Toast to The King, Canada and Rotary: Danny Cassidy
Attendance: 12 Members and 1 guest.
Gordon Brown introduced our guest Michael Conway from Agincourt Club.
Speaker: President Danny Cassidy
Courtney was scheduled to be our speaker but due to illness he could not attend, so Basil introduced President Danny who stepped up to the crease and introduced the Club’s Business Plan he has created.
This is the first Business Plan that the club has ever had. Danny went through the goals and objectives.
Some of the highlights:
Mission: To serve our local and global community through fellowship, service, and fundraising.
Vision: As part of Rotary International, to be recognized as a leading community organization that creates sustainable change through service and philanthropy.
Financial: To raise $61,000 through community fundraising initiatives.
Local Impact: - Fund one $5,000 scholarship for local students. - Support at least 20 local charities with grants and volunteer service.
Global Impact: - Participate in at least three international Rotary projects (e.g., clean water initiatives).
Membership: - Grow membership by 15% through outreach and engagement
Programs & Service Impact:
Scholarships: 1 x $5,000.00 allocated to local student bursaries. - Community Projects: 20 separate local initiatives. - International Projects: 3 minimum projects supported. - Emergency Relief Fund: 1 fund allocated for unforeseen community needs. - Club Development: Funds for meetings, outreach, and member training.
Community Health & Wellbeing:
Detailed funding allocations for local community and vocational services. Total Community Services Funding: $31,500 Breakdown: - Vocational Services: $8,000 - Community Services: $23,500
International Service Projects:
Total International Service Projects Funding (2025–2026): $19,800 Approved by Board at July Meeting.
Danny mentioned that we need someone to head up a Fund-Raising committee. One of the fundraisers being considered is ‘Bingo’.
Basil thanked Danny for his hard work and presentation.
Announcements:
Barry announced there will be an International Group meeting at Remezzo’s on Tuesday at 6.00pm
Danny reminded us of Gerd’s birthday party on Monday and that there will not be a lunch meeting next week on the 10th.
Sergeant at Arms - Frank Allison was SAA today and just asked for Happy Bucks.
Frank was happy that his team, Liverpool, seem to be back to winning ways.
Avrum was happy he had some cash on him.
Barry was happy that his son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren will be coming home for Christmas.
Danny was happy that he has “a good group of people to work with” to help with the Business Plan.
Saifoo donated in remembrance of the terrible fires in Hong Kong.
Saira was happy she had cash as well.
As there was nothing more for the good of Rotary President Danny closed the meeting.
Announcements: 
Sergeant at Arms - Frank Allison was SAA today and just asked for Happy Bucks. 
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