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After the ringing of the bell a version of O Canada was presented by cartoon characters. Peter Edwards delivered the invocation expressing that where there is turmoil, fear and conflict let there be calm, hope and peace. Visiting Rotarians: Darcy Long PDG Tanya Hall Sunshine Coast Special Occasions Judy McLeod Birthdays: Kathleen Beaton (Nov1) Peter Edwards (Nov4) Anniversaries: Ron and Kathleen Beaton (Oct 30) Anne and Peter Edwards (Nov 4) Sunshine Report Liz Ellis Liz demonstrated the "Future Rotarian" Tshirt being delivered to Sara's new addition. Included will be a bottle of champagne for mama. Rotary Wheel Transformation President Laureen presented a photo essay of Andy Shelleken's handiwork in turning the pitted, corroded disk into a shiny, proud-looking artifact. The process included blasting and sanding it with differing grades of grit before eventually coating it and placing it in the pond. Andy was helped by Wayne Connorton, Alex Tappert and Graeme Peck. Pandemic Update Judy McLeod Club administration director Judy explained that with the uptick in the virus she is preparing a safety plan for all of our events. This will be discussed at the November board meeting Flu Shots Tom Smith We are now at 94 -still some space for six more Fundraising Tom Yingling Two-page spread coming up in the Delta Optimist where we are partnering in a buy-local programme International Committee Liz Ellis Container loading for the Phillipines Sat Nov 7 Book Club Update The first book , "American Dirt" was recently discussed. The club is open to all comers- just read the best-selling book "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" and meet to talk about it at the end of November Interact Action Laura Dixon On Monday she with three club members will be joining Interacters in placing crosses by the Longhouse Gallery in preparation for Remembrance Day Wishing Well Saga Tom Yingling Access to the wishing well requires a key, but where was it? Through some detective work it was found in Burnaby and then transferred from Rotarian to Rotarian before making its way to its proper spot. Now all is OK and things are back in operation Letter Reading President Laureen Our last exchange student Evel sent a letter wishing us all well. She is in school, has the same boyfriend and is living in a lock-down that appears more severe than ours. Mask Winner Cindy Phillip The social committee by secret vote declared the winners of the morning's Halloween costumes; honourable mention to "Michael Myers" and best background to Tom Yingling. Congratulations to the first prize winning mask going to Yvonne Anderson. Coming Up: Oct 31 Halloween Oct 31-Nov 1 Time Change Nov 5 Foundation Meeting (Following regular meeting) Nov 5 Historic Evening Meeting 7:00PM- 8:00PM Remembrance Day Commemoration Tom S and John C Presenters |
