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PRESIDENT’S REMARKS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Special Presentation 2012-2013 I am pleased to announce today the latest President...... Bill Hagborg Honourary member to be inducted into our Rotary Past President...... Gisèle Lynch President Elect...... Catherine Whiting family – Trudy Lang has been an active participant Secretary...... Nestor Prisco with our Club and a strong supporter of Rotary for PRESIDENT BILL HAGBORG Assistant Secretary...... Don Coutts many years. She has been a Paul Harris Fellow Treasurer / Charitable Trust...Gerry Gaiser since December 2009 and currently is a PHF with one stone, Treasurer / Administration...... John Lewis and is a Sustaining Member of The Rotary Foundation. And this past Christmas, she DIRECTORS: made a donation of $2,000 to our Club to Colin Thacker...... Brett Tucker go towards our Children’s projects. This Chris Parkin...... Spencer Merritt ATTENDANCE: recognition is certainly long overdue. The Kim Kanmacher...... John Lewis 46 members members gave Trudy a standing ovation. DIRECTOR & COMMITTEE REPORTS One of our Board meeting standing agenda items is on our Bill Hagborg announced that a short Board meeting will “Club Visioning”, which was developed at the Club Council a take place immediately after the meeting today. couple of years ago. Based on our discussion at January’s Marg Moody informed members that Alex Speirs has had meeting, we are reviewing this document as the focus for an accident and is in considerable pain. He is still waiting for our April 8th Club Council. It is important that we revisit his hip replacement. Ron Button is still progressing but still outcomes of past Councils to ensure they remain relevant, no visiting yet. Marg reminded everyone about the third in keeping with the current interests and direction of our Travelogue program on Wales this coming Sunday. On Club members, and in conjunction with Rotary International behalf of Jeff Rogerson, Marg and Jeff Serran, she advised and the District. that a committee meeting for the Rotary For Kids Radiothon Two reminders: First the 4th Annual Rotaract Gala in will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at the radio station. The support of The Gathering Place, February 9th, at the work schedule will be developed shortly. Clarion Resort Pinewood Park. Tickets: 705-492-2660 or Ghislaine Côté announced a Foundation [email protected]. I am hoping we will have a strong Committee meeting today after the Club meeting. showing with at least three tables of Club members, families and friends. Katina Matheson thanked all Club members who have bought tickets to the February 9th gala in Secondly, the Annual District Rotary Foundation support of The Gathering Place. Tickets are still Celebration Dinner takes place on March 2nd at available from Rotaractors. Cranberry Village Resort in Collingwood. Register at [email protected] by February 14th. Craig Rodwell announced the Rotary-At-Home TV Bingo roster for this Wednesday, January 30th: Jeff Serran, John Wallace, Gerry Gaiser and Craig Rodwell. Craig also thanked L ODE C OMMITTEE Debbie Allen for her repair work on the flag. Robert Fraser...... 752-5697 Marg Moody...... 752-4081 Bruce Goulet...... 752-3098 Bill Hagborg informed Rotarians that Frank Marusich is Len Landry...... 472-1773 Barb Spencer...... 840-1239 planning an ice fishing adventure for exchange student Natalie MacDougall...... 494-8619 Chris Parkin...... 497-9203 Bob Cunningham...... 476-5988 Lisa Giandomenico...... 472-2316 Manuel on Sunday, February 10th. Details to follow. PROGRAM PROGRAM CONTINUED... Mayor of North Bay, Al McDonald Thankfully, the Moodys rating agency recently gave North Al's first presentation to Rotary, as Mayor of Bay the AA1 rating, commenting positively about strong North Bay, occurred in 2011 just weeks after governance and management, low debt and strong budgeting. his election to the job. Necessarily, his remarks were pretty general. He hadn't yet gotten his feet wet, Despite global economic troubles elsewhere, but today was different. Al knows his city. North Bay is well managed and growing.

He spoke with specificity about the challenges over which Former mayor Jack Burrows thanked Al for his talk but also there is no control: the high dollar, high gas prices, the his hard work on behalf of the city. And Mike Holmes told divestment of the ONTC, provincial debt, fiscal problems in how in 1983 after a meeting he and his wife attended at Europe, China, India and the United States, etc. But he didn't which Al participated, Mike told his wife to watch for speak of these as roadblocks to progress but rather as the that young man - he's going places. context within which North Bay council and staff must plan for positive growth in the city. HAPPY TOONIES Colin Thacker is excited to be going back to Guatamala (for a third He spoke enthusiastically about staff - the new CAO, the time) to help support the Literacy Program. Next Monday, he’ll be new young leadership team within the Economic going to the Chuguexa Cooperative School in Guatamala to help Development department, and all other department heads distribute computers and workbooks – a plaque will be displayed at and city staff, who he counts on to bring fresh, positive ideas the school in honour of Colin’s father’s Bert Thacker, Past District to attract new businesses and job growth to the city. Governor, District 6330.

