Last weeks meeting
- Belinda introduced long time Richmondite Richard Dhillon. He presented on the Richmond Hospital replacement project. Richard gave us an excellent overview on the project to replace our aging, out-dated infrastructure with a modern new Acute Care Tower. Plans include 12 Operating rooms, 8 procedure rooms and 216 single bed rooms. This is a multi-year, multi-phased project. Richard told us that they are not yet at final design. They expect final design to be submitted to the Ministry of Health for final approval next year. Approval possible in late 2019. Peter thanked...
25 members present
Visitors
- Richard Dhillon (Speaker)
- Ralph May
Sargent At Arms Tidbits
(SAA by Melinda)
- What do Santa hats and Viagra have to do with each other? Ask Kathy....
- Dentists should always wear steel toe safety shoes as an injury prevention measure according to Danny. This advice revealed during a story about the recent RWH loading.....
- There were several references to our Rotary Club nominees and/or winners of the recent business excellence awards. Congratulations to all!!
- Elena updated on the District 5040 Rotary Friendship Exchange. There are 12 members booked for the trip to the Philippines from Jan 28,2019 to Feb 17.
Joining from our club are Kathy (and Don), and Joyce. The Exchange to the Philippines is going to District 3810. This is the 100-year anniversary of Rotary Asia and the first POLIO drive was started in 1979 in the District 3810.
Meanderings
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From Secretary Pat: This is a reminder to everyone that this coming Thursday morning, Dec. 6, 2018, we will be giving to two funds: Our toy/gift donations are to be given to the Victor Ghirra Fund, and our cash/cheque donations are to be given to the Richmond Christmas Fund, the latter which will be topped up to $3,000.00 by our Club.
From Pat, on behalf of Larry, Sam and the rest of our Board members.
- From Mary Lou "Since our regular Dec 27 meeting is cancelled, I booked a breakfast at 7:00 am at Harold's Bistro in the Sheraton Airport Hotel (7551 Westminster Highway) under my name. Everyone will just order off the menu."
- Re the changed bulletin look last week - got some feedback about the "squished" look so have reverted to the way it was.. (scroll way down for speakers and birthdays/anniversaries).
- Did you know?.... There are 40 names listed as "Active" in the Clubrunner roster, only one photo is sideways but 11 are "picture-less"......
Upcoming Events
(new items in bold)
Dec 06 - Annual Christmas fund
Dec 09 - Family Christmas social at Riverside Banquet hall
Dec 27 - Breakfast at Harold's Bistro (see ML note in "Meanderings")
Jan 10/19 - Dean Crain presentation
May 3-5/19 - District Conference Sun Peaks
May 10/19 - Auction Gala
Committee Updates
- From John
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Auction Committee
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January 16th 2019 6:30 - 8:00 PM
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10260 St. John's Court Richmond
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Agenda to Follow
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Today's Chuckle
- Three old ladies are sitting in a diner, chatting about various things. One lady says, "You know, I'm getting really forgetful. This morning, I was standing at the top of the stairs, and I couldn't remember whether I had just come up or was about to go down."
The second lady says, "You think that's bad? The other day, I was sitting on the edge of my bed, and I couldn't remember whether I was going to bed or had just woken up!"
The third lady smiles smugly. "Well, my memory's just as good as it's always been, knock wood."
She raps the table. With a startled look on her face, she asks, "Who's there?"
