Volume 54,
Number 2 July
15, 2010
Rotary Club of
Toronto West
Rotary Grace
–
O Lord we stand for every race, from every creed from every place; to give our
thanks and say our grace for food, for health. May Peace embrace the world
through Rotary.
Last
Week – July 7, 2010
We
held our “Presidents Night” meeting at the Lambton Golf and Country Club. The
opportunity was taken to welcome in our new president Doug Williams, and to
give our thanks to the outgoing president Ron Manfield.
Stephen
Thiele was our M.C. for the evening, and he started off by calling on Ron
Wayman to say grace, before we all tucked into a hearty meal of chicken or
salmon, some had both.
President
Doug then introduced himself and thanked everyone for the honour of having been
elected president, and said that he would have more to say at our next week’s
meeting.
Stephen
told us about a meeting he had with Kim Phuc, about three weeks ago, she will
be our 2011 winner of the Rotary Youth Lifetime Achievement Award. Her resume indicates that she is a very
worthy recipient.
Past
President Ron then said a few words thanking all those members that had
supported him in endless ways, during this past year. It was now his very proud
duty to perform an induction ceremony on our newest member Neil Shorey. Ron
explained the qualifications that are required for someone to become a
Rotarian; he also spoke about the four Avenues of Service, with particular
emphasis on Club Service. We heard what our club is doing in the community and
how we raise money to support our projects
Neil
was then called to the podium and presented with a copy of the Four Way Test
and other pertinent literature. Our new president, Doug was then called upon to
pin on Neil’s lapel pin and to formerly welcome him into the Rotary Club of
Toronto West. A good round of applause followed and all the members approached
the podium and individually welcomed Neil as a member.
President
Doug then performed the pleasant task of awarding the Earl LaBerge Award to
John Stevenson, for his work over and above what would normally be expected of
a member. Congratulations John.
The
tradition of passing on the silver goblets then followed. With each of the
club’s six Directors taking advantage, by using the goblets to toast Rotary.
The goblets were presented by Bill Lange in 1975. The purpose being, to show
continuity, and the success of our club.
Fellowship
continued for some time after the meeting, with the last of the guests leaving
at about 9:30.
50/50
Draw
No
draw last week.
Visitors
Spouses,
and families of the members that were present. The special guest of the club
was Zeke O’Connor, recipient of our 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.
This
Week
An
opportunity to hear of the plans of our new president, and his Board of
Directors.
Classifications
1. Medical.
2. Postal
Services.
Change
of Venue
As of July 1st 2010 we
will be meeting at Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario
M9A 1A8. On the South East corner of Islington and Dundas. 7:30 a.m. every
Thursday. Please advise all of your friends.
Members
News
It was a pleasure to see Brian Hicks
at our meeting last week, but a disappointment that it will be the last time as
a member. He is moving to just outside Edmonton to operate a Tim Horton’s
franchise. Good Luck to you Brian, and to the Rotary club that you will be
joining out West.
Birthdays
& Anniversaries
Birthday
– John Stevenson – June 12th.
Wedding
Anniv. – Bryan & Petra Pett – June 21st.
Joined
Rotary – Terry Donohue – June 23rd.
Joined
Rotary – Terry Vango – July 1st.
Wedding
Anniv. – President Doug. & Jo Anne – July 11th.
Dates
to Remember
October
22nd. District 7070 Conference.
January
28th 2011. Rotary Youth Impact Awards Banquet.
Rotary
Foundation Walk
The
Rotary Club of Alliston invites us all to participate in the 2010 Foundation
Walk. They are looking forward to hosting us in their community. September 27,
2010..
Next
Meeting July 21, 2010
To
be confirmed.
Spoke
Joke
Seeing
me admiring a picture on the wall, my design client came up from behind and
said, “That’s my mother and her dog.”
“She’s
very attractive,” I said.
“She
was more like a friend really. I miss her.”
“She’s
no longer alive?” I asked.
“No,
but my mother is.” he replied.
People
Belonging
to a Rotary club gives men and women an enjoyable and organized way to make a
contribution to their community. Rotary members meet weekly to plan club,
community and international service activities. By using their skills and
expertise globally, members also enhance their professional network, career
development and cross cultural understanding.
Rotary
clubs are non-religious, non-governmental, and are open to every race, culture
and creed. Members represent a cross section of local business and professional
leaders.
To
learn more about a Rotary club in your community, please visit the information
for prospective members section of the Rotary International Web site at www.rotary.org,
or contact your local club.
Your
Special Job in Rotary
What
job are you performing this year in our club? We cannot all be President or
Secretary, or even Spoke editor, but one task each of us can assume is
sponsoring a new member. Among the most important jobs we can accomplish is sharing
Rotary with another qualified person.
Have
you started to consider whom you will sponsor?
Bringing
good men and women into Rotary is a constant, ongoing project of major
importance.
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