President Joan called the meeting to order at 12:15. A special welcome was given to DG David Stocks (above) and his wife Frances (right).
There was a short review on the history and attributes of the Foundation. Currently over one million Rotarians are Paul Harris Fellows and the foundation has received $1 billion in donations/assets over the years. A short history of the Foundation was presented. Both the Canadian and United States' anthems were sung a capella, led by Tom and Jack. Grace was said by Leslie Rogers-Warnock. David Sills later introduced our guests. Our three guests today were Bob Schelle, Gianfranco Mosca and Bill James. Along with David and Frances Stocks they led the line towards a delicious Mexican buffet.
David Sills read a beautiful poem written by Foster Isherwood last year; the poem reflected his fine spirit of love and hope. His funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 26th. A card for his wife Connie was passed around for signing.
Tom Croft was inducted by District Governor, David Stocks; he was sponsored by Past DG, Joan Firkins (seen with Tom at left). After one and a half years absence, during which Tom was occupied in forming the Oak Bay Community Association, he has decided to return to our friendly club. All indicated their enthusiasm. He first became a member in 1986, and was President in 2000-2001. He fully supported the Foundation and contributed a great deal of fine leadership and enthusiasm during those years. All are delighted to have him return.
There was a short review on the history and attributes of the Foundation. Currently over one million Rotarians are Paul Harris Fellows and the foundation has received $1 billion in donations/assets over the years. A short history of the Foundation was presented. Both the Canadian and United States' anthems were sung a capella, led by Tom and Jack. Grace was said by Leslie Rogers-Warnock. David Sills later introduced our guests. Our three guests today were Bob Schelle, Gianfranco Mosca and Bill James. Along with David and Frances Stocks they led the line towards a delicious Mexican buffet.
David Sills read a beautiful poem written by Foster Isherwood last year; the poem reflected his fine spirit of love and hope. His funeral will be held at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 26th. A card for his wife Connie was passed around for signing.
Tom Croft was inducted by District Governor, David Stocks; he was sponsored by Past DG, Joan Firkins (seen with Tom at left). After one and a half years absence, during which Tom was occupied in forming the Oak Bay Community Association, he has decided to return to our friendly club. All indicated their enthusiasm. He first became a member in 1986, and was President in 2000-2001. He fully supported the Foundation and contributed a great deal of fine leadership and enthusiasm during those years. All are delighted to have him return. |
| Left to right: Barry Mutter, Eugen Bannerman, inductee Tom Croft, PDG Joan Firkins, DG David Stocks, and President Joan Peggs. |
Heather Aked reminded the club that we will meet at Spinnakers Brew Pub (308 Catherine Street) next week (November 29). The meal is a la carte. There is also the opportunity for a beer tasting – $7:50/person. Please register with Heather if you have not already done so.
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Heather also announced that the Merrython is on Sunday December 4th from 9:30 – 11:45 am at Henderson Recreation Centre. She showed the club our new "Bookmark" that will be included in the Merrython Race packages - and used for other promotional purposes. To register for the Merrython, contact either the Oak Bay Recreation Centre or Leslie. Help is needed with volunteering both during the event and in picking up items for the event on Friday Dec 2nd and Saturday Dec 3rd. Please contact Leslie if you can help: lesliewarnock-at-shaw.ca. Encourage your friends, family and neighbours to participate in this fund raising event.
There will be a Poinsettia pick up 4 – 6 pm on Friday December 2nd. Poinsettias can be collected at Don O’Coffey’s house, 2190 Allenby Street. Joan P. needs to place the order by November 30th. Please ask family, friends, businesses to support the Club in this fund raiser. If anyone can assist with delivering the large orders, that would be appreciated. Please email Joan: joan_peggs-at-telus.net.
President Joan read out the three district proposals that will be voted on at the December 6th meeting; some discussion followed.
Jim Force announced that this week’s Club in A Pub will meet on Thursday at 5 in a new location, Christies Carriage House. MAP.
Jim also announced the need for preschool books to be donated for the literacy program.
Tav Macpherson, District 5020 Assistant Governor, introduced District 5020 Governor, David Stocks. David graduated for the Royal Military College in Engineering. He operated businesses in Edmonton and the USA. He and his wife Frances operated a bed and breakfast in Sooke upon retirement and are now currently residing in Colwood where he is a member of the WestShore Club. He delivered greetings from RI President, Kalyan Banerjee, and spoke of the President's theme for 2011-12: Reach Within to Embrace Humanity.
David used his Peruvian wool hat to recall a special story of working together on all levels to build a school in Peru following a mudslide. He encouraged the club to investigate all of Rotary's resources to find appropriate projects. He also encouraged attendance at the Rotary International conference in Bangkok. His topic was altruism; he cited a meaningful quote: “Service to others is the rent we pay for our space here on earth.” He read a number of other inspiring quotes based on our Rotary values. In summary, he suggested that to be altruistic is not a duty but an enormous source of joy and life. Success or failure is related to how well we bring out the energy and acts of selflessness. We must eventually be willing to change everything about ourselves except our core beliefs and values. The clarity of these values instilled within us leads us to use our skills to do good in the world. He spoke of membership and how most people are just standing quietly on the sidelines waiting to be asked. New members need to be put to work immediately. His enthusiasm for Rotary and the Foundation was apparent to all of us at the meeting. He ended by asking: How do we do what we do and why do we do what we do. Tav thanked him for his presentation.
Two members, Jacqueline Mealing (above - Paul Harris Fellow) and David Maxwell (right - multiple PHF) were presented their PHF awards by DG Stocks. The meeting ended with the royal anthem.
Monday November 28th.
Fireside for new members at the Rec Centre
6:30PM to 8PM in the Sportsview Lounge.
Everyone welcome.
Meeting Reporter: Jacqueline Mealing. Photography by Tom Croft and Tricia Timmermans
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