Rotary on the Patio - The new normal, we meet together on The Smoke House Patio (social distancing observed)
Members: 9
Guests: no guests, so sad
Correspondence:
1. Thank you note from Horizons of Friendship for the Club's donation to the project in Nicaragua. Ellen says it is wonderful news and every amount helps. They are very grateful.
Smile:
Someone may be on the golf course. Is that a joke?
Announcements:.
- We need speakers for August.
- Brighton Rotary Stay at Home Rib Fest will be Saturday August 8th. We have about 100 orders to date. Must be pre-ordered, no walk ups. Deadline for orders is noon on August 4th. Next week we will briefly review procedures.
- 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 will set up bank account in Brazil.
- Club is interested in participating in the Wellington Rotary bottle drive. R Emily will temporarily store at her home. Collect as you can. We are looking into placing trailer monthly at arena for drop off. Request to Municipality has been submitted requesting permission to station Rotary trailer at Arena monthly.
- 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.
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: You Are My Sunshine
Sharing Pot: R Chris is donating $20 to the club.
Happy Bucks: getting together with family, for the long weekend, beautiful day, thanks for the weather, 4 day weekend, pancakes special for Murray, always happy and nothing more to say, mom pulled through operation, she is a trooper, text from friend of 30 years ago and like old times, Friday breakfasts outside on patio, grand kids for the weekend, Janet's son Mike home and scotch will not go stale, happy holiday weekend, for Brighton by the Bay residents who support Rotary.
Rotary Minute: Shelter Box celebrating 20 years of service.
Our impact, testimonial:
Shelter Box provided Popeye with a Shelterkit and other essential items, like solar lights, to help him get back on his feet after his home was badly damaged following flooding and mudslides. "The water came in from both sides and we were surrounded. It filled the house. We watch as the water took everything I had away."
"I really like the lights, as I don't have regular electricity. I was able to build a shelter to live in. It took me six days to build, but I built it myself."
