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Jul 08, 2021
Paul Elsley
Membership Recruitment/Retention
Jul 15, 2021
President Greg
Incoming Address
Jul 22, 2021
Andrzjej Steward
Johnson Space Centre
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Raise-A-Flag
Jun 30, 2021 8:00 AM –
Jan 31, 2022 5:00 PM
 
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Stories
MEETING START UP
Kathleen Beaton
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on Jun 24
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:

Jul 8 Ian Bourhill
 
Jul 15 Benno Bucher
 
Jul 22 Wayne Connorton
 
Jul 29 Blake Cowan
 
 
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
The meeting was opened by the playing of a version of O Canada that included the seldom heard second verse of the Anthem. 
When the scheduled invocator didn't show Tom Smith jumped in and presented his emergency invocation that emphasized the sharing our wisdom and compassion in coming to the help of others
 
Visiting Rotarians:
Darcy Long Past District Governor
Diane Forward Honourary Member
Guests:
Amina Warsamea (Somalia)
Margaret Page
Julianne Maxwell
 
Special Occasions: Judy McLeod
Birthdays:
Leslie Abramson and  Aart Shuurman Hess (Jan 24)
 
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Ian Bourhill after a slight setback is now safely back home and talking about the joys of wee dram 
 
District Conference Update Blake Cowan
After a group meeting last week it was decided to go all virtual because of the increased Covid cases in the Nass Valley. The conference format information and registration can be viewed on the District 5040 web site
 
Thank You  Tom Smith
Appreciation for taking down the Rotary sign; Alex Tappert and Graeme Peck
 
Special Non-breakfast Feb 25 Meeting
Paul Harris recognition awards to honour someone special in your life. More information to come later.
 
Social News Past President Gail
Good participation in the third TED Talk that took place last week. Next one Feb 19
Next big social event : a virtual walk to Evanston Ill, home of Rotary International
    -5040 kms
    -weekly reporting
    -prizes and hoopla
    -starting Feb 15
 
Lights Down 4:48 PM Jan 20
Thank you to all who helped take down the lights from Diefenbaker Park; Rick Lewall Garry Shearer, Dave Anderson, Graeme Peck, Alex Tappert, Jody Brennan, Laura Dixon and guest Rotarian John Thomas 
 
Peace Building   John Anderson
Peace Building Mediation  workshops via webinar have 10 registrants for sessions on Jan 28 and May 19 
 
Speakers Committee   Paul Arcand
Reminder that that the club is always on the lookout for looking for interesting speakers. Any suggestions are welcome-just contact any member of the committee: Tom Smith, Liz Ellis , Greg Muirhead or Past President Gail
 
Picture of the Week
 
Coming up this week:
Jan 25 Charitable Society 6:30 PM
Jan 26 Speakers Committee 7:00 PM
Jan 27 Book Club 6:00 PM 
Jan 28 Regular Meeting Just so ya Know
             Zooming update             
             Peace Scholars
             Social News
             Project Amigo students
 
Jan 30  Shred-A-Thon 10AM-2PM S.D.Baptist Church
    
Happy Dollars
Joan Hansen $10 for her 95 year old mom receiving her vaccination after managing to avoid Covid when most of those in her senior home did not
 
DG Dave Hamilton $5 for three days spent in a cabin on the Sunshine Coast's Egmont with no TV or wi-fi, - just relaxation
 
Jill Moore $20 for Paul vW's presentation last week, for the TED talk and for ending her homelessness by purchasing a house
 
Tom Smith $5 for the changing of the guard in US
 
Garry Shearer $10 for a bout of sleeplessness when tending to a houseful of puppies
 
Paul van Westendorp $10 for teaching a course now in virtual form and attracting +1100 students
 
Laura Dixon $5 for seeing some good in the pandemic; our Zoom meetings that allow Diane from Ladner and Amina from Somalia to join us
 
Past President Keith $5 for a knock on his noggin that resulted in three stitches
 
Rick Lewall $5 for neglecting to mention Wayne Connorton's contribution to the Christmas light removal
 
 
Programme
OUR NEWEST MEMBER
 
 
Jody Brennan
 
Jody was introduced by her sponsor Wayne Connorton who described how she joined the club. Rather than being recruited she sought us out in  order to meet new people after moving into the area  and finding ways to volunteer.  In welcoming her Wayne spoke about her rich life experiences as an asset to the community and to our club.
 
Jody hails from Sudbury, also home of the Big Nickel and Stompin' Tom Connnors. Growing up in the house built by her great grandfather she took inspiration from her dad as a role model and from the sayings of Dr Seuss "Why fit in when you were born to stand out". In her first part-time job at Kresge's she was influenced by a group of strong, independent women who served as her mentors. After a sojourn of extended living in Italy she joined Canada's military.
 
Her military life began as a cadet with stints at Royal Roads and College Militaire Royal when women were being introduced into the forces. After obtaining multiple degrees she worked in different capacities such as as intelligence officer and logistics co-ordinator. Retiring as a Lt. Colonel she has travelled in far-flung spots  including Germany, Yugoslavia, Bosnia, Iceland  and Croatia.  After her military life Jody entered the public service working in the varied fields of mediation, land procurement, interpersonal co-ordination and systems design. Currently she serves as an immigration appeal judge assessing claims as people are entering Canada.
 
Jody described some of her interests and activities outside of her career much of which include her family. With her kids taking up football she too became involved in managing community football at  various levels. Her interest in restorative justice has led her to teaching mediation classes. Many of her hobbies are tied to the photography of street art to pictures of local bugs and snails that she forwards to her mother back east. She is looking forward to furthering her interest in travel when it will be safe to do so. Her travel is made easier with her fluency in multiple languages.
 
Jody finished off her well organized presentation of her life so far by answering a number of questions. She concluded with a tip of the hat to her high school counsellor who administered her aptitude test in 1986. After answering the requisite questions the test revealed her aptitude in the fields of law, social sciences, public service and the military. This is pretty well the way her life has played out. Laura Dixon, her mentor who thanked Jody, looks forward to seeing some of her skills and interests being put to use in furthering the cause of  Rotary. Welcome aboard Jody!!   
 
 
 
Sergeant at Arms Report
Sergeant Henk assigned fines for several miscues by members during the meeting:
 
   Leslie for threatening to impeach him 
 
   Jody for her great presentation but bringing up the bad memories of his childhood living with multiple generations 
 
   Rick Lewall a double fine for forgetting to mention the female members on the light removal project
 
   Jako and Keith for hiding their video images during the meeting
 
ATTENDANCE   42