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 |