Greeter Tracey McGrath introduced and welcomed our guests today:
Ibrahim Yaouba – President, Rotary Club of Kumbo, Cameroon
Chin Idress – President Elect, Rotary Club of Kumbo, Cameroon
Sarah von Keitz – sister of Michael von Keitz
Margaret Trainor – Rotary Club of London North
Rob Taylor – guest of Paul Truex
Leah Stumpf – Linamar, Canada Day Sponsor
Announcements
Mahmud Hasssain happily welcomed the visiting Rotarians from Cameroon, and since it is World Cup season, Mahmud warmly recalled the famous Cameroonian soccer player Roger Milla and his celebratory dance. Sadly, Mahmud reported that our member Matt Williams has been injured in a sporting accident.
Our visiting Rotarians from Cameroon presented their club banner to our club, and received one from us in return.
Happy Bucks
Michele Richardson is happy that their youngest daughter graduated from the University of Toronto this week.
Don Parr is happy to announce that he and Ruth will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in a few days’ time.
Jim Stevens said he had really enjoyed the Rotary Rewind with Joe Valeriote last week and went on to share how Joe, a tool and die expert, had suddenly become a silicon rubber expert when opportunity came knocking.
Rosemary Clark thanked everyone for their kind wishes and support after her mishap the week before when she injured her leg which required surgery. She is well on the road to recovery!
KC Tam is happy to have a second grandbaby, a beautiful baby girl.
Sergeant At Arms
Bev was in fine form today:
Ibrahim Yaouba for looking so fine in his Cameroonian clothes
Jim Wadleigh for standing on a chair in his bare feet
Ranjit Singh for his snazzy red pants
Peter McSherry for suggesting a Canada Day Duck Hunt as a fundraiser
Everyone who has not yet donated a Canada Day Family Pass for less privileged families
Head Table
Mary DuQuesnay, member since 1999 with the classification Hospitals-Fundraising
Matthew Webster, member since 2018 with the classification Real Estate-Residential
Michele Richardson, member since 2011 with the classification Toxicology-Business Development
Marva Wisdom, member since 2006 with the classification Leadership-Diversity Consulting
Tracey McGrath, member since 2015 with the classification Finanial Advisor
Marty Fairbairn, club president and member since 2012 with the classification Education-Administration
Marva and Tracey co-hosted today’s Canada Day Kickoff with warm compliments for the outstanding committee support they have enjoyed this year. They recognized and thanked many individuals for their special contributions,
Mahmud was deemed the best dressed today for Canada Day (his snazzy maple leaf socks clinched the decision!) and he earned a small prize.
Mary DuQuesnay described her role in organizing the entertainment for Canada Day, plus the games for seniors. She has also been kept busy coordinating the Site Plan, Electrical Plan, Non-Food Vendors, and more.
Marva is happy that we are able to host a Citizenship Ceremony in the park again this year.
Matt Webster gave a quick overview of the marketing communications he has been working on – radio, newsprint and online.
Michele Richardson assured everyone that they would live at least 25 more years by volunteering at Canada Days, and said please sign up – we are still looking for more volunteers.
Ibrahim Yaouba for looking so fine in his Cameroonian clothes
Mahmud was deemed the best dressed today for Canada Day (his snazzy maple leaf socks clinched the decision!) and he earned a small prize.
Mary DuQuesnay described her role in organizing the entertainment for Canada Day, plus the games for seniors. She has also been kept busy coordinating the Site Plan, Electrical Plan, Non-Food Vendors, and more.