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The virtual meeting began with the ringing of the bell by John C, the singing of O Canada from the voices of one of our past meetings and the invocation delivered by Rick Lewall who gave recognition to the Nova Scotia victims and the health providers everywhere. Visiting Rotarians Heather Edwards (Eugene OR) Tanya Hall (Sunshine Coast-Sechelt) Guest: Mike McEwan (President Gail) Special Occasions: In keeping with the spirit of the times there are no birthdays or anniversaries in the coming week President's Updates Gail noted that in these unusual times our activities are dependent on the efforts of many to make things possible. These include: .Leslie and Kathleen Beaton who managed to invite three former exchange students John Kubes ( Czech Republic) Aymeric Dethier (Belgium) and Johana Johnson (France- Outbound) to join us in a Monday morning coffee session .Marc Chartrand who with the Speakers committee is working on providing Thursday morning speakers keeping in mind that this is an opportunity to have presenters who would not be normally available. The committee welcomes all suggestions
.Holly Doolan and the social committee for creating a bottle recycling club
.Bob Cooke and the committee for planning a new members virtual get-together . and of course John C for his tireless and creative contributions that make all of our interactions possible Visiting by Car Tom Smith In spite of this being "the big event weekend that never was" ( The 2020 District Conference) chairperson Tom remains undaunted by announcing two coming events: - Sunday Evening Rotary colours of gold and blue will light up Vancouver's City hall, BC Place and Sci World - Wednesday Evening - a trip around the Delta hospital with other clubs-details on a separate Email Sunshine Report Rick Lewall was able to speak to Claire Anderson by phone where she was upbeat while still in the midst of her treatments. Although no one could comment it appears that Gerry vanGaalen has returned home from the hospice. Benno Bucher will inquire as to his status. Rotary Rocks Leslie The rocks donated by Harris Nurseries form the basis of our latest project: .paint the rock blue and let it dry .then write on it "Rotary Rocks" .jazz it up with stars, hearts etc .take it out for a walk and place it strategically where it can be seen by others What about the Schools? Laura Dixon Laura as vice chair of the School Board, Delta's largest employer with 3000 employees is taking care of the needs of over 16,000 students. Maintaining education in these circumstances is indeed an intimidating task with all types of planning meetings being held virtually while the actual learning taking place at home. In addition the teachers, who are key to the success, have had to take into account the usual challenges of inclusion, assisted learning, ESL and mental health . Importantly, they have maintained connection with students some in highly unusual ways by parading through the neighborhoods and chalking math questions on the driveways. The school board has chipped in with the loan of 4000 laptops. Laura concluded by reading parents' notes of appreciation. 2001 District Conference Blake Cowan Featuring himself in front of the conference's promotional poster Blake extolled the "opportunity of a lifetime" to be had at the event being held at next year's May long weekend. The website is now open and the early- bird registration rate is in effect until Sunday April 26. The Week in Review: Sun April 26 Vancouver Lights in Rotary colours Mon April 27 10:00 AM Zoom in for Coffee Wed April 29 6:30 PM Hospital Drive By Thu April 30 7:30 AM Regular Meeting Fri May 1 5:30 PM Wheelers |
