Rotary Rays - January 16, 2017

Posted by David Harris
 
Presiding - President Bruce Cunningham
Writer - Dave Harris
 
50/50 - Ted Beynen Drew the Ace of Spades and won the 50/50 prize - amount TBA
Birthdays - President Bruce is turning 60 this week. There were others but really the president turning 60 took the cake. Also I forgot to write the others down. 
Fines / Happy Bucks - Dave Harris - wife made dinner in spite of a broken leg. Dr. Ried - Grand daugther safely returned home. Richard Holmes - Foiled a burglary attempt on his home by leaving work early one day. I missed a couple of others. Sorry! 
 
Announcements
 
  1. We welcomed our Rotary Youth Exchange Student for the year - Lisa Van someren will be with us until December. We are looking forward to her presentation next week. 
  2. Holly will assume the role of Pain Nite Coordinator. Thanks to Melissa for getting this great fundraiser rolling and good luck to Holly
  3. The first Dragon Boat meeting of 2017 will be on January 26th at 11:30am at Sally Creek Bistro
  4. Olga reported that Saturday May 6th will be the opening of the Rotary Display at the Woodstock Art Gallery in celebration of 100 years of the Rotary Foundation. There will be a come and go tea and Rotarians are expected to make time to attend and speak on their involvement in Rotary. This is a great opportunity to spread the good news of our Foundation
Speaker - Guest Julia Luan,
 
Our meeting today was focused on learning about Chinese Culture and the damage that has been done due to communist rule since the mid 1960's. We were treated to a wonderful presentation by of History by Julia Luan as she shared with us some of the beliefs and culture of the Chinese. Julia is a financial professional who volunteers her time with the Shen Yun Toronto Comittee in support of raising awareness of Chinese Culture.  She shared with us information about the Shen Yun show that presents Chinese culture through music and dance all over the world. The only people who cannot see this show are those in China where the show is prohibited. As a result much of the 5,000 years of history is being wiped out as the government seeks to destroy historical records and has forced families apart. There is still time to get your ticket to the shows in Toronto Feb 28th to Mar 2nd. for more information go to www.shenyun.com/gta