Rotary Record Club Executives & Directors President Adam Hayward Executive Secretary Blair Bailey Secretary Blair Bailey Treasurer John Bennett Past President Adam Hayward Vice President Garry Burns President Elect Directors: Club Administration Carol Timlin Service Projects Christine Paradoski International Projects Lynda Rickard Membership Garry Burns New Generations Anthony Polito ROTARY CLUB OF LINDSAY #4770 JUNE 28, 2021 June 28, 2021 President Adam called the meeting to order and asked for a toast to Queen and country. President Adam had opportunity to take his family camping over the weekend. Even though he had to work during the day, and it rained a bit, he did have a story to tell about a baby mosquito. It seems baby mosquito was to take flight and spend it’s first day flying on its own. At the end of the day when the father asked
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Club Executives & Directors President Adam Hayward Executive Secretary Blair Bailey Secretary Blair Bailey Treasurer John Bennett Past President Adam Hayward Vice President Garry Burns President Elect
Directors: Club Administration Carol Timlin
Service Projects Christine Paradoski International Projects Lynda Rickard Membership Garry Burns New Generations Anthony Polito
ROTARY CLUB OF LINDSAY #4770 JUNE 28, 2021
June 28, 2021
President Adam called the meeting to order and asked for a toast to Queen and country.
President Adam had opportunity to take his family camping over the weekend. Even though he had to work during the day, and it rained a bit, he did have a story to tell about a baby mosquito. It seems baby mosquito was to take flight and spend it’s first day flying on its own. At the end of the day when the father asked
how the day had progressed, the juvenile responded with, “ It was awesome Dad, everyone was clapping for me!!”.
President Adam’s Updates:
Adam reports that he received a thank you from the RI Foundation for support in the recent virtual Foundation Gala. They raised over $180k that will go a long way supporting various programs
Over 11,000 people registered for the the 2nd virtual RI Convention held this month. President Elect Shekhar Mehta invites us to register for the 2022 Convention to be held in Houston Texas, June 4-8. Registration for next year’s conference taking place in Houston Texas in June ‘22 from the 4th to the 8th, is already open. The early bird registration fee is $425 (US$ of course)
convention.rotary.org will get you to the right page.
Bernie Nickerson is ready to send an order for Bricks 🧱 to install in the Friends of the Rotary Traill wall. Bernie has 18 orders at present and he is ready to send the order in to the supplier. So, get down to Adam’s shop or call Bernie at (705) 324-6910 today or tomorrow. Each brick can have a maximum of 4 lines of print with 22 characters per line. They are $200 each. If you aren’t familiar, go to the King Street entrance of the trail and have a look.
President Adam anticipates that there will be a dedication of the Dom Fox Memorial canoe/kayak launch installed at the Old Mill Park in Lindsay on July 20th at 1:00 p.m. Watch for updates relative to Covid-19 public gathering regulations.
Our guest, Asst. Dist. Gov. Bruce Gravel reports that although Covid-19 has certainly been a challenge, the Centennial Celebrations of the Peterborough club have been progressing.
A flag raising at city hall in April was attended by Rotary and City officials.
The. Centennial book researched and prepared over the past two years by none other than Bruce gravel and his wife Frances was released June 1st and has been well received. Copies have been presented to Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau. The book
is available for purchase (it’s a fund raiser) at a special price for Rotarians (and the general public) of $50.
ADG Bruce spoke of other centennial projects as well; the Big Shade shelter built last year on Greenway trail at Rotary Park, and this year’s Splash Challenge which is a re-invention of the annual Swimathon which has been a successful fundraiser. It’s possible that Peterborough club President, Wayne Harding is the wettest president in club history. He has taken the Splash Challenge seriously in that he has jumped or been thrown into various bodies of water a dozen times already this year. The club has also presented Kamp Kawartha (also 100 years old) with a suitably large cheque in support of a carbon-neutral medical centre being constructed at the children’s summer camp near Peterborough. There are plans also for a gala dinner to be held in April 2022.
Family of Rotary:
Rohan reports:
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Jason & Sarah McDonald- 5 years Marlene Morrison Nichols and Ken
Nichols- 40 years
President Adam had a recap of events that our club has experienced over the period of his presidency.
