The meeting opened with John C at the gavel ringing a virtual bell followed by an unusual rendition of O Canada played on bagpipes!
Cindy Phillip then delivered the invocation emphasizing the importance of showing compassion in these trying times
Guests:
Evel Beniskova - Last Year's Exchange student from the Czech Republic
Joelle Hamilton and Devon Joy - Co-Presidents of the Interact club
Youla Thomas - Last Week's speaker on the Walk for Altzheimers
Special Occasions
Birthday :
Brian Koe (May 14)
Anniversaries:
Lara and Blake Cowan (May 18)
Saundra and Peter Dandyk (May 19)
and...Victoria Day (May 18)
New members orientation
Thank you to Bob Cooke and Jill Moore who last week hosted a Zoom party to welcome our new members, Yvonne Anderson, Jen Kormandy, Tom Yingling, Tracy Liu. This orientation session is traditionally held every six months for our newest members.
Sunshine Report
John Anderson expressed his thanks to all the well wishers who have contacted his wife Claire who is in good spirits.
Sad recognition of the members of our club who passed away last week: Gerry vanGaalen and Mary Watson
Glasses, Glasses, Glasses
Sara Kirby informed that the collection of eye glasses at this year's conference was a success. The district 's goal was 2020 pairs; our club alone contributed 1200!
Year End News Laureen
.Think about committees you are wishing to join. Incoming president Laureen will be sending out an Email listing the openings
.Annual fees are due June 15. An Email will be sent explaining how you can part with your hard-earned cash
.Board of Directors May 13 Meeting Minutes are available on ClubRunner
Rotary Rocks
The Project continues to go well. President Gail has some additional blue paint available - but you have to get your own rocks
International Committee Liz Ellis
Zoom in to their next meeting on May 19 7:30 PM
Next Week's Programme Dr Marina Roma-March May 21 7:30 AM
Born in the Phillipines she immigrated to Vancouver attaining a doctorate in optometry. She then returned to her homeland to care for those desperate for eye care. Now she and her husband have created the Third World World Eye Society which attends to the eye needs of the poorest of the poor in 18 third world countries. Her volunteering activities have earned her accolades from political leaders to celebrities.
Roskars 2020 May 24 4:00-5:00 PM
All are invited to attend the Rotary Awards ceremony
Another Drive By
We have been invited by other service clubs, Lions, Kinsmen, TOOB to join them in a hospital drive by on May 27th 7:30PM
Altzheimer's Walk Reminder
May 31 9:00 AM
President's Ball Cindy Phillip
Keep your calendar free for a different type of President's Ball June 17