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The meeting began with grace said by Graham Kennedy followed by O Canada led by Don Shaw and then a toast to Her Majesty the Queen and Canada.
President Larry introduced our head table: John Crossingham, Chris Blake, Larry Iggulden, Jim Denham, Ralph Watters and Heather Combe.
Heather introduced the following visiting Rotarians: Ken Goodwin from NOTL, Karin Barnes from the am club, Debbie Klassen from Lincoln and Colleen Blake from NOTL. The following guests were introduced by their accompanying member ( ): Alex McKee (George Darte), Pat Hanson (Jim Hanson), Terry Kellar (Rick Merritt), Cindy Dunne, Jennifer Cockell and Bob Marshall (John Bird), Sun Sun, Freda Turner (John Snowling), Marg Sutherland (Janet Johnston), the entire Denham Clan (Jim), Irma Iggulden (Larry), Liana Caracci (Roger Segalin), Katharine and William Rurbee, Karen Zanutto (Foster), John and Merilee Burroughs and Sheila Gillies (Eugene), Brigitte Bouchard (Ross MacDonald), George Hostick (Nancy), Peter McDougall (Terry), Ann Finley (Bill), Ann Bangham (Chris), Sara Palmieri (Liz), Margie Blake (Chris), Elvis was also sighted but did not sign in.
Ralph Watters was today's member in the spotlight. Ralph joined our club in 1988 having been introduced by Vern Sutherland. Ralph is a chartered accountant and is married to his wife Margaret and they have three sons: David, Bradley and Cameron. Ralph served as our club treasurer from 1995 to 98 and has served on several committees.
- Larry - The board has decided to cancel next week's meeting. The club assembly meeting will be held on January 19 th .
- Rick Merritt - With great pleasure Rick introduced Terry Kellar as our newest member. Terry is a retired CIBC banker and a past member of the Pembroke Rotary Club. He is married to Linda and has two children who are attending Queens University.
- Eugene Gillies - With equally great pleasure introduced our newest new member: John Burroughs. John has held previous positions at Ontario Hydro, Ont Power Corp and recently retired from New Horizon Systems. John is married to Marilee and has two daughters. His interests include photography and hiking.
- Larry - Larry recited a clever holiday poem. It is OK to laugh at accountants as long as all the numbers add up.
- Dave McAdam - Dave talked on behalf of the Foundation. The hope is that the number of our club members donating to the $100 per year Rotary Foundation initiative will increase from the current 34 to 50. The Canadian equivalent is $121. The foundation uses this money to fund projects like polio eradication, peace and conflict resolution study, GSE programs and ambassadorial scholarships.
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Larry Iggulden, Terry Kellar, Rick Merritt
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Larry Iggulden, John Burroughs, Eugene Gillies
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Ray Bukovec was happy because he immigrated to Canada this time of the year. He presented to Larry a book of flag etiquette.
- Brian St. Hilaire - donated $25 towards Community Care.
- John Snowling - was happy that his mother was in attendance and wished everyone a happy holiday.
- Betty-Lou - was happy that although it was a tough campaign, Community Care should be able to reach its goal this year.
- Rick Vanderkuip - was happy to have a sample of our ice wine on display and will be taking orders in the New Year.
- Earl Alton - put in $5 from the absent Howard Lackie wishing everyone a wonderful festive season.
- Roger Segalin - was happy to be a Canadian along with Ray.
- Doug Geddie - announced that the deadline for peace scholarships for our area has been extended. If you know anyone that may be interested please have them check out the web site.
- Irma Iggulden - was sad to mourn the loss of her friend Jill Begora.
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Larry Iggulden With Gifts
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50/50 Draw:
John O'Connell was unsuccessful in his attempt to win the $385 pot.
John Crossingham introduced past member Chris Blake as today's speaker.
Chris recited a non-traditional Christmas reading entitled "Dave cooks the turkey". Chris's professional voice and whimsical delivery brought the story to life for all to enjoy.
John Snowling thanked Chris for a delightful performance.
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Chris Blake and Larry Iggulden
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A Joke (delivered by John Lehnen)
A major research institution (MRI) has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest chemical element yet known to science. The new element has been tentatively named Governmentium. Governmentium has 1 neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75 deputy neutrons and 224 assistant deputy neutrons giving it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since governmentium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of governmentium causes one reaction to take over four days to complete when it would normally take less than a second. Governmentium has a normal half-life of three years; it does not decay, but instead undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact, governmentium's mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause some morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.
This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientists to speculate that governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Alex McKee is being proposed and sponsored for membership by George Darte. Alex is a Financial Advisor in St. Catharines. He is married to Beverly and has three children - Sean, Meghan and Erin. His interests are golf and reading. He was formerly a Rotarian while living in Montreal.
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