Reported by Joan Peggs. Photos by Tricia / David S.
There was a buzz in the air
as one entered the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Will and Sabrina cheerfully
greeted members and visitors; members were perusing and purchasing the books on
the table in honour of Literacy month, with everyone chatting to each other and
welcoming the return of John Jordan and Tricia Timmermans (good to see both of
you) and some 'private' discussion between Jim F and Jessica!!. A wonder Jim F, ('Stand In President' for March) was able to start the meeting on time. But he
did!!
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| SIP Jim |
12:15 pm we were
called to order. 'SIP' Jim spoke briefly about Literacy month, the book 'sale' and the books purchased by
1000x5 for the infants.
Our great choir
accompanied O Canada as the words and
images of Canada were projected onto the screen. Will gave the blessing for us after which the guests began the line to the
great buffet – bread, Greek Salad, Green Salad, Sautéed Mixed Vegetables and
wholesome Shepherds Pie!! Topped off with tasty 'petite' sized desserts – one
can rationalize the consumption of numerous ones!! [But Joan - 8 tasty morsels?]
12:35 pm – 'SIP' Jim got the meeting underway promptly.
Introduction of visiting Rotarians and guests capably executed by Sabrina (left); they were all welcomed enthusiastically.
Rotarians: Philip 'George'
Zeman – Victoria Club – Contractor
Tony Isenegger –
Victoria Club – Consultant
Guests:
Kathie Sharpe –
Rotaract Club of UVic
Jasmine Neville –
Rotaract Club of UVic
Sylvia Bradley –
Guest of club – nice to have you back Sylvia; you need to return as a member! Sylvia had given
Jim a banner from her sister's Rotary club in England (Sylvia and her sister
visited our club previously.)
Health of The
Club was reported on by Mary Canty (left).
1 – David P, Eugen and Mary visited Ted after the club
meeting last week; they were all a bit concerned as Ted seemed to be lacking
his usual spark.
2. Don is having treatment for his illness. Please take some time and visit Don and Betty; he would appreciate it.
Announcements
Perry B. – The Paul
Harris evening will be held in October; one of the recipients, Stephen Wong of UVic, will have left Victoria by then, so he will be presented his PHF award on March 25. If you
are a PHF, please wear you pin.
Vicky P. – Rotary
Friendship exchange from PEI and Nova Scotia in town June 7, 8, 9. If you can
host a couple please contact Vicky.
Lorna C. – May 10th
New Orleans Fund Raising Dinner; should be an excellent event
1. file
is being circulated for silent auctions items; sign up or Lorna will be
emailing you!!
2.
it is
a sold-out event
3.
dress
up Mardi Gras fashion – green, gold and purple (try this link for ideas)
4.
remember
the file is being circulated!!
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| Jasmine |
1. March 20th – Beer and Burger” at Maude Hunters Pub; 5:15 pm to closing; $15 ($5 for polio, $10 to the restaurant)
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| Kathie |
April 5th – Glanford Auto Service (4233 Glanford Avenue, corner of Glanford and Vanalman Avenues) 11 am – 3 pm Car Wash. By donation; monies donated to Santa's Anonymous.
Heather – social at Jack and Brannan's
house on Saturday March 22nd; pay me now or pay me later!!
$10/person. Dress up in your Mardi Gras finest.
Fines Mistress:
Jessica required some sherpas – Tom C and Giles volunteered.
Many fines were levied, but there was a bit
of positive reinforcement added to the fining.
Birthday celebrations: – John Playfair, Tom
L. and John J. – a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday was sung
Anniversaries: David and Batya – 41th
wedding anniversary; Bob Schelle – 13 years of wedded bliss; this is
interesting as Bob and Kathleen have a 37 year old daughter!!
Happy and Sad $$$:
Joan F had embarrassed $$ - admitted she had
located the silent auction item file on her desk at home!!
Tricia – happy $$ - glad to be back. She had a message from Naz Rayani regarding a tour of the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby on March 26. Click here to register. There are 16 free tickets (including lunch) left. Park at the ferry, and the rest is organized for you. Details on the registration page. Also, don't forget the World Partnership Walk in Victoria on May 25th.
Mary – sad $$ - polio virus located in the
sewers of Israel.
Heather – happy $$ - moved to a new company, had a great holiday
in Palm Springs.
Bill
- happy $$ - 4 weeks in The Bahamas (Abaco) and 3 weeks in Costa Rica.
George Zeman (a Victoria club visitor) – happy that he
is now a grandfather; his son was guest speaker on Alzheimer's a few weeks ago at our club.
Tom Croft was the winner of the 50/50 draw!!!
Black marble was drawn!!
Rod Sim (below left) was called up to introduce Mark
Mawhinney, a new club member. (Mark is holding out on his red ribbon so he can
claim to be the longest serving new member!!) Connections in life are important;
connections in Rotary are important; connections in business are important.
Mark's vocational presentation is an excellent example of the importance of
connections.
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Who am I?
41 years old; born in Vancouver; Dunbar
area. Father a lawyer, Mother a nurse. 3 siblings (2 brothers, 1 sister).
Educated at Vancouver Collegiate, UBC for an economics degree, CMA in 2009. Moved to Victoria a few years ago; now
lives at corner of Foul Bay Road and Runnymede Avenue.
Avocations:
enjoys boating, spending time on Mayne
Island at the family cottage, politics and dogs
Volunteerism
1. Established an award in the
Faculty of Law, UBC in honour of his
Father – J Donald Mawhinney - Lectureship in Professional Ethics.
2. Fundraising for an Alumni
Centre at UBC.
3. Dragon Boat Festival Board,
Chairman. The Festival has partnered with Fairway Markets.
4. UVic and Royal Roads – sits on
the board that assesses students' business plans.
5. Appointed to the Board of the
Chamber of Commerce.
6. Presents a discussion on
entrepreneurship on CFAX.
How did he arrive at his vocation?
Mark and a partner started a restaurant in
Edmonton; there often was a wait line of an hour and 30 minutes. Sold this and
returned to Vancouver with a chuffed attitude; very quickly dampened. 18
months later his next business began to show a profit. A good learning
experience!!
Vocation – Strathcona
Investments Ltd.
There are three partners – Mark, Peter Armstrong and
Michael Lee. They would like to enhance their net worth by owning privately
operating businesses. The modus operandi is: Find great companies and assist them in doing what they do
well. They are not venture capitalists; they do not
offer private equity; and they are not angel investors.
They have looked at many companies; most had great promise but didn't eventuate if weak points were found. Mark would like to locate a few businesses
in Victoria (does anyone have any connections?) as he and his wife enjoy living
here.
A few members had questions for Mark.
Mike Hodges (left) thanked Mark on behalf of the
club members and guests, and presented him with the club's Rotary mug.
The meeting closed with God Save The Queen
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