Attendance

On July 5th, we had 33 Rotarians in attendance and two visitors. Chris Musselman was delighted to introduce Marcia Toliopoulos, who accompanied our speaker, Elaine Vollett, and will say a few words later.

Bruce Pettit welcomed back Nevine Yassa, who has been absent for a while.

Announcements

Bruce Pettit delivered the sad news that David Mayne’s father had passed away and that David and Dale will cut short their vacation in Florida to go to Trinidad.

Bruce also pointed out if you missed the Club photo shoot, you can still get this done at Photo Express, 105 Guildwood Parkway. Call 416-281-3014 to arrange an appointment before July 16th.

Kim Nilsson urgently reminded us about VOLUNTEERING for Ribfest. Even if you think we know about your availability, we still require this information on a Ribfest Volunteer Form, found either in The Bluffer, or on the internet. Remember, we cannot have too many volunteers! Get your friends and family involved too.l

Bruce alerted us that a sheet is being passed around asking how many Ribfest posters we each require. These are to be put up in stores, businesses, public places, etc., in other words, as many windows as possible!

He also paid tribute to all our marching volunteers in last Friday’s two parades. Over 7,000 flyers were handed out by our diligent troops.

Bruce also wanted to add to his speech last week, a special thank you to Gerry Bradler for taking the photographs all year and to Millie Taverner, who did an outstanding job as Sergeant At Arms.

Don Hall jumped up and asked everyone to stand up if they have paid their dues for the coming year. He seemed amazed at the number of people rising out of their chairs and is sure he does not have the same amount of cheques.

Geoff Dean was very pleased to tell us about the Roy Hibben Fund and told us that four outstanding students were interviewed. It was a tough choice, but a decision was made and this fortunate student will attend a lunch in September to receive this award.

Sydney Baxter-Dennis wants a big turn-out on July 12th to meet Joan Hayward, our first woman District Governor.

Woods Cunningham Wheel

The pot is still small after a recent depletion but we are still anxious to win a little. Don Hall’s big spin landed on #44 and our returnee, Nevine Yassa, won. However, she missed the ace and got just a twoonie.

Other News

Club Membership Dues – These are now due and should be made payable to the Rotary Club of Scarborough then remitted to Don Hall. The price is the same as last year.

Eye Glasses – give your used eye glasses to Gerry Bradler. These will “open the world” to needy people.

Let Judy, Audrey or Sheila know if any Rotarian or their families are ill, so we can send the appropriate gift/card to them, on behalf of the Scarborough Rotary Club.

Sergeant-at-Arms – Brian Philcox

Brian started out on Pin Patrol and ended up penniless! What good, dutiful Rotarians we all are.

Anxious to fill the buck box, Brian asked for some happy bucks, with lots of success.

Bob Johnston of transient fame, is glad they will be breaking ground for his new house this Thursday.

Susan Welcome paid a late buck, but is also very happy about her new car, now that she can start it.

Shelly Lush is also very happy, but the editor missed what he was saying.

Nevine Yassa contributed for her birthday and is glad to be back.

Elaine Vollett, our guest speaker, told us about Jeff Mittman who took her “kids” on a float in a parade, then stuck around to help out with the barbeque. It was a real fun day!

Sheila Zornada is also happy with her new car, from a famous car dealership.

This caused Dave Johnston to cough up some bucks for enjoying a couple of sales!

The Declaration of Rotarians in Business and Professions was adopted by the Rotary International Council on Legislation in 1989 to provide more specific guidelines for the high ethical standards called from in the Object of Rotary:

Be fair to my employer, employees, associates, competitors, customers, the public and all those with whom I have a business or professional relationship.

Membership Goal

Net 5 new members – By wearing your Rotary Pin, people will ask about Rotary. Why not ask them out to a meeting? Ask out a membership prospect today. Get your free prospect first visit lunch ticket from Rotarian Susan.

Rotary Foundation Target

$130 Canadian – Every Rotarian, every year! What a birthday gift to the people of the world. Send your donation to The Rotary Foundation of Canada, P.O. Box 9988, Postal Station A, Toronto, Ontario, M5W 2J2. See Rotarian Michael Cooksey for the information.

Celebrations

Upcoming Meetings - to update your information, email Sheila at sheila_zornada@avivacanada.com

2005 SCARBOROUGH ROTARY CLUB RIBFEST
Friday, July 29 – Monday, August 1
Thompson’s Park
Brimley and Lawrence

OUR PROUD SPONSORS:

See Robert Tang, Kim Nilsson and Michael Cooksey for more information to sign up a Ribfest sponsor.

Good food, crafters, beer
And don’t forget the RIBS!

www.scarboroughribfest.com

BE A VOLUNTEER – IT’S REALLY FUN
Go on-line at the link above to register.

Duty Roster:

Time is nature’s way of keeping everything from happening at once. – Author unknown
Time can be your enemy or your friend. – Ray Charles (1930 – 2004) Musician