Gossip Sheet # 5 - July 31, 2003
Editor: Nigel Riddell

PROGRAM - NIAGARA SYMPHONY SUMMER MUSIC CAMP ‘ SENIOR STRING ENSEMBLE

Brian St. Hilaire kicked off the meeting by asking Foster Zanutto to say Grace, followed by a slower, but more harmonious rendition of O Canada and a toast to Her Majesty the Queen and Canada.

HEAD TABLE: Introducing our Guest Speaker Erika Beatty, Guest Speaker Daniel Swift, President Brian St Hilaire, Sergeant of Arms Peter Lumsden, new member Ron Sloan and Ross MacDonald who introduced our guests.

TODAYS GUESTS: Elinor O’Neill, wife of our much missed Bob O’Neill: Marlene Bergsma, Sherri Bonin, Beate Wolfe and Oliver Wolfe, Heather Klenuile Camp Director and Sherry Barnes guest if Martha Abra.

Birthday boys, George Irvine and Peter Mahoney

Birthdays:
Aug 6 Hugh Mahoney
July 8 John Bird & Peter Gosen

Announcements

The Children’s Committee will now meet the 8th of September instead of the 12th of August at the YMCA building on Church Street.

The cruise to support the Ice Path is selling out quickly, only a dozen tickets left. See John Snowling or John Lehnen. To reiterate NO DINNER, however sumptuous Hors D’oueves and refreshments will be served.

Liz took the podium for the final announcements on the Rib Fest. Please wear this years T Shirts, NOT LAST YEARS. If you haven’t got your T Shirt yet, pick One up on the day of your shift. Still some openings for the day shifts. Ticket sellers (smart serve) for 11.00am-3.00pm and the beer tent. Liz will be manning her phone. Remember if you cant make your shift, pleasssse find a replacement.

Happy Dollars

Dr. Ken Taylor explains life as a drug dealer

John Potts did the honours by wielding the basket today.

John Crossingham was the bearer of golden horseshoes last week in his trek for hunting down a faulty part to his pressure washer, the end result being it didn’t cost him a dime, except for the $5.00 he put in the basket.
Bill Finley assured us that there are no more scallops or mussels to eat in Newfoundland after his recent visit.

Doug Geddie was proud to read a letter from the President of the Rotary Club of Nottingham in the UK, praising our most recent Ambassadorial Scholar, Andrew Bowles.

Peggy Davidson was happy to be a part of the Rib Fest for the first time after narrowly missing it last year.

Jagdish Mehta is hopeful that his upcoming trip to Alaska will bring sights of Whales and Glaciers, after promises of sights of Seals and Whales on a previous trip to Newfoundland ended up with just a see of sea.

Rick Merritt is hoping and praying. Hoping that the weatherman is wrong and praying that if it does rain that it will be late in the evening or overnight.

Ken Taylor wishes to thank Don Fraser, Jagdish Mehta and Pat Rooney for the efforts on the continuing humanitarian project of medical supplies to Third World countries. So far 7,000 lbs of goods has been shipped with a value close to $1 million.

Rob Reid was reflecting on the musical accomplishments of his son Thomas, who once participated in the Summer music camp and is now in his 3rd year at McGill for his music degree, but questioning the choice of instrument ‘ The Drums.

Brian St. Hilaire threw in a buck for his accomplishments at the Youngstown annual boating regatta by teaming up with a crew that came in 2nd.

50-50 DRAW ‘ A gallant effort by Sam Walters to collect over $300.00. Alas the pot continues to grow.

Program
NIAGARA SYMPHONY SUMMER MUSIC CAMP ‘ SENIOR STRING ENSEMBLE

Erika Beatty

Heather Klenuile the camp director for the summer introduced Marlene the conductor for today’s performance by the Senior String Ensemble which was made up of violins and cellos. Three pieces were played today. Bourree and Air by Handel and Gavotte by Rameau, as well as Happy Birthday and O Canada. A fine performance indeed.

Daniel Swift

Erika Beatty introduced Daniel Swift who was at our club four years ago giving a talk. A person with great vision towards music and the Symphony. He reeled off a couple of drum and Viola jokes, but refrained on the jokes about conductors. His talk today gave us a very clear and concise description of what happens at the symphony.

Heather Klenuile

The music camp started up in 1965. Today the summer takes in 280 kids split over 2 2 week periods and has 13 apprentices. The kids come from all walks of life, however their common goal is music and instruments. Friendships are born. They may come in playing One instrument and end up with a completely different one. The children will find their forte by picking up different instruments. Daniel compares this to a marriage.

Daniel thanked the Rotary club for its support over the years. You can feel his enthusiasm about the symphony, which was echoed by Ross MacDonald who attributed a lot of the success of the Music Camp to Daniel.

Niagara Symphony Summer Music Camp Senior String Ensemble	Andrew Viljoen and Niko Chan on cello
Melanie Sawula and Laura Sawula on violin