BRAMALEA ROTARY BULL-A-TON for FEB. 13, 2013

Cary Kaplan, Brian McGahey – Cosmos Sport
Bernie Vermette – Past Member of Bramalea Rotary
Carl Inbertson – Past Member of Brampton Rotary
Dave M was in the house …. and won the 50/50 …. and

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dave M April 27, Woodbine Races, $40/person, let Dave know if and how many
Fundraiser for granddaughter- selling tickets to help her out
Guardian article that Jack wrote sent around
Jerry getting involved in anti bullying program at Peel Safety Village with police and school. Bowlathon coming up, Jerry would like us to support a few lanes, March 2nd, $550 per lane
Dannie Also looking at supporting their gala with a $1500 table, would like to get involved right away
Wayne Kidney Foundation Dance, April 6, chat with Jack if you want to go

HAPPY BUCKS:

- Russ to be a granddad again – for the 4th time
- Dave H had two happy bucks…Ted’s birthday was yesterday (13th), and he has to get back to us on the second because he forgot…later took his buck back
- Ray, at 86 woke up again today
- Dave M, nice to see Carl again
- Tina, singing in an upcoming concert doing three solos
- Carl, happy to be here
- Shanta, opening a chicken farm in Guyana to feed the school children
- Cary, appreciated being invited
- Bernie, glad to be here, great two months in Mexico

GUEST SPEAKER – Cary – Central Hockey League

Introduction of Cary by Jerry

Cary has worked in the past with Hamilton Bulldogs for 6 years, last years as President.  He is glad to have lawyers review 400 page document with league, 200 page document with city.  Denver – Arizona – Kansas City some of current 10 teams in league.  6 million people in area, team will provide community engagement, players will be involved, pricing will be a unique concept, 15 year lease at arena, 3 year commitment from season ticket holders, ticket price $18, goal is 3500 fans per game, city buying scoreboard, 36 game home season, Missouri closest team at moment.

50/50 model is to have 36 different charities benefit, one per game, possibly have Bramalea Rotary be the managing partner for all of the games. Wants those charities to be season ticket holders as well to expand the support and show involvement.