Last weeks meeting
Repeat from last week: President Sam announced there would be a Fund Raising Committee led by Joyce and to which he would belong. The balance of the meetings until June 25th will be Zoom meetings. June 25th 2020 will be at the Grand Ballroom 14431 Knox Way Richmond B.C. for President Sam's farewell(aka "A Roast")
And this week from President Sam: Board Meeting this Monday June 8th 6:30 at the Grand Ballroom on Knox - Dinner will be served.
Please direct any questions to me or a board member of your choosing and we will discuss any and all questions or concerns during our board meeting.
Stay safe and wash your hands,
Visitors
Manisha Bains and Carl Bailey from Heart of Richmond Aids Society and our guest speakers.
Sergeant At Arms Tidbits
Susan appeared to be living in her car in Costco Parking lot to satisfy social isolation requirements but actually arrived early to work because she starts at 8 AM. It has been awhile welcome back Susan.
Carolyn's surgery went well. Good news.
Many members said how they were expanding their tiny bubbles with and without wine.
Belinda had time to pick this years Strawberry crop while home schooling her grandchildren. Buy local every one.
Gordon reported that Brandon Hastings has passed through interviews and is on to the next stage of applying for a Peace Scholarship. Also we have applied for a district grant to assist with our purchase of a refrigerator for the Food Bank.
Brian is now using child labour to mow his lawns.
Debbie M. has angered the avian world and has been attacked by crows once again, but for some reason missing Miles. Silver lining - she set a new personal best in the 100 yard dash.
Chris B. is back into the schools.
Dalbir is bribing his staff so they will talk to him but explained that the funds raised and matched are being donated to charitable organizations including the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
Many members commented with sadness on the state of our neighbours to the south. Also we heard of new office arrangements for those still working.
spEAKER
Our Speakers are from the Heart of Richmond Aids Society and provided us with an update of their operations particularly in this time of Covid 19. Carl reminded us of the beginnings of the society in the 1980s with a small group of volunteers and currently how covid has had a big impact their delivery of services.
Manisha explained her role as a one on one and group counsellor and how she assists their members through applications for government services and navigating the regulations. She explained two of their services. GAP which is a grocery assistance program providing grocery cards for their members given out at the time they receive their welfare cheques. Because of the current pandemic there has been an influx in the need for support. Manisha mentioned that Aids Vancouver had provided them with a generous donation of grocery bags. She has been involved in home delivery. She also talked about the Supplementary Health Fund that was intended for big ticket items such as Christmas or Medications. Members would receive a $150 allocation per year which is down from $300. She was finding that members were having to use their cards early and for groceries instead.
Carl then spoke again about how many of their members are aging and their requirements are changing all in the face of other sources of funding drying up. He also explained how because of covid they are unable to attend the schools to provide educational and information services to students.
Belinda encouraged them to apply to our club for assistance in her thankyou.
Meanderings
Thankyou Dick Wagner for your editing of our bulletin. I hope to live up to your standards of reporting.
"We must strive to advance civil rights wherever it lies within our power" Harry S. Truman. President of the United States 1945 - 1953.
Rotary Club Focus - Lets Support each other and our front line workers
Upcoming Events.
- June 8th Board Meeting
- June 25th Sam's farewell(AKA Roast) at Grand Ballroom 14431 Knox Way
- June 26th Presidents Dinner TBA
Committee (and other) Updates
Fundraising Committee Meeting Notes – May 25th, 2020
Present: Bob, Joyce, Debbie S, Debbie M, Sam
Goals of Fundraiser
- Get together, have fun, raise funds
Brainstorming Ensued
- IDEA: ONLINE 50/50
- IDEA: DRIVE-THRU WINE WALL
- IDEA: HEADS & TAILS
- IDEA: TICKET-BASED PRIZE DRAW SILENT AUCTION
- IDEA: SILENT AUCTION VIA GIVERGY
If you have any ideas or input please advise the committee
Today's Chuckle
Three year old's request for social isolation:
Knock Knock
Who's there?
Leaf
Leaf who?
Leaf me alone.
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