Her parents were relulctant but finally agreed and again she went through a series of tests of general knowledge and Rotary knowledge, a test of English and a psychological test and an interview. She placed second in the rankings and chose to come to Canada and it has become real to her, she has loved it and she is grateful to all who helped make it such a great experience. The flag of Brazil has 26 stars below the line for the States and one above for the federal district. The economy is based on agriculture and minerals though manufacturing is strong. A highlight of life in Brazil are Carnival when people show up ‘not so dressed’ and which involves a year of preparation.

She was born in Toronto in 1963 to parents who had emigrated from Hungary in 1957. Her mother was a nurse from a city on the border of Austria and her father was from the country who trained as a botanist and an accountant. He had been able to help make the family farm more profitable but after the Russians came it was all lost. Jamie thanked John for his presentation and his dedication and announced a donation to RI International has been made in his name.

District Governor Marilyn Hanson

In 2001 Bill 85 mandated a focus on reducing restraints when dealing with patients. The unit developed measurable strategies but change required changes in philosophy, policy, environment and practice. The Act controls who is in care and how they can be returned to society and it dictates the levels of restraint allowed with a physical or mechanical device. Yvonne introduced her friend Nancy Pilon, the Program Co-ordinator at the Diagnostic Centre. In Nursing from Lakehead and a Masters in Health Administration from Phoenix.

• The rebuild at Oak Ridge, at over a half billion, ils only for the forensic an criminal sections.
• Souvenirs have been contracted out and there is an official games photographer.
• It sounds like the current owner bought the building from the Delta Bingo operator and made that operator the lessee.

Paul Hamelin and Lindsey McNab spoke about the Boys and Girls Club, bringing more numbers and some clarity to a presentation from other representatives of the B & G made to Rotary a month or so previously. They said Ron Shaw had brought the concept to the area and it had been started with a grant of $500,000.00 from the Town over 5 years. That funding is winding down and though the Town is still supporting the Club, they will be looking for other sources of funding. The process requires developing an understanding of the client and the community and the golden rule is ‘don’t ask till you know the answer is yes’. Nobody likes to be rejected and you have to think about bringing people to the point where they are ready to give. Hold a meaningful discussion and establish that they care and that they understand the value of the project. The most generous people are usually the less well off – they give a higher percentage of their income. We feel comfortable going to corporations but they only give 7% of charitable dollars. The rest comes from individuals and with them there is only one decision maker. Phil introduced John as a previous member who had to resign from the Club for a while when he was working out of town. He is active in the community, especially with the sailing club.

Delta Bingo Inc

Shelter Now works to settle people, not just place them, and get them into permanent situations from which they can continue to improve their situation. Because there is communication and a stream for people to follow there is little duplication and little competition for funding. John said Rotary is central to his life and to that of many but if you ask people what Rotary is, who are Rotarians, you will get different answers. The public perception is still that of a group of older, white, well off males. He says we have to work on branding and is glad to see the signs marking Rotary contributions in Midland. Another common perception is that of a group of ‘sellers of ticktets’ and again it’s a matter of getting the word out on what the proceeds do locally and internationally. Fred said that he started when he was talking to a Bishop who was promoting the drilling of wells in impoverished places and asked how the water would be cleaned. He has since dedicated himself to this because he feels water and sanitation are the next Polio.

Access has a spin off that makes life easier for people with strollers or for deliveries. He has 4 policies – the price you’re quoted is the price you pay, promises are kept, admit it when you don’t know something and then go find the answer and keep on it till it’s done. He works with great people, the suppliers at Timbr Mart, the customers, his marketing guru Alison. Rotary has been an important partner in identifying areas of need and by helping locally with the paperwork. Currently there are efforts ongoing in 9 countries including Nepal, an effort that Midland has assisted. They had a 7.9 earthquake with a 7.2 aftershock that added destruction on top of destruction. A special box of school supplies goes with every hundred boxes in an effort to occupy kids productively while they are homeless. There are also 100 in Lesbos, though they are used more for transients than for permanent residences as people pass through in overwhelming numbers. Maureen was pleased to present this year’s award to Nancy Spiker. Nancy and her husband Bill opened Passion for Fashion in 1991 to offer a selection of fashionable clothes at reasonable prices.