Tonight Merle, Anthony, Nora, Wayne, Byron, Rudy, Leon, John and Stephen met at the Timms Centre with Bob, Gerty and Nav joining via zoom. Regrets were received from Augustino and Veronica. Conversations included getting haircuts and how some of us should receive discounts for little amount of hair to be cut; the Israeli election and their move to the right; cactus blooming, and not just at Christmas; gas prices (will they drop again?); Foundation Dinner in Abbotsford on Nov. 16th; Low Entropy fundraiser on Nov. 29 at Cat & Fiddle Pub in Port Coquitlam; and the charity shopping night at Willowbrook Mall combined with Langley Central’s Winefest on Nov. 19th.
Stephen called the meeting to order at 7:12. Apparently our rendition of O Canada was felt to be excellent by at least one member. Wayne introduced Merle Fisher, visiting with us again as a guest. Agnes Lo will be presenting her workshop on Nov. 24th; and our executive meeting is being moved to Nov. 15th. Someone mentioned that Brendan could be in the NWT at this time. Nora shared that Les Clay has been named President Emeritus, a lifetime appointment, by the ABSL. Congratulations, Les!
Medical Update with Dr. John
Dr. John presented an informative slide show and commentary about dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, elevated cholesterol, statins which help some symptoms but cause aches and pains, ezetimibe, triglycerides and much more. Contact Wayne if you’d like screenshots of his slides.
John reiterated that the Mediterranean diet is the most healthy one: chicken, fish and good red wine. He spoke a bit about the state of medical care in BC and the problems caused by the College of Physicians and the immense amount of paperwork required in what should be a simple examination. He does not see an early end to the difficulties we face.
Rotary Moment with Wayne
Wayne read the Rotary Moment which came to us from Jack Rae, District Foundation Chair.
WHAT IS A POLIOPLUS SOCIETY?
This Society is a District program to promote individual giving to the PolioPlus Fund. To belong, you commit to donating $100. USD or more per year and pledge to do so until polio is completely eradicated. It is as simple as that!
We cannot express how important it is to keep funding the polio eradication program. It has been a long battle, but we need to finish the job.
In 1985, we promised the children of the world that we would eradicate this devastating disease of Polio from the face of the earth. Rotarians are people of integrity, and we keep our promises.
Of course, all donations will receive a 2 to 1 match by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation making this an even better opportunity, as well as receiving Paul Harris recognition points for your donation. Plus, you will receive a tax deductible receipt direct from The Rotary Foundation.
To become a member, go online at www.rotary.org/donate under featured causes, select the Polio Fund. Click on recurring donation and make it annually for $100. USD or more.
To receive a PolioPlus Society pin, please reach out to your District PolioPlus Chair.
Foundation Chair Wayne reminded us that in November we collect the $100 US donations from all club members in our Groups of Five program. This month the exchange rate is $136 CA and Treasurer Anthony will be charging your credit cards for that amount unless you advise him or Wayne that you wish to pay by another method. Thank you for supporting this great cause!
The Light Touch
This was followed by The Light Touch, with two jokes shared.
First one:
I asked a supermarket market worker where he kept the canned peaches. He said, “I’ll see,” and walked away. I asked another and he also said, “I’ll see,” and he also walked away.
In the end I gave up and found them myself, in Aisle C.
Second one:
When I was young, I was poor. But, after years of hard work, I am no longer young.
Other updates
We moved on to happy and sad dollars, with eight people contributing this week. Money was pledged for: John’s presentation (four times!); being late to the meeting; being away for a couple weeks; losing the election, or being released from duty; hoped for winners not being elected; Carl turning 76, giving up law, and concentrating on domestic duty; and another I don’t recall.
We closed as usual with a toast to Canada and wished each other a good evening.
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