President Laureen returned to her post and welcomed our many visitors as she began the meeting.
Linda Ding rang the bell and produced a Celtic version of O Canada.
Laura Dixon delivered the invocation quoting J.S. Woodsworth
"We are thankful for these and all the good things of life
We recognize that they come to us through the efforts of others
What we desire for ourselves we wish for all
To this end we all share in the world's work and the world's struggle"
Visiting Rotarians:
Darcy Long PDG Sunshine Coast
Roberto Silva PDG Chile
Tanya Hall Sunshine Coast
And from India' Chennai Nolambur Club
Sumir Saproo President
Dinesh Krishnan Past President
Gobichandera/IPP
MRN RAO/PP
Kannan M/Club Sec
Mohana Krishnan Dir Int Serv
Mujesh J/PP
Jagannathan Maraimali/PP
Dakshayani B Dir Int Serv
Sukshum Saproo/Annette Club Serv
Special occasions Jill Moore
Birthdays:
Yvonne Anderson Oct 17
Jen Kormendy Oct 19
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Thanks to Creative Embroidery we presented Sara Kirby with babywear clothing that reads "Future Rotarian"
Poll Question
"Do you intend to get the flu shot on Nov 7-yes or no?"
Also a reminder that you have to sign up for it as the serum supplies are limited.
Ed Lee explained the difference between the regular dose and the special dose for the +65 crowd
Global Handwashing Day Yvonne Anderson
Handwashing with soap is the simplest form of hygiene and is especially important in these pandemic times. This society-wide approach is moving throughout the world. Yvonne described how people in Uganda are taught the fundamentals of hand washing, the creation of "tippy tap" stations and the development of a cottage industry in the making of soap. Clean water and hygiene go hand in hand as we still have 3000 children dying daily from diarrhoeal diseases.
New member induction Jako Krushniski
New member Jody Brandt is scheduled to be inducted by DG Dave Hamilton at the Oct 22 meeting
Fundraising Team Tom Smith
Their recent meeting examined a number of different fundraising approaches; working with sponsors, business owners and including a possible campaign with the Delta Optimist
Board Meeting Highlights President Laureen
. Nov 26 AGM
. Richmond Sunrise club to join us next week for polio presentation
. PETS will become virtual and open to members
. International Peace Day video now gone viral
. Immunization on Nov 7 Thank you Ed
. Youth team placing crosses on Remembrance Day
. PR Club Media strategy working actively
. One evening meeting first Thursday of the month
. Donation to the club- $1000 from Walmart
. Storybook Walk and Caricature paintings going on
. Youth Interact active with new president
Coming up:
Social Committee Meeting Oct 19 6:30 PM
World Polio Day: Polio survivor, District Chair and activist Gaby Gastonyi Oct 22