Join us in our next general meeting with our Guest Speakers, Raymonde Tickner - Editor and Muhialdin Bakini- Contributor from the long-awaited book cover Geographies of the Heart Stories from Newcomers to Canada
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Next Guest Speaker Topic: GEOGRAPHIES OF THE HEART
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2024-11-06 08:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey Annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner December 10, 2024 ( Tuesday ) 5:00-7:00 PM North Surrey Secondary School (15945 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V4N 2R8) Served and prepared by the students of North Surrey Secondary School Rides will be supplied if required. Registration is required please register at Rotary Club of Surrey: surreyrotary@gmail.com For more inquiries and sponsorship please contact Dianna Sears at the email above.
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Rotary Club of Surrey Annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner
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2024-11-05 08:00:00Z |
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Guest Speakers for the Year 2024-2025
Sustainability from local and Global perspectives
Rotary Club of Surrey General Meeting with our Guest Speakers: Prof. Zafar Adeel, P.Eng (Simon Fraser University)
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Guest Speaker: Prof. Zafar Adeel, P.Eng (Simon Fraser University)
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2024-10-28 07:00:00Z |
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Induction Ceremony for two new club members Emmerson and Femie
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Induction Ceremony 10-24-2024
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2024-10-28 07:00:00Z |
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World Polio Day 2024
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2024-10-24 07:00:00Z |
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Guest Speakers for the Year 2024-2025Home Buyer Seminar Part 1Rotary Club of Surrey General Meeting with our Guest Speakers:Shaukat Khan - Sr. Mgr., CIBC Isabelle Hayer - Mortgage Broker, Highpoint Capital Solution
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Home Buyer Seminar Part 1
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2024-10-22 07:00:00Z |
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October 24, 2024 Guest Speaker: Prof. Zafar Adeel, P.Eng (Simon Fraser University) Topic: Sustainability from local and Global perspectives
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October 24, 2024 Guest Speaker: Prof. Zafar Adeel, P.Eng
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2024-10-22 07:00:00Z |
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General Meeting Schedule with Guest Speakers
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2024-10-22 07:00:00Z |
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District Governor Dave Duskin - District 5050 (Yr. 24-25)
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2024-10-22 07:00:00Z |
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Guest Speaker: Mayor Brenda Locke of City of Surrey
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2024-10-22 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey Bike Day 2024 Saturday, June 1st, at 9:00 AM | Holland Park Surrey 98B Ave & 134 St. Thank you for all the members, volunteers, City Councillors and participants who joined in our event promoting Health, Harmony and Happiness in our community. Click: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/259/Stories/2024-bike-day
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Rotary Club of Surrey 2024 Annual Bike Day
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Guest Speakers for the Year 2024-2025
Rotary Club of Surrey General Meeting with our Guest Speaker Elena Agala- Director of Rotary World Help. Thank you for sharing your experience, time and knowledge.
Can you help us raise the Rotary World Help profile?
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Guest Speaker: Elena Agala- Director of Rotary World Help
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey proudly presents our Rotarian of the month for the month of September, Garry!
Congratulations Garry for showing excellence and dedication in helping our club achieve its goals. With this award we honour your service in the community.
Congratulations 🎉
Would you like to know more about The Rotary Club of Surrey?
Join us in our next meeting to see how we create an impact to the community locally and internationally while meeting new people.
Email us for more details.
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Rotarian of the month!
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey proudly presents our Rotarian of the month for the month of August, Jose Luis!
Congratulations Jose for showing excellence and dedication in helping our club achieve its goals. With this award we honour your service in the community.
Congratulations 🎉
Would you like to know more about The Rotary Club of Surrey?
Join us in our next meeting to see how we create an impact to the community locally and internationally while meeting new people.
Email us for more details.
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Rotarian of the month!
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Starfish Backpack Program
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Starfish Backpack Program
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey Adopt A Street
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Adopt A Street
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Year 2024-2025 Board Members
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Shred-A-Thon 2024 was a success!!!
Thank you everyone who came/ join/ sent their documents/ donated and Volunteers in our last Shred-A-Thon Event!
See you all next year!!!
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Shred-A-Thon 2024 was a success!!!
