The Rotominder Service Above Self / Light Up Rotary Rotary Club of Chatham www.chathamrotary.com St. Clair College Capitol Theatre, Rotary Lounge rotaryc@ciaccess.com 238 King St W. Phone 519-354-8300 Wednesdays at 12:15 P.M. Fax 519-354-5535 ORIGINAL CHARTER # 1011 issued - November 1 st, 1921 Keith Dawson December 3, 2014 This week, our speakers were Joyce Martin-Bruce, Chris Crawford, Heather Loucks and Liz DiCrescenzo, all members of the CK Quilt Guild. They were introduced by Rotarian Kelley Doyle. We have all noticed the large barn quilts as we travel along old Hwy. #2 (Longwoods Road) from Thamesville to Delaware. These quilts, 90 in number, were placed to tell us about the history of the people who lived in this area from 1750 to 1850. The CK Quilt Guild have accepted the challenge of placing another 30 quilts across Chatham Kent, from the Lighthouse to Thamesville. The guild started in 1998 with 130 members. The barn quilts are designed to tell a story, create a themed route and attract visitors. Each barn quilt is an 8'x8' wooden square, painted and placed on barns or other buildings along the route. The designs for the quilts are researched and are intended to depict the history of CK. Decisions on the colours and patterns for each of the 30 quilts involved artists, writers and community organizations. A sample quilt with all 30 designs was made recently and was on display at our meeting today. The group is hoping to find locations and mount the 30 signs by the end of next year. Most of the designs tell a story about some of the early settlers like James Steinhoff or the Arnold family. Others depict buildings like the Lighth ouse or the McCrae House. The cost of each finished barn quilt is estimated to be $1,000. This project is a wonderful addition to the history and heritage of our local community and we thank the Quilt Guild for their dedication and hard work. Our thanks were expressed by Rotarian Alysson Storey.
President Don Sparky Leonard, Heather Loucks, Chris Crawford, Joyce Martin-Bruce, Liz DiCrescenzo and Vice-President Alysson Storey
Speakers Visiting Rotarians Guests of Rotarians Club Guests Joyce Martin-Bruce, Chris Crawford, Heather Loucks, Liz DiCrescenzo Topic: The CK Barn Quilt Trail Darren Winger - Windsor Monica Ramboer (Paul Mayrand), Rika Edwards (Fannie Vavoulis) Julia Smith (Pianist), You Jin Jung Inbound Exchange student (South Korea), Roger Perarnau Inbound exchange student (Spain), Allen Hsueh (Inbound exchange student (Taiwan), Erik Shaw & Nathaniel Wortner (TV Cogeco), Blair Andrews (Sun Media) Upcoming Speakers Wednesday Dec 10/14 Wednesday Dec 17/14 Wednesday Dec 24/14 Wednesday Dec 31/14 AGM Children s Christmas Party No Luncheon, office closed No Luncheon, office closed MONTH GREETERS 50/50 TICKETS December January Donna Litwin-Makey Kevin Mills Tania Sharpe Moira Kerr Rob Watson Colin McGregor BIRTHDAYS CLUB ANNIVERSARIES December Birthdays & Anniversaries Jennifer Hill Dec 4, Dan Whittal Dec 16, Denise Spadotto Dec 27 and Colin Patey Dec 29 Paul McDonell 16 years, Brad Langford 20 years, Keith Koke 42 years and Herb Todgham 65 years E-BINGO SCHEDULE Oct 01 Dec 31/14 DATE PREP TIME WORK TIME WORKERS SUN DEC 07 5:30 PM 5:45 TO 7:45 PM Tania Sharpe Rick Bodnaruk 519-351-6410 519-351-3126 SUN DEC 21 7:30 PM 7:45 TO 9:45 PM Tania Sharpe Moira Kerr 519-351-6410 519-352-3479
E-BINGO SCHEDULE Jan 01-Mar 30/14 DATE PREP TIME WORK TIME WORKERS SUN JAN 11 9:30 PM 9:45 TO 11:45 PM 2 volunteers SUN JAN 25 1:30 PM 1:45 TO 3:45 PM 2 volunteers SAT FEB 14 11:30 AM 11:45 TO 1:45 PM Gerry Bellinger 1 volunteer 519-809-1722 519- SUN FEB 22 7:30 PM 7:45 TO 9:45 PM Gerry Bellinger 1 volunteer 519-809-1722 519- SUN MAR 8 3:30 PM 3:45 TO 5:45 PM 2 volunteers FRI MAR 27 5:30 PM 5:45 TO 7:45 PM 2 volunteers Outbound Exchange Students CKSS Student Noah Churchill Baird to Belgium UCC Student Autumn Sloan to Germany Inbound Exchange Students You-Jin Jung from South Korea Email: 99lucy@naver.com Counselor: Jenn Jacobson Host Family: Gord & Angela Baird Phone: 519-351-5563 Email: redbricks2@hotmail.com Allen Hsueh from Taiwan Email: qoo19980725@yahoo.com.tw Counsellor: Brett Smith Host family: Don & Laurie Leonard 519-809-4200 Email: sparky@victoryford.ca
Roger Perarnau from Spain Counsellor: Colin McGregor Host family: Jayson & Arlette Campeau 519-354-3173 Email: jaysoncampeau@gmail.com Keep In Touch ANNOUNCEMENTS The Club sadly announces the passing of Pat Britten from the Ottawa area sister of Rotarian Mike Davidson. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mike and his family. Christmas Poinsettia s Ross Flowers has given us coupons for purchasing poinsettias in 3 sizes. They are available in 6 in pot (1 plant) for $15.00, 7 in pot (2 plants) for $25.00 and 8 in pot (3 plants) for $35.00. Ross will donate a portion of each sale to the Club. Poinsettias are available until Dec 24, but the closer to Dec 24 the choices will be limited to what is left. You simply purchase your coupon in the size of your choice, go to Ross and pick out your plant. Please see Diane McGuigan or Sandee at the office. Vouchers are still available.
Miss a Meeting - make up your attendance at a Chatham-Kent Club MONDAY DRESDEN St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church 6:00 p.m. RIDGETOWN Anglican Parish Hall 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY BLENHEIM Legion Hall 6:30 p.m. CHATHAM SUNRISE Smitty s Pancake House 7:30 a.m. TILBURY Knights of Columbus Hall 12:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY CHATHAM St. Clair College Capitol Theatre, Rotary Lounge 12:15 p.m. THURSDAY WALLACEBURG Happy Craft Building 6:15 p.m. Rotary Club of Chatham Officers and Directors President: Don Sparky Leonard Treasurer: Linda Campbell/Tom McNaughton Vice President: Alysson Storey General Fund Secretary: Keith Dawson President Elect: Fannie Vavoulis Service Fund Secretary: Doug Sulman Past President: Kelley Doyle Sergeant at Arms: Jack Pearson Directors: Mike Pestowka, Brett Smith, Jenn Jacobson, Tania Sharpe, Les Herman Club President R.I. President District 6380 Gov Secretary Editor Don Sparky Gary CK Huang Don Riddell Keith Dawson Sandee Frederick Leonard 2014/2015 2014/2015 2014/2015 19 Braemar Blvd. Executive Secretary Chatham Taiwan Troy, MI Chatham, ON Rotary Club of USA N7M 6G2 Chatham