Attendance

On July 19 th, we had 35 Rotarians in attendance and nineteen visitors. Brian Philcox introduced Lisa Bixell who is into aquatic fitness. Geoff Dean welcomed back Elaine Vollett and was also delighted to be with Glenda and Monica Deigan.

The rest of the guests were Rotarians from various clubs who had arrived to hear Yvonne Spain address our Club. Your editor missed some of the names but heard Jim Foster introducing Ray Richardson (President), Catherine Smith, Joanne Ashley and Doug Byers from the Whitby Club, Anita Cole from the Toronto Club and another guest from the Barrie Club. Gus Vlastakis introduced Charles and Hillary Richards from the Stouffville Club, Mike Uphoff from the Oshawa Club, Chris Guillard from the Richmond Hill Club and Edward from the Don Valley Rotary Club.

Announcements

Gerry Bradler kindly presented Bruce Pettit a photograph album with many memories of his term as President.

Bruce Pettit reminded us to let him know how many Ribfest posters we require to put up around town.

Bert Geary addressed our Club and let us know that Murial Williamson, wife of Cliff Williamson (former member) had passed away last year, and her executor has been in touch with Don Hall. Murial has kindly left in her will some funds for our own Club Foundation, to be used directly for the Scarborough community.

Pat Agnew needs prizes for the karaoke participants and gifts for the entertainers at Ribfest.

Doug Gray has received a message from the Agincourt Rotary Club to help out on July 23 rd by volunteering or giving blood. We have a great speaker coming on August 2 nd, so please come out and enjoy the police officer’s talk.

Woods Cunningham Wheel

Don Hall believes there is about $295 in the pot and a lucky winner will get half of that. Barb Callery won with #3 and kindly donated her token $2 back to the Club.

Blue Badge Presentation

President Rebecca proudly presented Douglas Gray with his permanent blue badge in recognition of him completing all the requirements needed to obtain this. Congratulations, Doug!

Annual Salmon Fishing Competition

Rotary International Foundation Walk – Sunday, September 11, 2005

Chris Guillard, Past President of the Richmond Hill Rotary Club, addressed our Club by urging us to participate in the walk, get pledges and buy t-shirts for $20. The objective is to raise $150,000 by our District. The registration for this event is at 8:00 a.m., with the walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. This should end around noon, with a complimentary lunch, followed by ceremonies and a presentation at 1:00 a.m. Chris gave us quite a lengthy speech about the history of Richmond Hill and promised to leave some brochures about this important event.

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. Don won’t charge interest if you pay in time!

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 – John and Pat Agnew

John and Pat are starting off their SAA duties with a kinder, gentler approach, keeping things on a positive level. They asked for happy bucks and true confessions, with a prize for the most deserving tale.

Bruce Pettit started out with a happy buck for his daughter, Lisa’s, 16 th birthday with the gratifying knowledge that she will now enter an age of reasonableness.

Jim Foster is happy to be amongst so many visiting eager Rotarians.

Ron Marsh always has a buck and should give others a turn.

Hamish Wong is delighted that Nevine Yassa is back after 100 months, as he missed her special e-mails and paid 100 cents in the hopes of seeing her more often.

Donna Worden is also happy, but the editor missed her joy.

Pat Agnew was surprised when someone told her all about the Ribfest and the great entertainment, which Pat herself has organized!

John Agnew paid $5 as he had a great vacation.

Bruce Pettit being a father of a teenager, deserved the big prize!

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:

Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others and to improve the quality of life in my community.

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
Thomson Memorial 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:

Ignorance is a voluntary misfortune. – Italian proverb Aging is guaranteed, but gaining wisdom is not. – English proverb