The meeting opened with the Bell, then President Barbara turned the meeting over to Catharine Janssen, President of the Discovery Tour Committee.

 

The club earned $5000 net from the Tour. There was a strong message to proceed with the tour next year. Comments will be compiled then reviewed. Ron hatched the idea of the tour 6 or more months ago. Catharine was awestruck by the energy that blossomed from the beginning of planning and actioning, especially as the way was in darkness. No other group has done this kind of fundraising project.

 

Gerry has assembled 200+ pics contributed from the Photo Contest. He will first reduce the entries down to 60 (5per person), then down to the 5 prizes. Ron will write the rules and Gerry, Ron Bill will decide top 5 (Photos to follow in next Rotaserver)

 

The quiz sheets were marked; 5 were perfect; 5 prizes will be awarded as follows: Brian Callihoo,Jeanette Kilduff, Dave McGonegal, Carolyn Lapare, Annette Sbarra.

 

The Discovery Tour 50/50 draw was won by John Bole.

 

The following tickets were drawn randomly for 24 prizes and owners presented with their prize:

Dave Mathers, Shelby Smith, Chris Murphy, Ethel dela Penotiere, Suzanne Ferguson, Tracy Ruv, Jessica Santos, Rhonda McNaughton, Jennifer Querton, Larry Sintzel, Raj Patel, Mr Vandermark,

Dale Wilcox, Bob Radtke, Janice Monty-Balsden, Robert Heil, Daryle West, David Anstee, Janice White, Martin and Nancy Holmes, Betty Rhewbotham, Susan Williamson, Gord Day, Beth Beecroft. See picture below of club members picking winners:

 

The picture below shows club members selling tickets for tour and taking donations at the Horton Market.

 

The club then moved on to weekly 50/50 draw (Won by Pat, first time this year).

 

Happy Finn contributions to the Foundation are as follows:

Gerry was happy the way the Tour turned out and a there was a birthday in family.

Nancy was happy the tour turned out so well

Mark thanked Catharine for her leadership with the tour

Malcolm liked the tour and looks forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving

Ron loved the tour and Catharine’s Toastmaster style report of the Tour.

Barbara thanked everyone for their part in the Tour. ACT has been cancelled because of COVID(but she believes the decision was unfair).

Bill’s granddaughter had a birthday and enjoyed participating in the Tour.

Pat contributed her 50/50 winnings, thanked Catharine for her part as chair of Tour.

There is no meeting next week.

The meeting in 2 weeks 20Oct21 will see Darwin Lowe’s story living with Polio. We hope to raise the flag in front of city Hall on 22Oct21.