The meeting started at 7:29 AM precisely with the striking of the gong followed by a rousing version of O Canada played over stunning mountain scenes.
Tom Smith as substitute greeter delivered an invocation that focused on the importance of service in life
Visiting Rotarian:
Sean Graham (President Steveston)
Guest:
Chris T. (Linda Ding)
Dan Boisvert (Speaker)
Special Occasions Jill Moore
Birthday:
Ginny Lowood Aug 17
Anniversaries:
Mike and Gail McEwan (Aug 16)
Dini and Henk Veldhuis (Aug16)
Yvonne and Dave Anderson (Aug 17)
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Nothing to report this week. Reminder to inform Liz if you know of any member who can use a bit of sunshine in his or her life
Here and There President Laureen
. Board meeting discussed budget priorities in this uncertain year
. DG Dave Hamilton presentation at our club on Sept 24
. First woman Rotary International president nominee is a Canadian, Jennifer E Jones, from the Windsor-Roseland club
. Thank you to Wayne Connorton for putting the refurbishing touch on the newly-found Rotary wheel
Fundraising Tom Yingling
Fundraising is being forced into non-traditional areas during this unusual year. Chairperson Tom and his committee have a number of ideas up their collective sleeves including; Wine Survivor, a type of on-line reverse draw that has proven successful elsewhere, other types of reverse lotteries and also the possibility of a drive-in movie event to raise funds
Guess Who's Coming to Wheelers Past President Gail
The second summer Wheelers is set to go Friday, Aug 14. The social committee needs to know your intentions by noon the day before so you can be directed to your host's location
Networking Event President Laureen
Networking exchanges ideas and information among people with a common interest. Since we all share an interest in Rotary we can strengthen this connection by sharing something else of ourselves . President Laureen has invited us to volunteer a photo that describes one of our unusual interests.
Did you know this about Liz Ellis? The first network volunteer, Liz at the Tallageda Superspeedway indulging in her NASCAR passion where she partied with the Penske team while attending two days of racing
Next Week's Programme Paul Arcand
A four star event to learn about what's happening in Rotary:
Judy McLeod.... Rotary Scholarships
Past Pres Keith.. Understanding the New ClubRunner
Jill Moore.......... Peace Day plans
Murray Lott....... Project Amigo update
Coming Up :
International Committee Meeting Aug 24 7:00 PM