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Opening/Chair: Lydia Sorflaten was the chair today and she lead the group in the singing of O Canada and a thoughtful invocation.
Visitors/Guests: Adrian Nauss was a welcomed visitor once again.
Member Health: There were no reports of any member health issues.
Happy Mug: Alana, Brian, and Joanna all shared happy news. Notably, many agreed that the new rink at Civic Square is an exciting addition to our community.
Committee Reports:
- Kevin reported on Charter Night - The theme is Canada 150 and Guest Speaker: Rick Janega, CEO EMERA Newfoundland and Labrador. Kevin is still awaiting confirmation from Emera on his message. Online registration is available an invitations will be emailed.
- Ken MacDonald - recognition committee has made recommendations for three awards -
- Community Service - Roger Ryan
- Rotarian of the Year - Adam Wylie - Congrats!
- Avenues of Service - awaiting RI approval
- Mark is seeking volunteers to help move boxes for the Christmas Index on Saturday at 1:00 at the Esplanade. The move should not take long, 1-2 hours.
- Jim has registered our club for this year's Coldest Night of the Year event which will be held Feb 25 - Register or donate online or via Jim.
- Larry reported on the yearbook.
- Thank You flyers have arrived and photos have been printed
- Packages are available for members to pick up at Arthur St. Financial - 103 Arthur St.
- Committee is seeking input on distribution - What worked well? What can be improved?
- There will be a vacancy for committee chairperson. Larry will be stepping down, but still plans be an active member of the committee. Thanks again for all your hard work Larry!
- Judy is coordinating the Sleigh Ride social event at Hamilton's Farm in Onslow and has two options for dates - Friday Feb 3 or Saturday Feb 4 @ 6:30. The cost is $25 per person and we will need to have at least 20 people. Please respond to Judy with your preferred date by Friday.
50/50: Ken MacDonald had the lucky ticket but drew an Ace while the Joker chuckled over the growing pot.
Speaker: Kevin Quinlan: Cuban Mafia
On a previous trip to cuba Kevin and his brother traced the journey of Castro and the rebels from Santiago De Cuba to Havana through the Sierra Maestra.
On a more recent trip they followed the trail of corruption blazed by U.S. mobsters pre 1959. The challenge included finding a Cuba Libre or Cerveza at various now defunct casinos. Along the way they uncovered Frank Sinatra's role as - at which Brian shouted "Say it isn't so!" Kevin managed to dodge accusations of being Hemingway (indeed, the likeness is curious) and visit the birthplace of the Mojito. Kevin noted that, while younger generations seemed indifferent to their mob questions, older generations were excited to talk about mafioso and those exciting times. The journey led them to the underground escape tunnels @ Tropicana and they noted mafia symbols found in floor tiles of all mafia owned property. Another highlight included AL Capone's Sevilla hotel which was built for 500k in 1908, it seems the times have changed in many ways.
Brian thanked Kevin,
Attendance: 62% with makeups.
Closing: 1:08 pm
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