Al provided quite a detailed list of new projects and Craig Rodwell is proud of his son, who after sending out 418 developments all around the city: the new Target store, the resumes over six months has landed a job in with a WalMart expansion, new ventures on McKeown Ave., Oak St. company that produces aids for folks with mobility issues. enhancements, the renovation to Memorial Gardens, the Jake Lacourse, on behalf of Spencer Merritt, proudly announced Steve Omischl sports complex, the return of an OHL team, that Spencer’s daughter Kate got engaged this weekend! dozens of new housing starts, and many new industrial expansions, upwards of $1 billion in new construction Don Wheeler announced that he has a new neighbour on Scollard since the year 2000 ($70 million in 2012 alone). Street – a monstrous machine with gargantuan jaws, that eats hospitals – he encourages all who enjoy destruction and demolition He says, “The City will follow any new business leads in to come and watch this neighbour in action as he deconstructs the order to attract people and jobs to North Bay. We want to old hospitals. make North Bay a viable destination for business.” To Manuel Nigg was thrilled to tell us that he has enjoyed two more do that, requires a skilled workforce and major activities from his “to do in Canada” list – he skated on the Rideau infrastructure investments. Canal this weekend and went to see the Ottawa/Pittsburgh game. The game was great (until Ottawa lost in the shoot-out) but he was North Bay is fortunate to have Nipissing University and most excited to see reference to himself on the “jumbo-tron” at the Canadore College to provide programs for young game; the following message ran across the screen: “exchange people to learn the skills of the workplace of the future. student from Switzerland’s first hockey game”… The city consults closely with school personnel to keep them apprised of the needs of potential employers. Dave Saad recounted his trip to with Kim Kanmacher, Yvonne Taylor and Lee Crawford, to attend a very prestigious Employers, he says, locate where skilled people already live. recognition celebration for Ray Mantha, who was awarded the They won't come and try to recruit staff from elsewhere. We “fellowship of honour”. Dave also encouraged folks to support the Y’s need to have a skilled workforce in place. Strong Kids Campaign, a campaign which raises money so that no kid is turned away from the Y. There will be activities throughout the To illustrate, he offered a story about the city of 's next couple of months, ending on March 28th. Dave and Al approach to its casino revenues, which, he says, North Bay McDonald will be "racing" one another (LOL) on the stationary bikes, would want to adopt should North Bay get a casino. hoping to reach their target of 100 K.

Casino revenues in Brantford are earmarked for investments Jeff Serran is participating in the celebrity challenge of the Strong in post secondary education and training. These investments Kids Campaign and hopes to raise $300. People can donate directly have revitalized the downtown core, and generated much to Jeff or go to campaign.ymcastrongkids.ca/jeffserrannorthbay to economic development, and job growth. Should a casino help him reach his goal. The Lode regrets reporting last week that locate in North Bay, that is the plan for revenues. Jeff is in charge of fundraising for the campaign.

Infrastructure replacement, once every 100 years, requires WHAT’S HAPPENING? an investment of $25 million annually. Al had the details: 371 K roads, plus all sidewalks, signs etc., 812 K of sewers and COMING UP NEXT WEEK: February 4th pipes plus all pumping stations, valves, etc., a $130 million Csts. Ray Yelle and Robin Boucher, North Bay waste management system, many parks, arenas, trails, fire Police Services – D.A.R.E. Program halls etc., public transit (now fully accessible). All these must be maintained and/or replaced in order to keep Feb 11...... Henry Drenth, Chair – Great Student Awards the city attractive and healthy, a place for our children Feb 18...... NO MEETING – Family Day and grandchildren to thrive. Feb 25...... 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok – President Bill Hagborg

