Toast to the King, Canada and Rotary: President Avrum
Attendance: 11 members
Guests: Dorothy Evans & Sandra Fisher
Announ:cements
Basil encouraged all members to get on board with the Gala fundraiser,
on Friday October 18th. Tickets are $125 each, or $100 each for five or more. Includes dining, dancing, and a show.
Gordon announced the President’s/Charter party on Thirsday July 18th.
Sergeant at Arms: SAA Frank collected voluntary contributions for various misdemeanors and happy occasions.
Guest Speaker: Past President Courtney was introduced by President-Elect Gordon
Courtney updated us on the remarkable progress and accomplishments of the Rising Sun Food Drive Foundation.
Starting as a part of the Rosewood Community Association, the first food drive in 2012 collected 2,250 pounds of food for distribution. Originally intended to be a “one of” project, the food drive continued, first as the Scarborough Rosewood Food Drive, and eventually, in 2020, as a charitable foundation, the Rising Sun Food Drive Foundation.
A major portion of the collections come from door-to-door, food rescue, corporate food donations, and a food purchasing program. An interesting component of the program is pet food and feminine hygiene products. These have a tremendous effect on mental health.
Collections increased to 73,000 pounds in 2023, and are projected to reach 100,000 pounds in 2024. Food insecurity is an ever-increasing problem in all of our communities.
Courtney was thanked by Barry
With nothing further for the good of Rotary President Avrum closed the meeting