Last weeks meeting
President Larry thanked Stuart, our new early morning setup and takedown guy... Very, very helpful and takes a lot of pressure off the President...
President elect Sam presented a Givergy Tutorial - a preview of the process for entering prize info into the Givergy system. He was ably assisted by "Ivana" (aka Debbie S.)
Approx 25 members present
Visitors
- Ralph
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(SAA by Amanda)
- Sam suggested that since a Rotarian with a new car gets to put $20 into the SAA collection then it should warrant removal of $20 when ones car is "T-boned" as his was recently. Sounds like this needs a board decision, maybe wait until July 2019?!?!
- Peter enjoyed the recent Abbotsford agricultural days. Got to chat with some Provincial "bigwigs"...
- Noticed a couple of members arrived a bit late - can't mention their names but both start with Chris....
- President Larry reminded us that it is only 11 months until Christmas!!
- Treasurer Kathy is away for 3 weeks, Avery covering during her absence....
Meanderings
- Did you know?.... How Rotary got its name?
On 23 February 1905, Paul P. Harris and three friends gathered in his office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. Harris’ desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship. The very first members chose the name Rotary because initially they rotated subsequent weekly club meetings to each other's offices, although within a year, the Chicago club became so large it became necessary to adopt the now-common practice of a regular meeting place.
- (Repeat) From Pat and Paul: Please send any orders for additional "Rhinestone Cowboy" Auction/Gala tickets you might like to Paul and me, and also, please bring payment owing for the ones we have given you already, to Paul and me on Thursday morning.
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
Feb 02 - Chinese New Year Fundraiser by the Richmond noon Rotary Club, let Pat or Larry know if interested.
Feb 04 - Next Auction committee meeting 6:30 - 8 PM
Apr 4 - Final date for basket and gift certificates
Apr 18 - Final date for silent auction items
Mar 9 - Foundation dinner
Mar 30 - Richmond Clubs, Joint Paul Harris event
May 3-5/19 - District Conference Sun Peaks
May 10/19 - Auction Gala
Committee Updates
(REPEAT) From Elena, Chair Rotary Friendship Exchange D5040:
- 12 members from six different district 5040 clubs are travelling to District 3810 Manila, Philippines from Jan 28 to Feb 17, 2019. Elena, Joyce, Kathy (and Don) are going from our club. A return Rotary team will come from D3810 on May 13 - May 27.....
Today's Chuckle(s)
- A blind man walks into a bar. And a table. And a chair.
- What do you call a guy with a rubber toe? Roberto.
- And the lord said unto John, "Come forth and you will receive eternal life". John came fifth and won a toaster.
