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Linda Ding created the opening act all by herself. She rang the bell to start the meeting, introduced the group "Walk the Earth" playing O Canada in a light-hearted way and delivered the invocation for the morning. Visiting Rotarians: Roberto Silva (Chile) Darcy Long (PDG Sunshine Coast) Penny Offer (PDG Ladner) Mariaella Matta E Club (Chile) Diane Forward Honourary Member Guests: Lee Chapman (Delta Police)
Ailsa Howard (Literacy Outreach Co-ordinator) Andrea Lemire (Guest Speaker) Special Occasions: Birthdays: Cindy Phillip (Oct 1 With singing) Liz Ellis (Oct 6) Anniversaries: Linda and Bob Cooke (Oct 2) Owen and Sara Kirby (Oct 6) Anne and Jim Northey (Oct 7) Poll Question: "Would you be in favour of the club holding our regular meeting once a month in the evening?" The result: 80% yes / 20% no. President Laureen will then discuss these results with board members with further information to come Paper covers Rock Past President Gail Gail announced that we received the Rotary Citation Award for having met our 2020 goals. Usually this is announced and presented at the annual District Conference. Her second announcement informed everyone that rocks are available from her courtyard. She also has paint available for the taking so that the Rotary Rocks project can continue making our name noticed in conspicuous spots in the community. Oct 24 Vote and Get Shot! Before or after voting in the provincial election on the same day you can receive a flu shot. This will be a drive-thru experience with more information to come. Whether you elect to receive the flu shot or not, your donation to Polio Plus will be gratefully accepted. International Committee News Rick Lewall The Tekera fund raiser gala was a highly successful affair in netting an impressive $42,000 for the evening. Our club's contribution of $7500 towards this total was most appreciated. This signifies the conclusion of our twelve year association in supporting this amazing project that is now self-sustaining. Special kudos to Sonya and Bridget Sangster for their tireless work on the venture. Book Club Launch Judy McLeod The club met with nine enthusiastic members. Good discussion was held and a book was selected to be reviewed at the end of the month. Anyone is free to join: read the book "American Dirt" and discuss it on Oct 28 in a Zoom meeting Earthwise Work Party President Laureen Through a series of photographs president Laureen gave a view of the Rotary work party building boxes for easy planting. Garden Freeway Cleaning Thanks to all who took part in the freeway clean up project last weekend; Brian Brackman, President Laureen, Joan , Linda and Dale, Marianne, Brian and Tyler Coe. Peace Video Jill Moore Jill played a few minutes of the video that was released on Peace Day, Sept 21. We heard John Anderson's introduction as well as President Laureen's presentation to the recipient Mike Gandia. The video has travelled with a good number of Facebook viewings and has been picked up by the District and zone websites. Programme Next Week Oct 8 The Starfish Backpack Programme -Wayne Connorton |