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Scholarship Recipients 2024
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Rotary Scholarship Recipients 2024
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2024-10-21 07:00:00Z |
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Featured Rotarian of the Month
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Featured Rotarian August 2024
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2024-08-30 07:00:00Z |
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Shred-a-thon Sep/2024
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2024-07-01 07:00:00Z |
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Featured Rotarian of the Month
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Featured Rotarian May 2024
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2024-05-11 07:00:00Z |
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Annual Cultural Dinner 2024
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2024-04-30 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Bike Day 2024
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2024-04-29 07:00:00Z |
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Shred-A-Thon ( SAFE AND SECURE ON-SITE DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT)
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2024-04-20 07:00:00Z |
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Click Here to See Rotary Club Of Surrey Annual Report 2022-2023
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Rotary Club Of Surrey Events 2023
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2024-03-27 07:00:00Z |
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SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE!
𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍!!! 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙃𝙍𝙀𝘿-𝘼-𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙉 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 April 20, 2024 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙙-𝘼-𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙣 (𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜) This is a drive thru event happening at North Surrey Secondary School Parking Lot, it will start at 10am and will be done by 2pm. Confidential paper shredding event by cash or credit card donations, proceeds will go to the Rotary Club of Surrey community projects such as Starfish Pack. If you would like to be a volunteer or sponsor please feel free to contact Dianna or Charlie at the details in the poster.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀.
𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!
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April 20, 2024 Shred-A-Thon
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2024-01-04 08:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Surrey Year 2023
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2024-01-04 08:00:00Z |
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𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍!!! 𝙍𝙤𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙗 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙃𝙍𝙀𝘿-𝘼-𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙉 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 7, 2023. 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙙-𝘼-𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙣 (𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜) This is a drive thru event happening at North Surrey Secondary School Parking Lot, it will start at 10am and will be done by 2pm. Confidential paper shredding event by cash or credit card donations, proceeds will go to the Rotary Club of Surrey community projects such as Starfish Pack. If you would like to be a volunteer or sponsor please feel free to contact Dianna or Sohaljeet at the details in the poster. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Shred-A-Thon
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2023-10-07 07:00:00Z |
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10 Reasons to Join RotaryJoining a Rotary Club can offer several benefits and opportunities. Here are some reasons why people choose to join Rotary - Friendship and fellowship
- Community Citizenship
- Fun
- Citizen of the world
- Entertainment and Education
- Youth and Family Programs
- Cultural Awareness
- Absence of an Official Creed
- Opportunity to Serve
- Nice People
Follow Us on our:
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Why Join Rotary
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2023-06-02 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary Bike Day , May 13, 2023
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2023-04-21 07:00:00Z |
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1st Annual Cultural Dinner featuring A taste of Nepal
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1st Annual Cultural Dinner
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2023-03-18 07:00:00Z |
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After joining the Rotary Club of Surrey in 2018, Ely led the club's efforts in revamping the website. Ely is passionate about community development and strongly believes in the future of North Surrey, specifically Guildford, Fleetwood, & Cloverdale areas. After working in Surrey as a commercial realtor for nearly 5 years focusing on the marketing and sale of Development Land, Ely and his family moved to Langley. Since the move, Ely and his wife start every day walking their dog Peanut in the ALR. Outside of work and Rotary, Ely's greatest passions include: Skiing, Snowboarding, Kayaking and Rowing.
