Last weeks meeting
Johnny AC provided an update from the previous nights auction meeting. 350 auction prizes is the objective this year. Danny donating half of the $6000 Givergy fee! Debbie S has selected Richmond Addiction Services for "The Ask".
President Sam introduced Bill who spoke about the annual Dean Crane award. Marg did an excellent job of camouflaging the name until almost the last sentence. The very appreciative (and surprised) recipient is your bulletin editor Dick!
21 members in attendance
Visitors
- None
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(Sandra SAA)
- Danny is back from visiting Argentine Rotary clubs AND climbing some Patagonia Mountains!! He does get around...
- Amanda is back from a Saskatchewan visit - no mountains climbed on this trip....
- Johnny AC started another Kwantlen course. After extensive studies he confirmed that "Aliens Did Not Build The Pyramids"....
- Mary Lou enjoyed (and recommended) the "Canyon Lights" at the Capilano Suspension bridge....
Meanderings
Did you know? Iran in the news - Because of its location, Iran has maintained a geopolitical significance within the Middle East for thousands of years. The country has one of the longest land borders of any country in western Asia, covering 3,662 miles in length—almost twice the perimeter of Texas. Seven countries share a land border with Iran: Iraq, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. Additionally, Iran is directly across the Persian Gulf from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, and across the Gulf of Oman from the nation of Oman. At the narrowest point in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is only 35 miles from the United Arab Emirates. Because the Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil, Iran has been a major focus of strategic consideration for almost every country on the planet.
Rotary Club Focus - January is Rotary Awareness Month
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
- Feb 5 - Auction meeting location TBA
- 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
- Jun 14- 28 - Friendship exchange to Russia
Committee (and other) Updates
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From Elena - Please announce on our Club newsletter who would like to join the Rotary Friendship Exchange to .... Russia on June 14-28,2020 . RFE team will be staying in Rotarian homes.
Cities to visit in Russia: * Moscow, *Vlademir, * Kostroma, * Kazan, * Tolyatti, * Saratov, * Volgograd
Optional : Trip to St. Petersburg
We have a few more spaces left and would like Rotarians to have a lifetime experience during the Rotary Friendship Exchange trip to Russia. Please check the RFE website :
https://rotary5040.org/site page/rotary-friendship-exchange
Download the RFE D5040 application form and submit to e.agala@rotaryworldhelp.com
or Elizabeth Scott - Lead RFE Russia trip Email: liz_scott@shaw.ca
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From Johnny AC - The next meeting February 5th is important and would ask that all on the committee try and be there - as soon of course after I tell you where "there" is. On another note please find attached the Auction Checklist prepared by Christine M. Put the dates in your diary and please post it in the Bulletin every week.
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)
Courtesy Mary Lou.....
So I got my concealed gun permit yesterday... and went over to the local Bass Pro Shop to get a small 9 mm pistol for home protection.
When I was ready to pay for the gun and bullets, the cashier said "strip down, facing me". Making a mental note to complain to the NRA about the gun control wackos running amok, I did just as she had instructed. When the hysterical shrieking and alarms finally subsided, I found out she was referring to how I should place my credit card in the card reader!
I've been asked to shop elsewhere in the future. They need to make their instructions to seniors a little clearer. I still don't think I looked that bad.
