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Stories
MEETING START UP
Jill Moore
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on Feb 25
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:
 
Mar 11 Greg Muirhead
 
Mar 18 Ulrich Paschen
 
Mar 25 Graeme Peck
 
April 1 Cindy Phillip
 
 
 
 
Until we finally get together for an actual breakfast the greeter is asked to deliver the invocation only..
 
If you are unable to make this assignment please arrange for a replacement and let secretary Joan know. 
 
 
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Linda Ding sounded the gong on time and presented a group called "Wiggles" to provide a marionette-like version of O Canada.
Rick Lewall in his invocation reminded us that as we experience these uncertain times we continue to think of those who still rely on our help.
 
Visiting Rotarians:
Roberto Silva (Chile)
Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast)
Anne Marie Fontainha (Toronto)
 
Special Occasions:
Birthday:
Past President Keith Sept 11
 
Sunshine Report     Leslie
Celebration of Life for former club member Mary Watson 
Sept 20 via Zoom 1:30 PM
Limited to 50 people
 
Return of the Rocks     Past President Gail
Thanks to the donation from Harris Nursery of rocks and some of the leftover paint the Rotary Rocks project will live on. A separate Email will provide instructions on how to get involved
 
Fund Raising Ideas    Tom Yingling (In Absentia)
A number of fundraising ideas are under consideration for fund raising including:
- Children's photos with Santa 
- wine survivor/cork draw in the fall
- a paper shredding event in late January
- a boat swap meet in the spring with Bass Pro Shops
 
Christmas Characters Project Update Leslie
Thanks to the efforts of club members and 17 gallons of paint the caricatures are now primed and ready for the artistic touches to be applied. Stay tuned - a call out for painting volunteer is coming
 
Book Club  Judy McLeod
Thank you to those who provided feedback on the creation of a Rotary Book Club. Please contact Judy if you wish to join and helpdecide on the format and the selections of books.
 
Peace Day  Jill Moore
Reminder that the Sept 21 Peace Day Celebration film is coming along and will be publicized in the newspaper and on Facebook
 
Rotary Face Masks  Leslie
Masks can be purchased from our Rotary gear supplier- $7 each
 
Big Time Popcorn News!  Aart Shuurman Hess
Art is pleased to report that our popcorn machine has found a new home. Thanks to the skill and talent of Graeme Peck and Alex Tappert it has moved from an old, dilapidated cardboard box to a framed, wooden, wheelable box. The machine is now good to go and provide Rotary popcorn to Tsawwassen for the next 50 years.
 
  
 
Coming Up:
 
Sept 17 Next week's programme: - What can we in Tsawwassen do to promote world peace? Chris Offer -Speaker
Sept 17 Foundation Committee Meeting 9:00 AM
Sept 23 Speakers Committee Meeting 7:00 PM 
 
Picture of the Week
Hangin' Out
 
 
Blake Cowan showing the exercise that he performs to rebuild his body following a 2004 car accident
 
 
Travel and Happy Dollars
 
President Laureen $5 for the happy return of her granddaughter safe and sound after a medical scare
 
Past President Gail $5 for our club being judged best in the non-profit category at the Readers' Choice Awards
 
Jill Moore $13 for her 13 month old grandson being with her for 13 days
 
Greg Muirhead $5 for his daughter's return to school albeit most of it on a virtual basis
 
Keith $3 for being a year older, $1 for avoiding the singing thanks to this being a  leap year and $1 for his son now at university
 
Treasurer Roger $10 for the financial statements being completed and now in the hands of the auditor
 
David Kalinovich $10 for learning that his fever and sore throat are nothing to be concerned about as evidenced by testing
 
Rick Lewall for meeting up with his grandchildren and doing a lot of fun things with them
 
Blake Cowan $5 for a wonderful Wheelers held last Friday
 
Tom Smith $10 for finally being able to hug his granddaughter for the first time since March
 
PROGRAMME
Power of the Mind
How you can use it to improve your life
 
Kirsten Bloomquist 
 
Graham Mallett introduced our speaker Kirsten, a clinical hypnotherapist who helps people access their subconscious mind to live a fulfilling life. Her clients have included pro athletes, entrepreneurs, celebrities and all manner of people who wish to improve themselves. Author of the book "Power Now" Kristen is a former Rotarian from the Fairview club who has recently relocated in Chilliwack.
 
Kristen began by distinguishing between the conscious and subconscious mind. The conscious is the thinking, rational portion that accounts for 5% of the mind while the subconscious portion that  accounts for 95% includes feeling, beliefs and biases. Looking at a photo of a lemon (conscious) and having her audience imagining it being cut, smelled and tasted (subconscious) triggers the physical reaction of salivating. Since the subconscious is responsible for such a large portion of our actions it is best that we understand it as well as we can. Hypnotherapy is the attempt to get at the subconscious and through suggestion move it in a positive direction. These suggestions can be used to reduce stress and anxiety, change habits, overcome limiting beliefs, weight loss, and focus on a positive aspect of life.
 
Kristen spoke about creating calmness with three simple yet effective exercises:
  . Breathing deeply to slow down thought and create a sense of peace
  . Using a type of self-hypnosis by removing the word "try" replacing it with "will" 
  . Developing a power stance by tricking your body to elevate your mood
 
In dealing with individuals living in these challenging times Kirsten uses a combination of clinical hypnotherapy and strategies to help them access their subconscious mind. Then she helps in reprogramming it to create more confidence, happiness and life fulfillment. Her website "gofeelingpowerful.com" and the book "Power Now" can be accessed easily by the public. Gail McEwan thanked Kirsten for her presentation and also for presenting at the 2020 District Conference. Gail also urged members to access the website that contains much useful information.  
          
 
 
 
 
Sergeant at Arms Report
Sergeant Benno was able to muster a fine to:
 
Judy McLeod for her slip-up in mistakenly referring to her old club when addressing the chair. A desire to return to her youth perhaps?
 
Benno did make a serious comeback in the limerick department by cleverly composing one during the meeting:
 
"Kirsten is such a great find
 She taught us about the power of our mind
 So if things look smoky and bleak
 Here's the taught of the week:
 Be calm, be safe, and be kind" 
 
ATTENDANCE  36