Water First Project

• District 7010 is championing this project.
• This project sponsors people to train to operate water and wastewater plants in their own First Nation communities.
• Training takes 15 months to certify operators.
• Not uncommon for these communities to already have the equipment, but to lack the certified operators.
• The cost of training one operator is approx. $100 k, 40% of which is borne by the first nation community.
• The next round of training is expected to start in February of 2022. The goal is to have an operator trained for somewhere in district 7010.
• There is already an international partner for this project from Rotary club in Mexico.
  • This would qualify the district to access Global Grants.
• The district goal is to raise $55 k from across the district. If successful enough, the possibility exists that the district may sponsor two students.

Golf Tournament

• The order for shirts went in today.
  • Cost will be approx. $40/shirt plus tax.
• This year’s shirt colour will be red.
• A “Thank-you” letter to sponsors is in the works.

Tag Day

• We will be holding a tag day on October 23^rd.
• Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, LCBO, and Foodland have all agreed to allow us to solicit in front of their stores.
• Shawn Heard is lead on this project.
• Expected operating time will be 10 AM until 4 pm. Times may be modified. Volunteers for this project will be kept informed.
• Volunteers should wear costumes.

Polio Plus Tulip Bulbs

• The bulbs have arrived and will be (have been) delivered to those who ordered.

Bicycle Raffle

• Researching appropriate eBike to raffle.
• Looking at a few options from local distributor, as well as one from a Toronto bike shop.
  • Attempting to find a bike that would have the widest appeal to potential raffle ticket purchasers.
  • Would also purchase some accessories to make a package prize. e.g., including panniers, lock, helmet etc.
• This project will require licensing from the city.
  • Gil has been in contact with the city to gather necessary information and start this process.
  • Since this will be a city licensed event, funds raised from the raffle would need to be used to support local initiatives. i.e., Purchasing a hospital bed. etc.

Heritage Hall

• Are we able to use this facility for our November 2^nd meeting?
  • Likely. Will confirm.

Bingo

• Owing to a change in how TV Bingo is being managed, the possibility exists that a changing format would make participation appealing to our club.
• Marcel at Bingo Plus would be doing most of the “heavy lifting”. Our role would be primarily selling some cards and manning phones.
  • Still to be confirmed. Once we know for sure, and have more details, it will be presented to the club.

Upcoming Meetings

• October 28^th will be a Zoom meeting chaired by Gil.
• November 2^nd should be an in-person meeting at Heritage Hall. Wayne will be chairing.

Happy Dollars