The meeting began with a version of O Canada suggested by member Geoff Young. The music played over photos that featured the action of the Canadian military Liz Ellis delivered the invocation that emphasized our actions toward others: actions that make all humans feel worthy of safety, inclusion, success and love. Next Week Paul Arcand Pleased to announce that next Thursday morning we will be meeting for breakfast in person at Southland's Red Barn. Members are reminded to reply by email if they are planning to attend. (For those who cannot attend it will also be carried on zoom) Visiting Rotarians: Ram Nayyar (Fraserview) Diane Forward(Honourary) Guest: Janis Smith Sunshine Report Liz Ellis Linda Ding's partner Dale is spending time in hospital for treatment of back issues and President Greg has completed a series of prostate treatments. Big Birthday Leslie Rotary is now 117 years old. It was celebrated in Red Deer with a tribute to her grandfather-in-law who established clubs in 23 countries. Paddle Together Tom Smith The cedar canoe project that will bring us closer to TFN is underway. The donation of the actual money will be captured on video and shared at a future morning meeting PETS Blake Cowan He has been attending the Rotary president training sessions along with 500 others, alas by zoom only. He was impressed by RI President Jennifer Jones who emphasized the year's three-fold theme of imagine, invigorate and balance. Blake is now putting together a "a big ideas group" to help put forward club initiatives next year. Events Summary Leslie . Easter planning going on with new member James as the bunny . Sun Festival parade will be re-starting this year . Drive in movie on same weekend Curling News Cindy Phillip Reminder of the Rotary curling event Mar 26 .Contact her ASAP Social Committee Gail McEwan . Meeting Feb 24 5:30 PM All welcome . Planning for Pres Ball June 18 . Walking group after 1st and 3rd monthly breakfast meetings . Giant Garage sale June 4 . Wheelers also being brought back Walmart and Food donations Any local money donated to the food bank is sent to Walmart's head office to be allocated from there. However any actual food donations stay in our community and passed on to our own food banks. Suggested donations are all non-perishable dinners ie rice, pasta , cereal Coming Up: Feb 24 Social Committee 5:30 PM Mar 1 Meeting attendance E-mail reply by 5:00 PM Mar 2 Book Club 6:00 PM Zoom Mar 3 In-person Breakfast meeting 7:15 AM New Member's Presentation Richard Steward Mar 3 Walking Group after Breakfast |