Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2026

Attendance:
Connor Visser, Marie Visser, Mellissa Murphy, Shannon Lavigne, Elspeth Theriault, Janice Jones, Nancy Philip, Joe Neal, Sharon Davidson

Meeting Start: 6:07 PM

Theme/Focal Point: "Adolescence in Crisis"

🎉 Congratulations to Connor on the lucky draw!

1. Announcements

• 📊 Financial report reviewed and posted on Club Runner for members.
• 💳 Dues will now be paid in full at the end of June due to rising exchange rates and costs.
• 🃏 Card Bingo (Feb 25): 17 registered with 15 spots available.
• 🎁 Five $25 gift cards are needed for Bingo prizes.
• 🍽️ Bingo will start at 6:00 PM with dinner to follow to accommodate Trivia Night at the Bull Dog.
• 🥍 Oshawa FireWolves vs. Rochester Nighthawks: March 28 at the Tribute Centre. 66 tickets available at $55 each.
• ⚾ Blue Jays Outings: April 12 (vs. Minnesota) and June 7 (vs. Baltimore). 23 tickets sold for each so far; 44 available at $95 each.

2. Rotary News & Birthdays

• 🎂 Happy Birthday to Ferd Longo (Jan 27) and Evan Linnell (Feb 23)!
• 🌍 On Feb 23, Rotary celebrates 121 years with over 36,000 clubs worldwide.
• 🕊️ It is "Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Month"; see the new Peace video in District 640.
• 🤝 Terry Caputo selected as District Governor for 2028-2029.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:30 PM