Brighton Rotary Service Wheel Aug 16 2023 (Aug 18, 2023)

NOTE THAT WE ARE AT A NEW VENUE - FRANK'S CORNER GRILL

Members: 9

Guests: our outbound exchange student Nika, Terri Lynn Jenkins, Ted Harp, Meg Fox, Amy McQuaid and Dane from PARN

Correspondence:

1.DG John Burns weekly news letter. See attached.

2. Newsletter from Nature Conservancy Canada

Smile:

As the English Premier League new season starts:

Nigel being a long-time season’s ticket holder for City, takes his usual seat prior to the derby match. Oliver, who has had the seats next to Nigel for years, notices the empty seat next to Nigel is vacant. Oliver asks, “oi Nigel where’s the wife at?’. Nigel replies that sadly she has died. Oliver then states, “I can’t believe you couldn’t find a friend or relative to join you”. Nigel responds, “Well mate, they’re all at the funeral.”

Paul Harris Pin Presentation

President Joyce presented a PHF pin +5 to former Rotarian Ted Harp

Paul Harris once said, "Perhaps dreaming is not so bad if one dreams good dreams and makes them come true." In Rotary, we make dreams a reality through extraordinary projects and activities here at home and around the world. These projects would not be possible without the generous support of Rotarians and friends of our Foundation. The Rotary Foundation recognizes those individuals who donate US$1,000 or more to the annual fund, Polio Plus or approved Foundation Grants by presenting them with a Paul Harris Fellow.

These gifts enable Rotary's worldwide network of dedicated humanitarians to implement projects that address pressing needs in communities around the world. Because of these contributions:

Children are vaccinated against Polio and other diseases.

Adults and children alike can learn to read and write.

Women are given micro loans and vocational training that enable them to support themselves and their families in a healthy and dignified way.

Teachers and school children have access to toilet facilities and clean drinking water.

Scholars are able to study ways to prevent maternal and child mortality.

Professionals from around the world convene to discuss strategies for resolving conflict and fostering peace.

Today,we recognize Ted Harp as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, for enabling Rotary to make an impact on individuals, families, and entire communities. On their behalf, we offer our sincere appreciation for your ongoing generosity.

Announcements:

We will join Campbellford and Trenton in Campbellford Wednesday September 13th. Starting about 5:30 and meal at 6:30. Details to be confirmed. We will not have a Wednesday morning meeting on that day.
Going forward in the fall, plan is to have one evening social meeting a month to replace regular Wednesday morning meeting.
Outbound youth exchange student Nika will be going to Poland. She has her ticket and leaves on August 21. And a birthday August 19th. Happy Birthday Nika and have a good flight.
Our inbound student is Marcos Gabriel from Brasil. Rotarians can reach out to Gabriel and introduce themselves and welcome him to Brighton. We are looking for one more host family.
Next board meeting will be held at R Emily's home on Tuesday September 19th at 6:30pm
We are looking for speakers
Bottle drive September 9th.
R Clay gave a big thanks to all the volunteers who helped at the Street Dance Saturday. Thanks that the weather cleared up and R Daniel for bands.
R Clay said we netted about $4,834.
R Clay gave an update on Elizabeth and family. The kids are finished school, her son had an 80% average and her daughter 90%..

Song: The Happy Wanderer

Sharing Pot: $21 won by R Jeff and donated to the Elizabeth fund

Happy Bucks: for the invitation and see old friends, presentation, successful street dance, theatre, see the kids on Saturday, enjoyment of peace (no kids). James home safe, pulled it off Saturday night after rain, for volunteers Saturday night, for those who worked all night, full house, thanks for making exchange happen.

Rotary Minute:

HIP (Honouring Indigenous People) National Youth 2 Youth Engagement Event in 2024

HIP is planning a second national Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) Engagement event for 2024. The program will be patterned after the 2023 event in Winnipeg. In particular we will continue;

Bringing together indigenous and non-indigenous students from across Canada,
The collaboration among ten or more Rotary Districts in the funding, recruiting and organizing a shared event, and
Bringing together youth from First Nations, Metis and Inuit groups to share experiences and cultures.

We are asking your Rotary Club, right here in District 7070 to support and encourage the program. Our growing network of Rotary Clubs, teachers, school boards and First Nations communities will seek outstanding high school students, from District 7070 to participate.

Plans are underway for a Y2Y event in District 7070 and for including Indigenous youth in other programs.