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Ely Golvin
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2022-08-22 07:00:00Z |
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My100Percent newsletter -Nepal Bicycle Project we support
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My100Percent newsletter -Nepal Bicycle Project we support
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2022-05-30 07:00:00Z |
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Gaming Funds Donations 2022
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Gaming Funds Donations 2022
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2022-05-30 07:00:00Z |
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Adopt-a-Street
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2022-04-04 07:00:00Z |
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STARFISH BACKPACK PACKING DAY
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Starfish Backpack
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2022-04-04 07:00:00Z |
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Shred-a-Thon May 7 2022
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Daria Morariu
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2022-03-22 07:00:00Z |
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Medical Supplies Container to Ethiopia # 2
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2022-03-06 08:00:00Z |
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Guest Speakers - February 24th , 2022 via ZOOM Greg Walker, Director, Public Affairs, BCLC Michael Kim, Regional Vice President, Operations – BC Metro, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation Michael Worth, General Manager, Elements Casino Surrey
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Speakers - February 24th , 2022 via Zoom
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2022-02-20 08:00:00Z |
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RECYCLE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
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2022-02-08 08:00:00Z |
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2021 Year in Review
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Daria Morariu
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2022-01-12 08:00:00Z |
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Meet our upcoming Speaker GuestDr. Greg Haljan
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Meet our Speaker Guest- Dec 14, 2021
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2021-12-08 08:00:00Z |
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Tribute to Dick Wareham
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2021-12-08 08:00:00Z |
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50th Anniversary And Christmas Dinner Dec 14, 2021
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Daria Morariu
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2021-11-29 08:00:00Z |
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MEET OUR MEMBERS GARRY SASS
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Meet our Members - Garry Sass Co-President 2021-2022
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Daria Morariu
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2021-10-25 07:00:00Z |
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FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
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Daria Morariu
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2021-09-28 07:00:00Z |
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Shred-a-Thon October 2021
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Daria Morariu
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2021-09-21 07:00:00Z |
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Remembering Anup Singh Jubbal
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Daria Morariu
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2021-09-13 07:00:00Z |
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SHRED-A-THON JUNE 2021 REVIEW
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Shred-a-Thon June 2021
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Daria Morariu
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2021-06-29 07:00:00Z |
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Check out Dick's Interview:
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Meet the Members - Richard Wareham
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2021-06-25 07:00:00Z |
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SHRED-A-THON DRIVE -UP, DONATE AND WE WILL SHRED IT FOR YOU!
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Shred-a-Thon 2021
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Daria Morariu
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2021-06-19 07:00:00Z |
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VIRTUAL WINE TASTING GIVEAWAY MAY 27TH, 2021 @ 7PM
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Virtual Wine Tasting Giveaway
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Daria Morariu
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2021-05-27 07:00:00Z |
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MEET OUR MEMBERS Sam Sangha
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Meet our Members
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Daria Morariu
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2021-05-21 07:00:00Z |
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Here is eMail from Solomon Gula Director, diaspora & partners relation directorate, Amhara Development Association /ADA confirming completion of our delivery of Medical Equipment. Another successful ROTARY humanitarian project.
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Medical Equipment to Ethiopia
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2021-03-22 07:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Club of Surrey proudly supports the Rotary Cares Dictionary program in our schools Please visit the link to learn more:
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Rotary Cares - Rotary Club of Surrey
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Isabelle Hayer
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2020-11-17 08:00:00Z |
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ROAD RALLY FUNDRAISER
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2020-08-07 07:00:00Z |
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Dr Baldeep Donation
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2020-07-01 07:00:00Z |
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Adopt A Street
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MEETINGS SUSPENDEDDuring the COVID-19 health crisis requiring social distancing and isolation, all Rotary meetings will be suspended until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time. We will post updates on our website as soon as changes occur. Please stay safe and stay healthy. Sincerely, Dave & Isabelle Hayer, Co-Presidents
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Covid-19
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2020-03-31 07:00:00Z |
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Arguing About Covid-19
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2020-03-30 07:00:00Z |
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Garry Begg Visits Rotary
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2020-03-12 07:00:00Z |
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George Garrett Thanks Rotary
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2020-03-12 07:00:00Z |
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Free Eye Clinic Surrey
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Anup S. Jubbal
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2020-02-23 08:00:00Z |
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New Member: Shan Dube
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2020-02-21 08:00:00Z |
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Rotaract Trip To Guatemala
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2020-02-21 08:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dave Hayer
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Ringing The Bells To Help Surrey Residents
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Dave Hayer
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2019-12-08 08:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 14, 2019
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DG Visits Surrey
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2019-11-14 08:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dick Wareham on Nov 02, 2019
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Rotary Cares 2019
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Dick Wareham
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2019-11-02 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary President Visits Surrey
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2019-08-29 07:00:00Z |
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Rotarians From India Visit Surrey
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2019-08-29 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary BBQ 2019
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2019-08-29 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dianna Sears
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The Semiahmoo Peninsula Rotaract Club...Chartered Ceremony
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Dianna Sears
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2019-08-20 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Dick Wareham
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INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER AWARDS 2019
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Dick Wareham
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2019-08-20 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Lynn Spence
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4th Annual Dine Around the Globe
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Lynn Spence
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2019-08-20 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Arthur Claxton on Jul 10, 2019
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Stopping Wild Baboons….Rotary at Work
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Arthur Claxton
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2019-07-10 07:00:00Z |
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Posted on Jul 04, 2019
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Installation Of Officers 2019
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Posted on May 20, 2019
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The Unaffordability Syndrome
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Breakfast With The Bank
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Janet Cox Presentation
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Ely Golvin
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2019-04-30 07:00:00Z |
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Rotary At Work 2019
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2019-04-28 07:00:00Z |
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Video: Rotary Flash Mob
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2019-03-28 07:00:00Z |
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Basant Motors
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2019-03-20 07:00:00Z |
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Video: People of Action
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2019-03-17 07:00:00Z |
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The Rotary Foundation
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2019-03-17 07:00:00Z |
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STARFISH CHECK PRESENTATION.
