Reporter: Joan Firkins
The meeting was called to order by President Joan at 12:10 pm.
The meeting was called to order by President Joan at 12:10 pm.
Introduction of special guests: DG Judy Byron, DGE Pete Taylor, DGN Michael Procter, AG Area 4 Hugh Robertson and the parents of Logan Graham, John Graham and Pam Sherwin.
Via teleconference, Logan Graham received a Paul Harris Fellow from the club in recognition of his efforts with the Interact club, the fundraiser Rabbits for Rwanda and generally his association with our Rotary club. Incoming club President Pete Lawrie gave a dissertation on Logan's achievement, much to the delight of his parents!
Our national anthem was sung, accompanied by pianist Tom Lidkea, and in deference to the visit of the District Governor, the national anthem of the United States was sung as well. Our District is an international District between Canada and the United States.
Grace was offered by Greeter Barry Mutter.
After a lunch of samosas, rice and caesar salad, Wolf Schopper introduced the visiting Rotarians and guests:
Visiting Rotarians:
Michael Procter - Qualicum Beach
Jason Davies - Qualicum Beach
Pete Taylor - Tacoma 8
Hugh Robertson - Westshore
Judy Byron - Sidney
Guests of the club:
John Graham and Pam Sherwin
Zone 25 Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator, Joan Firkins, assisted by DG Judy Byron, presented Tav Macpherson with his Level 1 Major Donor diamond pin. PDG Joan thanked Tav for his commitment to our Foundation and noted that the good that is done in the world by contributing to the Foundation has obviously touched Tav's heart in a meaningful way. Congratulations Tav.
For the Rotary year 2011-12, our club was #1 in the District for per capita giving to the Annual Fund at $349.46. An award and recognition banner was presented by DG Judy to Neil Rawnsley (below) who received it on behalf of the club.
Mary Canty advised John Edgell was well enough to attend our meeting today - welcome back John!
Announcements:
- Poinsettia sales are still open until this Friday - this is an annual fundraiser so if you haven't got your order in please get it in to President Joan asap.
- Heather advised the Merrython event is ramping up nicely - club members are asked to come out and support the run on Sunday, December 2nd or in fact, take part in the run! Warm up at 9:45 am with the run starting at 10:00 am.
- Jack Petrie advised he had 5 tickets for sale to the Gospel concert on Dec. 8th, benefitting the Mustard Seed. The event is sold out at 800!
Celebrations' Master (which in reality is the Fines' Master I might add):
Standing in for CM Jessica was Corey Burger who extracted a number of fines from the members and guests. The Happy Dollars outdid the fines today - Pete Lawrie has a new granddaughter; Tom Lidkea is just starting to understand his wife; Mary Canty's son's health is improving; John Edgell is thankful the Jubilee Hospital staff know how to do an appendectomy; Tav is happy to be home from 3 weeks of golf, the Getty Museum and cruising in an Aston Martin in California; Joan P. was alerted by crows to an owl on her walk; Batya and David are happy to be back from their trip to Israel and thanked everyone for their thoughts during this current crisis; Pete Taylor is happy to announce President Joan will be the District Leadership Training Assembly Chair next March.
Past President Vicky Pitt introduced Assistant Governor Hugh Robertson to the club, who in turn introduced DG Judy Byron.
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| District 5020 Governor, Judy Byron |
DG Judy discussed the many aspects of 'peace' in relation to President Tanaka's theme "Peace through Service". She then talked about her personal Rotary journey, her life with her husband and family and her life as a uniformed Corrections' Officer for 23 years working with violent and young offenders; and then finally as a Program Officer with Corrections' Services Canada until her retirement.
DG Judy believes that our actions as Rotarians make a difference and that we all become true Rotarians when we understand the power of service. Interestingly, Judy's Rotary moment came before she had the opportunity to join Rotary, as she led a GSE Team to India and participated in an NID while on the exchange.
She has held most offices in her local club, including being President in 2003-04, was an Assistant Governor, Chair of the DLTA, Chair of the District Council and now is the second female District Governor in the history of District 5020. She reminded us that the District is here to support the clubs and its activities and that club members are the power of Rotary, not the District. The District is a service provider only.
She advised there are some new databases online at the District website: The Events calendar which allows clubs to view events in the District so as not to conflict with other fundraisers etc; the Service Treasure Chest which is useful for those looking for partners in service, including international partners; the District Newsletter in now incorporated into the website as well. District 5020 activities can be followed on Facebook and Twitter.
Events of note: District Leadership Training Assembly, Grand Pacific Hotel, March 23-24, 2013; District Conference, Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, May 31-June 2, 2013 with a number of interesting speakers including Dr. Sylvia Whitlock, the first woman club president in Rotary.
DG Judy invited everyone to attend the RI Convention in Lisbon, Portugal next June and advised the District will be holding a reception for its members - contact AG Hugh Robertson for further details.
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| President Joan Peggs and Neil Rawnsley accepting the District Award for Per Capita Giving |
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