Last weeks meeting
Secretary Bill filled in for President Sam as Sam was not feeling well (Corona Beer virus possible?) Chris P gave us an extensive and impressive update on activities in the Rotary youth programs. An amazing amount of excellent progress. Good work Chris!
20 members in attendance
Visitors
- Brandon Hastings (past RYLA attendee)
- Lynne Hastings (ex club member)
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(Dalbir SAA)
- Guess who made this comment on arriving at last weeks meeting - "So happy to see adults" (clue, she is a school principal)...
- Johnny AC reminded us to get our prizes entered, only 31 items on the system... He will be away for 3 weeks so expect AC Assistant Peter to "get on us"
- Susan may have been in a car accident - expect an update this Thursday........
- Larry reported his "acts of Kindness" including that he "buried lots"...
- Kathy's act of kindness included having given one of last weeks "Power of Kids" books to another enthusiastic young reader..
- Mary Lou's Dad is safely off the streets and roads (Kal quickly pointed out that Ron and Dick should not be far behind!)...
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Meanderings
Did you know? The footshake is the new handshake. In Iran, where 66 people have been killed by the virus, a video has gone viral showing three friends meeting - hands in their pockets - tapping their feet against each other as a greeting.
Rotary Club Focus - March is Youth Month
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
- Mar 31 (Tues) - Auction Meeting, 6 PM at Ron's (Fin Road)
- Apr 2 - Basket contents to Amanda
- Apr 21 - Basket weaving at Larry's Life Center
- Apr 24 to 26 - District Conference at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver
- May 1, 2020 - Annual Auction
- May 7 - Meeting location Branscombe House
- Jun 14- 28 - Friendship exchange to Russia
Committee (and other) Updates
From Debbie M., Foundation Chair: (Repeat) Just a friendly reminder to be thinking about who you would like to nominate for our Internal Paul Harris and our External Paul Harris. Please write the name of the person you are nominating and a brief reason or story why you have nominated that person.
Rotary Auction Gala May 1, 2020 (will repeat until Apr 30)
Friday Night Fever
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Action
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Details
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Deadline date
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Obtain silent auction items
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Minimum retail value $50.
At least 6 items, more if possible. Enter in online database (use template provided) starting Feb. 1.
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April 2
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Invite guests
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Pay Carolyn (or etransfer) for tickets
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April 17
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Obtain gift certificates
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Enter in online database. Give to Pat.
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April 17
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Collect basket items (wine, glasses, etc.)
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Give to Amanda
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April 2
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Basket making evening
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At Richmond Life Centre(Larry’s)
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April 21 6 PM
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Ballroom silent auction setup
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Bring your labelled auction items
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April 30 right after rotary meeting
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Reminders for guests:
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Bring charged phones
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Bring phone chargers
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Bring cash for games
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Register and log in to auction website
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Advise of table number
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Dress for disco (or just dress well)
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Today's Chuckle(s)
Pants’ Pocket
A woman came up behind her husband while he was enjoying his morning coffee, and slapped him on the back of his head.
"I found a piece of paper in your pants’ pocket with a woman's name written on it," she says, furious. "You had better have an explanation."
"Calm down, honey" says the man. "Remember last week when I was at the dog track? That was the name of the dog I bet on."
The next morning, his wife smacked him again. "What was that for?" asked the angry husband. "Your dog called last night" she said.
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