The historic first ever evening meeting began precisely at 7:00 PM with O Canada sung intermittently by the Canadian Tenors and the invocation delivered by Howard Han
Visiting Rotarians:
Darcy Long (Sunshine Coast Sechelt)
Dean Hsieh (Richmond)
Val Little (Burnaby)
Diane Forward (Honourary Member)
Interact:
Joelle Hamilton, Catrina Callow, Devon Matson
Special Occasions Judy McLeod
Anniversaries:
Stephanie and Tom Smith (Nov 6)
Jubail and Henry Sanchez (Nov 7)
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Flowers were dropped off to Leslie as was the gift to new mother Sara Kirby. Also announced that John Anderson's wife Claire is spending time at St Paul's hospital but is in good spirits
Board Nominations Slate Tom Smith
President.................... Greg Muirhead
Past President ..............Laureen McCleery
Vice President ............Leslie Abramson
President Elect........... Blake Cowan
Treasurer ....................Dave Anderson
Secretary..................... (still open)
Sgt @ Arms............... Graham Mallett
Club Admin............... Paul Arcand
Comminty/Projects.....Graeme Peck
Foundation................. Tom Yingling
International................ Peter Edwards
Membership................ Jako Krushnisky
PR............................... Yvonne Anderson
Youth........................... Paul vanWestendorp
Special Social Committee Announcement
Surprise guest "Elphina" announced that an amazing Christmas party will be held Dec 6- Keep the date open.
Foundation Judy McLeod
November is Foundation month and a good time to make a contribution to it. 100% of all the donations go directly to projects around the world. The goal is to have us become an EREY club - contributions from "every Rotarian every year". Next week our speaker an International Rotarian will be providing information about the status of the Foundation.
Foundation Continued
District Governor Dave Hamilton informed that an E mail will soon be coming out explaining how to acquire a Paul Harris recognition for $US500
A certificate recognition of our being a member of the End Polio Club was presented to past president Gail
Christmas Characters Leslie
Recognition of Ian Bourhill's special contribution to the project. He provided the space for the construction of the characters and, just as important, their storage afterwards. This major project came together thanks to this significant support by Ian and his company
Fundraising Tom Yingling
The "Shop Local" project is proceeding with the co-operation of the Delta Optimist. This includes many of the companies that have supported our events. It is open to other local businesses wishing exposure in the community
Interact Presentation Laura Dixon
Laura introduced some members of the Interact club that meets weekly and boasts a membership of +40 . Their major activities were outlined including :
- Christmas characters with artist guild
- Polio awareness poster campaign
- Remembrance Day crosses installation
- Beach cleanup
In a surprise ending Val Little on behalf of the District presented the Interact citation of Gold Distinction to Devon and Joelle
Director Dialogues President Laureen
Environmental issues with RI Director Valerie Wafer
First event Nov 12 4:00 PM
Request link from President Laureen
Coming Up:
Nov 9 Board Meeting 6:30 PM All Welcome-request link from President Laureen
Nov 11 Remembrance Day
Nov 12 Director Dialogues 4:00 PM
Nov 12 Regular Meeting 7:30 AM
Dean Rohrs Past International VP
The Rotary Foundation and You