Meeting Minutes – January 7, 2026

Attendance:
Connor Visser, Marie Visser, Mellissa Murphy, Catherine Foy, Shannon Lavigne, Elspeth Theriault, Janice Jones, Nancy Philip, Joe Neal, Ferd Longo, Sharon Davidson, Lou Davidson, Evan Linnell

Meeting Start: 6:15 PM

Theme/Focal Point: "Adolescence in Crisis"

🎉 Congratulations to Connor on the lucky draw!

1. Announcements

• ⚾ Rotary Baseball tickets now available to the public online.
• 🃏 Card Bingo Night on Feb 25 at 5:30 PM (to avoid Trivia Night rush).
• 👋 Betty Carr will not return to Rotary.
• 👥 Shawna Moore has resigned — Assistant Governor position open.
• 🏠 Meetings will now begin at 6:00 PM to reduce noise disruption from Trivia Night at 7:00 PM at the Bulldog.
• 🔍 Alternate venues discussed — White Heart Pub suggested, but trade-offs noted.
• 📝 Members requested weekly preview agendas — Connor will provide them.
• 🎂 Lou Davidson turns 83 on Jan 11 — Happy Birthday!
• 🥍 Oshawa FireWolves Lacrosse outing proposed for March 28 — $55 (Lounge), $46.50 (Bowl), 44–66 tickets needed.
• 🏒 Another hockey outing discussed pending lacrosse booking.

2. Upcoming Dates

• 🗓️ AG Meeting: Jan 19, 2026 (7:00–8:00 PM)
• 🧠 Learning Tuesday: Jan 20, 2026 (7:00–8:00 PM)
• 👩‍🏫 PELS: Feb 7, 2026 (7:45 AM–3:00 PM)

Meeting Adjourned: 7:30 PM

Next Meeting: January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM