Bulletin - June 24, 2015

 
June 24, 2015
 
Greeter/Note taker: No one
 
Door Duty: Carolyn
 
  1. Meeting called to order @ 6:30 p.m. by President Gordon
  2. Invocation by Dan Rippin
Guests:
Our speaker, Cam McLennan, Paul Boyer and Dr. Mitra Hashemi.
 
Announcements:
  1. Incoming President, Cosmo, read out the proposed executive for the 2015/16 year.  Cosmo asked if there were any objections or other nominations, which there were not.  A motion was made to accept the new executive, Roger seconded the motion and the club members voted all in favour.  Congratulations to the new executive!
  2. The installation of the new President and Executive will be held at Glen Meadows on Wednesday, July 8th.   Jack MacAulay, Past District Governor, will be conducting the installation.
  3. Roger introduced Dr. Mitra Hashemi, who attended the meeting on behalf of ORCCA, the beneficiary of our Thrifty Foods fundraiser.  ORCCA is a registered society and the name stands for “Oral Care for Children and Adolescents”.  Roger presented Dr. Hashemi with a cheque for $1,000 and she told us about their organization and how the funds would be used for supplies and/or equipment.   O.R.C.C.A.'s purpose is to provide children and adolescents under 19 years of age from low-income families access to oral care in a not for profit setting. It is based on the beliefs that all children and adolescents have the right to healthy oral care and that effective oral care positively transforms the health and lives of children and adolescents.  
Program:
The program this evening was Cam McLennan of the Torque Masters Car Club.  Cam told us that Torque Masters was originally formed in or about 1967.  He had referenced to a race track up at Bamberton.  The club faded out in the 1970’s but was revived again in the 1990’s.  At that time, they started doing car shows again up until 2005 when they were down to about 5 members.  In 2009, Cam, as President, brought the club to start car shows again.  At the same time, they tried to get youth involved in the club.  Part of their strategy was to be involved at the high school level by giving $1,000 scholarships to post secondary training in mechanics.  The club is now up to about 70 members.  There is one formal meeting a month, annual membership is $25.  They also widened the scope of the club; rather than restricting it to 1970’s or 80’s vehicles, the club and car shows are open to even new vehicles.  They now have a major sponsor in Coast Capital Insurance.  Their show last year had about 300 cars participate.  Participants are charged $20 per car and the funds go to prizes and other show costs.  The car show this year in Sidney will be on August 23rd.
 
Sergeant at Arms
Cancelled as there was no one scheduled.
 
Marble Draw:
Carolyn was the lucky ticket holder but her luck ran out there.
 
Next Week’s Program:
The July 1st meeting is cancelled due to the holiday.  See you at Sidney Days!
July 8th – Installation of Officers.
 
Duties for July 8th, 2015
Greeter and Note taker –  Any Volunteers?
Door Duty – Jack Parry
Sergeant at Arms – TBA