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The Bulletin -- September 30, 2009 (#1010) Program: Katie Burke, District Governor-Elect -- Montreal 2010: An International Experience
Burke said Montreal is an idea city to host an international convention. “No matter what part of the world you come from, you will be able to find some little corner of the world that speaks of home whether it is a restaurant, cultural center or just a part of the city.” Based upon district governors at the 2008 convention in Los Angeles, an estimated 21,000 Rotarians from around the world will be gathering in Montreal, June 20-23, 2010. As a host district, Burke said the district’s clubs are responsible for the social aspects of the convention. Those activities are to reflect the city in which the convention is held. The main hospitality event will be two performance of École nationale de cirque on Saturday, June 19. On Monday, June 21, several activities are planned:
Several small group activities are also planned during the convention including:
Burke said some clubs in the district have decided to help through providing volunteers for the events. They will be needed to provide assistance and directions at various locations including the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Bell Centre and in various hotels. Rotarians will also be needed to welcome Rotarians at the airport, train station and bus terminals. Volunteers who speak a second, third or fourth language (especially French, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Indian) will be very helpful during the convention. She said organizers are also looking for volunteers especially with business skills to work at the organizational level especially to help coordinate volunteers as they arrive. Burke said about 250 volunteers (about half are from outside the district) have already registered, but they need more than 1,000 volunteers on hand throughout the convention. They will have to register individually and can register online at www.hocvolunteers.com. She urged all prospective volunteers, even if there is the possibility of a conflict, to register. The timetables will be established in late April-early May 2010, and you can note changes between now and then. Volunteers from a specific club who would like to work the same time should also note this on the registration form along with any health-related issues. She urged local clubs to get together to discuss transportation and plans. She said coordinators are also talking with Concordia University about a block of rooms for volunteers. To contact Burke with questions, you can email her kay.a.burke@hotmail.com or Info@rotary2010.com Bonnie Black announced the creation an ad hoc committee to review ideas and plan what the club would like to do for the convention. Those interested in participating on the committee should contact her and a meeting will be held in 2-3 weeks. This Week:
Food Shelf Report: Elle Berger said August totaled $326 -- $131 to Salvation Army $195 Food Shelf. Two other Food Shelf days were better than in August. Rotarians at Work Day: The City cleaned up the Rotary Club’s Centennial Park so a new event and location is still not firmed up for Saturday, Oct. 10. If anyone has any ideas, they should email Bonnie Black or Steve Frederick with information. District Conference is Oct. 17 & 18 in Kingston, Ont., Canada. Individuals planning to go are looking to see who may want to carpool. Please talk with Bonnie. Board Meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 19 at the Clinton Community College Dining Hall, PARC. Fines: Howard Lowe ($3) Woodstock article; Linda Brienza ($5) SolarNovar article. Rotary Polio Plus Boxes: Teresa, a worker at the Elks Lodge, is working on her third box. Please bring them in an turn them into Marsha Cook when you can so they can be processed and credited to the Club. Bonnie’s Bucks:
50/50: The Pot is $598 and we’re looking for the Two of Hearts. Kevin Killeen picked the Eight of Spades. TRIVIA
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