Thank you to Yvonne for the photos.
Lots of guests this week
Dr. Kathy Denton from Douglas College
Nice to see past member Lisa Park. Lisa helped us 'big time' for Ribfest 2017.
Lisa Park (SD43 trustee) & Sean Lee (Coquitlam Rotary)
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President Mike gave Dan Gallant the 'Rotarian that makes a difference' pin today for all the work Dan does for RWHN and the behind the scenes stuff for our Rotary.
Dan has 37 years with perfect attendance and his support of so many Rotary initiatives.
Velocity Soccer came to the Club today to get the Community Grant cheque for all the work they did for RibFest 2017. We hope to see them volunteer again this year.
Craig from PoMo soccer shared a short video that thanked us for our support
They plan to be at Ribfest again
Funds help them attend a tournament in Portland that many college scouts attend.
Dr. Kathy Denton gives us an 'update' on Douglas College.
Today's presentation:
Kathy Denton / Leanne Poon of Douglas College
- Douglas is the largest degree granting college in BC
16000 students (10000 are Full Time) across two campuses
Kathy shared a number of points on their programs and services to students, credit transfer program from Douglas to SFU and UBC, as well as the plans to use the Anvil Centre in New West and to continue to build on the Coquitlam site.
Looks like Dan did 'not' draw the Ace
Feb 7 breakfast goes to $15
President's Peace Building Conference Feb 9, 10, 11
Al has Ribfest decals for sponsors
Feb 10 - Generous Hands food drive at Thrifty's, 10-4
SFPP banner still missing
Al S. shared he is attending a meeting on the setup of a Tri-City Mayoral Committee on Human Trafficking that is being set up.