October 1, 2020

 

We had our social time, exchanging greetings and visiting, and it seemed like no time before Les stated, “Okay, Veronica, it’s your time.”  Our president responded with, “The Les o’clock has struck, so I will call this meeting to order.”  Since Leon is traveling and not at his own home, Claudia played Carly Rae Jepsen’s rendition of O Canada, as performed at the NHL 2019 All Star Game.  Some sang, some watched, all enjoyed.

     Announcements:  Rotary Opens Opportunities; this is Economic and Community Development month; the 50/50 Mega Draw has now reached $29 440 in sales, and the committee will be working on a promotional video; the ABSL AGM will be on Saturday; October 24 is World Polio Day and we may have an event on October 29.

     We welcomed Dan Ferguson, Community Engagement Coordinator for Youth Unlimited, back to our meeting.  He gave a six month summary of what’s been happening as his agency continues to provide resources needed by vulnerable youth.  Youth Unlimited tries to meet the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of their clients.  Click Youth Unlimited to read more.

      We received reports from the Social Committee and the Environmental Committee.  Click here to read the reports from Lana, Claudia and Nora.

  Foundation chair Wayne read the Rotary Foundation announcements for this week.  Click on What is The Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund?  to read the information.

     Happy and sad dollars were pledged, we raised our glasses and cups in a toast to Canada, and the meeting was done. For more photos please visit October 1, 2020.