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Apr 29, 2021
President Laureen
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Monthly Rotary EVENING Meeting
Tsawwassen
May 06, 2021
 
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Tsawwassen
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MEETING START UP
Pam Sarkissian
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on April 15
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:
 
April 21 Garry Shearer
 
April 28 Tom Smith
 
May 6 Paul vanWestendorp
 
May 13 Henk Veldhuis
 
 
 
 
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 ringing of the bell was heard but not seen as the meeting began. This was followed by an instrumental version of O Canada over scenic shots of the country.
Liz Ellis delivered the invocation emphasizing the importance of coming together to help others.
 
Visiting Rotarians:
Deb Long (PDG )
Gordon Dagleish (PDG )
Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast)
Gaby Gastonyi (NewWestminster)
Debbie Samson (President Richmond Sunrise and members from the club)
 
Special Occasions
Birthdays:
Dave Anderson (Oct 22)
Andy Shellekens (Oct 22)
 
 
New Member Induction   Jody Brennan
 
Wayne Connorton introduced Jody who recently settled in Tsawwassen and is looking forward to engaging with her new community.
DG Dave Hamilton led the induction ceremony and handed her the virtual pin. Jody will be mentored by John C. 
 
Tekera Award Recognition   Rick Lewall
This plaque featuring the map outline of the country of Uganda was left on his doorstep. It recognized our club's significant contributions over the years to this now self-sufficient project.
 
Social Committee              Past President Gail 
Recent meeting discussed a number of events real and potential including:
- work parties will include a food component for the participants
- garbage pick-up along our portion of 12th Ave
-"guess who's coming to your garage" being considered
- book club reading "American Dirt"; everyone welcome to join
- TED talk discussion group being planned 3rd Tues of month
- Rotary Christmas parties being planned
Next Meeting of social committee Nov 17 -All Welcome
 
Foundation News    Linda Ding
Foundation Meeting Nov 5 -after regular meeting
Flu shots participants now 72 -we can do 100 so still open for friends and neighbours
 
Club summary President Laureen
-Thank you to Marianne for the rosters and for her and Tom Smith's delivery service
-Leslie and John C for scoring the Walmart $1000 donation
-Everyone working at the Christmas workshop
-Andy Shellekens for refurbishing the Rotary Wheel 
 
Coming Up
Next Week's Programme 
          All Things Rotary
                     Charitable Society Update
                     100% Attendance Pins
                     Slide shows of fall activities
                    ( Halloween masks to be worn- prize for the best costume)
 
Reminder that our meeting November 5 will be held in the evening 7:00-8:00 PM
 
 
 
 
TRAVEL AND HAPPY DOLLARS
Joan Hansen $5 for taking her eye show on the virtual road to Richmond's Steveston club
 
David Anderson $5 for self promotion - he is writing a book of short stories and is willing to donate $2 for each member who helps review his stories
 
Liz Ellis $5 for the movie recommendation Fisherman's Friends she enjoyed as home entertainment
 
Rick Lewall $5 for more stay at home activities - taking a cooking course on-line and making German pasta
 
Dave Hamilton $5 for continuing the planning sessions for the May hybrid conference ..... and for a big trip to far-off Westham Island
 
Cindy Phillip $10 for working on the advance elections made more interesting in this pandemic year
 
President Laureen $106 for her mother coming through a bout of pneumonia to celebrate her 106th birthday
 
Benno Bucher $10 for working on his son's property in Nelson and an additional $5 for the way our virtual meetings are being held
 
Jako $10 for the induction and welcome to our new member Jody Brennan 
 
Ulrich Paschen $10 for finally completing his introductory requirements by visiting another club, a E-Club in Germany
 
PROGRAMME
                   POLIO
As viewed through a different lens
 
 
Gaby Gastonyi
District 5040 Polio Chair
 
John Anderson introduced award winning professional photographer and author Gaby Gasztonyi who is our  End Polio Now/Polio Plus district chairperson. A polio survivor himself Gaby has led groups of Rotarians to rehabilitation centers in Africa,  mainly in Ethiopia.
 
Gaby's told his story with the use of his professionally-produced exceptional black and white photos. In spite of the world's success in the eradication of polio going from 350,000 cases in 1988 to a handful left in Afghanistan and Pakistan the disease is still out there; polio is a most resilient virus any many of its victims are still suffering its effects. 
 
Gaby spoke about his personal journey where in 1960 he was a victim of polio himself undergoing foot corrective foot surgery at Vancouver's Children's hospital . Fast-forward to over 50 years later found him meeting with kids in Ethiopia who were experiencing the same procedure. Polio affects everyone differently but in every case it is a traumatic event. The children he met in the rehabilitation ward were happy when together but unfortunately often shunned in their villages. They are challenged as much psychologically as physically when undergoing corrective surgery or the necessary laborious stretching exercises. 
 
 
Sharing the photos of his trip to Ethiopia in 2015 Gaby described the beauty of the country and some of his memorable experiences where a tree was planted in his honour and where he stayed in the same room that housed Mother Teresa. Through the Rotary Global grant he led a project to educate the women on how to manage their children's disabilities. He ended his presentation with a self photo of  his administering the precious drops into a child's mouth.
Foundation chair Linda Ding thanked Gaby for his informative presentation, the sharing of his photos and for his inspirational work in helping people meet the challenges bought on by polio. 
 
 
 
Sergeant at Arms Report
Due to the length of the presentation Sergeant Henk was squeezed for time but did manage to fine:
 
Benno Bucher for not responding to his text messages
 
Dave Anderson for excessive social distancing not wanting to leave his garage
 
Andy Shellekens for being quiet on his birthday
 
Linda Ding for hiding the bell that started the meeting
 
ATTENDANCE   64 (Thanks to the large Richmond contingent)