2015 June News Bulletin

Stay up-to-date with what's happening with our club!

Updates on the President's Dinner, Rotary Leadership Training, New Members, Grocery Card Fundraiser, Volcanes Project, Lobster Fest, and MORE!

Announcements: 

Rotateller
​Graham is looking for volunteers to assist with writing the weekly newsletter. The task is important and a good way for new members to get their "feet wet" in supporting the club. Lots of help is available and the time commitment is limited. Please let Graham, Gord, Al or Adriana know if you can help.
 
President's Dinner
June 29 at the Saskatoon Club is the date selected to honor President Wayne's year. Tickets are $55 for a Prime Rib supper. There will be no meeting that day.Please RSVP to Bev. 
 
Joys Home of Hope
Dave announced that the Home needs donation money for building toilets at the school. Enrollment is being limited by the sanitation facilities. Also Africa night is slated for June 11 at a cost of $50. See Dave for more i.
 
Board
The last Board meeting of this Rotary year will be June 9.
 
French Exchange Student
Bev received an email from a  French exchange  student with a Rotary connection who is looking for a room to rent. Peter V. has offered to help out. Thanks Peter.


ADG Colin Taylor

Colin joined our meeting recently and announced the dates for the District Conference ( June 18-21 in Nipawin have a look at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqbLq9gteCc). Rotary Leadership training is also under way with Bev (anyone else?) having completed several of the modules.

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New Members

Just a reminder from Jim, our  Membership chair  of the "new member" proposal process. Once a new prospect is proposed by a sponsor, a wine and cheese reception will be used to promote the meaning of Rotary for the candidates.

The membership committee is looking for volunteers, but all current board members will be on it in any event.

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Grocery Cards

Please consider purchasing Grocery Cards from Wayne S. Grocery Cards are an important component of our fundraising for this year. They are available for the Coop, Sobeys and Safeway and can be used for groceries, gas and for the new Coop Liquor store. Put them on your credit card for extra points! There is no additional cost to you beyond the face value of the cards,  but the Club receives a percentage from the merchants.

Treasurer Wayne is looking for volunteers to head up this program.

 

Volcanes Project - Laptops and Sewing Machines 

Just a reminder Jim and Ernie are looking for used laptops and people to transport them to just outside Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He is also kick starting a new sewing machine project in Mexico with the founder of Sun Ice. Participants will be taught sewing skills, with small home sewing businesses  started using micro financing.

 
Lobster Fest​ 
Another successful event was held Saturday night with strong attendance. See the photo of our motley crew demolishing the seafood!!

 
 
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Have an announcement you would like included in the Bulletin or a suggestion regarding the format of the eBulletin?  Contact Graham Pearson for posting information.