We have a Brighton Rotary Channel.
We are back to Zoom meetings.
Members: 9
Guests: none
Correspondence:
1. Letter from Community Care Northumberland requesting support.
2. Colborne Rotary have started their on-line auction, November 12 to 22. Help support Colborne Rotary.
- Next board postponed to Tuesday November 24 at 6:30pm. This will be via Zoom now.
- Bottle Drive at King Edward Park near tennis courts - Saturday November 21 from 10am to 2pm. We are thinking to cancel December bottle drive due to proximity to Christmas?
- Diners and Duffers for 2021 going ahead. Looking for new advertisers. $125 for black and white 1/4 page ad. Also confirming past advertisers and looking for new.
- Global grant project in Brasil, all the money is in place. Water filters ordered and take delivery likely in December. Rogerio will keep us updated.
- Brighton Foundation Walk in Presquile to Saturday November 14 was great day. Those who wish to donate can still do so. We raised $1,850.
- Christmas Hampers - next meeting Tuesday December 8th at 7pm at Evangel Church. The real work will be December 14 to 16 to put hampers together and distribute.
- Hoselton committee moving ahead, more to come.
- R Emily advised number of kids needing coats down this year. She was able to purchase what was needed mostly at Bargain Shop with 15% discount. Mostly pants and boots. She has few things more to pick up. Also extra hats and mitts for the schools to have on hand when kids loose or they get too wet.
- R Liesje suggested we start organizing for spring on line auction.
Upcoming Rotary Events:
- Save a Tree initiative - Nov 26 on line. A majestic red oak over 250 years old.
- Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) has begun on line. Part 1 in November, Part 2 and 3 this winter. Register at District 7070 website.
- 2020 Rotary District Conference theme is 'Heroes and Champions' and will be now April 9 to 11, 2021, at Pan Pacific Toronto (formerly Weston Prince Hotel).
- Rotary District 7070 is going to the Dominican Republic March Break 2021. A service opportunity - sweat equity.
Song:
Sharing Pot: all are encouraged to share as they are able or willing.
Happy Bucks: sold car, amazing presentation, 1st time presenting stamps, to be around, to be with everyone, Lighthouse ran out of books (twice), presentation with passion, perseverance of 75 years, cat on TV, cat wanting attention, build on Murray's experience to tackle Dad's 1977 collection, hope for dollars tomorrow, walk on Saturday and hosts.
Rotary Minute
November Foundation Month:
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Our 35,000 clubs carry out sustainable service projects that support our six causes. With donations like yours, we’ve wiped out 99.9 percent of all polio cases. Your donation also trains future peacemakers, supports clean water, and strengthens local economies.