Community Centre began much as any other meeting, with the Call to Order followed by O Canada. In his Welcome, Wayne repeated, “Our Rotary theme this year is Rotary Connects the World.” He added, “We must be careful just how we do that right now with the threat of a possible pandemic upon us. Our Club Training Event has been postponed, and there may be more programs affected.” No one knew just how prophetic his words would be.
Announcements were made about the Arboretum and RIC, membership,
Club Training Assembly April 4 (4 four of us signed up so far), scholarships (23 applicants), and from the Social Committee.
Our guest speaker was Rose Hamilton from SOS Children’s Village BC. Her agency provides family-based foster care for children and youth in our communities through their Village model. This includes support to caregivers, youth, and kids through residential services, program and support services, and wraparound care. SOS believes in keeping siblings together and in family strengthening, creating a sense of community and belonging, and in educating and empowering children to become contributing members of society.
Happy and sad dollars were collected for Polio Plus, and we closed with a toast to Canada. For more photos please visit March 12, 2020.