January 28, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Getting to Know You: Getting to Know You: Sandra Norman Hague Sandra Norman Hague Sandi Hague became a member of the North Bay There were many rewarding aspects to her career but building Rotary Club, September 1996, sponsored by Past playgrounds at both Phelps and E.W. Norman were very District Governor Peter Hudson. As a colleague of Peter and memorable for Sandi. Guided by the Rotary motto, “Service inspired by his diligent contributions to Rotary over the years, Above Self”, she takes pride in striving to have a positive she was eager to devote some time and energy in the service impact upon those within her sphere of influence, of Rotary. Over the years that followed, Sandi has chaired and whether staff or students. co-chaired: World Community Service, Environment, Tag Day, Travelogue, as well as serving on Bingo, Literacy, Children’s, Early in her teaching career, in Scarborough, Sandi had an Greeting, Membership and the Lode Committees. With a encounter with the law which had a profound effect on her life. passion for international service, Sandi has become involved The incident began when a local thief selected her first and very with numerous help projects, the latest being the Peruvian new automobile as a target for siphoning gas and stealing a Bio-Sand Water Filters in Lima and the Haitian Literacy battery. When she registered the theft with police, the and Water Cistern projects in Jacmel. responding police officer was Murray Hague, a man with a sharp eye for detail, including the fact that the complainant A North Bay native, she was blessed with a heritage that has a was a rather good looking young lady. He then applied himself strong educational background. Her grandfather Edward William with great diligence and did not miss any opportunity to keep Norman was born in in 1883, came to Widdifield in in touch; apprising her of any developments. Thereafter, it 1898 as a farmer and acquired a large tract of land that was evident that officer Hague was on a mission to encompassed much of Airport Hill. Nevertheless, he devoted assure himself that this “case” would be ongoing! much of his time to education and to municipal politics. In fact, he gave 40 years of continuous service to Widdifield Township After serving seven years in the Scarborough force, Murray as: councilor, reeve, school trustee and chairman of the Board. followed Sandi’s posting to the north, joining the North In recognition, E.W. Norman Public School was named after Bay Police Service for 26 years before retiring. him. As destiny would have it, genetically or environmentally, Happily married, they have two daughters: Lisa, who manages Sandi was not sure at first that the field of education was her a daycare in her own North Bay home and Leslie, who is an career choice but she now lives in a home built on land which elementary teacher with the Thames Valley Board of Education was once her grandfather’s farm and took retirement in London. Sandi enjoys volunteering in both respective from the school that bears his name. locations as time permits. She has two grandsons, Donny and Education for her has been a process of lifelong learning: Danny, both students at Widdifield Secondary School, who Secondary – Algonquin Composite School are putting in their volunteer hours assisting at The University – Laurentian University – B.A., B.Ed. cum laude. Gathering Place and Rotary Bingo Stuffing. University of Toronto – Master of Education Retiring after 35 years in education, the Principal’s Association Ministry of Education – Supervisor’s certificate in Physical & presented her with a certificate for stain glass lessons, which Health Education, McMaster University, Special Education has become a favourite pastime when she is not playing bridge, Specialist, Nipissing University gardening, reading or volunteering at church activities. In Principal Qualifications – Programme Development & retirement, Sandi and Murray have pursued their passion for Inplementation – Seneca College, Toronto Supervision & travel exploring 12 countries in Europe, the British Isles, Hawaii, Assessment, Nipissing University Mexico, Columbia, Costa Rica, Australia, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Her teaching career began at age 19 and her experience China, U.S.A., taking time to learn from diverse and fascinating encompassed Boards of Education in Scarborough, North cultures in every land. Over the last few winters, they have York, Nipissing and Near North. She taught primary, junior, spent time in Texas and Florida. During the summer, much time intermediate and senior levels in a wide range of subjects and is spent at the family cottage on McQuaby Lake in Restoule grade levels. With specialization in Physical Education, Sandi interacting with family and friends for special occasions was actively involved in coaching: volleyball, basketball, and general recreational pursuits. gymnastics and track for many years. Sandi constantly counts her blessings and deems it a privilege Her interest in science opened many doors such as: teaching at to be a Rotarian. She finds satisfaction in working within various the Toronto Island Science School, becoming a Regional committees, getting to know the members a little better and councilor for STAO (Science Teachers Association of Ontario), appreciating the fellowship that is the product of the great serving on the Ministry of Education’s Science Subject Advisory Rotary experience. She continues with Rotary commitments, Committee and co-authoring two intermediate science living up to high standards that add up to a most interesting textbooks: Focus on Science 7&8. From an administrative and likeable personality – a good person to get to know! perspective, she began as a department chair in North York, Submitted by Bruce Goulet January 28, 2013 later became Vice-Principal at Silver Birches Senior School, then Principal at Phelps Central, W.J. Fricker and E.W. Norman CLUB NEWS Public Schools. Each position encompassed responsibilities that enabled perpetual growth in all aspects of leadership GUESTS GUESTS CONTINUED... within multi-dimensional educational environments. Kate Merritt Dave Bennett During this time, she served on the Nipissing Principals’ Julie Perry Manuel Nigg Association Executive as: secretary, vice-president, president Katina Matheson Mayor Al McDonald and past-president as well as numerous others committees. January 28, 2013 Page 3 of 3