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Don Fraser |
Prior to the start of the meeting President Betty-Lou asked Don Fraser to say a few words in memory of long standing member Ivor Khan who passed away this week. Ivor's contributions to our club included his tremendous musical talents and his invaluable contribution toward World and Community Service projects like the dialysis machines sent to Trinidad. Ivor will be missed but never forgotten.
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Terry McDougall |
Graham Kennedy said grace. Rick Evans led the club in the singing of O Canada, followed by the toast to Her Majesty the Queen and Canada.
The head table included Art Wing, Howard and Marilyn Lackie, Betty-Lou Souter, Bob Lawler, member in the spot light Sat Singh, and Terry McDougall. Terry introduced the following visiting Rotarians: Debbie Klassen and Pat Olsen both from the Lincoln Rotary Club. Today's guests included: Lalita Mehta wife to Jagdish, Marilyn Lackie wife to Howard, Henry Klassen and Anne Bangham guests of Chris Bangham and past member George Goldford.
Birthdays:
Jack Harper celebrated his birthday this past week.
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Jagdish Mehta |
Peter Banwell will be returning to Niagara this week to continue his physiotherapy at Shaver hospital.
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Chris Bangham introduced Henry Klassen as our newest member today. Henry operates Central Fabricating and Welding which is involved in the food process business.
Jagdish helped to explain the variety of Indian cuisine enjoyed for lunch. Thanks for all the hard work organizing today's menu.
Dr Earl Hunt sent our club a letter of appreciation for having received the Paul Harris Fellowship award.
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| Chris Bangham, Henry Klassen and Betty-Lou Souter |
Peter Papp invited anyone interested to attend the "Power of One" seminar on May 6 th or for breakfast May 3rd at the Four Points Sheraton. Please contact Peter for more info and tickets.
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Peter Papp |
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Sangeeta Hollo |
Sangeeta led happy dollars by introducing her mom, also known as the nanny.
Lezlie reminded everyone that on May 12 you're asked to bring one gift to be donated to the 100 families living in the vivir project in Tehuacan Mexico. The World and Community Service committee thanks everyone in advance.
Foster is happy to be going to Peru to volunteer with Brock students.
Henry was happy that his son is returning to school to further his education having just spent two years in Japan teaching English.
John Crossingham was delighted by the food at lunch but didn't realize that the water glasses were so small. John had a new grandchild last week and can't wait until it grows up to become a garage door repairman.
Norm is still looking for people to do smart serve. There are 14 openings still available.
Martha has tickets for a benefit concert for the Niagara Symphony May 14 to 16.
Ken Taylor thanked Jagdish for telling him about the secrets of well aged rice.
Peter Papp is happy that his son is now a rough neck in Fort Mac Murray, where there are no speed limits.
Sam Walters is hoping that his son's trip to Belize is uneventful.
Bill Finley is warning everybody of a future announcement.
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Sat Singh |
Jagdish was happy to recommend a college to John Crossingham who goes by the name of the Garage Door Doctor. Fortunately he makes house calls but does not accept OHIP.
Nancy was proud to announce that her son has accepted a paid internship to continue his research with the US Consulate at the US Trade commission.
Brian St. Hilaire donated $60 to the World and Community Service in recognition of the memory of Ivor.
Ron Sloan told a really bad joke that I couldn't print.
Debbie Klassen and Pat Olsen were happy to welcome Henry as our newest member.
Ray Bukovec announced that his 8 year old grandson has just signed a hockey contract.
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Betty-Lou Souter |
Betty-Lou was happy to recognize the invaluable contributions to our club and the world by members like Dr. Sat Singh and the Malawi project.
50/50: Jim Denham had a chance to win $583 but drew the king instead of the queen.
Celebration of Indian Culture and presentation on Polio Immunization (Howard Lackie)
Art Wing introduced Howard and Marilyn Lackie as our guest speakers. Their subject centered on their recent trip to India to help fellow Rotarians with Polio immunization efforts.
Prior to their talk Howard dedicated today's program to the memory to past member Alex Elliott.
Howard and Marilyn joined 25 fellow Rotarian volunteers from parts of Canada and the United States on a journey to the Delhi region of India. While there they assisted with and observed efforts to treat and eradicate polio.
Highlights of their trip included visiting one of Mother Teresa's orphanages, a leper camp and a mobile camp where prosthetics are fabricated for polio victims. At this camp patients are assessed and fitted within one day. Over 800 limbs were fabricated within 5 days. Most of these pieces are grude by western standards but extremely practical and efficient in India. A cost effective, flexible "J" foot is used for lower limbs.
The Lackie's observed and assisted with the national immunization day. This one day event was able to vaccinate over 168 million children under the age of 5 across India. A few drops of the oral vaccine are all that is needed to remove the crippling effects of polio.
After their volunteer work the couple enjoyed many sights and traditions shared with gracious hosts.
Following their talk, Howard and Marilyn presented our club with a Paul Harris Fellowship award in recognition of the hard work that our club puts forth. Betty-Lou accepted the award on behalf of the club and thanked the Lackies.
Bala Kathiresan thanked the Lackies for their talk and for the work they did in his native land.
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Jagdish and Lalita Mehta, Howard and Marilyn Lackie and Betty-Lou Souter
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May 5th Classification Talk - Norma Medulun
May 12th W.C.S.
May 19th Youth Exchange Chigusa's Farewell
May 26th G.S.E. Philippines Team
The Niagara Region Public Leaders Summit will be held May 2, 2005 at Regional Niagara Headquarters, 8 am to 3:30 pm. To learn more, contact Peter Papp at 905 688-7496. Also go to www.thechangingpoint.com/2005/Niagara_intro.htm
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