ROTARY CLUB OF SASKATOON CLUB MEETING September 11, 2023, at the Saskatoon Club with a Zoom alternative. Attending on Zoom: Graham Pearson and Prem Sharma. President-elect Wendy was the Chair of our meeting. Members sang ‘O’ Canada. Avis Hardy gave the blessing. Maureen Torr was the Greeter - there were no visitors or guests. Cashier was Donna Gauthier. Garry Rusu took care of technology. ANNOUNCEMENTS: - President Wendy announced that she would be handing out sheets to give us an opportunity to approve and suggest social functions and she did.
- Grocery Cards - Co-Op and Sobeys are available - talk to Donna Gauthier if you wish to purchase some.
HAPPY AND SAD DOLLARS: - $20 from Mark Gryba - a mixed bag for football. Disappointment for the Riders but the Huskies beat the Rams 40 to 6 and the Hilltops beat the Thunder 36 to 6.
- $50 from Gary Rusu shared that his grandson performed at a family function doing an Elvis impersonation, gyrating, and singing along with Elvis - he is 10 years old. He had a set of 20 some songs. Garry has video.
- $100 from Graham. First, two bad jokes (I don’t remember them and maybe that is good?). Second, two sisters and their spouses visited on successive weekends - a good time was had.
- $100 from Jack - unspecified; pretty much he’s just happy.
- $20 President Wendy enjoyed a trip to Calgary where she had a good time with two sisters - shopping was involved. They get together every year.
- $50 Elaine is looking forward to a trip to Calgary where she will see her daughters - anything is possible from that point.
Presentation: President Wendy gave her vision for the year. She started by praising our membership for our strong history and our ongoing projects, locally and internationally. We need to continue to be active and each contribute where we can. Our international theme this year is “Create Hope in the World’ so let us stay mindful of that in all that we do. Our local involvements: RAP, the Friendship Inn, our new venue in Victoria Park, where we could hold a meeting, our link to Poly Tech and Hope Restored give us many opportunities to serve. Goals for the year: - engage our membership, find out more about each other.
After the President’s talk we shared thoughts about social events - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner was popular.
- Wine-Tasting event was suggested.
- We could attend an event put on by another business group.
Reported by Steve Wilson Next Meeting is September 25. Presenter Jack Brodsky on The Construction Industry Past and Present. |
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