Brad Lamoureux, Waterford Retirement Residence (new member!)

 

• Allan Cayer reported that 120 quality backpacks were filled with school supplies to help prepare some local youth for their academic year. 80 backpacks were distributed by the Salvation Army and 40 by Banff Community House.
• Monique Warrack was happy to update us on this year's PITPO event.
• Riley Weymann told us that the Rotaract club had reached the 50% point in its fundraising for the Rotary Home's Amazing Race Event. He was also pleased to report that at the recent President's council meeting, his club agreed to organize Ottawa's event for World Polo Day. They will appreciate our assistance. 
• Ian Warrack updated us on upcoming activities:

1. Sept 5: DG Martha Weaver will be joining us for lunch next week
2. Sept 12: Camp Misquah
3. Sept 25: Rotary Home Whisky & Wine
4. Dec 8: Xmas Brunch
5. As well, we will be visiting the Jabulani Winery this fall and Peter White is chairing a committee to organize a dinner at the Hunt Club (our ol' stompin' grounds)

Visit our website for up-to-date event info.

 

 

President Joan Hunter taxed her subjects with a loonie for their happy news.

 

 

Scott Vetter handled the 50/50 draw. Hector had the lucky ticket, but drew a 4 of Hearts rather than the elusive Joker. The pot grows.

 

 

There was not a guest speaker today; the time was used to further discuss fundraising events and strategies.

 

Members of the Rotary CLub of Ottawa South discuss fundraising tactics.