Pre-meeting we were joined by the CEO of Men in Tights Furniture - it was good to see him out!

 

President Heidi opened it up at 12:35

Jeff H - performed the 4-Way Test

Pres Heidi offered us toast,

And S@A Larissa P informed us we are 18 with one guest / potential new member - Katie from The Big Guy's Moving Corporation - welcome!

- PP Linda moved a step closer to gaining a son as her daughter Melina (sp?) is engaged

- Rena H announced the final tally for last Saturday's walk was $8,540.00!!!

- Dr. Tom has now received his second Moderna shot, so may be coming home in the next few weeks

Paul M told a good one today - about how to grow a big strong healthy banana...

- Rena H - if you don't really need your CNOY toque, OR if you have any gently used hats, mitts, gloves, boots, running shoes, coats - please consider dropping them off at John Jonas's place, Mennonite Furniture, 250 Pinebush road - they will be collected and sent to Langs

- Pres. Heidi - for anyone who would like a little distance social time, we will meet on Saturdays at 11:00am at the GCC (behind by Stanley's) for a light walk around the course, then refreshments/snacks - all outside and well distanced.

- Pres. Heidi reminded us that GCC Social Dues are due by February 28 - please look after if you haven't already.

- Wednesday March 3rd at 7pm is a follow up visioning zoom meeting - also may discuss our upcoming 100th anniversary; please join if interested; all are welcome

- This is when Dr. Murray joined the meeting...........

- February birthdays included Clayton T, Todd L, and Roger M (today!)

- February Rotary Anniversaries (in years....)

Pres. Heidi introduced our Incoming President Rajbir Mann to speak to us about International Service

 

Roger is with out a doubt the most passionate Rotarian I have ever met when it comes to International Service.  We only gave him half an hour, but I know he could discuss this for hours, and you'd be interested in all he has to say.

 

He spoke to us about many recent projects, and a few that we are currently right in the middle of - and through this, gave us an understanding of the fore-thought, planning, connections, and execution that goes in to each of these projects.  To name a few:

 

- feeding humgry children in Torres De La Paz and Cristo Rey Communities

- ensuring adequate and clean water in Chilumba - Malawi - for 4,000 people

- building a mini-hospital for training in Chiquimula Guatemala - US$31,000 from 12 clubs in our district grows to US$196,000 with matching grants

- supporting Shelter Box - 210,000 people sheltered in 2019

- supporting maternal and child health in Quintana Roo Mexico

- Crystal Drops of Life - Roger first started this organization to assist in the remote parts of India, but has now grown to help in Africa and Mexico - they concentrate on clean water, sanitation, and literacy

 

We are so fortunate to have Roger as a resource in our club!

 

Anyone interested in assisting, Roger is always open for new members on the International committee.

 

Thank you Roger for all you do, for Rotary and the world.