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2019-03-17 07:00:00Z |
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RYLA
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People of Action: Our Connections Video
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CARP [Canadian Association of Retired Persons]
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2019-03-05 08:00:00Z |
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Ely Golvin, Susan Thomas & Isabelle Hayer joins ROTARY
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2019-03-04 08:00:00Z |
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Rotarians from Brazil relocate to Surrey
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2019-03-04 08:00:00Z |
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Anup Jubbal is proof. Mr. Jubbal founded Canadian Eyesight Global, formerly Project Eyesight-India in 1989.Starting with 8 eye camps in Lucknow India in 1989 the program was so successful that to date tens of thousands of needy and helpless people's eyesight has been restored, supported by hundreds of Rotary Clubs in India, since 1989. For the past 30 years he has led this noble cause. A Rotarian and PHF,since 1986, two terms President (1997 and 2001) of Rotary Club of Burnaby-Hastings, BC. Mr. Jubbal, with the support of dedicated doctors, Rotary Clubs and volunteers has provided restoration of eyesight to tens of thousands of people in rural India since 1989.He has also organized Free Eye Health Clinics in Canada since 2003.Canadian Eyesight Global is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2019. To get more information here is the website http://canadianeyesight.org Since 2003 when Anup joined the Rotary Club of Surrey[Guildford] now Rotary Club of Surrey has provided annual financial support to this very needed program. Today we presented Anup with our 2019 donation and encourage all to support this truly needed program that is the result of one man's actions.
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One man can make a difference
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Canadian Eyesight Global
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2019-02-18 08:00:00Z |
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Our best meeting of the year....We were firing on all 12 cylinders. Inducted 2 new[returning] members. Two Rotarians visiting from India and a great presentation by Dan Gallant on Rotary World Help More detail in separate stories
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FEB 14 2019 BEST MEETING.
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2019-02-15 08:00:00Z |
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President John visited with Anup and his wife on the weekend. Anup who heads Canadian Eyesight Global has been hospitalized for a few days but is now back home and on the road to recovery. His guidance of Canadian Eyesight Global over many years has benefited many people in Canada and India. When he started this program in 1989 thousands of People in his native India were suffering with cataracts. Since that time tens of thousands have benefited from his initial request to begin the project. Welcome back Anup....
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Annup Jubbal back home
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2019-01-14 08:00:00Z |
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From Dave Hayer our Community membership promoter.
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New Councillor visits SURREY ROTARY
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2018-11-25 08:00:00Z |
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Outline of Parveen Goel’s Classification Talk at Surrey Rotary Club, Nov. 15th 2018 Parveen is our newest member so we would like to introduce you to him in his own words. Family back ground Wife is also an Engineer, currently running a business in Surrey, Kumon franchise near Surrey city center mall on King George St. Two kids; son in 10th grade and daughter in 8th. Also taking care of parents who live with us. Why you chose your particular business or profession: Engineering was a natural choice for me due to my interest in math and physics. Career Progression and the path: Started my career in academics as an Asst. Professor in India decided to pursue Ph.D. in the USA at WSU, Detroit. This being an Auto capital of the world provided me with an opportunity to work at Ford. This was my first job in North America, later I moved to a different automotive company, TRW/ZF an auto parts and systems supplier. After 14 years in Automotive and working in the USA I decided to move to Canada Post Corp. as Director of Engineering and Programs. Career Highlights and Challenges: Technical problem resolutions, such as noise issues in Automotive, Reliability and quality problems with automotive components. Managing large transformative projects such as the opening of a new processing plant and revitalization of a mail and parcel distribution network for the entire province of BC. Some of the challenges I faced were around communication, stakeholder management, and dealing with the impact of downsizing and cost saving on employees. Forecast employment opportunities in Engineering: Nature of employment will change, lots of fields are merging together. For example, Engineering is blending with the health sciences. Artificial Intelligence and Data analytics will dominate however need for primary engineering field will always remain there. The advice you would give persons entering your career field: Focus on developing soft skills as early as you can. Keep pace with changing technology and advancements in areas such as AI. How your profession is being impacted by technology, & government regulations: Some of the changes in both auto and supply chain are driven by environmental consideration such as electric and hybrid cars. Some are motivated by technological advances that include autonomous vehicles, AI-based predictive forecasting for demand, big data analytics. Ethical issues you face at work, and how the Rotary 4-Way Test helps you deal with them. Impact of productivity initiatives, and automation Passion for Education and a potential project: I am very passionate about education and would like to develop a project to provide STEM education to inner city children in Surrey and potentially beyond with the help of technology.
