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RoTell - September 14, 2016
RoTell - September 14, 2016
Lunch meeting was held at the Ottawa Golf & Hunt Club      Scribe: Scott Vetter
 
Guests
  • Bill ? from the Rotary Club of Caldwells, NJ
  • Gust Speaker: ex-MP Derreck Konrad
                                                                                      
Announcements
  • District Conference: Oct 28 - 29  It's in Ottawa this year so buy your tickets and enjoy a district conference at a great price. Joan mentioned that tickets for the gala dinner were going fast, so register now and avoid the crushing disappointment of missing out.
  • Peter White reminded us about the Whisky & Wine event for Ottawa Rotary Home: Thursday Oct 20 6:30-9:30pm
    KPMG 18th Floor
  • Alex Davidson:
    - Tickets for Quora's A Night at the Races should be purchased immediately, call Alex.
    - CTF will print Rotary business cards, send your contact info to Alex asap.
  • Jonny Kung thanked his committee for impressive work they have done already this year. A budget for the remainder of the year will be presented at the next Board meeting.
  • Dawn Cooper had announcements from the President's Council meeting:
    - Oct 1 - Fly Day by the RC of Ottawa
    - RC Ottawa West is looking for Mum's and Calendar sales
    - One Bag Challenge: everyone should bring non-perishable and personal grooming items to lunch. They will be collected and given to the Ottawa Food Bank. 
  • Check our website homepage for upcoming meetings and events.
 
Happy Bucks
Sam Monsour, our intrepid accountant, collected our happy thoughts with interest.
 
50/50
Hector Allen navigated the high seas of our 50/50 draw. Mack MacGregor clung to a buoy with the winning ticket, but was dashed on the rocks when the Joker swam out to sea.
 
Presentation from Speaker
Gary Pluim introduced our respected guest speaker.
 
Derreck Konrad was a Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, Saskatchewan from 1997 to 2000. He shared many stories and anecdotes of his experiences over his years as an MP.
 
Mack MacGregor thanked our guest speaker.
 
President Peter ended the meeting promptly at 1:30pm.
 
 
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