Brighton Rotary Service Wheel August 14 2020 (Aug 15, 2020)

Rotary on the Patio - The new normal, we meet together on The Smoke House Patio (social distancing observed)

We have a Brighton Rotary Channel. R Liesje showed the first viewing on her laptop prior to the meeting. It included some quick views of the Ribs at Home.

Members: 9

Guests: no guests, so sad

Presentation:

President Joyce presented PP Daniel with revised and corrected spelling of past president gavel.

Correspondence:

Smile:

Sorry I missed it.

Announcements:.

Brighton Rotary Stay at Home Rib Fest - R Clay conducted a review of what worded, and what improvements could be made in future. Thanks to all who helped and especially those who ordered meals.
R Chris provided the economic review. We sold 174 meals for net profit of $1,484. Well done.
Next board meeting Tuesday August 18th at the home of R Emily. 6:30pm. Emily is at 27 Meade Street in Brighton.
RI Global Grant for Brazil water project G-2165 has been approved. Rogerio has set up bank account in Brazil.
Our first bottle drive is this weekend at Brighton By the Bay community Centre. Running 11am to 3pm Friday to Sunday. We have to sort bottles and keep an inventory.
In process of organizing District Governor visit / presentation. Likely will be via Zoom and in partnership with Stirling and Quinte Sunrise. Most clubs are still meeting via Zoom.
Possible Hoselton fundraiser for Brighton Rotary that Jan is offering Brighton Rotary - Christmas decorations annually.
We have speakers until Sept 11 organized. Looking for late September guests.
Looking for new venue for September.
Carole Ring has published a book, 'A Collection of Memories of the Remarkable Life of Ben Ring'. Ben was a long time former Rotary member of the Rotary Club of Brighton.

Upcoming Rotary Events:

D7070 is bringing us 'Tuesday Talks' starting July 14th from 7pm to 8pm. Sign up on line
August 20th there will be an on-line New Member workshop specifically geared to new Rotarian's who joined since January 1, 2019. An invitation will go out by mid August. This Zoom session will review Rotary organization.
2020 Rotary District Conference theme is 'Heroes and Champions' and will be held at Toronto Weston Prince Hotel October 23-25, 2019.
Rotary District 7070 is going to the Dominican Republic March Break 2021. A service opportunity - sweat equity.

Song: ?

Sharing Pot:

Happy Bucks: Ribfest success, impressed by Ribfest, proud that Rotary part of their life, grandkids on the weekend, great weather, having Scotia attend (little princess) .

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