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Hello Rotarians and visitors, how is everybody? I see Alf Marchi is in the house, please welcome our Assistant Governor who has a very important job to do tonight and that is to install another member. Dr. Parveen Goel will be suitably introduced later by his sponsor Dave Hayer. Dick and Dean send their regrets for not being here tonight. - Bryce, Art and their team of six worked through the summer on the merger of the two clubs. We received unanimous support to merge. The new club is called the Rotary Club of Surrey and the new board was installed in July by past RI representative Dean Rohrs.
- A special thank you to you the members who are the backbone of the organization. Without your commitment and belief in the Four Way Test, we would not be here today.
- Frances, Norman, Duane and Lynn Juliet said goodbye to the club. Yeen may be back in 2019.
- Membership: We started the new year and the new club with our first and newest member for the new club; Sam Sangha. Our intrepid community liaison Dave Hayer sponsored a new member who will be installed tonight
- Programs: Fusion Fest was held and at some point, we will decide if we will participate in the future, thanks to Bryce and his team
- Starfish is growing and I would be remiss if I failed to thank Lynn Spence and her team for the incredible job they are doing with this program. Rose McKeen is no longer a member, but she continues to support Starfish and I cannot thank her enough for her efforts
- The Booksale was completed- thanks to Charlie Molnar for the work he and his team did to organize and execute the book sale
- Under the guidance of Anup Jubbal, Canadian Eyesight Global continues its work in restoring sight to people in India and as you know, CEG sponsors free eye camps around the Lower Mainland.
- The Inclusion Awards Event is just around the corner, thanks to Dick for representing Rotary.
- The Seniors Christmas Dinner which is being organized by Dianna Sears will be held on December 8th and the Starfish Packing event followed by the club’s Christmas dinner will be held at Vlassis Greek Restaurant on November 22nd. Again, thank you all for the work you do for Rotary.
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PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS to AGM
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2018-10-30 07:00:00Z |
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Our Annual Inclusive Employer Awards brought out a gathering of luminairies in the Rotary Community along with Supporters of Inclusive employment. From left to right; Edwina Jeffrey, Chair of the IEA committee, Master of Ceremony Marco Pasqua and John Edwards, President of the Rotary Club of Surrey and past member of the IEA committee. Edwina and Marco are friends of Rotary and are proud to wear their Paul Harris pin.
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GATHERING of PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
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2018-10-25 07:00:00Z |
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ROTARY CARES 2018
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2018-08-22 07:00:00Z |
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Today we started a new series in our meetings by having members introduce themselves to the club. President John Edwards John started the introduction ball rolling by telling us about his history. Here is the Coles notes version: Born in Barbados and graduated from high school in 1966 was known as “Inches” as he could not qualify for the basketball team, (A height deficit). Despite that, he was a leader in school becoming a monitor, prefect and Head Boy and president of the students’ union. John was the student that first reported to the headmaster that president Kennedy had been shot in Dallas. John left Barbados to go to nursing school in England where he earned two nursing diplomas.. In 1974 John and thousands of other UK trained nurses were recruited by the British Columbia Government to fill a chronic nursing shortage in BC where he worked as a psychiatric nurse at Riverview Hospital resigning 1n 1978. John’s goal was to start a career in the pharmaceutical industry and in 1978 he went to work for Merck and other pharmaceutical companies retiring in 2012. John held several management positions in the industry including Western Regional Manager, National Director, for Government and External Relations and Business Unit Director for Quebec and the four Atlantic Provinces based in Montreal. He then switched his talents to promoting synchronized clock systems in the healthcare, educational, law enforcement, government and a cross section of the business markets on a global scale. While in the position of Senior Director-Global Healthcare Solutions, John authored several articles which were published in healthcare engineering journals in twenty-two countries including Canada, the USA, UK and Australia (I understand it will be a new century before he uses up his stock of Air Miles and he is a member of the Aeroplan/Air Canada 1Million Mile Club). John dabbled in federal and local politics running for Mayor to further health care solutions for the residents of Surrey. In 1983 he contested the nomination to run federally in the former Mission-Port Moody riding. He currently manages a small Medical facility in Surrey and does some humanitarian work in the Caribbean. He is also completing an online degree at Douglas College. John Joined Rotary on June 29, 2010 in the Classification Healthcare-equipment. He is a double Paul Harris Fellow and now on 3rd term as President. In 2013, he chaired a committee to bring Rick King, one of Rotary’s International Past Presidents and international speaker to Surrey in July 2013. In 2016-2017, he served on the district membership committee and was the District Governor’s Representative and Membership Co-Chair for the Canadian clubs.
