Train Whistle May 6, 2020

2020-05-06

STRCRC Meeting

WHEN
May 6, 2020 at 5:30 pm
Fellowship at 5:10 pm

WHERE
Zoom Meeting

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May 13, 2020 - Induction of New Members - Scott/Ed

May 20, 2020 - Elevated Park - Serge Lavoie

May 27, 2020 - Budget Review and Club Planning

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Helen Campbell
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Natalie Redman
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Wade Coombs
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St Thomas Railway City Rotary Club Minutes - May 6, 2020

Attendance: Al G, Helen C, Roger C, Scott C, Dagmar W, Eleanor R, Mark F, Wade C, Natalie R, Scott V, Anna, Paul N, Sandy W, Ann L, Barb W, Sue B, Diane C, Bill C, Ed D, Curtis R
Regrets:
Guests: Malcolm Rust, Sophie, Paul Jenkins, Cathy, Gerry and Catharine Janssen, Nancy and Paul Lovelock, Stewart Shouldice

Welcome - President Scott @ 5:30 pm
O' Canada
4 Way Test

Guest Speaker - St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce - Paul Jenkins
Paul N introduced and welcomed Paul to our Club
CEO - St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce
- supplying information to Community
- connecting the manufacturing to the Community with PPE supplies
- they will work with the Community to help mask people up and assist the Community to open up safely
- it is a scary time but there is room for hope
- they are there to assist businesses, non profits, charities navigate through the storm
- Aylmer business is making gowns, caps, waiting on masks
- sewstrong.ca, drop off on Ross Street
- Sue shared with Paul what Helen has been busy with making masks, caps and now bags. Thank you Helen
What can Rotarians do now?
-empower other Roatrians, coordinate conversations, follow best practice

If you need any further information Paul shared his email
paul@stthomaschamber.ca

How to properly remove a mask
https://youtu.be/OABvzu9e-hw

Club Business
Four of the five District Grants have been accepted and approved, cheques should be in the mail. Waiting on one last one.

Financial
N/A

Motions/Club Decisions
N/A

Committee Updates

Fundraising - Paul N
N/A

International - Mark F
N/A

Local Community Service - Sandy
N/A

Rotary Youth Exchange - Al G
Anna's Good Bye Drive By is set for Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 2-4.
Sue officially said GOOD BYE to Anna from the Club.

Administration - Bill C
N/A

Polio Update/Challenge
N/A

Member News
N/A

Extra Info
Diane C shared information from the District call she participated in
- Free Virtual District Conference is moved to June 13, 2020 from 9-12/12:30
- hosting a polio challenge (more info to come), $20 for every photo sent
- Free Virtual International Conference - June 20, 2020 (more details to come)
- Grand Bend held a Stay at Home Gala, event raised $20,000 for GB Rotary
- East Coast Kitchen Party - May 30, 2020, support local restaurants, opportunity to raise funds for local Rotary Club

Upcoming Events
District Governor Tony Sheard will attend our May 13, 2020 meeting to speak about Rotary and the Rotary Foundation.

Respectfully submitted by:
Natalie Redman

Minutes taken by:
Natalie Redman

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