Rotary District 7010 Governor Dawn Straka

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Rotary District 7010 Leaders Change Roles

PDG Con Watkins, Sharon, and DGE Brian

On Friday evening, June 24th, District 7010 members celebrated the 2010-2011 Rotary year and warmly welcomed DGE Brian Menton and Dorothy, his wife into the roles of District Governor 2011-2012 and partner.

The celebration was held in Haliburton, Ontario with members of the Haliburton Club and other Clubs from across the District present. President Richard van Nood chaired the meeting.

AG Joyce Campbell and her friend Kevin

Review of the year by DG Dawn

Director Ted Brandon of the Haliburton Club
receives another Paul Harris recognition

DG Dawn Straka hands over the DG Pin to DGE Brian Menton

DG Dawn turns over the
District banner to DGE Brian

President Richard summarizes his
year then gives the podium to
incoming President Brian Nash

Rotary Club of Lindsay's Change-over

On Thursday evening June 23rd, members of the Lindsay Rotary Club celebrated their 2010-2011 Rotary year and welcomed in 2011-2012 at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club! A meaningful time was held by all in attendance.

Following dinner a number of awards were presented: Paul Harris recognitions, Perfect Attendance, the Club's Vocational Service award and a special award to the Stewart family in memory of the late Walt Stewart.

President-elect Rob receives the President's Pin
from President Dave

DG Dawn, President Dave
& Walt Stewart's son

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Washago and Area Centennial Rotary Club's Change-over

President Janet

Last evening (June 22) The Rotary Club of Washago and Area Centennial had a wonderful change-over event under the trees, in the back yard of the home of Janet Stead and Dan Herbert. For me, it was reminiscent of last year when both President Janet and I were about to take on our new Rotary roles. The year came and went quickly.

AG Dan is proud!

Last evening we witnessed the many successes that President Janet and the other members of the Club had during the year. Washago is a small (21 members) but very active Club that serves their community with enthusiasm and commitment. Congratulations to all their members, partners and friends.

PDG Jim, Pres.-Elect Mary, Pres. Janet, DGE Brian and DG Dawn

Peterborough-Kawartha President's Dinner

Last Saturday evening (June 18th) members of the Peterborough-Kawartha Rotary Club celebrated the 2010-2011 Rotary year together at the Best Western Otonabee Inn. The theme was a carry-over from the Convention in New Orleans with a number of the attendees adorned in beads and other trinkets from the French Quarter! The evening commenced along side the river with drinks and appetizers, followed by a wonderful dinner. Speeches were kept to a minimum.

President Ash Kasuhik was recognized for his leadership over the past year and a half.

Irmgard was also recognized!

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Matheson Rotary Club Celebrates it's 50th Anniversary

This past Friday evening, May 27th, 2011, members of the Matheson Rotary Club celebrated in great style its past 50 years as well as the life of one of it's founding members, the late PDG Floyd Hembruff. The event was held in the Civic Centre, a venue that PDG Floyd was very involved with for many years. The celebration cocktails and photographs of those present. Guests of the Club included a significant number of members of the community including the Mayor, members of the Hembruff family, Rotarians from neighbouring Rotary Clubs (Englehart and Timmins-Porcupine) as well as George Ovens and DG Dawn Straka. The Timmins Youth Orchestra Players played during the superb dinner and after a number of speeches, the Timmins All Star Jazz Band entertained the audience. JoAnne Barber was the MC for the evening. President Christine Heavens was presented RI's 50th Anniversary Certificate on behalf of RI President Ray Klinginsmith. The following day a golf tournament was held.

J.A. Barber

Timmins Youth Orchestra Players

Margaret Hembruff Draves

Ross & marisa MacIvor
President Timmins-Porcupine Rotary Club

The Hhembruff Family

Timmin's All Star Jazz Band

New Orleans; Rotary's 102nd International Convention (Part 2)

Now that we have been back in Canada for almost a week, I am finally getting around to posting a few more photos. Towards the end of the Convention over 100 persons from District 7010 met in the the Staybridges Suites Hotel for a Social that was arranged by DGN John Gordon and DGE Brian Menton. It was a huge success, thanks to both of you and all the Rotarians and partners who attended. Here are a few photos.