Interesting and rewarding was to go to the local High Schools to present Rotary Bursaries.
Our bi-weekly social meetings were pleasant opportunities to visit and socialize until covid came along.
The Elgin Park Splashpad, initiated during Carol Timlin’s presidency, was completed and opened. Thanks to John Coxon for spearheading the efforts.
A cheque for five thousand dollars was presented to 5 Counties Children’s Centre.
In August of 2019, a well liked and highly respect member, Dom Fox passed away. He did much for our club and our community and we miss him.
Our last Burger Day before Covid was held in partnership with The Spudster.
We sent 2 students to RYLA camp
Our last Shred Day before Covid was held on a rainy and somewhat muddy day. Club members kept smiling and made the day a success.
President Adam and a contingent of Lindsay club members attended the District Conference in Huntsville. The conference is particularly memorable for Sharon Chambers.
ROTARY CLUB OF LINDSAY #4770 JUNE 14, 2021
Club members supported 5 Counties for pre Covid Winterfest fundraiser.
Club members also contributed 142 hours at the annual Salvation Army Kettle drive.
Barb Stewart, wife of past member Walt and mother of past members Karen Ferguson and Mark Stewart, passed away in November 2019.
December 2019 marked our last Christmas meeting together.
John Coxon headed the collection of old cell phones for donation to a womens’ shelter
Marion Lee received an award for volunteerism which prompted a donation to the Rotary Foundation and her Paul Harris Fellowship award.
Lynda Rickard and Carol Timlin went to Cambodia for a bicycle ride… no, wait… as part of a Rotary International project team, they put together and repaired over 800 bicycles for Cambodian kids to use for school. Some of the bicycles actually became the single transport vehicle for whole family units.
Events, including a fashion show and a presentation about human trafficking.
Covid changed pretty much everything including Board meetings, and lunch meetings, business in general.
We could not honour student of the month. Conferences were held virtually. Masks 😷 became part of our wardrobe.
A brief and limited opportunity allowed for Kawartha Lakes Food Source to celebrate the opening of their new facility.
District Governor Lynne Chant started her Wednesday nite Talk Show on Zoom, on the first Wednesday of the every month as a way to stay connected.
A good friend and strong Rotary supporter, Lil Nickerson passed away in November. Lil’s willingness to help will always be remembered.
A donation of foodstuff equaling $6000 was delivered to the Food Source and the Salvation Army.
RYLA went virtual. Our club ‘sent’ three students
A Polio Plus tulip fundraiser sees us waiting for delivery of boxes of tulip bulbs in time for planting in the fall.
The Wilson Fields paving project is ⅔ of the way through the grant process. John Coxon expects to be in the home stretch later this fall.
The District 7010 Convention will be held in Timmins on September 10-12 at the Senator Hotel.
President Adam expressed his appreciation for all the help and guidance he has received from members over the past two years. In particular he thanked Past Pres. Carol for her help and support; Lynda Rickard for her IT guidance, fundraising and grant writing; Garry Burns as membership chair; Blair Bailey (the longest serving secretary in our club history) for his knowledge and help; John Bennett for taking care of club financials and the many other facets of club treasurer; Christine Paradoski for expertly handling “New Generations” reliably; Anthony Polito for always getting the job done without fail; John Coxon for being the definition of Rotary, taking on many challenges and always bringing projects to completion without delay; and Charlie Currie for his help and guidance in the pursuit of the return of our charitable status.
President Adam explained that Garry Burns, due to unforeseen circumstance, will not be assuming the role as President at this time. President Adam has graciously stepped in as acting President and will bring us information about Board of Directors and further developments soon.
John Bennett expressed his appreciation for Adam continuing in Garry’s stead and providing continuity.
ADG Bruce expressed congratulations and appreciation to Adam for going an extra mile and providing ‘service above self’.
Blair Bailey has checked the records and reports that there are 4 perfect attendance pins to award; President Adam with two years, John Bennett with 4 years, Blair with 19 years and John Coxon with 44 years.
President Adam showed us a gavel presented to him by Garry Burns. It is significant of the end of his term of office.
Past Presidents
1955-56
President Mel Cunningham
Secretary Dan McQuarrie
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