Chair: President Gordon Brown started the meeting by reading the Land Acknowledgement

Anthem: Rocco

Toast to the King, Canada, and Rotary: Gordon

Attendance: 10 members

Program:

The scheduled speaker today was postponed due to being under the weather.

The induction of Saira Haq is rescheduled to April 23, 2025.

President Gordon asked if anyone was willing to share any wisdom.

We were pleased when Gerd, a pilot, volunteered to share interesting details about the mechanics of airplanes' takeoff, flight, and landing.

Takeoff begins with the airplane taxiing to the runway. The pilot receives clearance from air traffic control and then accelerates along the runway. As the plane picks up speed, the wings generate lift due to their aerodynamic shape or airfoil. When the force of the lift is greater than the weight of the aircraft, the plane starts to ascend.

Flight—Once it’s airborne, the plane climbs to its altitude. The engines propel the plane forward, and the wings sustain lift. The pilot controls the plane’s direction and altitude. The balance between lift, weight, thrust, and drag ensures the aircraft remains in steady flight.

Landing: The pilot initiates the descent. The plane gradually decreases in altitude and reduces speed. The pilot receives clearance from air traffic control. The flaps and slats are extended to control the descent, and the landing gear absorbs the impact. The brakes are applied to slow the aircraft and bring it to a safe stop.

Gerd answered questions about wind pressure and the dynamics of turbulence.

We all expressed our gratitude to Gerd for his interesting talk on the mechanics of airplanes.

Announcements

· Basil announced that he is the co-chair for the Paul Harris Scholarships this year.

· Gordon announced that Courtney has accepted the position of Director for the Community Service Committee.

· Gordon also noted that there will be no meeting next week, and a pub night will take place. Invite to follow.

Sergeant-at-Arms:

Frank Allison

· Collected some voluntary fines and happy bucks.

· Courtney is happy about being honored with a Coronation Medal from King Charles for his remarkable community service.

· Many cheers for the wine provided by Basil – thank you, Basil!

Danny was happy to visit his granddaughters in Ottawa.

There being no further business, Gordon closed the meeting with the following quote: