Meeting of July 15, 2014

Reported by Sandy Currie. Photos by David Sills

Too Many Bosses?
MC Jim Laing, Prez Jim Force, Past-President Pete Lawrie

MC, Jim Laing, opened the meeting after President Jim Force welcomed all. President Jim then presented Past-President Pete with last year’s theme banner. Janna introduced visiting Rotarians, James Perry (Ballymena), Sarah Perry (Ballymena, Inner Wheel), Patricia Perry (Ballymena, Inner Wheel President), Bill Rasdall, Sevilla, Florida), David Ashton (Printon by the Sea, Essex UK), Bruce Willis (Laguna Beach CA), and George Zeman (Victoria Rotary). She also introduced Guests: Lilly Wallace (Host, Patricia Perry), Megan and Omar Rodriquez (Host, Jim Force), Denise Lloyd, Speaker (Host. the Club/Joan Firkins), and Margaret Mots (Host Anne McIntyre, Disaster Aid Canada).

Past- President Pete presented the Paul Harris Fellowship to Megan Rodriquez for her outstanding service as an OR Nurse at Children’s Hospital in Calgary. He highlighted the fact that she is a caring and active advocate for the kids she works with.

James and Patricia Perry presented the Club with a banner from Ballymena and an Irish Oak Banner Stand. David Ashton followed, presenting us with the Printon by the Sea, Essex UK banner.

George Zeeman updated us on the Car Raffle results with four weeks to go. Mary Canty spoke to the Health of the Club, noting that Neil Rawnsley would like visitors. Ron Cooley presented Perry Bamji with the big win for the draw and Joan Firkins introduced our Speaker, Denise Lloyd.

Denise is the Founder and Chief Engagement Officer of Engaged HR. This small company provides HR solutions to non-profits and small businesses, helping them develop creative ways to attract and retain employees. She and her team show their clients how to achieve staff loyalty by providing an environment where staff  know they: (1) are being listened to and ideas are being accepted or rejected depending on merit alone (not pre-conceived notions or biases),  (2) are doing something that is significant (either for the non-profit or small business itself, or society, or the world), and (3) are providing a clear focus on the services and outcomes provided.

Denise concluded her talk by urging us to “take Action to Create the Future”, and Joan Peggs thanked Denise and presented her with a Rotary Mug.

MC Jim Laing with Speaker,

Denise Lloyd