1.    Open meeting: – Hugh welcomed our special guest Trevor Van Nest

 

2.    Land Acknowledgement: Ann

Note: Anishinabe - refers to the Ojibway nation and can be pronounced "A-nish-in-knob-eh"
Haudenosaunee - refers to the Six Nations of the Grand River Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora and can be pronounced " Hoe-dee-no-show-knee" - see linked document

 

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: Annie
Of the things we think say or do

 

5.    Invocation: Hugh

 

6.    President’s Report/Correspondence/Announcements:
a) TV Auction – Annie

Annie reminded the group that we need to get items in by October 9th.  In part this is because we need a sense of how much time the auction will take - will we need all of the dates allocated.  Also, it takes time to set up the Wizard.  Annie suggested that in lieu of sports tickets, you may wish to work with an organization to purchase restaurant coupons in a matching situation.  

Amy Graham is doing a great job with the social media campaign and branding and marketing the auction.   

Lance reminded people that if you make a cash donation that there is a charitable tax credit that provides a 42% return.

b) 2021 Fun Fest – Paul/Paul

Paul Snack has been in touch with Bissell’s and they are supportive of a Funfest potentially in the Fall of 2021.

 

c) Remembrance Day Services
Mel shared that the Legion will only be doing one service at the Hall this year.  Rotary Club of Fonthill will continue to support this with the purchase of wreaths.

Ann indicated that the Legion is selling branded masks as a fundraiser - Order online: Poppy Store  

 

d) Rotary Citation
Hugh shared that we are one of 15 clubs in the district which earned a Presidential Citation.  Thanks to Mike and the whole team for this.  We likely are on track again this year for earning it again.

 

7.    Speaker: Trevor Van Nest – Niagara Region Money Coaches
Presentation: Best Financial Practices for Retirees
Introduction – Paul Snack introduced our guest, Trevor Van Nest 
Trevor's Bio and Brief Summary of Presentation

8.    September Birthdays: none
September Rotary Anniversaries: Maria (9/8/2017)

 

9.    Rotary Moment/Happy Loonies: Emma

 

10.    Action items:
TVAuction - October 9th

 

NEXT MEETING:  October 8th  Carolyn and the October pod has some great ideas for meetings - next week the idea is to meet at the final Farmer’s Market and then a brief social at My Place on the outdoor patio.  Guest Speaker for October 14 is Jessica Potts.