Reporter: Alyx Valdal
What a cozy group we had! The sun was shining but the inches of snow outside (and yesterday’s road conditions) scared some members into staying safe and sound at home. We sang O Canada a-capella and have never sounded better.
Invocation: Lynn
Introduction of Guests: Alyx introduced our visitors: Cecilia Valdes, guest of Pablo; and Joey Vaesen, Rotaractor, and today’s presenter.
Rotary Moment: Joan Peggs reviewed the numbers for the Flag program. We have almost 350 subscribers for 2017 on our list - let’s make it 500 by the end of the year! This is Canada’s 150th birthday year, so a flag is a fantastic way to celebrate - tell your neighbours!
Announcements:
- Lori shared an update to the sad news of Brian Lamb’s passing. A card for Carol was signed by today’s attendees. A memorial will be held Saturday February 25th at 2pm at the Victoria Conference Centre.
- Bill Burns donated $100 to the Brian Lamb Food Rescue program and put out a challenge for matching from Rotary members. Cheques can be made to the Victoria Foundation, stating the fund name.
- A cheque was presented to Joey Vaesens and Rotaract from the December Merrython Run.
Celebrations Master: Heather
Guest Speaker: Sandy introduced our speaker, Joey Vaesen. Joey is a Rotaractor and UVIc student who graduates in August.
Joey shared details of his “Connecting for Good” Rotary road trip last November. It sounded like a fast-paced work trip!
The team in the RV consisted of Rotarians and Rotaractors: Wulff (driver from Sonoma), Melissa (San Francisco), Abbey (Phoenix), Katie (downtown Victoria), Joey (UVic). Two Nicks followed or lead in the Rotary pace car. They volunteered at a number of Boys & Girls Clubs as well as various food banks on their tour. It was definitely a whirlwind working trip. Check it out at www.zone2526.org/tour/
We ended the meeting with a video on Peace, as it is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month.
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