The Westerner for May 10, 2010

Posted by Bruce Perry 
 

Meeting: Chair Ben Doz; music Jerome; grace James Johnston.

Attendance/Guests: Ria Boodram, daughter of Frank; Robyn Anderson, associate of Joe; Jack Van Horn, guest of Bill. There were 37 members in attendance.

Jerome: The Grandview BBQ was a huge success in spite of mother nature. This was the last event for Grandview for the year.

Ethnic Dinner: Thanks to Bob for organizing the ethnic supper held Friday night at Guru. Members enjoyed the food and company.

Mike: A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Gary McPherson. Gary was a friend to many and a tireless supporter for the disabled. 50/50 Winners:

50/50 Draw: Ben presented winnings to Bill and Steve from the last draw.

Finemaster: Frank Boodram challenged the memory of members on a range of topics from the Globe and Mail and stumped everyone for the name of the active volcano in Iceland.

Guest speaker: Robyn Anderson gave a talk and slide show on her time spent at the Phnom Penh Mission in Cambodia. Her call to service included teaching and learning more of the Cambodian way of life.