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MEETING START UP
Roger Pryke
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on April 8
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:
 
 
April 8 Roger Pryke
 
April 15 Pam Sarkissian
 
April 21 Garry Shearer
 
April 28 Tom Smith
 
May 6 Paul vanWestendorp
 
 
 
 
Until we finally get together for an actual breakfast the greeter is asked to deliver the invocation only..
 
If you are unable to make this assignment please arrange for a replacement and let secretary Joan know. 
 
 
 
 
Announcemnts
President Laureen returned to her post and welcomed our many visitors as she began the meeting.
Linda Ding rang the bell and produced a Celtic version of O Canada.
 
Laura Dixon delivered the invocation quoting J.S. Woodsworth
"We are thankful for these and all the good things of life
We recognize that they come to us through the efforts of others
What we desire for ourselves we wish for all
To this end we all share in the world's work and the world's struggle"
 
Visiting Rotarians:
Darcy Long PDG Sunshine Coast
Roberto Silva PDG Chile
Tanya Hall Sunshine Coast
 
And from India' Chennai Nolambur Club
Sumir Saproo President
Dinesh Krishnan Past President 
Gobichandera/IPP
MRN RAO/PP
Kannan M/Club Sec
Mohana Krishnan Dir Int Serv
Mujesh J/PP
Jagannathan Maraimali/PP
Dakshayani B Dir Int Serv
Sukshum Saproo/Annette Club Serv
 
Special occasions  Jill Moore
Birthdays:
Yvonne Anderson Oct 17
Jen Kormendy Oct 19
 
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Thanks to Creative Embroidery we presented Sara Kirby with babywear clothing that reads "Future Rotarian"
 
Poll Question
"Do you intend to get the flu shot on Nov 7-yes or no?"
Also a reminder that you have to sign up for it as the serum supplies are limited.
Ed Lee explained the difference between the regular dose and the special dose for the +65 crowd
 
Global Handwashing Day   Yvonne Anderson
Handwashing with soap is the simplest form of hygiene and is especially important in these pandemic times. This society-wide approach is moving throughout the world. Yvonne described how people in Uganda are taught the fundamentals of hand washing, the creation of "tippy tap" stations and the development of a cottage industry in the making of soap. Clean water and hygiene go hand in hand as we still have 3000 children dying  daily from diarrhoeal diseases.
 
New member induction Jako Krushniski
New member Jody Brandt is scheduled to be inducted by DG Dave Hamilton at the Oct 22 meeting
 
Fundraising Team  Tom  Smith
Their recent meeting examined a number of different fundraising approaches; working with sponsors, business owners and including a possible campaign with the Delta Optimist
 
Board Meeting Highlights   President Laureen
. Nov 26 AGM
. Richmond Sunrise club to join us next week for polio presentation
. PETS will become virtual and open to members   
. International Peace Day video now gone viral
. Immunization on Nov 7 Thank you Ed
. Youth team placing crosses on Remembrance Day
. PR Club Media strategy working actively
. One evening meeting first Thursday of the month
. Donation to the club- $1000 from Walmart
. Storybook Walk and Caricature paintings going on
. Youth Interact active with new president
 
Coming up:
Social Committee Meeting Oct 19 6:30 PM 
World Polio Day:  Polio survivor, District Chair and activist  Gaby Gastonyi Oct 22
 
 
Picture of the Week
 
Resident vintner Paul Arcand crushing  and pressing grapes that will be converted into wine.......but not to be consumed for two years 
 
 
Travel and Happy Dollars
Sherrie Jamieson $5 for returning home after being away for a month of mountain bike adventures
 
John Anderson $5 for attending a reunion of the 2015-16 district governors 
 
Laura Dixon for the Interact students joining up with club members in painting the Christmas caricatures
 
Liz Ellis $5 for her adventures while kayaking in Boundary Bay
 
Tom Smith $5 for being able to beat our club's scholars in identifying the author of today's invocation, J.S. Woodsworth
 
Rick Lewall $10 for meeting up with 26 Interact presidents and hearing about their ambitious plans.......and for a family get together in Comox
 
Greg Muirhead $5 frustration dollars for his computer's fight with both Telus and Google
 
President Laureen $5 for a similar computer frustration disease-perhaps it's catchy
 
Yvonne Anderson $5 for learning that her daughter in Madrid who contacted Covid has now tested negative and requiring only a 10 day isolation.
 
 
Programme
Chennai and Tsawwassen 
    Sisters in Rotary
 
 
Sumir Saproo
Dinesh Krishnan
 
 
Blake Cowan welcomed the members of our sister club from Chennai and introduced its president Sumir and past president Dinesh. Recalling his trip to Vancouver two years ago Dinesh remembered fondly attending our breakfast meeting live. Although Covid has made our lives difficult on many levels it also offers a number of possibilities. The ability to meet in a cross-continental fashion is one such opportunity. The Chennai club that was chartered in 2013 is composed of  42 members many of whom joined this  Zoom gathering. Dinesh introduced these members of his club before commenting that his group is part of the Marco Polo Project, a consortium of Rotary clubs that were formed by James W Davidson, Leslie's husband Don's grandfather.
 
Dinesh then presented a video describing the joint project put together by the sister clubs, the creation of sanitary bathrooms for the local school. This undertaking has changed the experiences of the children and dramatically improved their lives. The video featured some "before and after" images and the celebrations that were held at its opening ceremony. Of note was an eye-catching  plaque that recognizes the contribution of Tsawwassen Rotary. 
 
President Sumir also expressed his thanks to our club and especially for the initiative displayed by Blake who spearheaded the project. He also appreciated the opportunity to thank our club members personally for their generosity. His presentation consisted of a collage of photos that gave a sampling of his club's many events and activities  including club meetings, blood banks,  parades, science fairs, vocational projects, parades, car rallies, peace scholarships, group study exchanges and global projects. Of special interest was its involvement in supporting SCAW (Sleeping Children Around the World), a Canadian initiative that provides a child with  the basics needed for a good night's sleep.
 
After a lively question-answer session president Sumir expressed his view of  the meeting being an opportunity to learn from one another. Liz Ellis thanked Dinesh and Sumir  and their club members for participating in this truly international event and demonstrating the power of Rotary. 
 
 
 
Sergeant at Arms Report
Sergeant Henk managed to squeeze in a few fines at the end of the meeting including:
 
Garry Shearer for representing us at the Delta Chamber of Commerce without his Rotary pin evident
 
Murray Lott for singing along to the Anthem without noticing that his mike was unmuted
 
Dave Hamilton for determining that DG Dave Hamilton was dressed too casually
 
And.......... a fine of $2 to all who were not wearing a Rotary pin 
 
ATTENDANCE   56