Members: 11
Guests: Laetitia de Witt from St. Catharines South, new inbound exchange student Daniella Danielsen from the Faroe Islands, Patrick Shortel, Cadets MWO James Thornton CSM and Cpl Abigail Livingston-Usher
Induction:
Pres. Daniel inducted our newest Rotarian: Annelize (Liesje) Wagner with the classification of Author / Speaker
Correspondence:
Good morning, Brighton Rotary! Here I come again with my "short" reports about what I'm up to.
I start college tomorrow (Sep 3rd) and I couldn't be more excited about it. I made Brazilian and Mexican friends who I'm already exploring Ottawa with and, of course, learning from.
It's bee quite an experience to learn how things work in a big city for a smalltown girl, (I got lost many times, took wrong buses, ended up at the wrong park at Gatineau...) but I made everything look like an adventure laughing at myself many times.
I hope President Dan transformed the morning meetings into a rock concert already,
oh and another thing... since I'm not there anymore, now everyone is allowed to eat as many potatoes as they want!
And once again, I'd like to recognize your support during my exchange year. You all made me grow up and learn.
Please come to visit me in Ottawa! :)
Love, Elo
613 661 4882
Eloisa de Castro Costa (Facebook)
Announcements:.
- Duty Roster circulated for golf tournament and Applefest.
- We are holding No Frills raffle starting September 13 until October 6. Duty roster circulated.
- Brighton Rotary Golf tournament September 9th at Barcovan. Need couple people for duties on the day.
- Spring Valley Public School to work BBQ Thursday September 12 for their annual Open House. Rotary will cook with R Daniel, Clay and Steve volunteering. Starting at 4:30pm
- Shelter Box gearing up to go into Bahamas, they are talking to people on ground, determining what is needed.
Upcoming Rotary Events:
- District Conference next year - Rotary Muskoka Style at JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort and Spa - October 25 - 27, 2019. Registration fee $349. Rooms at special rate of $135 / night while they last. Special Guests and programing: Amanda Lindhout, Canadian Humanitarian and Journalist, in 2008 along with some of her entourage were kidnapped by Islamic Insurgents in Southern Somalia. She will tell of her experiences and release. Also a panel of three top military leaders from Canada, United States and Denmark lead a panel discussion about the Military's role in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution. Also Erin Davis, a best selling author and former Toronto media personality will talk about her book; 'Morning has Broken; Love, Loss and Reclaiming Joy.'
- Colborne Rotary Harvest Auction - Saturday September 21, doors open at 6pm. Cost is $80 each. They are celebrating 70 years. For tickets call 905-396-7601
Daniella's Report:
She found her first week of school over whelming, no locker to start, she could not hear announcements because her home room class was loud.
There was a School shut down drill and she didn't know what was happening. No one told her.
School is going better now.
She is going out to Rugby practice.
Her subjects this term include: math, english, history and drama
Song: Caissons Go Rolling Along
Sharing: Laetitia won $? and donated it to the Foundation.
Happy Bucks: good day and good weather, trip to England and Scotland, visited Rotary Club of West ? - very fancy, good start to school and happy to be here, for cadets, going to Halifax for book signing etc, young people, presentation, full room, visit cousins, 12 days, home coming together, newest member, speakers.
Rotary Minute: Ideas for Membership
1. It sounds simple, but just 'ask someone'.
2. Repeatedly invite prospective members, unless you get defininative No.
3. Ensure prospective members feel important. Everyone should speak to them.
4. Make your meetings Fun.
5. Have a clear membership goal, develop strategic plan and establish budget.
