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Betty-Lou Souter
Betty-Lou Souter presided over the final meeting for our 86 th president, the "gifted" Larry Iggulden. The Club filled the restaurant of the Niagara Culinary Institute at Niagara College.
Harold Nash said the blessing before breaking of bread, followed by O Canada starting on what Don Shaw assured us was middle "C". We toasted the Queen and Canada.
Guests: After a fine dinner, and acknowledgement of the many guests present, Betty-Lou introduced Larry's long-suffering spouse Irma, and his granddaughters Felicia & Marissa.
Felicia, Marissa, Irma & Larry Iggulden
Birthdays: A particularly painful rendering of "Happy Birthday" was provided for the birthday boys - Ross Burns, Bill Cole, Terry Wilkes, Gord Armstrong & Bill McKay.
Terry Wilkes & Bill Cole
Rotarian in the Spotlight -
Outgoing President Larry Iggulden
President Larry Iggulden - Larry joined the Club in January 1995, sponsored by Bill Campbell. He is a chartered accountant, and has been a partner at Partridge Iggulden since 1984. He & Irma have one child, Christine, and two granddaughters. Larry served as Treasurer of the Club for several years before making his ascent up the presidential ladder. He has been president of the Niagara District Estate Planners, and of the Niagara District Chartered Accountants Association, a member of the YMCA Board, President of St. Catharines Hydro, and currently serves as Chair of the Niagara Police Services Board. Betty-Lou presented Larry with a Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his service to the Club as President. In keeping with tradition, she also presented a mounted gavel, and passed on the Henley Rowing print to be held for a year.
Betty-Lou Souter with PHF Larry
Larry with The Gavel
Happy Dollars - collected by a very ebullient John Potts:
John Potts
- Many dollars were collected in honour of Larry's year, including one from Chris Blake who noted with some irony that Larry himself is now a moment of Rotary history!
- Rick Evans was happy to announce that his son has graduated from secondary school as an Ontario scholar and will attend the University of Ottawa in the fall.
Program - What could be more appropriate than a series of gifts for our out-going president?
- From Peggy Davidson: a book - "The Automatic Millionaire"
Peggy Davidson
- From Brian St. Hilaire: flash cards, to help understand the importance of time (as in "ending on time")
Brian St. Hilaire
- From Foster Zanutto: another book - "The Mammoth Book of Humour" in which no profession is spared.
Foster Zanutto
Pat Rooney
Larry with New Duck
- From Chris Bangham: something to assist Larry in time management, acknowledging that Larry will "keep his own time". (At this point, Marissa, who was opening the gifts for Larry, was heard to say: "This is better than Christmas!")
Marissa with Grampa
Chris Bangham
- From George Darte: a Sesame St. "Meet your Neighbourhood Police Officer" book.
George Darte
- From John Snowling: a photo-collage of Larry from the Internet.
John Snowling
Picture Perfect
- From Sangeeta Hollo: some late-flowering bulbs for the late bloomer.
Sangeeta Hollo
- From Tom Arkell: a clock, set to 1:30
Tom Arkell
A Timely Marissa
- From John Travers: A CD of relaxation music, and some pills, that rhyme with "Niagara".
What are these for Grampa?
- From the Club: a framed sketch presented by Betty-Lou
A Real Gift
(All with thanks to Peggy Davidson & Liz Palmieri)
President Larry said a few words reflecting on his year. Of his acceptance when Earl Alton asked him to consider being President: he knew it was not the ideal time, but the "right time" is when you are asked. The work of the Board & Committee Chairs was acknowledged with thanks.
Don Shaw - Sound of Music Award
Don Shaw was given the "Sound of Music" award for his work providing a perfect "C" on a weekly basis.
Eugene Gillies - Old Reliable Award
Eugene Gillies got the "Old Reliable" award for his work behind the scenes.
Irma Iggulden - Peanut Butter & Jelly Award
Irma was given the "Peanut Butter & Jelly" award for helping Larry wiggle out of jams when he spread himself too thin.
Roger Segalin & Larry - Paparazzi Award
Roger Segalin received the "Paparazzi" award for his photojournalism all year.
Larry & Peter Lumsden - Chevy Chase Award
Peter Lumsden got the "Chevy Chase" award for the best pratfall at the TV Auction.
Finally, the Complin Cup was presented to Tom Arkell, in acknowledgment of his work as chair of the Membership Committee, helping the Club meet its membership goal, his stewardship of the District Conference planning, and his attention to the Site for Rib Fest. Tom joins a distinguished group of recipients. The inscription on the Cup reads something like this: "There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit".
Tom Arkell - The Complin Cup
The meeting was adjourned with a sense of "job well done". Thanks Larry.
Standing Ovation for President Larry
For a Great Year
Next Week - Rick Merritt's first meeting as President - to be held at the Quality Parkway.
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