PACER
1. Summer Concert Series- we held 8 concerts every
Thursday night of July and August with a Beef BBQ on the opening
night;
2. Communities in Bloom Clean up - Sunday, July 24- Rotarians and
their families made up by far the largest contingent of local citizens
who came out to clean up the town the day before the Communities in
Bloom Judges came to town. Rotary also provided free BBQed hot dogs
and pop to all participants;
3. Seniors Picnic at Park Street Place retirement home on August 8-
seniors enjoyed Kentucky Fried Chicken served by Rotarians and
entertainment;
4. Sale of flower bulbs. With little effort for most
Rotarians, over $600.00 was raised with this new fundraiser.
5. Golf outing and Victoria Playhouse outing;
6. Sponsorship of the Terry Fox Run BBQ.
7. Pansy Festival September 24- sale of 50-50 tickets,
Rotary Baby Show, and Pork BBQ.
Upcoming activities
1. Operation Cover-up. We are assisting United
Way in the Dresden area to collect used coats form area residents and
deliver them to Chatham for redistribution to those in need throughout
the Chatham-Kent community. If the need warrants, we will also be
providing transportation to area residents who need a drive to Chatham
to obtain a coat on October 11;
2. Wine Tasting. Our new wine-tasting fundraiser is
being organized and promises to be a highlight of the fall season.
This event will take place on November 5 at the Czech Hall;
3. Rural-Urban evening November 21- guest speaker from the St.
Clair Region Conservation Authority. Each member will invite two
guests to attend;
4. Seniors Christmas Party December 5, Czech Hall.
Meal by the Heather Club and entertainment by the Tupperville Quartet.
Served by Rotarians;
5. Centennial Sign Project nears completion;
6. Kim and Kathy continue to work hard with the
Interact Club, who have a number of upcoming projects of their own,
and will be assisting with a number of ours;
7. New projects on the horizon include the
Christmas lights in Rotary Memorial Gardens and a number of Literacy
projects.
We still have a supply of Rotary Golf Shirts. The cost is $35.00 a piece. They are blue with the Dresden Rotary Club crest sewn on. Contact Stuart.
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Great Wine Tasting Event
Saturday
November 5, 2005
8pm @the Old Czech Hall
116 St John St,
Dresden
Sponsored by the Dresden Rotary
Featuring:
-The Southwestern Ontario
Vineyard Association and Molson’s providing
a sampling of wine and beer from 8to 10pm
-Great Appetizers by area restaurants and caterers
-Desserts
- non alcoholic drinks available
Cash Bar also available after
the wine tasting.
The Fabulous Fishcats Jazz Trio will be providing smooth music throughout the
evening to set the
mood.
For tickets contact any member
of the Dresden Rotary or 351-2592
DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!!!
Wanda's dishwasher quit working so she called a repairman. Since she had to go to work the next day, she told the repairman, "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I'll mail you a check."
"Oh, by the way don't worry about my bulldog. He won't bother you. But, whatever you do, do NOT, under ANY circumstances, talk to my parrot!"
REPEAT, DO NOT TALK TO MY PARROT!!!"
When the repairman arrived at Wanda's apartment the following day, he discovered the biggest, meanest looking bulldog he has ever seen. But, just as she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet watching the repairman go about his work.
The parrot, however, drove him nuts the whole time with his incessant yelling, cursing and name calling. Finally the repairman couldn't contain himself any longer and yelled, "Shut up, you stupid, ugly bird!"
To which the parrot replied, "Get him, Spike!"
Dresden Rotary Executive 2005/2006
President- Stuart Kiar
Past President- Murray Melton
President-Elect- Kim Thompson
Secretary- Chris Debicki
Treasurer- Lynda Weese
Director- Vocational Service- Kathy Brown
Director- Community Service- Mary Hoyles
Director- Club Service- Suellen Weaver
Director- International Service- Sharon Jackson