Last weeks meeting
Bill introduced and Belinda thanked our speaker Gregory Ould from Blanket BC. Gregory told the story of stopping and talking to a homeless person in Oct 2005. Asked if there was anything that he could do and the homeless person said "I could use a blanket to survive the night". From that humble beginning Blanket BC Society has become an award winning nonprofit organization that continually collects and distributes blankets and warm clothing to shelter programs, families in need, emergency services, First Nations and Indigenous communities. They raise awareness on homelessness, poverty and social economic issues while promoting volunteerism at an early age. For more information go to www.blanketbc.org
21 members in attendance
Visitors
- Gregory Ould.... (guest speaker)
- Fumika
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
(Pat SAA)
- Several comments about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - no masks available anywhere...
- Bob's mom has retired after 46 years with Four Seasons- a long career!!
- Mark's business has branched out "again" - helping to manage construction of some fast food restaurants...
- Mary Lou told us that she is "not a grandmother - yet" - but SOON...
- We missed having Judy's Ralph at our meeting...
Meanderings
Did you know? Coldest day on record.... On February 3, 1947, the temperature in the Yukon plunged to a bone-chilling (and record-breaking) -81.4°F. (-63C)
- (LAST 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... -
Rotary Club Focus - February is Peace Month
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
- Feb 22 - CHIMO's Coldest night of the year Walk (walk is Saturday, February 22nd, at 5 pm. Meet and walk from Gilmore United Church)
- 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 Chris P.: Just a quick update to let you know that Adventures in Film is full. We are sponsoring 4 youth to go on this adventure in Powell River. Their names are:
Ian Geldres-Herrera, Jacob Marsh, Nathan Allan and Richard Inouye. Susan Ness was able to recruit all of these applicants. T H A N K Y O U, Susan :-)
From Susan: Here is the link to find the Rotary club of Richmond Sunrise fundraising page for Chimo's coldest night of the year Walk.
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)
- My old aunts would come and tease me at weddings, “Well Sarah? Do you think you’ll be next?”
We’ve settled this quickly once I’ve started doing the same to them at funerals.
Q: What do you get when you combine an insomniac, an agnostic, and a dyslexic? A: Someone who lays awake at night wondering the true meaning of Dog.
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