Last weeks meeting
Larry presented Belinda with another Paul Harris pin, congratulations Belinda!
Dalbir presented a cheque to the Richmond Jets. Here is an excerpt from their newsletter that says it all: "Thank You Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club A special thank you to our friends at the Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club for their very generous financial donation to the Richmond Jets. We are able to launch our inaugural Anti-Bullying t-shirt campaign, which will enable over 1000 of our players, coaches and volunteers to help support the Richmond community in its fight against bullying."
Johnny AC, along with Chris M and volunteer Eleanor reviewed the Givergy process for the auction prize entry process. Givergy system is now live and available for data entry. Well done and thanks for the excellent tips and reminders.
26 members in attendance
Visitors
- Ralph May
- Nicole Swanson
- Hanif Hamia
- Steve Howitt
- Carolyn Hart
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(Ron SAA)
- Dalbir is working on "transitioning to retirement" - is that the same as "slowing down" or is it working harder than ever in order to be ready for retirement?
- Carolyn told a language skill development story about 2 yr old granddaughter. Capable of multiple effective use of just 2 words at a time including "Nanna carry"!
- We need more "Debbies" - we have 3, two were in attendance last week but we missed Number 3!
- Susan explained the lack of crowds at her place of business - may be connected to current Coronavirus "scare"... Post meeting note - Saturday was back to overcrowded normal..
- Marg gets so comfortable in her dentist's chair that the dentist tells her "you have to leave now" when her procedure is finished! Is he taking new patients?!?!?!
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Meanderings
- (repeat) Treasurer Kathy has been busy with our "Rotary books" sending member invoices - she reminds us all to "pay up" via cheque or e-transfer...
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Rotary Club Focus - February is Peace Month
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
- Feb 5 - Auction meeting at Kal's home
- 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 Johnny AC - The next meeting February 5th is important and would ask that all on the committee try and be there. 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 Gord.... MORE news quips
- Stealing someone's coffee is called mugging
- Whoever invented "knock-knock" jokes should get a no-bell prize
- The other day I held the door open for a clown. It was a nice jester
- No matter how much you push the envelope it'll still be stationery
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