The first meeting of 2021 began with an all-female group singing O Canada.
Edwin Lee then delivered the invocation saying goodbye to 2020 and looking forward to Rotarians continuing with their wisdom and generosity to help others dealing with adversity........ and looking forward to 2021 as the year we rid ourselves of Covid
Visiting Rotarians:
Darcy Long (Past DG)
Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast)
Diane Forward (Honourary Member)
Guests:
Julianne Maxwell
Margaret Page (Speaker)
Special Occasions Judy McLeod
Birthdays:
Murray Lott (Jan 2)
Rick Lewall and Adam Tobias (Jan 6)
Jody Brennan (Jan 10)
Wayne Connorton (Jan 13)
Sunshine Report.
Sad to report that former Interact president Johanna Johnson's sister passed away during the holidays.
International Committee Report Liz Ellis
Rotary World Help has completed and sent a container to Belize. On the local front our district grant of $7500 has been delivered to Tekera and is being put to work on their much-needed latrine project.
Little Libraries A visual report
Through a slide show President Laureen demonstrated the libraries project running full out. Thank you to club and community members for the continued monitoring and maintenance in their locations:
Team Leader Pam Sarkissian
Linda Ding Bookshelf and Pebble Hill
Sara Kirby Beach Grove
President Laureen Diefenbaker
Laura Dixon Facebook and Donations
Diane Kirkbride Boundary Bay
Book Club Judy McLeod
The monthly book selection "My Brilliant Friend" will be discussed Wed Jan 27 at 6:00 PM . Everyone is welcome to join; just read the book, let Judy know and enter the discussion
Public Relations Committee Yvonne Anderson
The PR group wishes to know more about the members' activities on social media. A survey is being prepared with the hope that everyone will reply to it.
Book Awards President Laureen
For the Christmas party put on by the social committee with chairs Gail and Cindy and the musical "Bingo" directed by John C
Picture of the Week
A future home; Jen Kormendy's property at Pt Roberts
Mark Your Calendars
Jan 13 International Committee 7:30 PM
Jan 14 Foundation Committee 9:00 AM
Jan 14 Social Committee Meeting 6:00 PM
Jan 19 Ted Talks 7:00 -8:00 PM
Jan 25 Charitable Society 6:30 PM
Jan 26 Speakers Committee 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Book Club 6:00 PM