Attendees: 13 including four guests
Guests: David Masson, Mackenzie’s Hope, Larry Whatmore, Rotary Club of East York, Vern and Carol Barney, Rotary Club of Willowdale.
Anthem: Alan
Grace: James
Announcements:
Mike: - Mayor’s lunch is on April 23rd at the Delta Hotel. We have 3 people from RCNS registered
- Gerd & Mike organized an international fellowship of flying Rotarians at the RCMI on Jun 25.
- Congratulated Kathleen for being inducted at the Fireside April 13.
- Took a poll to see if the previously cancelled lunch meeting for April 27 should be held; there is interest, to be confirmed.
Gordon: - Advised he had tickets for an evening of Jazz on May 6th at JC’s Banquet Hall; this is
sponsored by the Scarborough Twilight Club.
Peter: - The PH committee met and have settled on six recipients for the scholarship.
James: - Our club is providing hospitality at the park cleanup at Milliken’s park on April 21 at 10:00am
Vern: - The Willowdale club will be sponsoring a race night on May 16th. Dinner is $75.
SAA: Gerd fined anyone who did not know the amount of the average rainfall in the Amazon forest. Prior to collecting Happy bucks from the group, he advised that he will be going to Churchill, Manitoba in the near future.
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Peter introduced his son, David Masson who is an Ambassador for Mackenzie’s Hope. David talked about the family’s journey when his daughter, Mackenzie Lynn Masson was diagnosed with amyloid myeloid leukemia (AML). Mackenzie was a generous, caring and compassionate kid who loved the Arts and swimming. Her younger brother Jamie was athletic and together they both loved attending summer camp in Muskoka Woods. Despite the challenges of her treatment, Mackenzie was always concerned about how her brother Jamie was feeling.
Mackenzie lost her battle with cancer at the age of 12; shortly thereafter, inspired by Mackenzie’s love for her brother Jamie, in Oct 2012 Mackenzie’s Hope was founded. The non-profit is focused on providing a camp experience in Muskoka Woods for the siblings of kids with cancer. This supportive environment provides respite for the siblings and is meant to reinforce the message that they are also important, they are remembered and there are also others who are going through the same challenges.
To learn more visit: muskokawoods.com/foundation
