Bill MacKay provided some interesting facts about the Rotary Club of Belleville and its Monday meeting locations. In 1920 the Club met at the Quinte Hotel at 12:15 p.m. and remained at that location until 1972 when the Club moved to the Sun Valley Motor Inn, same time. Four years later in 1976 the Club met at the Four Seasons Hotel, still at the same time. In 1984 they moved to the Ramada Inn and started the meeting 5 minutes earlier at 12:10 p.m. and in 2004, still at the Ramada with a start time of 12 'noon. In 2012 the Ramada became the Travelodge and the meetings were held there until 2016 when the Club moved to the Banquet Centre, mainly to avoid the construction on Dundas Street at the Bay Bridge. After one year, the Club returned to the Travelodge/Ramada and now in 2020, the Club is meeting at Capers Restaurant every second Thursday, starting on January 9, 2020, at noon.
Upon inception of the Satellite Club in 2016, much like how Paul Harris initially intended, its members rotated to various locations for its meetings. Subsequently, it now meets alternate weeks at Capers Restaurant at 5:30 on Thursday.
After many years of use, the Podium used at the head table needed replacement. Rotary member Joe Rosenkrantz took it upon himself to arrange for a suitable replacement. Joe had joined the Rotary Club of Belleville in 1981 with the classification of Drug Retailing. Joe had moved to Belleville to operate the Shopper's Drug Mart at the Quinte Mall and was active with the Environment Committee.
Each week, hanging behind the head table is a hand hooked rug, that features the Rotary International Rotary Wheel. This was the creation of George "Smitty" Smith. George had joined the Club in 1971 with the classification of Ministry of Corrections - Probation. George served our Club for many years as Chair of Easter Seals. George created two rugs for our Club using yarns of different colours for each of the creations. His impact on our Club is still recognized through the efforts of his son-in-law, Steve Vasco, who continues to volunteer at the Camp Merrywood work weekend.