Grey Bruce Boomers Fall 2021

y Doug Archer
Everyone attended virtually. Speakers and special guests
were beamed in from across the country. Local Rotarians
even fabricated a makeshift studio set from which Tony and
the conference chair, John Conklin, coordinated the event.
Step out of
the ordinary
“We called it the John and Tony Show.”
With a theme of Rotary Connects the World, the virtual
work-around for this conference did just that. Almost
1,500 members from 14 countries attended online or
followed it on Facebook – and all of them were there to
share ideas and projects for bringing the world together.
After almost 13 years of working with Rotary, Tony
wouldn’t change a moment of it.
“It has been life-changing. Sylvia and I have had
an opportunity to make a difference not only in the
community we live in, but in the world community. And
that’s pretty special. You often hear people talk about the
power of one, but Rotary has over 1.2 million members
all wanting to improve the world. You can do so much
more good work with that strength behind you.”
To make sure that good work continues, Tony has elected
to make an endowment gift to the Rotary Foundation.
“I want the world and community changing efforts of
Rotary to continue even after Sylvia and I are gone.”
Doug Archer is a local writer and speaker who enjoys celebrating the
multi-faceted lives of the 50-plus generation. He is also the author
of two locally set mystery-adventure novels for readers aged eight to
99, because you are never too old for an adventure! Learn more at
www.coldcasekids.com or email him at archer@bmts.com.
In addition to resident artist John Laughlin,
we showcase original work by guest artists.
Gallery hourS
Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 5pm.
John Laughlin, Portrait of a Woman,
acrylic on masonite
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