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This is the weekly bulletin for
The Richmond 
Sunrise Rotary Club 
for April 2, 2026

Miscellaneous

 
 
Repeat from last week or until no longer relevant or until I delete it or it bears repeating:  
 

email baskets items let Marg know which basket you will be making. sent out the remainder of the sponsorship opportunities. 

Tickets through Sandra. 

On June 11th there will be no Thursday morning meeting as the president's dinner will be that evening at the Palace. 

 

 

OUR THURSDAY BREAKFAST MEETING IS ACCESSED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW.
 
 
Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
 
1) Mute your microphone if you aren't already muted. Background noise is distracting. 
2) If you are not engaged in the presentation, turn off your camera. 
3) Chat function should only be used to address the speaker, not for Club member remarks during the presentation
4) Unmute when harassing the Sergeant at Arms or taking your turn during Sergeant at Arms.
5) Happy Easter. Go easy on the chocolate bunny. 
Please direct any questions or concerns to the President or a board member of your choosing and the board will discuss any and all questions or concerns during a board meeting. Also please refer to the members committee anyone who may be interested in attending a meeting or joining the club.
 
 
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE
 
 

If you haven't got any charity in your heart you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Bob Hope via Debbie S.

 
 
   VISITORS     
 
 
Peggy Johnson, Danielle O'Brien, Michelle Wong, and Peter Roaf.

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND 

CLUB BUSINESS

 

The Gala is upon us. Please get your silent auction items and pictures in to Givergy through your contact. Let Sandra know how many tickets you need and you can pay on shopify or etransfer.

Be careful of using AI generated images because of the environmental effect and whatever else Sam said which I did not catch.

Assistant Governor’s Report Summary

Our district continues to show strong progress across key Rotary goals. We currently have 270 members, with 70% of participation goals achieved to date. Annual giving has reached 60% of our collective target, while PolioPlus contributions have already exceeded the goal—a significant accomplishment.

Service projects are progressing well and remain on track to meet overall objectives. Notably, our club stands out as the only one in the district with 100% My Rotary subscription, demonstrating excellent engagement.

Foundation giving continues to grow year over year, reflecting ongoing commitment to Rotary’s mission. The district is also supported by 10 active Rotaract clubs, strengthening our future leadership pipeline.

Members are encouraged to visit the Rotary website to explore the range of awards available to both individuals and clubs.

Upcoming Event:
A Club Meet & Greet will be held on April 18 at the Executive Inn. The cost is $40, and members are encouraged to bring guests and prospective new members.

 

 

 
Speaker

 

Fraser River Tunnel Project Update

Danielle (Transportation Investment Corporation) provided an overview of the project and recent progress. Since the last update in March 2024, significant milestones have been reached, including advancing construction and onboarding the contractor, Cross Fraser Partnership. The project is part of the broader Highway 99 Tunnel Program and includes not only a new immersed tube tunnel, but also improvements to approaches in Richmond and Delta, upgrades to the Deas Slough Bridge, and a new multi-use path.

Danielle explained that the new tunnel will be located slightly upstream from the existing George Massey Tunnel and will feature four lanes in each direction (including dedicated bus lanes). A key highlight is the inclusion of a pedestrian and cycling path—providing the first opportunity to walk or cycle across the Fraser River at this location. She also outlined the tunnel construction process, noting that prefabricated tunnel sections will be built on Deas Island, floated into place, and submerged into a prepared trench in the riverbed.

Michelle (Communications and Engagement) focused on construction activities and community features. She noted that early works are already underway, including tree clearing and utility relocations, with major site preparation continuing through spring and in-river construction expected to begin in late summer. Temporary infrastructure such as a construction bridge and jetties will help minimize impacts on existing traffic.

Michelle also highlighted the active transportation corridor, currently at 60% design. This multi-use pathway will connect Richmond and Delta, linking into existing cycling and pedestrian networks and including features such as lighting, signage, and accessibility improvements. Public engagement has been ongoing, with input from local accessibility groups and community stakeholders, and further consultation planned as the design progresses.

She encouraged residents to stay informed through the project website, newsletter, and by visiting the Ladner community office.

You can subscribe to the newsletter at highway99tunnel.ca/newsletter

Or visit the website for up to date news. highway99tunnel.ca/frt-current-work 

 

 

 
SERGEANT At Arms Tidbits
 

MEANDERINGS 

 

If you still believe in the Easter Bunny, spoiler alert DO NOT READ MEANDERINGS THIS WEEK. Unless you are writing the exam next week. 

The Easter Bunny (also called the Easter Rabbit or Easter Hare) is a folkloric figure and symbol of Easter, depicted as a rabbit—sometimes dressed with clothes—bringing Easter eggs. Originating among German Lutherans, the "Easter Hare" originally played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good or disobedient in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide,[1] similar to the "naughty or nice" list made by Santa Claus. As part of the legend, the creature carries colored eggs in its basket, as well as candy, and sometimes toys, to the homes of children. As such, the Easter Bunny again shows similarities to Santa (or the Christkind) and Christmas by bringing gifts to children on the night before a holiday. The custom was mentioned in a German text from 1572, which translated reads: “Do not worry if the Easter Bunny escapes you; should we miss his eggs, we will cook the nest” and in Georg Franck von Franckenau's De ovis paschalibus ("About Easter Eggs") in 1682, referring to a German folk belief of an Easter Hare laying eggs hidden in garden and bushes for children to find.[2][3

If that isn't enough information for you follow this link to wikipedia to learn more. It will be on the final exam next week. It is not, I repeat an open book exam!

Easter Bunny - Wikipedia

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
Third Thursday of every month will be a projects meeting.
 
Friday, May 1st, 2026; Rotary Gala.
 
June 11th President's Dinner. No morning meeting. 
 
 
 
 

 TODAY'S CHUCKLEs     

 

 

  •                                                                     Silly Smiley Face Thumbs Up

 

I would tell you a joke about maize; but it’s far too corny

 

My television's Phillips; I ought to give it back.

 

My wife wanted a flashy car, so I strapped a strobe light onto her Honda

 

Man they just keep comin' and get better and better. 
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Joyce Alisharan
April 6
 
Garth Edwards
April 10
 
Jeannette Patacsil
April 11
 
Nancy Schick-Skinner
April 16
 
Bobby Ghirra
April 22
 
John Marquardt
April 25
 
Debbie Murphy
April 30
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Miles Timmis
April 4
 
Anniversaries
Kalvinder Mahal
Lavina
April 6
 
Margaret Dixon
Don Dixon
April 21
 
Join Date
Kalvinder Mahal
April 2, 1999
27 years
 
Bobby Ghirra
April 4, 2019
7 years
 
Joyce Alisharan
April 5, 2018
8 years
 
Margaret Dixon
April 6, 1990
36 years
 
John Marquardt
April 8, 2008
18 years
 
Pat Atkinson
April 21, 2011
15 years