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 23rd.
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 2nd 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 28th will be a Zoom meeting chaired by Gil.
November 2nd should be an in-person meeting at Heritage Hall. Wayne will be chairing.
Happy Dollars
Douglas: Mum has moved back to Elliot Lake.
Kim: Took care of Mum following surgery. She is doing well. Kids are back home for Reading Week.
Brenda: Kitchen is getting back in order.
John: Kids are back home for reading week.
Chris: Thanksgiving by himself but was able to ‘Zoom-in’ for dinner.
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Guests: Faye Steel, Bill Hagborg
Rotarians: John Tyler, Gord McNaughton, Gil Contant, Chris Wade, Douglas Elliot, Kim Arnold.