To commemorate 2018 Remembrance day (100 yrs) Sam treated us to a special inspirational and commemorative reading of "In Flanders Fields"...
Special Guest Speaker (and member) Marg efficiently conducted our 2018 AGM. The following positions were confirmed:
Debbie S - President elect 2020/21 (Sam is 2019/20)
Kathy - Treasurer 2019/20
Bill - Secretary 2019/20
- 27 members in attendance
Visitors
- None that I recorded and it is too long ago for me to remember!
Sargent At Arms tidbits
(SAA conducted by Kathy)
- Peter reported spending 3 days in Victoria lobbying for farmer issues - successfully too he said!!
- Melinda's stores have been nominated for 2 Better Business awards - Congratulations Melinda!!
- Avery noted that she had arrived early enough to properly greet her fellow Rotarians (a rarity she said)
- Larry told us about his method of enjoying a trip to the cancer clinic - walk the empty unused hallways wearing tie and jacket - they'll think you are the building inspector and treat you with great respect!
Meanderings
- November is Rotary Foundation month
- Always welcome suggestions for bulletin material, corrections or improvement....
- John held an excellent and well attended auction committee meeting last night (Nov 12). Big Rotary thanks to Peter and Jane for hosting... 15 members enjoyed their wonderful hospitality!!
Upcoming Events (New/changed itemsin BOLD)
Nov 21 - Windows of Hope (see below)
Dec 09 - Family Christmas Social
Dec 13 - Annual Christmas Fund
Dec 27 - Official morning meeting cancelled
Jan 10/2019 - Dean Crain presentation
May 3-5/2019 District Conference Sun Peaks BC
May 10/2019 - Auction Gala (Theme - Rhinestone Cowboy)
Committee updates
From Sam
Windows of Hope 2018: our club has registered a team for this event.
When: Wednesday, November 21st, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Richmond Auto Mall
What: Transforming a holiday display window
The group organizing the event suggested that our team consist of approximately 8-10 people. So far, we have 4 people signed up: Bill, Kal, Peter, and Sam. Please send me an email at samjaffe@hotmail.com, or send me a text at 778-798-5212, if you'd like to be part of the team this year.
Today's chuckle(s)
- I have a very good feeling about my job interview today. The manager said they were looking for somebody responsible.
“You’ve found your man,” I responded, “whenever there was a problem in my last job, they always said that I was responsible!”
- Police officer talks to a driver: Your tail light is broken, your tires must be exchanged and your bumper hangs halfway down. That will be 300 dollars.
Driver: Alright, go ahead. They want twice as much as that at the garage.
