Miscellaneous

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

Breakfast Tuesday October 3^rd is pancakes so let Marg know if you can help.

The Foundation fundraiser is at a theatre that seats about 600. We need a lot of effort to sell tickets that are only $50. $100 if you want the premium seats in the first two rows. There will be different kinds of cultural music so if you are connected to a cultural organization see if they are interested in tickets. The tickets will be for sale on spotify in the next week or two.

The Rotoract club is looking for a place to meet. If you have some ideas let Peter know.

Zoom Meeting Rules

THE LINK TO OUR THURSDAY MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER BE EMAILED BUT ACCESSED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO ATTEND BY ZOOM PLEASE LET THE CLUB KNOW (DEBBIE S. OR BOBBY)OR THE ZOOM WILL NOT BE TURNED ON.

Join Zoom Meeting
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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)Go White Caps, Canadians and Lions.

Please direct any questions to the President or a board member of your choosing and we will discuss any and all questions or concerns during our board meeting. Also please refer anyone who may be interested in attending a meeting or joining the club.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE

Thanks to Gordon for taking the notes.

VISITORS

An uncounted number of delicious scones.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND

CLUB BUSINESS

Judy relayed a message from Steve which, though sounds pretty serious, has very good news about the success of the operation.

The procedure took some of bone out from the back of his skull, but a smaller amount than expected - about 5mm x 5mm. They were able to treat the rest of the bone and the Dr. feels good about it. Instead of taking muscles and arteries from Larry’s back, they were able to use his left thigh to get the tissue, so took the skin with it, avoiding another graft. He has the option of a titanium plate for the area of his head where there was no bone left. That would be in 3-6 months’ time. The surgeons seem very pleased with the outcome. What can I say? Our hearts go out to Larry and Steve – what an ordeal. Get well soon, my friend – can’t wait to see you back at our meetings!

We also missed Mary Lou this morning as Alan has been taken into VGH with blood clots on the brain. Gone through a bunch of the usual tests and we wait to hear how he is doing. Thinking of you, Alan and Mary Lou!

sergeant At Arms Tidbits

Peachy is walking a lot more.

Pat had Tea and Crumpets – another well-known Richmond tradition!

Jeanette picked up her son at the airport – so felt she was back to a full family again.

Susan has had a good week, she says! She refuses to be at all negative about anything. That’s what we like to hear!

Micheal has had a busy week, but was sad that Indian visas were in flux, so his trip back home next month may be in limbo. Kal has similar problems, and so does Bob S. Getting compensation can be extremely frustrating, so the moral is Get Cancellation Insurance!! I used to really enjoy planning and taking flights. Now not so much!

Elena is as busy as ever with events

Kal’s driving now but has to roll one leg of his pants up while in the driver’s seat, to the puzzlement of his passengers. Don’t they know this is a Canadian custom?

Debbie M. was having so much fun dancing that she ended up with suspected COVID. She’s clear, however, so off to paddle next weekend.

Judy attended a fund raiser for Search & Rescue which was a great evening among the nets and barnacles.

Peter’s back from Sorrento (isn’t there a song about that??) Fires were devastating in the area and had been moving at up to 20k in a day. Many residents were not insured. However, a 5lb 8 oz trout he caught in a local Lake was the biggest Peter had ever caught! Some consolation, I guess. Kids are really upping the COVID numbers, now that schools are back.

Garth was MRI’d.

Melinda had a fab time with John in N.Y. The city never sleeps, and it seemed neither did they. Happy to be home for a few hours of zzzzz’s.

Debbie S. brought her succulents for us to purchase in aid of those affected by the fires.

Amanda went “abreast in a boat” – great fun, even in the pouring rain.

Bobby is off to Whistler.

President Bob was moved by meditation! He expressed thanks to Sam for arranging the scone extravaganza. The finished products were retrieved from the oven and distributed to the pastry chefs. Several full Doggie Bags were then seen escaping from the meeting as the bell tolled.

Meanderings

Your fearless bulletin Editor is in the South of Oregon learning much about Washington and Oregon and BC that he/I did not know. Kelowna means "Grizzly Bear" in the local indigenous language, Penticton meant "peaceful place to live between the lakes." and Skaha does mean "Dog" but not in the local language it means "Horse". I had believed it to be Dog Lake for 7 decades. Also Oregon, Idaho and Washington were all part of the original Oregon Territory and also part of BC. Hope everyone is well.

SPEAKER

Or for today the Scone Report.

This morning was scone (as opposed to pancake) day. Decked out in Rotary aprons and gloves, members were photographed mimicking Gordon Ramsey and Martha Stewart. Sam, in a chef’s hat, was the Masterchef and directed everyone without any strong language being needed! But strong fingers were needed to hand mix the scone mix – and there’s no doubt that many were experienced in back rubs, shoulder rubs, muscle manipulation – in fact it would have made a chiropractor proud!

Scones were decorated with various fillings – berries, raisins, chocolate etc. and duly cooked. Apart from a rather messy set of tables, covered with flour etc. (always the sign of a good chef!) everything was a great success! A great way for us to say Goodbye to Summer and welcome the first day of Fall on Friday!

Many thanks to Chef Sam for giving us such a culinary treat! If this is an example of how Bob wants to make some changes to the meeting – bring it on!!

upcoming events

Foundation Fund Raiser Saturday November 18th @ 6:30 pm

Michael J Fox Theatre

5455 Rumble St. Burnaby, BC

Next years Gala is Friday May 3rd, 2024.

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