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THIS IS YOUR LIFE
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2018-08-18 07:00:00Z |
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Returning for another term Francisco Manalo has accepted our nomination to continue as the clubs sergeant at arms . We hope to have fun with this plus adding some dollars to our club funds. Fines and happy bucks are back again Oh and late is an automatic $1.00 (Subject to appeal)
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The sergeant is here!
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2018-07-22 07:00:00Z |
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Muskoka chair project
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Inclusive Employer Awards -2018
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2018-05-18 07:00:00Z |
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Polio this week as of 10 APRIL 2018 | Year-to-date 2018 | Year-to-date 2017 | Total in 2017 | WPV | cVDPV | WPV | cVDPV | WPV | cVDPV | Globally | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 96 | - in endemic countries100 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | - in non-endemic countries | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 096 | | | | | | | | |
Case Breakdown by Country 2018 2017 WPV cVDPV WPV cVDPV Afganistan 6 0 14 0 Last Onset (WPV) 2 March 2018 Pakistan 1 0 8 0 Last Onset (WPV) 7 March 2018 DR Congo 0 3 0 22 Last Onset (cVDPV) 30 January 2018 Syrian Arab Republic 0 0 0 74 Last Onset (cVDPV) 20 September 2017 Afghanistan No new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases were reported in the past week,Onset was Dec 28 2017 The total number of WPV1 cases for 2018 is seven Nigeria No new case of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases reported in the past week.The total number of WPV1 cases for 2018 was 0. Total for 2016 was 4 No new cases since 2016 Pakistan No new wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases were reported in the past week. The total number of WPV1 cases for 2018 is One. Central Africa No new cases of cVDPV2 in the past week .Total number of cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo(DRC) is 3 for 2018 The Middle East In Syria- No new cases of cVDPV2 in the past week. No cases reported in 2018. Total for 2017 was 74
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Polio this week as of April 10th.2018
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2018-04-15 07:00:00Z |
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Posted by Frances Logan on Apr 15, 2018
STARFISH BACKPACK FUNDRAISER at SURREY ARTS CENTRE APRIL 15th 2018
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Come Paint with Us
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2018-04-15 07:00:00Z |
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Thursday March 22nd 2018 will be noted as a significant date in the history of the Rotary Club of Surrey. The night representatives from the Rotary Club of Surrey and the the Rotary Club of Surrey-Guildford got together to explore a joint relationship. A total of 10 Rotarians met.Four from Surrey (John Edwards,Bryce McElroy,Deane Gurney and Dick Wareham)and 6 ,members from Surrey-Guildford. (Norman Gluck -President,Art Claxton,Ashok Bhagnari We exchanged notes on our current club projects ,Active Membership numbers and meeting schedules. The group concluded it would be in both clubs best interest to proceed to explore a joint relationship and between now and July 1st work in tandem meeting together and working on projects as One. A 6 person committee three members of each club would continue to flesh out a meeting Schedule and programs for the balance of this Rotary year. John Edwards,Bryce McElroy,Deane Gurney would represent our club. It was agreed that initially we would hold all general and business meetings at Ricky's All day Grill 8958 152nd Street. It was further agreed that we would have 3 scheduled meetings a month. One Dinner,One Breakfast and One Social event. The initial schedule is as follows: Social Night Thursday March 29th. 6:30 pm at the Big Ridge Brewing Co. 5580 152 St, Surrey Joint Business meeting Thursday April 5th. 6:15 pm at Ricky's All day Grill 8958 152nd Street,Surrey General Meeting Thursday April 19th. 7;15 am at Ricky's All day Grill 8958 152nd Street,Surrey More to come from the committee.. Stay tuned.
