Brighton Rotary Service Wheel May 31 2023 (Jun 02, 2023)

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

Members: 8

Guests: Terri Lynn

Correspondence:

Event Invitation

You are invited to the REMEMBERING PAST PRESIDENT GRANT SOUTHWELL.

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Event:	REMEMBERING PAST PRESIDENT GRANT SOUTHWELL
Date:	Jun 05, 2023 5:30 PM - Jun 05, 2023 7:30 PM
Fee:	$30.00
Location:	These 4 Walls 22 Front St Trenton, ON Canada K8V 6C5
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Details:	This will be a fellowship meeting as we gather to reflect on Rotarian & Past President Grant Southwell. The family wishes are that members make a donation in memory of Grant to the Rotary Foundation. Please Register for this event as there is limited space. If you are unable to attend we will miss you hope to see you at our next meeting, we ask if you would please decline this invite. Southwell, Grant Edward - July 16, 1943 - May 17, 2023 In his 80th year, Grant peacefully passed away with his family by his side after his yearlong battle with cancer. Beloved husband and best friend of B.Diane Southwell (Dec 2017) for 50 years. Loving father of Andrew (Holly) Southwell, Shannon Southwell, and Meghan (Adam) Groves. Proud grandfather of Meredith, Evan, Madeline, Aaron, Marshall and Hunter. Grant will be greatly missed by his siblings Dale (Carole) Southwell, Mary (Brian) O’Neil, his sister-in-law Jean Wickett, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Grant predominantly spent his career in municipal government for The Township of Michipicoten in Wawa, ON. He was a long time Rotarian member belonging to the Oshawa, Wawa and Trenton Rotary Clubs. The ‘Service Above Self’ motto was apparent through his many hours of volunteering with Rotary through a variety of programs and initiatives. Grant and Diane loved to travel and attended many Rotary International events and hosted numerous exchange students over the years. Grant lived his life with integrity and resilience and will be dearly missed. The family sends their greatest thanks to Dr. Brooke Wilson and the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, the Rotary Club of Trenton, the staff at Quinte Health Care (Trenton) and Hospice Quinte for their compassion and support during Grant’s illness. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at the Weaver Life Centre, 29 Bay Street, Trenton on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 5-8 pm. Funeral Ceremony in memory of Grant will be held at Heroes Landing, 57 Stella Cres., Trenton on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 2 pm with reception to immediately follow. Interment will take place at a later date at Mount Lawn Cemetery, Whitby. Donations to the Rotary Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or to Hospice Quinte would be greatly appreciated. Memories, stories and condolences may be shared online at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

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Thank you
For ROTARY CLUB OF TRENTON

I wonder, if you haven’t already, could you mention the HUGS dance fundraiser on June 17th? I’ll be singing with Vic Schukov’s band and it’s going to be very good dancing and lot of songs to sing along with!

“To my friends, family and neighbours! I’m promoting this absolutely grand dancing rock ‘n rollin’ night for which I’m volunteer guest singer for Brighton’s HUGS fundraiser to be held at the Brighton Legion on the 17th of June. I’m gonna wail for you! Victor Schukov and a few of his band are playing and singing. Tickets available at Lighthouse Books, Special Effects and the Birdhouse. $20 gets you up and working out and belting along with the songs, time to celebrate! Sing along with us! Those were the days, my friend…”

DG Iosif’s weekly report:

On the 26th of May, 2023, Dr. Bob Scott celebrated his 90th Birthday!

PDG Dr. Beth Selby with Ann, Dr. Bob's wife arranged a special surprise for Dr. Bob on Friday the 26th of May. Dr. Bob had to give his classification talk. A wonderful celebration with Rotarians, family and friends to celebrate Dr. Bob's 90th Birthday!

End of May Reminders!

1) Submission of Candidates for Year End Awards!

2) DDF applications for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year!

Upcoming Happenings in our District!

District Changeover!

Friday, 23rd of June 2023District Changeover, to be held at the Whitby Marina. Details to follow shortly.

Rotary at Pride Toronto Parade 2023!

Our PDG Mary-Lou Harrison is organizing the PRIDE parade!

Sunday, 25th June, 2023. Members of the Rotary family (and their friends and family!) are invited to march in a spirit of celebration and inclusion in the Pride Toronto Parade! We have a marching permit for up to 100 people, and we hope you will join us with your friends and family!

Our participation is more than just a celebration of Rotary's commitment to and action on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is a message of support to people around the world, including in our own organization, who cannot fully be and express who they are without fear of discrimination, violence, imprisonment, and even death.

To register and for more information please click the link below:

Rotary at Pride Toronto Parade 2023!

Can't wait to see you in action on Sunday, June 25!

Have a great week!

Cheers,

DG Iosif

Final thought: What are a shark's two favourite words? Man overboard.

SMILE ?

We sometimes think that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. In reality the poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty of all. - Mother Theresa

Smile:

From R Steve - 3 ducks in a bar. 1st duck is Huey and he says he is great when asked by the bar tender. The second duck is Duey and he is also wonderful when asked. the third duck is Puddles and ?? (sorry can't read my scratches).

R Clay shared a longer smile about a guy who gets stranded on a deserted island for years with nothing but coconuts and bananas. One day a beautiful women rows up to his beach and he finds out she has been stranded on the other side of the island. However, she has fashioned tools to make the row boat, as well as a home and necessities as well as extra things when she takes him back to her side of the island. The man is astounded that she was so resourceful and made everything from the raw materials on the island. She wants to get comfortable and asks him if he wants to 'play a round'. He can't believe his luck and asked her if she has also made a golf course.

Announcements:

Outbound youth exchange student Nika will be going to Poland on exchange, Our inbound student is Marcos Gabriel from Brasil. Rotarians can reach out to Gabriel and introduce themselves and welcome him to Brighton.
Next board meeting will be held at R Emily's home on Tuesday June 20th at 6:30pm
We are looking for speakers for June.
Bottle drive tentative June 17th.
Rotarian's have to update 'Smart Serve' certification by July 1.
Spring Valley Fun Fair June 8, asked Rotary to BBQ. R Jeff B and Bob volunteered with Joy.
We agreed to BBQ for Canada Day.
We were asked to BBQ for June 11 from 1 to 4pm for Pride Pop Up at Memorial Park. We will BBQ for Pride Pop Up
.President's BBQ pot luck possible Friday June 23 at R Joyce's home
.R Daniel attended R Grant's funeral. Grant's philosophy of life was the 4 Way Test

Song: no song today

Sharing Pot: $18 won by R Emily who donated extra to Elizabeth campaign

Happy Bucks: flying to Edmonton for airborne reunion, great presentation and learned a lot, enjoyable, saw Hamilton and great show, new ice cream stand east of Frankford, visit to Haliburton, to be here, Steve trying to take Chris's job, England.

Rotary Minute:

not today