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Stories
MEETING START UP
Ginny Lowood
 
You are the greeter for the meeting on Feb 4
 
 
Greeters Coming Up:
 
 
Feb 11 Graham Mallett
 
Feb 18 Gail McEwan
 
Feb 25 Judy McLeod
 
Mar 4 Jill Moore
 
 
 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
Announcements
The meeting started at 7:29 AM precisely with the striking of the gong followed by a rousing version of O Canada played over stunning mountain scenes.
Tom Smith as substitute greeter delivered an invocation that focused on the importance of service in life
 
Visiting Rotarian:
Sean Graham (President   Steveston)
Guest:
Chris T. (Linda Ding)
Dan Boisvert (Speaker)
 
Special Occasions   Jill Moore
Birthday:
Ginny Lowood Aug 17 
Anniversaries:
Mike and Gail McEwan (Aug 16)
Dini and Henk Veldhuis (Aug16)
Yvonne and Dave Anderson (Aug 17)
 
Sunshine Report Liz Ellis
Nothing to report this week. Reminder to inform Liz if you know of any member who can use a bit of sunshine in his or her life
 
 Here and There              President Laureen 
  . Board meeting discussed budget priorities in this uncertain year
  . DG Dave Hamilton  presentation at our club on Sept 24
  . First woman Rotary International president nominee is a Canadian, Jennifer E Jones, from the Windsor-Roseland club
  . Thank you to Wayne Connorton for putting the refurbishing touch on the newly-found Rotary wheel
 
Fundraising    Tom Yingling
Fundraising is being forced into non-traditional areas during this unusual year. Chairperson Tom and his committee have a number of ideas up  their collective sleeves including; Wine Survivor, a type of on-line reverse draw that has proven successful elsewhere, other types of reverse lotteries and also the possibility of a drive-in movie event to raise funds
 
Guess Who's Coming to Wheelers   Past President Gail
The second summer Wheelers is set to go Friday, Aug 14. The social committee needs to know your intentions by noon the day before so you can be directed to your host's location
 
Networking Event  President Laureen
Networking exchanges ideas and information among people with a common interest. Since we all share an interest in Rotary we can strengthen this connection by sharing something else of ourselves . President Laureen has invited us to volunteer a photo that describes one of our unusual interests.
 
Did you know this about Liz Ellis? The first network volunteer, Liz at the Tallageda Superspeedway indulging in her NASCAR passion where she partied with the Penske team while attending two days of racing   
 
Next Week's Programme  Paul Arcand
A four star event to learn about what's happening in Rotary:
  Judy McLeod....  Rotary Scholarships 
  Past Pres Keith.. Understanding the New ClubRunner
  Jill Moore.......... Peace Day plans
  Murray Lott....... Project Amigo update
 
Coming Up :
International Committee Meeting  Aug 24  7:00 PM
 
 
 
Travel and Happy Dollars
Greg Muirhead for a trip to Kelowna giving him a chance to relax with his family
 
Blake Cowan for celebrating his oldest son's birthday and and a sad $ for his plane being temporarily taken out of commission 
 
Sherrie Jamieson for announcing the Tekera gala, a virtual affair taking place on Sept 24. The $25 ticket is tax-deductible
 
Joan Hanson for being away for the past two weeks driving to and from Winnipeg taking different routes. There she visited with her mom and the rest of the family
 
Rick Lewall for a trip to the interior with family while managing to visit wineries in the area that have adapted well to Covid prevention measures
 
District Governor Dave to thank fellow Rotarian Keith for helping to restore his wi-fi connection. His trip continues where he has met with clubs in 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and now on his way to Quesnel before heading to Barkerville.
 
Past president Gail for a happy 40 years of wedded bliss but having to trade an anticipated month-long cruise for a drive to the Shuswap
 
Liz Ellis for babysitting her granddog and to announce the MS Society's fundraiser on Aug 20 at A&W where a portion of the proceeds from the sale of burgers will go to the cause
 
Sean Graham for publicizing the Steveston Rotary Club's Share-a Thon fundraiser on Aug 22 At McNair Secondary School
 
 
 
Kinsmen Village Project
Kleaning at Kinsmen
 
 
 
 
Kinsmen Village Cleanup
Big thank you to all who put heir gardening tools and skills to work in creating some community beauty. Hats off to Alex T., Jen K., Graeme P., Brian C., Brian B., Greg M., David K., Judy McL., Aart S-H who seem to be having way too much fun!
 
 
Programme
All Things Notary 
 
Dan Boisvert
 
Tom Smith introduced his curling friend and local notary Dan who has been a resident of Delta for most of his life. A graduate of South Delta Secondary in 1991 he entered the business world in technology and financial services before attending Royal Roads and UBC graduating with a B.Comm. and establishing his office in 2008. He eventually served as president of the newly formed BC Notaries Asscociation and was recently elected as a first time member to the Delta School Board. Dan and his wife reside in Ladner with their two young daughters.
 
Dan  described his work as a notary public as one of providing service in three main areas;
-Home ownership including all matters relating to land, mortgages, transfers, leases, sub-divisions, covenants 
-Estate planning including wills, power of attorney and representation agreements
-International documents that can also cover situations such as oaths and affidavits
Although his services were initially affected by the pandemic's lock-down he was declared an essential service and business has grown lately especially with the real estate upswing in the area.
 
Dan then expanded upon a description of his services by answering the questions from the audience.
Wills---most, but not all, should have one . He uses a triage system; no need, a simple one, one designed by a specialist firm
Guardianship of children-----to be clearly established to prevent having families litigating in the future
Advanced directive----needed to help family members determine a course of action depending on medical situation
Representative agreement---to have a person advocate for you; must be trusted 
Power of Attorney ---powerful agreement that you give the right to act on your behalf
 
Dan concluded his talk with the caution that we should make a solid plan now in order to avoid a court order in the future. Committeeships and public guardianships are time consuming, costly and usually cause a great deal of strife among the survivors. Joan Hansen thanked Dan for his clear presentation and for providing us with direction as we plan our lives into the future.
Sergeant at Arms Report
Sergeant Joan managed to find a number of infractions worth a fine including;
 
Garry Shearer for being the recipient of a smooch, live and on screen
 
Jako Krushnisky and Paul van Westendorp for their late arrival to the meeting
 
President Laureen for being over-anxious and starting the meeting early
 
Thought for the day :
 
"Wherever you go, there you are................................your luggage however ?????"
 
 
 
GREETERS
 
 
 
 
Sept 17 Wayne Connorton
 
Sept 24 Blake Cowan
 
Oct 1 Linda Ding
 
Oct 8 Keith D