Date: July 29, 2008
Editor: Chris Musselman |
Vol. 58 - 05 |
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Club Program
Past, Present & Future
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| LAST WEEK: |
Don Hall – Swan Song
Victor Shastri – Inaugural Address |
| THIS WEEK: |
Sgt. Bill Campbell -
Fraud & Crime in Scarborough |
| August 5: |
Jennine Arin - YWCA Youth
Leadership |
| August 12: |
TBA |
Don Hall – Swan Song
Since Don was already running our meeting, he certainly
needed no introduction! But Don did say that 35 years
ago when he became Club President, he took the podium
for his inaugural address, and all the Club Members
got up and left. Apparently Shelly Lush and Jack Webster
thought that was funny.
This year has gone very quickly for Don, but he said
being President a second time is a wonderful experience
– others should try it!
During this Rotary year, Don was grateful for the help
of all his Board Members, Chairpersons and regular Club
Members too. In addition, Don mentioned the extra support
he has had from Gary and Audrey, especially with Springfest
and Ribfest.
The main focus this year by President Wilf was on Water,
Literacy, and Hunger, and Don felt our Club has included
all these aims in our projects. Don then listed the
activities accomplished by each group, and thanked the
Board Members and chairpersons for their work on the
many projects.
In addition, we now have the Scarborough Rotary Foundation
up and running, have participated in a Vision Program
for the future, and of course contributed to Polio Plus.
Since he did not want to miss anyone, Don did not name
any more individual members, except to say that he will
miss Sheila, who has done such a good job of getting
out messages all year.
In closing, Don said this year has surpassed his hopes
of our Club helping to make the world a better place,
and thanked the Club for everything they have all done.
Don then presented a President’s Pin to Victor and Vic
presented a Past President’s Pin in return – the second
one for Don.
Audrey advised that it was now time to present Don
with a parting gift – a very handsome Rotary watch,
so he should never be late for meetings.
Victor Shastri – Inaugural Address
Victor now addressed the Club, saying that he was nervous,
but very happy, and humbled by the confidence the club
has placed in him for this year. Members of Victor’s
family have been part of Rotary, including his brother
who visited last week.
During the 10 years Victor has been a member of our
Club, he has chaired committees, acted as Club Secretary,
and worked on many projects. He feels some of the previous
presidents have done very well, and is committed to
doing as good a job – with help from all members, of
course.
Victor does not want to make changes just for the sake
of changing. Instead, changes should be made as a clear
means of doing something better, quicker, and more efficiently.
This year’s R I Convention was the second one attended
by Victor, where he was able to meet incoming R I President
D K Lee, and will work towards his goal to Make Dreams
Real.
Victor wants to emphasize Membership, continue with
Community and International projects, participate in
the Rotary Peace Summit, and reinforce the Vision Committee
to guide our Club into the future. Since he did not
have a lot of time, Victor did not outline all his plans
for the year, but did mention that we all need to work
on Ribfest to again make it a success.
Victor concluded by thanking Don for standing in for
2 weeks, while Victor was busy with his daughter’s wedding.
Finally, Victor asked Shirley Zinman to come forward
to receive her Sergeant At Arms pin, and Mike Murton
to receive his Club Secretary pin.
But there were more presentations!! Jim Foster had made
a very special wood carving of P P Don Hall, in which
he resembled Winston Churchill – and Don was actually
smiling!
Then Lina presented Victor with a display piece showing
his name (Vijay Shastri) as incoming President, along
with the Make Dreams Real motto and logo.
Both these works of art were well received!!
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