Attendance

On August 16 th , we had 35 Rotarians and 15 visitors. Judy Lewthwaite noted all the guests. They are: Alenka Manners ¡V Scarborough Bluffs Rotary Club; Heather Webster, daughter of Judy; Jennifer Mittman, daughter of Jeff Mittman; Bob Kawano ¡V President of Agincourt Rotary Club; Michael Forde, former Rotarian from Guyana; Christine McIvor, Scarborough Mirror; Dexter Gonsalves ¡V Scarborough Bluffs Rotary Club and Asst. District Governor; Harold Lockhart, Bruce Pettit's guest; Beryl Grieve ¡V formerly with our Club and now with Cobourg Rotary Club; Elaine Vollett ¡V Markham Sunrise Rotary Club; Beryl Collins, wife of Calvin Collins; Steven Hayward ¡V Allison Rotary Club and son of District Governor, Joan Hayward. The other guests were our speaker and her two companions, Suzanne Shulman (Program Director) and Andrew (Youth Leader).

Announcements

Steven Hayward informed us about the District Conference which is on October 16 th in the Nottawasaga Valley .

Geoff Dean is looking for a family to host an exchange student for 2006/07, which is part of the International program.

Bruce Pettit reminded us about Dave Johnston's Breast Cancer Walk. The forms are at the desk.

Victor Shastri acknowledged those who helped at the Bendale Summerfest last Saturday. Jimmy Foster supplied the music! He also mentioned that Sheila Zornada won around $950 in the 50/50 draw.

Gary MacGregor gave us the good news and bad news about the fishing tournament. First the good news ¡V they didn't lose the fishing trophy; then the bad news ¡V there were no fish!

Woods Cunningham Wheel

Gary MacGregor spun the wheel vigorously and Jennifer Mittman won with #32, but she didn't ace it for the $585 in the jackpot.

Rotary International Foundation Walk – Sunday, September 11, 2005

The objective is to raise $150,000 by our District. The registration for this event is at 8:00 a.m. in Richmond Hill , 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 p.m.

Other News

Eye Glasses ¡V 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.

Don Hall , Treasurer, is away until September 13, 2005 , so please see Gary MacGregor for payments, etc.

Rotary Induction ¡V Anne Taylor

Anne Taylor, our long time friend and wife of Anson Taylor, was inducted into our Club by past President Bruce Pettit. Judy Lewthwaite proudly stood up as her sponsor. Best wishes, Anne!

Sergeant-at-Arms – John and Pat Agnew

President Rebecca paid a happy buck as her and Kim have bought their own funeral home. She thought that she should put in more than a buck.

Mike Cooksey then rose to the occasion by putting in $5 and said that the Bank will help her in this regard.

Jeff Mittman is happy that he has finally decided to return to our Club and be a member!

Anson Taylor welcomed his wife, Anne, to our Rotary Club.

Anne Taylor is happy to be a member and thanked all the people who volunteered at Bendale Summerfest.

Victor Shastri is happy that a Rotarian won the 50/50 draw. (Yes, I am very happy too¡K.. Sheila!)

Beryl Grieve is happy that she is back today and said ¡§Hello¡¨ to everyone.

Michael Forde said he has been away from Rotary for one year and really misses it. (He won the SAA prize.)

Susan Welcome gave $20 on behalf of her network marketing company and will give 5% of profits to our Club.

Norm Rhora stated that the Mirror did a great job on our Ribfest advertising.

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 faithful to the letter and to the spirit of the ethical codes of my vocation, to the laws of my country and to the moral standards of my community.

Membership Goal

Net 5 new members ¡V The Group Committee concept of our Club is important for you to attend and to be actively involved both from the standpoint of gaining knowledge of your Club's operations for your particular group and the Club, as told through the Board of Director's report. Retention of our members is vital to our success as a Club. If you are not feeling valued, speak to the President or a member of the Membership Committee. Ask out a membership prospect today. Get your free prospect first visit lunch ticket from Rotarian Susan.

The Permanent Fund is made up of major gifts in cash and through estate planning. The principal is retained with investment income spent on programs of the Rotary Foundation locally and abroad. Please give today!!

Rotary Foundation Target

$130 Canadian ¡V 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.

What's In A Name?

A little Native American boy asked his father, the big chief of the tribe, "Papa, why is it that we always have long names, while the white men has shorter names - Bill, Tex or Sam, for example?"

His father replied, "Look son, our names represent a symbol, a sign or a poem about our culture, not like the white men who live all together and repeat their names from generation to generation. Also, it is part of our makeup that in spite of everything, we survive.

For example, your sister's name is Small-Romantic-Moon-Over-The-Lake, because on the night she was born, there was a beautiful moon reflected in the lake.

Then there's your brother, Big-White-Horse-of-the-Prairies, because he was born on a day that the big white horse that gallops over the prairies of the world appeared near our camp and is a symbol of our capacity to live and the life force of our people.

So you see my boy, it's very simple and easy to understand. Now, do you have any other questions, Little-Broken-Condom-Made-in-China?"

Celebrations

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

COMING EVENTS

Annual Scarborough Rotary Club Barbecue/Pool Party
Saturday, September 10 ¡V 3:00 p.m.
(rain date ¡V September 11)
Pat and John Agnew's home
9 South Marine Drive
Come and enjoy steaks, salads & beverages
Good food, good friends, good time!

Rotary International Foundation Walk
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Richmond Hill ¡V 8:00 a.m. registration

2005 SCARBOROUGH ROTARY CLUB RIBFEST

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No one else can represent your conscience. ¡V Native American proverb
To err is human, to repent divine, to persist devilish. ¡V Benjamin Franklin