President Bob Wallace called the meeting to order:
Past Co-presidents: From 2024 to 2025, Steve and Drina were asked to come forward and were recognized with a Club Excellence Award.
Guest speakers were introduced: Maggie Moore and Brandy Henderson, representing the Port Hope Panthers. They explained how they nurture and mentor the young men on the team. They went on to share the community involvement they get involved with and how the players embrace their role. Maggie explained that if we did a sponsorship, what that would include. She said she would encourage us to come to the games. The players would also be thrilled to help with upcoming events if they were not playing.
Paul Tait thanked them for coming and presented them with $2000. sponsorship.
Paul Tait discussed the Capitol Theatre Christmas Tree or Wreath. The decision was made to do a Christmas tree for $350 and have Interact students decorate it. A budget of $150 would be for decorations. The trees will once again be displayed in the Capital.
Paul also gave us a quick update on club projects.
Fran discussed the Holiday Greens, which will be cut on November 9th and available this year on November 10. This venture will be pure profit as Carol and Stephen Poste allow us to cut greens off their property.
Fran also mentioned that Jan, Susan, Bree, and she have decided to donate most of the proceeds to the Giving Tree.
Ron then discussed taking the initiative to organize the sale of the hams and asked if the club thinks we should sell other items, such as Christmas cakes, chocolates, honey, etc.
It was agreed that we would do hams and greens this year.
Fran also updated us on Remembrance Day: We will buy Port Hope, Canton, and Bewdley wreaths, which our members will place during the ceremony.
Steve gave us a price comparison for several event venues and restaurants to host our Christmas party on December 10. In the end, we decided to host it at St Mark's Church with Lisa's Catering.