ROTARY CLUB OF FONTHILL
WEEKLY MEETING MINUTES
November 4, 2020 – (Zoom)
1. Open meeting: – welcome everyone - introduce guests - Hugh
3. Toast: Hugh
To the Queen and Canada, To the Office of the President of United States, and To the President of Rotary International
4. 4-WAY TEST: Janet
Of the things we think say or do
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build good will and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
5. Invocation: Janet
Calm
In times of fear and panic,
Let us be a force of calm.
Let those who are trembling,
find us safe to lean upon.
May we be the voice of reason.
May we comfort the oppressed.
May we show our compassion
to those who’re most distressed.
6.
President’s Report/Correspondence/Announcements:
a)
TV Auction – Hugh provided an update on behalf of Annie
• Niagara Public Health is advising regarding pandemic protocols
• Amy is promoting the vent via social media. Please follow and share
MEGA TV Auction Facebook Page.
• Lunch and Learn online session for Rotarians is schedule for Friday Nov 6th at noon – email:
megarotarytvauction@gmail.com for invitation
b)
November Pod – Mike, Roy, Randy, Pat, Troy, Janet, Paul A. – Mike provided an update. Events are posted on
website calendar
c)
December Pod – Bob, Hugh, Ann, Gail, John, Andrew, Dave – Ann provided an update on an event being planned to support EL Crossley Interact in support of Pelham Cares Food Drive. The Food Drive is running from November 23 through December 5th. This year people are invited to drop items of at the Meridian Centre (MCC) and there will be no porch pickup. The proposal is that our Club organize transportation of items from EL Crossley to the MCC on December 4th, time to be confirmed.
Further discussion on December events will happen at next week’s meeting
Scheduled events are posted on our
website calendar
7.
Speaker : Michael Jacques – Author of 'Can't Read, Can't Write, Here's My Book' and 'I Belong, Can I Play?'
Introduction: Carolyn
- Michael was joined by his father Marcel Jacques, his publisher
Of note:
- Michael’s books can be purchased online at
heresmybook.com. You can also follow his speaking engagements there. Michael is also on social media and you can follow him here.
Facebook |
Instagram |
Twitter |
#heresmybook
- Michael is a member of the
Queen’s Commonwealth Trust
- Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has appointed Michael to the
Minister’s Advisory Council on Special Education
- Michael is Vice-President of
Community Living Ontario
- Hugh thanked Michael and Marcel for presenting and noted that a donation will be made to the Pelham Public Library in their honour, and we will ensure there is a copy of Michaels books in both English and French available in both branches.
8. November Birthdays: Gail (Nov.18); Paul S. (Nov.29)
November Rotary Anniversaries: Annie (Nov.01/94); Paul S. (Nov.11/15); Troy (Nov.16/17)
9. Rotary Moment/Happy Loonies: Mike
10.
Action items:
Item 6a)
All Members – please follow and share the Auction social media. If you are volunteering please consider attending any online sessions by sending an email to
megarotarytvauction@gmail.com
Item 6b)
Mike will send out a task list for people who have registered for Nov 28th Temperanceville setup.
Dave will send a reminder to members listed as undecided on the Clubrunner event listing
Item 6c)
Dave will update calendar as December dates are firmed up
Next Meeting
Club General Business Meeting - Zoom
Nov 18, 2020 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM