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After ringing the bell to start the meeting Linda Ding presented a version of O Canada by the Canadian Armed Forces Stadacona Band Wayne Connorton delivered the invocation reminding that we are blessed in having enough food, clothing and shelter for ourselves. We are also blessed in that we can share some of our bounty with others who are not so fortunate. Visiting Rotarians: Sarah Keino (Kenya) Roberto Silva (Chile) Heather Edwards (Oregon) Chris Offer (Ladner) Special Occasions: Birthdays: Paul Sourhab- Sept 20 Laura Dixon- Sept 23 Anniversaries: Cheryl and Jeff Peters Sept 18 Ron and Cindy Phillip Sept 21 Marilyn and David Kalinovich Sept 24 Poll Question Can you identify the acronym W.A.S.H.? The answer as correctly identified by 20% of respondents: "Water Sanitation and Hygiene" a programme to supply water to children in undeveloped regions Peace Video Jill Moore The production is now complete thanks to John C and the PR crew. Ready to be launched on Monday Finance News Roger Pryke The gaming application grant is traditionally very limited as to how the funds are to be dispersed. This year, a one-time exemption is loosening these requirements so that we can donate the funds to another charity. Ideas to be forwarded to Roger or Peter Edwards Innovation Committee Gail McEwan Innovative ideas are being generated and readied for presentation to the president and the board -stay tuned Rotary Face Masks Leslie Leslie is putting in an order for masks ($7) from our supplier, Nick of Creative Embroideries. Let her know ASAP Book Club Judy McLeod Eight members will be starting up the new venture and are now scheduling a meeting, selecting a format and looking at books for consideration Speakers Committee Paul Arcand Reminder that we are planning for Remembrance Day in November and inviting members who wish to speak about a family member's military experiences. If you wish to participate please let Paul know before Tuesday Sept 22 Here and There President Laureen -September is Literacy Month -Rotary magazine this month features youth -Next meeting DG Dave's visit -Peace Day on Monday -Terry Fox Posters put up thanks to Marianne Virtual Book Award For being focussed, detailed, patient and hard working (and possessing a wry sense of humour) the monthly book award goes to our treasurer Roger Pryke Rotary Freeway Garden Cleanup Sunday Sept 27 1:00 PM Bring gloves and small shovel Calendar of Meetings Foundation Meeting Sept 17 9:00 AM Membership Meeting Sept 21 7:00 Pm Speakers Meeting Sept 23 7:00 PM District Governor Dave speaks Sept 24 7:30 AM |
