Message from our April 24, 2014 Meeting
Posted
on Apr 25, 2014
Guests:
- Our guests today were Alex from Toronto Earls Court Rotary and our Speaker, Gurbeen Bhasin.
Announcements:
- There will be a board meeting, Monday April 28th.
- The next Blood Donor Clinic is Saturday, May 10th.
- There will be a Cherry Blossom walk/talk, Thursday May 22nd.
- Paul Harris Fellows will be presented on Thursday June 19th at the KUMF Gallery, 2118-A Bloor Street West. This is a great opportunity to give Family, Friends and Potential Members an insight into Rotary. Food and drinks will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. and we should be wrapped up by 9:00 p.m.
- Awesome work from last year TV auction! More than $8,000 raised ($5,820 raised from TV auction, and about $3,000 raised from the sale of Love Raffle tickets)
- The club's Golf Tournament is Thursday August 14th and we need golfers but, more importantly, we need Prizes and Sponsors. The promotional posters have also arrived. Call Scott if you have questions.
Our Guest Speaker: Gurbeen Bhasin
Gurbeen is the Executive Director of the Aangen Community Centre. Gurbeen describes Aangen as a self-sufficient (non-grant based), not-for-profit organization that helps global orphanages and families in need. Aangen raises funds through workshops, sales of Ayurvedic teas and fresh farm products. Aangen is now celebrating their 14th year! To find out more you can visit Aangen’s website at www.aangen.com.
- 50/50 Draw: Scott drew his own number but didn’t win the pot. Sorry Scott