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The Zoom only meeting was started by Linda Ding playing a soundless O Canada. Too bad since it was performed in 11 different languages. Cindy Phillip delivered the invocation by describing our role as citizens who provide service to help the world now and for future generations as we move beyond the pandemic Visiting Rotarians: Dean Hsieh (Asst DG Richmond) Roberto Silva (Chile) Sumir Saproo (Chennai India) Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast) John Charbonneau (Somewhere in Ontario) Guests: Richard Stewart Kirk Dreska Jorge Preciando Rosa and Camillo Diane Jubinville Nathan Wilson Special Occasions: Cindy Phillip No anniversaries: Double header Birthdays:
David Anderson, Andy Schellekens Oct 22 Sunshine Report Liz Ellis The main ray of sunshine was in the number of people attending the meeting from near and far; 40 members and guests Special Presentation to Edwin Lee Last year's People of Action Award presented to Ed Lee at last year's conference was recognized by Assistant Director Dean Hsieh . The video of last year's Flu shot event was shown ; 100 shots, 50 cars and $7500 collected for Polio Plus. This will be followed up by a second Drive Thru on Saturday : . Rotarians, families and volunteers 9:00AM . General Public 10:00 AM . South Delta Secondary Parking lot . Krispy Kreme Donuts $10 ( photos next week) Location Change: President Greg explained that since Beach Grove did not serve our needs we would be returning to the Zoom only format on a temporary basis until a suitable spot is found where we can meet together Director Change: Welcome to Edwin Lee who has stepped in to become the Director of Youth Project Amigo Live Rosa and Camillo, the Mexican students who we support, were welcomed in turn by Peter Edwards, Murray Lott and guest Kirk Dreska. They emphasized the importance of our sponsorship that keeps the kids in school thereby giving them a chance at a better life other than toiling in the fields. The programme demands that students maintain a specific grade point average to remain in school. Rosa and Camillo continue to meet this requirement and look forward to meeting up with Murray in January. Social Committee Update All were invited to the social committee meeting that will be discussing the up-coming and existing events: Stroll to the Pole, Christmas Party, Book club , President's Ball Lending Library Laura Dixon The little libraries are active and being used by adults and kids. Thank you to all the monitors who are keeping them maintained and properly stocked Youth Exchange President Greg: We now have four candidates for youth exchange. To make this possible requires that we rely on club members to serve as host families; Coming Up: Oct 21 Social committee 5:30 PM Zoom Oct 28 Regular Morning Meeting 7:30 AM Zoom Kwantlen Comes Calling Sherrie Magson KPU Foundation |
