Posted by Mark Ewer

LUNCH WITH BRYN STYLES AT THE GEORGE HAMILTON PUB

Our new Hamilton AM President, Clare Freeman, joined 3 Past District Governors, Anne Bermingham, Reg Madison and  Rick Sterne, in a casual pint and pub lunch at The George Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario.  Owned by a fellow Rotarian Mike Peters, this restaurant is a perfect gathering place to talk about the year ahead.  Also at the event was 7090's new District Governor Lisa Bishop as well as special guests Bryn and Randy Styles.  Bryn was a member of the Board of Directors of Rotary International in 2012-2014.  Over this past year, he has been an Aide to our Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta.  Bryn brought greetings from new Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones and talked about the wonderful Imagine Rotary Canada Tour in which she is currently involved.
 
Also present were inveterate lunchers from Hamilton AM, Paul Lakin, John Mokrycke and Mark Ewer.
 

NEW RIBFEST PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHERN HEAR

Northern Heat is hosting 18 ribfest events in Ontario this summer and at four events in Hamilton, the Hamilton AM Club has been selected as the Water and Pop Vendor - a new fundraising option.  The first event was July 1-3 at Lime Ridge Mall over the three day long weekend.  At the next three events, the club will also be selling 50/50 tickets, adding to the revenue potential.  Mark your calendars for July 29-31 at Ancaster Fairgrounds, August 19-21 at Hamilton's Gage Park and September 9-11 at Confederation Park.  This picture shows the sales tent and a few club stalwarts; Mark Ewer, Viren Malelu, Paul Lakin and Keith Augustine.