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Speakers
Jan 07, 2021
Margaret Page
Rotary and Toastmasters
Jan 14, 2021
Paul vanWestendorp
The Hornet in the New Year
Jan 21, 2021
Jody Brennan
New Member Talk
Jan 28, 2021
President Laureen
Just so ya know
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MEETING START UP
Jako Krushnisky
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on Dec 17
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:
 
 
 
Jan 7 Ed Lee
 
Jan 14 Rick Lewall
 
Jan 21 David Li
 
Jan 28 Murray Lott
 
 
 
 
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
After the virtual ringing of the bell O Canada was performed in an unusual manner. by 25 members of the Surrey City Orchestra co-ordinated their playing from different locales well apart from each other.
Yvonne Anderson delivered the invocation calling on all of us to be guided in service as we help those in need
 
Visiting Rotarians:
Heather Edwards (Eugene OR)
Lisse Junker Nielsen (Denmark and former Exchange Student)
Saha Keino (Nigeria)
Angie Otto (Vancouver)
Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast)
Michael Angelo Caruso (Speaker)
 
Special Occasions
Anniversary :
Kevin and Sherrie Jamieson (July 9)
 
Year end Update   President Laureen
 
At Rotary year end we have had to say goodbye to several members who have made the decision not to renew their memberships . Their reasons are varied from career changes to novel life circumstances. They will always be friends of Rotary, we thank them for their contributions and wish them well.
Lisa Ayton
Randy Bilesky
Peter Dandyk
Holly Doolan
Maggie Dorf
Lousie Jackson
Tracy Liu
Ralph Roberts
Mitch Romano
Robert Sampson
Christiaan ter Keurs
Elizabeth Wagner 
And also we remember the three members who passed away this year: Vicky Sangster, Dan McGrath and Gerry vanGaalen
 
Voting Time                      John C
There are no coming opportunities to vote at either the federal or provincial level nor can we vote in November in the US but we can vote in the Delta Optimist Readers Choice awards for the best businesses and organizations in the area. You are strongly urged to find #86 and vote for your favourite community service club . 
 
Social Activities                        Past President Gail 
Planning is under way for activities including some real live events;  "Guess Who"s Coming to Wheelers", walking club, book group, and the combining of work projects with real parties. More information in a separate email
 
Speakers Committee  Paul Arcand
Zoom Meeting on July 22. All club members are invited to submit names of potential speakers to be considered by the committee.
 
International Peace Day News                Jill Moore
The UN International Peace day scheduled for Sept 21 will be recognizing the Rotary Tsawwassen Community Peacebuilder award. Think about it and submit your nomination to the community by month end. Nominee must be live in Tsawwassen and not be a non-Rotarian
 
District Governor Day       
Remember that our major event of the week is the installation of our District Governor Dave. It will be a combination Live and Virtual event.
It will include visitors from other clubs who will be there to celebrate one of our own. Tune in on Monday  June 13 at 7:00PM . Link will be provided.
 
 
 
PROGRAMME
First Impressions
In Life and In Rotary
 
 
Michael Angelo Caruso
 
Having heard him as the main speaker at a District Conference John C was pleased to introduce Michael Angelo Caruso to our club as a superb motivator, author and lifetime Rotarian. Michael has served as keynote presenter in all manner of Rotary and corporate functions throughout the US and around the globe. He is currently president of Edison House LCC an international consulting firm in corporate and personal improvement with clients such as Bank of America, Verizon and the US Navy.
 
First impressions are critical whether you are a patrolman on a routine traffic stop or a salesperson meeting a potential client. The signal you provide in the first fifteen seconds will determine the future. These signals you give out are immediate; auditory, the words you use including their tone and inflection and the non-verbal such as smile, posture and eye contact noting that in the Zoom world one is advised to speak to the camera lens rather than at your video image.
The goal is to build brand awareness which he sees as a three pronged process: 
 Self esteem- Having confidence in your abilities
 Pride - Being proud of who you are and what you do
 Clean energy- Staying on task , minimizing side issues
 
While paying attention to first impressions and creating brand awareness is crucial in personal and business relations, so it is with Rotary. We are all aware that new members are critical to the growth and success of Rotary. The first impression that we provide to our guests often will determine whether or not they will return and eventually join us. Are they truly welcomed when they attend a meeting? Are we really adjusting our protocols to bring in the new generation of millenials and Yo Pros? Are we taking advantage of  Covid-19 by making use of Zoom in bringing in great speakers to promote Rotary? After leaving us with these challenges Michael recommended two sources :
"Get the Word out Now" on Facebook
"Present like a Pro" Elite Speaker Skills      You Tube 
 
After a short Q and A session Michael was thanked by Paul Arcand for giving us his valuable time to help us update our personal skills and renew our passion in promoting the growth of Rotary.
 
 
 
HAPPY DOLLARS
Liz Ellis an ecstatic $50 for learning that her husband has been declared cancer-free
 
Sherrie Jamieson for celebrating 32 years of wedded bliss today
 
Blake Cowan for taking part in some amphibious plane training and exploring the coast and gulf islands on a perfect day
 
Dave Hamilton for completing his first week as District governor unscathed. Now he is preparing for his installation that will have some live components to it with Mountainview, Centennial and Royal city clubs taking part. Dave also informed that he begins a new chemo treatment in mid October but assures that this shouldn't deter him
 
Edwin Lee $14 for the fourteen days that his son has been quarantined at his home. He is one of the increasing number of professionals who can and choose to do work from home 
 
 
John C $10 for spending a leisurely Sunday boating  with Rotarians Gail and husband Mike taking in the floating homes of Westham Island and wandering about Steveston Harbour
 
Joan Hansen for her first board meeting as co-secretary and thanking the directors for their patience as she learns the ropes
 
Visitor Lise Junker Nielsen our 1999-2000 exchange student to offer greetings from Denmark
 
 
 
SERGEANT AT ARMS
The Sergeant at Arms did not have time for a full report instead opting to show a photo of a scary dude who will be enforcing the collection of fine money. The biker gentleman was dressed in full leather gear;  vest, gloves, pants and boots, a Harley Davidson Tshirt, and the requisite chains topped up with a menacing scowl.
Really, it was a photo of Sergeant Henk in his younger days at a Rotary Murder mystery social function
 
 
ATTENDANCE   45 
GREETERS
Posted on Sep 05, 2020
 
 
 
 
Sept 17 Wayne Connorton
 
Sept 24 Blake Cowan
 
Oct 1 Linda Ding
 
Oct 8 Keith D