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The meeting's version of O Canada provided by Joan Hansen featured interesting views of the country including one from a satellite. Joan later managed to download a wonderful tribute to Dave Hamilton made on the floor of the legislature by South Delta MLA, Ian Paton. Peter Edwards delivered a timely invocation that made an appeal to peace. Where there is hatred let there be love; where there is turmoil, calm; where there is dark, light; where voices are shouting, relief; where hope is needed, the voice of reason. Visiting Rotarian: Diane Forward (Honourary member) Guests: Jared Evans (Walmart) Heather Pue (Former exchange student) Liam Murray and Mateo Mazari (speakers) Special Occasions: Cindy Phillip No birthdays: Anniversaries: Susan and Sourhab Paul (Feb 20) Leda and Graham Mallett (Feb 20) Family Day Feb 21 Sunshine Report Liz Ellis Past president Laureen is still being challenged by bouts of severe arthritis that strike without warning. She is always available to take phone calls and exchange emails. Random Acts of Kindness Day Feb 17 Challenge put out by our social committee to create and act of kindness. Do it and report it to the committee and be in line for a prize! Breakfast and the Pandemic With the recent relaxation of the Covid regulations we are preparing for a return to the Red Barn breakfast meetings. We are planning to restart our hybrid meetings on Thursday March 3. A reminder that not all rules have been removed; we still require masks and proof of vaccination. Lost Legs The Christmas characters that were parceled out to dry out have not all been returned. We are on the look out for a pair of deer legs to run back and return in place. Jared Evans Walmart Presented an outline of Walmart's community presence including: . the support of the "Fight Hunger' campaign . community grant ($1000) to Rotary . direct donation to South Delta food bank . Christmas toy fund . Partner in the Breast Cancer awareness programme Share the Love Tom Smith Thanks to everyone who participated and to those who put the packages together. The love packages raised a cool $1500 for the Foundation Charitable Society Laura Dixon The sub committee continues to meet to decide on the support to be allocated to seniors in the community. Coming up will be a similar needs analysis this time directed at community youth Social Committee Gail McEwan Garage sale planning with the first meeting Feb 17. It appears that we likely be using the Red Barn that can let us use the space for a week prior to the event. Also getting ready for the President's Ball, the return of Wheelers and the formation of a walking group. Delta Youth Awards Leslie The annual awards are being planned for their return in May along with the Ladner and North Delta clubs. Members are asked to think of worthy nominations. Kenya Wash Stations John Anderson Five stations have been completed and are ready for use by elementary school students. We will be receiving photos of the project once the Rotary logo is attached to them. Coming Up: Feb 21 Family Day Feb 24 7:00 AM Zoom Opens 7:30 AM Regular Zoom Meeting Winning in Sports and in Life Ram Nayyar Olympic coach |
