The Spinner January 9 2025

Notes from the Rotary Meeting 12.30pm Thursday, January 2, 2025

President Jackie chaired the meeting and welcomed everyone to the first Rotary meeting for 2025.  She was congratulated as her and her husband had become grandparents for the first time to a twin of baby girls.

Rotarian Gerry is in the hospital and the good news is that his health is improving. Rotarians wish him well and will plan to visit him regularly as his presence at meetings and Rotary activities will be greatly missed.  Elaine will help coordinate visits and Rotarians will also be pleased to give help to his family. 

 President Jackie was pleased to present Rotarian Verbon with his Paul Harris pin.

 Congratulations go to new Paul Harris Fellow, Verbon from all Rotarians.

Continuing the legacy of Rotary’s founder, The Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute or have contributions made in their name $1000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.  The honour was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support Rotary’s Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.

Rotarian Donna Luther was one of 12 people to receive a Newfoundland and Labrador Confederation 75th Anniversary medal at a ceremony on December 30^th. The medal was presented by Minister Gerry Byrne. Congratulations Donna on being awarded this medal. 

 Thank you to Musicians

Musicians from Gary Bennett Music performed for Rotary on December 19^th so it was decided as a thank you for the enjoyable musical program the Rotary Club will show their appreciation by giving the performers a pizza party.

 Rotary Lunch Guest Speakers

Rotarian Linda will coordinate the list of Guest Speakers for the coming year.  Each Rotarian will be assigned a date to organise a guest speaker for the assigned meeting.   Some meetings will just be club business meetings or social gatherings but having guest speakers   at most meetings helps Rotarians stay in touch with the community and be aware of the needs within the community.

 A discussion was held considering Rotary membership and the need to involve all Rotarians. A membership committee was suggested to help with membership and to keep all Rotarians involved with the club.

 After this very active meeting at 1.30pm the meeting was adjourned