President Gordon started the meeting with the bell and a toast to the Queen, Canada and Rotary.
Attendance: 16 members. Guests: Joan Masson, wife of Peter Masson. Larry Whatmore PP East York RC, Incoming AG, Dave Hardy's wife Judy . .
The speaker Bob Hardy was introduced by his cousin Dave.
“What’s Wrong with the Fishery. The Impact of Seals”.
A discussion on the fishery crisis facing Atlantic Canada and particularly Newfoundland and Labrador. Most fish stocks in critical stage after continued quota cuts and decline in commercial fishing activity for past three decades. The impact on communities and the economy is significant. Canada has the largest seal populations in the world (by far) and the impact by this alpha predator group has largely been overlooked.
Please click on the link to see this eye opening presentation.
Danny. Danny announced that Courtney Fisher has agreed to be the incoming VP this year and the future president the following year. This to be finalized at the board meeting next Monday. This was met with unanimous approval.
Danny took the opportunity to plug next weeks speaker, Ruth's niece Dr. Professor Linda Scobie, who will be attending the meeting from her home in Scotland. Professor Scobie is a member of the World Health Organization committee for the global consultation on regulatory requirements for xenotransplantation trials.
Gordon advised members of the board that there is a board meeting this coming Monday at 8:00pm
Frank Allison
Frank asked if anyone had been vaccinated. Some had and some had not. He also asked for some happy thoughts:
Danny was delighted that Courtney had accepted the position of incoming VP.
Courtney was happy that he had been asked and spoke eloquently on what this means to him.
Frank asked if seal tasted good. Should he go back to England and open a seal and chip shop?
Dave had eaten seal before and liked it.
Arthur said after enough beers anything tastes good.
Dave mentioned that today's speaker, his cousin Bob was awarded the Governor General's award for bravery after saving two of three boys single handedly who had fallen through the ice.
Arthur mentioned that he heard a talk from a scientist from Jon's Hopkins who said that there have been cases of vaccines actually promoting the spread of a virus. They are monitoring this carefully. He also commented on the very well run vaccine clinic at Scarborough Town Center.
Gordon rang his bell, closed the meeting and wished everyone a good week.
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