O Canada – Barry Smith

Toast to the King, Canada, and Rotary: President Danny

Land Acknowledgement:  President Danny

Attendance: 16

Guests: None

Speaker: Avrum Liederman

Saifoo Introduced today's speaker.

Avrum shared his transition from 30+ years at Investors Group to Wellington Altus Private Wealth. The transition allows him to offer broader and more diverse services and products to clients. Wellington Altus Private Wealth is a fast-growing Winnipeg-origin investment firm that is best managed with a top rating. It is backed by the Schedule 1 National Bank of Canada. His 10-person team is now managing $500 million in assets. The wide range of products includes estate planning, managing risk, and financial investment products, including alternative investment portfolios. He said this is important because of the potential for a market correction every 10 years. Their relationship with PIMCO provides a safe pool of investors that pay 8 to 9% per year. They also look to invest in companies such as K-Bro Linen Inc., Palantir, and Highliner Foods.

Thank the Speaker, Frank Allison

Announcements:

1. Gordon again emphasized the importance of selling tickets for the Fall Gala. Currently, no tickets have been sold. Danny also said that it is the responsibility of every club member to participate in fundraising activities, not just committee members. Without fundraising, we will be unable to continue to help those in need within our community.

2. Danny announced:

• The Deputy District Governor, Gil Storey, will be visiting the club next week.
• Danny has asked the Club Service Group to arrange a District Governor meeting with D.G. Neicie Dillon. Danny is to provide her schedule.
• Danny mentioned the 2025 Foundation Walk in Woodbridge, September 28, 2025. A pledge sheet will be sent out soon.
• The District Conference at the Fern Resort is almost full. There are no rooms available at the resort; however, day tickets can be purchased online.  https://fernresort.com/group-booking/
• Danny will be organising training for those who would like to contribute to the club bulletin as editor.

SAA – Dr. Arthur Retnakaran

Arthur got off to a fast start through his decision to shake down everyone present. After some protest, he limited his collection to happy bucks. Funds already collected were not returned.

· Dave – daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter will be flying in from Calgary this evening for the weekend family wedding in Prince Edward County

· Barry – great to be back home after extensive travel

· Gordon – Chelsey beat PSG in the final of the World Club Championship.

· Gerd – Mom was very happy to attend the Charter President’s party and everyone thanked Gordon and Susan for opening up the beautiful home to us.

· Danny – Four grandchildren will be attending over the weekend to celebrate Ruth and Danny's birthdays..

· Basil – will be putting his own tariff on Longo’s

· Saira – just happy and proud of her daughter volunteering at the food bank

Gerd said that he enjoyed swimming in his underwear at the Charter President’s party. Dave suggested that to make him feel more comfortable next year, we might all want to consider attending in our underwear.

Closure: Basil said he bought an umbrella at the Calgary Rotary International convention. It had the word peace in many languages printed on the sides. He shares the word peace in Italian, Portuguese, and German. It also came with a book that features Nobel Peace Prize winners. He singled out Dr. Martin Luther King in 1954.

With nothing else to do for the good of Rotary, President Danny closed the meeting.