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FIRST DATE
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2018-03-23 07:00:00Z |
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Just reminders. Please register or decline for Meetings and Events so we can plan for numbers. You may not receive an invitation/reminder but log into our Webpage and you can see the schedule in right hand column and respond by selecting date. Good Practice is check at the start of the month and match with your personal calendar. I know this will not win any design awards but I felt we needed to get the Bulletin ball rolling..
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UPDATE from Secretary
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2018-01-20 08:00:00Z |
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A lot has happened since the last update. Unfortunately not all good. We have lost 2 active members Treasurer Ten Tran has resigned from the club due to business and family pressures. We wish him well and hope he returns when his schedule permits. Also Dennis Fierbach has taken a leave as his new posting has him (on the Road again) traveling all over the world working on humanitarian causes with GAIN Aid Network. The Board met on February 21st.to address these changes and are pleased to advise that Bryce McElroy has volunteered to serve as Treasurer for the balance of the 2017-2018 Rotary Year. We now need to turn our attention to coming events. Rotary Cares... unfortunately our dictionary supplier has failed to meet the time frame and I still await delivery tentative delivery dates to schools March 12-23rd. Once I have the books and have confirmed with schools I will be needing at lease 3 volunteers per delivery. District Assembly. April 7th.(.8am - 3pm) Once again at KPU. We have 5 registrations that we pay for so check your schedule great time to meet other Rotarians and learn. Starfish Paint Event. Yeen and Frances are bringing this fundraiser/Awareness event together for April 15th. Fusion Fest 2018.(July21-22nd) We are hosting a booth with 3 other clubs to promote Starfish and Rotary. Dine Around. We have determined we do not have the manpower to hold this in the Spring so have tabled the event to be revisited in the Fall.
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New happenings February 2018
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2018-01-20 08:00:00Z |
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We have now re-structured our Meeting schedule to better fit our membership. First phase in December we moved to Thursday Night Meetings as Noon tuesdays were not working. Final phase at our last Board meeting January 11th.2018 we set 2 fixed meetings per month with other meetings to be called as needed for Socials or Projects and Special events. First Thursday of the month will be a joint Board/Business meeting. The 3rd Thursday of the month will be General Club meeting with Speaker/Presenter Since we last reported Starfish is back in full form with 25 packs being distributed to 2 schools Lena Shaw and KB Woodward. We will be expanding to 35 packs this month. Our Christmas Social on December 19th.was a resounding success with great member participation Good food at Vlassis Greek Taverna Several of our members attended the Guildford Rotary Club Seniors Dinner .. A tremendous event very well supported by North Surrey Secondary School. Now preparing for our Annual Grade 3 Dictionary project (ROTARY CARES) to take place in February
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2018-01-20 08:00:00Z |
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Looking forward to October when members come back from Vacations. (I thought use retired people did not get Holidays and Weekends!) Our calendar is starting to fill up as we find additional ways to help our community. Starfish scheduled to restart later this month as the schools get settled. We will be assisting 15 families this year. Providing backpacks of nutritious foods for the weekends for 15 needy students. "Give a Kid a Muffin" just kicked of at the Surrey Central Library. "Rotary Cares" Grade 3 Dictionary project just gearing up as we order this years dictionaries for 8 inner city schools.(Delivery in the new year) Our weekly meetings and socials are providing opportunities for our members to interact and gain knowledge Last weeks speaker was Farhad Sadeghi Amini a renowned Persian Artist. Here is a link to his webpage http://www.sadeghiamini.com/. As the saying goes "a picture says a thousand words" He explained the thoughts behind his work and how he helps new artists find their style and express their feelings in art. I especially like his Lincoln/Obama from his Card series. Here he is with our members sid was also there he took the picture. Also this month we had a presentation from Dave Hayer gaining an in-site into the working of our Legislature where Dave was a MLA representing Surrey for many years. As in the old TV show Laugh in as Arte Johnson would say "Very interesting" And finally a fun night at Boston Pizza celebrating our esteemed presidents Birthday (Only One candle otherwise we would have set off the fire alarms)
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New happenings August- September.
