BEST NEWS:
From Brian D.
Just wanted to let you and all my dear friends at our club know that my surgery went very well today. I may be released as early as Saturday so I am very pleased.
Yours in Rotary,
Brian Dunne
We wish Brian a speedy recovery and on to GOOD Health.....Thank you Brian for all you do for our Rotary Club. You are an amazing man with a wonderful attitude towards life.
Thank you to Rick for the notes and Yvonne for the photos
O' Canada - Gary - always in great voice
Invocation - Peter M
Birthdays Gary Wiggins, May 15th.
Anniversary of joining Rotary, George Broderick, 23 years.
Guests, Brittany Ford, member Rotary Club of Vancouver, husband Ryan, and Monica Delgado.
Announcements.
1 - Please make your payments for the Installation night event.
Shred-a-thon, Sat. June 3rd.
Glen and Cleone both spoke on Environmental initiatives
Peter C noted we have received a new box of Golden Spikes from the Public Works yard of the City of Port Moody, with thanks.
Pres. Elect Susan Bell spoke on her experience in attending the District Conference, how much she enjoyed it, particularly the guest speakers, and looks forward to attending next year.
Cleone spoke extensively on the upcoming Kids Zone experience at RIBFEST, it was a very detailed presentation, and from all appearances it looks like the kids are going to have a better time than their parents.
Stats from Rotary World Help supplied by Dan from the last Annual Report. Containers shipped since inception, 446., Estimated value of goods shipped, $150 million., # of countries shipped to 61., and Estimated # of people helped 12,500,000 people.
Last, but not the least the Darrell, Sergeant-at-Arms produced a great deal of mirth, and some welcome donations.