Attendance: Members Frank Alison, Gordon Brown, Basil Dias, Courtney Fisher, Dave Hardy, Saifoo Lau, Peter Masson, Mike Mushet, Arthur Retnakaran, David Seemungal, Barry Smith, Gerd Wengler, Guests: Dorothy Evans, Ralph Jones, Abhi Shah, Pam Deveaux Anthem: Peter Masson Grace: Basil Toast: Barry Announcements: - Basil informed us of the unfortunate passing of Shirley Whitney and that details regarding a celebration of life event will be forthcoming - Barry informed us that Tony Baker is currently a Rotary member in Florida - Gerd reminded us of the upcoming Pub Night. - Dave Hardy referenced York Rotary Club’s upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations. Marbelous Draw: Conducted by: Mike Mushet Drawn by: Pam Deveaux Winner: Arthur Result: Winning amount was reinvested as Happy Bucks; thank you Arthur Sergeant at Arms: Dave Hardy - Ralph completed 47 years with Rotary - Arthur was happy to have been in Antigua and recommends we visit - Saifoo was happy to meet with all the attending Rotarians and guests - Frank expressed how happy he was to see Ralph again - Basil used the opportunity to thank Ralph for introducing him to Rotary years earlier - Gerd was happy he was inaugurated as a Fellow with the prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society; congrats! Guest Speakers: Pam Deveaux and Abhi Shah, Scarborough Health Network Foundation Introduced by: Dave Hardy Thesis: Scarborough Health Network Foundation (SHN)--improving health care in the community; It’s Our Time Introduction: - Ms. Deveaux thanked Rotary for, over several years, contributing over $170 000 to help advance the mission of SHN - Referenced the merging of all three hospital facilities—Birchmount, Centenary, General - Scarborough hospitals constitute the largest employer in Scarborough Context: - Scarborough has the highest diabetes rates across the Greater Toronto region - Areas of need include: emergency services, medical imaging, diabetes treatment, medical equipment - Additional challenges include transportation and education - Since 2010 Scarborough has not received any funds for infrastructure development—It’s Our Time It’s Our Time--Foci: - It’s Our Time is SHN’s push to secure funding for major projects within the health care system across Scarborough - Projects navigate five incremental stages toward funding for implementation and completion - Projects include and funding is required for: Developing emergency services (Birchmount and Centenary) re innovation and enhancements (at stage 1 of 5 stages); Medical imaging and cardiovascular centre (at stage 3 of 5 stages); Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre for diabetic care (at stage 1 of 5 stages); Medical equipment e.g. medical beds, ultra sound, ... Conclusion—Signature Events (fundraisers): - Brave TO obstacle/walking course, early June - World Cup of Golf, mid-August - Sip, Shop and Celebrate for breast cancer research, early November Recording Presentation: Adjournment” Barry: “And, if there are no other items for the good of Rotary, our meeting was adjourned”
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