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Linda Ding began with a version of O Canada presented by RJC High School. The students sang on separate screens while being directed remotely. Keith D. delivered the invocation by emphasizing Rotary's commitment to peace through our international and local activities. He spoke about finding peace first within ourselves and moving from there to the club and then further out to the world. Visiting Rotarians: Sumir Saproo (Chennai India) Darcy Long (Past DG Sechelt) Roberto Silva (Chile) Diane Forward (Honourary Member) Guest: Gordon McIntyre Sharon Sutherland(Speaker) Sunshine Report Liz Ellis The only report was a reminder that we are now expected to wear masks indoors as the fight against the pandemic continues Kenya Connects John Anderson This programme helps teachers and students to succeed in rural areas of Kenya. Thanks to a Rotary grant the Canadian teaching team will now operate in a revised way through Zoom. In addition, work is being done on organizing a container to supply educational materials and the establishment of mobile libraries. BBQ Bye Bye Paul Arcand Our club's industrial-sized BBQ is now being used more by the community than ourselves. This has become a problem as it is often returned unclean causing some to oppose it being loaned out. This year's board of directors has resolved the issue by voting to donate it to the Delta Rams Football team with the proviso that we can access it for our events when needed. They will then be responsible for its maintenance and we will acquire some much-needed storage space. International News Tom Smith We have received the approval for a District Grant that will enable us to purchase some equipment for the Casa Amiga facility at Project Amigo. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Needed: volunteers to serve as a focus group on the topic. We have three people on it and require six. If interested in joining this one hour venture please contact Greg. Coming Up This Week: Sept 1 Book Club 6:00 PM Sept 2 Flag Installation 10:00 AM (Meeting behind Subway) Sept 2 Foundation Meeting 6:00 PM Sept 2 Regular Meeting 7:30 PM |
