundation Walk on September 20^th are available;  Rogers cup tickets are available at a reduced rate from Wallace/ Wengler and parts of the  proceeds will go towards the Foundation; International Group (Dhanni) will meet on August 26^th after the meeting; Club Group (Gordon) will meet on August 27^th; Community Group (Donna) will meet on September 2^nd after the luncheon; Boar Meeting (Gerd) will meet on August 31^st; All members have been informed appropriately.
   Scarborough Rotary Club has extended an invitation to join them on August 25^th at the Scarborough Golf Club and also in helping out with the serving of Breakfast for the Women Builders of Habitat from September 14^th to the 19^th. Details are available with Basil Dias. President’s dinner will be at Gerd Wengler’s residence from 4:00 PM to 10 PM on August 22^nd and details have been mailed earlier.
9. Marbelous Draw – Dhanni conducted the draw and Jack won the draw but alas not the magic marble. He won the consolation prize of $5.
10. Sergeant At Arms – Mike Mushet asked for Happy Buck contributions. Gerd got himself a super duper watch. Dhanni was happy to be back after a long hiatus due to a wicked cold. Basil went to Tobermory to see his kid. Arthur is going with his daughter’s family to Italy.
11. Speaker – Anne Kozich, Program Development Officer for the Air Cadets spoke about introducing the Air Cadet Programs for the young kids. They have 110 kids varying in age from 12 to 19 and they were taught various life lessons for 7 years including gliding lessons. They meet for 3 days a week and occupy 3 rooms and the gym facilities at the Stephen Leacock High School by paying $10,000 to the TDSB. Shy youngsters who joined the Program ended up becoming confident leaders.