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After a brief hiccup Linda Ding presented an interesting version of O Canada, one that emphasized the importance of peace. Blake Cowan's invocation began with a W. Churchill quote: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" and he then commended those Rotary leaders who inspire us in providing service to others. Visiting Rotarians: Dean Hsieh Asst Governor- Richmond Darcy Long PDG- Sunshine Coast Roberto Silva- Chile Tanya Hall- Sunshine Coast Kevin Katarynick- Pennsylvania Tone Marino- Upstate New York Special Occasions: Birthday: Bill Learmont Honourary Member (Sept 24) Anniversaries: Marilyn and Dave Kalinovich (Sept 24) Jim and Ginny Lowood (Sept 26) Jane and Murray Lott (Sept 28) Sunshine Report Liz Ellis Nothing to report and no sunshine either Painting Opportunity Leslie Fair warning - the cut-out character sheets are primed for painting and volunteer artists will soon be called Social Committee Gail McEwan Bottle Depot is operational -donations are credited to our account Nominations Committee 2021-22 Year The committee ( Gail, Laureen, Greg, Leslie, Blake) are meeting shortly to plan for next year. Members are urged to speak up and contact any of them to indicate interest in taking a leadership position Peace Day Video Jill Moore Thank you to all who worked on the video including John Anderson who did the commentary, and others who contributed, Liz Ellis, Peter Edwards, Graham Mallett and of course John C for the entire production. Well done Everybody! Virtual Visit Leslie Leslie visited an International Rotary meeting that recognized James W. Davidson, her husband Don's grandfather who carried Rotary around the world 100 years ago. Twenty three clubs that he founded met simultaneously across four time zones. Because of the success of this meeting they plan to get together every six months. Coming Up: Sept 28 7:00 PM International Committee Meeting Oct 1 Regular Meeting 7:30 AM StoryWalk - Reading in the Park Oct 2 Guess Who's Coming to Wheelers Returns Oct 3 Rotary Work Party 9:00 AM Margaret Vidal Complex |