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2017-09-22 07:00:00Z |
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We are now into our 2017-18 Rotary year. Many thanks to Ed Landry for stepping in and guiding us through 2016-17 New Board was installed on July 4th. Our Governor Lynda Gene Coyle did the honours. Nice event at the Guildford Golf Club So now under the leadership of President John Edwards I understand this year may have a caribbean flavour! We have two new active members to our club Yeen Chin and Frances Logan. Yep no longer an all male club. The two ladies bring a breadth of experience and new abilities to enhance our club. Yeen will be completing a make over of our Marketing and Social Media presence.We need to let others know the opportunities that Rotary provides. Frances will be replacing John on the IEA(Inclusive Employer Awards ) committee and bring her knowledge from the employment and enabling area to add to the abilities of the committee. We have taken the past year to re evaluate the scope of the group with a Strategy and Visioning exercise hence the Awards are in Hiatus for 2017 but will return bigger and better for 2018. We have had guests visit the club most recent was July 11th.when we had a group from Amritsar India. We have now added a monthly social/net working event to our calendar .On July 18th we visited the Central City Brewers and were given a tour and learned how they made their Beers. See happy members in the Keg room getting ready for the tasting. Coming events - Yep Caribbean night August 22nd at the Caribbean Spoon..
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UPDATE 2017
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2017-08-14 07:00:00Z |
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Monday March 20th we hosted a multi-club Social meeting at the Knight & Day. WhiteRock -Semiahmoo and Central City joined us to Socialize and finalize plans for our Earth Day Project set for April 22nd. A great success we had 37 in attendance. 7 members of Central City,12 members of White Rock-Semiahmoo,6 from our Club 12 Guests including ADG Lynn Spence,DG Elect Lindagene Coyle,Past ADG Pat Bond and Lesley England from Serpentine Hatchery. John Koropatnisky footed the bill for the food.(Many thanks John) Ray Pacquet provided the dessert (Yummy Cup cakes) Ray Pacquet from WhiteRock Semiahmoo will co-ordinate the program and advises all is under control program and Duty list to be sent out shortly. Bryce McElroy Presented a check for $2,000.00 to Lesley England (Serpentine Hatchery) from Gaming funds to assist with upgrades at the hatchery. Lindagene Coyle (DG Elect) Inducted 3 new members into Rotary. 2 for Central City and one for White Rock-Semiahmoo. Bryce presenting check to Lesley England Lindagene Coyle (DG Elect) Inducting 3 new Rotarians Some of the group
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EARTH DAY-MULTI CLUB MEETING
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2017-03-26 07:00:00Z |
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Planning started last July when contact was made with the School District to confirm we were good to go for 2016. In September I confirmed the enrollment and proceeded to order the Dictionaries. Unforeseen printing delays pushed our usual pre-Halloween delivery to February. This year we delivered 408 dictionaries. in the 6 years we have completed this project we have given out 1576 books.This year we expanded the number of schools to 8 . A total of 6 members(42% of the club) formed the teams for the presentations.
Special thanks to Duane Buchanan and John Campbell who attended 7 of the 8 schools.
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ROTARY CARES 2016
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2017-03-01 08:00:00Z |
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On January 31st. Our featured presented was Paul Linza from the ACT Foundation.
He told us about a program working in partnership with BC Emergency Health Services to bring a high school CPR and defibrillator training program to all of the public secondary schools in BC. With the support of community partners, they donate the training mannequins and automated external defibrillator (AED) training units to the schools and the Gr. 10 P. E. Teachers are trained as CPR and AED Instructors for their students and in turn teach CPR to all of their students.
He demonstrated how the AED works. The cost is $3000.00 per school for the set up. Unfortunately our funding has been determined for this Rotary Year.So we will review the request again in the 2017-18 year.
We have confirmed with Gaming that we cannot qualify it under Gaming
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ACT High School CPR and AED Training Program-Surrey
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2017-02-11 08:00:00Z |
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ROTARY FOUNDATION NAMED WORLD'S OUTSTANDING FOUNDATION FOR 2016
The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
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ROTARY FOUNDATION
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2017-01-15 08:00:00Z |
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REGISTER TODAY. If you have not yet registered please log in and let us know . We need to confirm with Vlassis our numbers.
Tuesday December 20th. This replaces our NOON meeting...
Start at 6:30
No set meal you choose from the menu.
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CHRISTMAS CLUB SUPPER
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2016-12-11 08:00:00Z |
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At our Meeting on November 8th.We had the pleasure of being educated in the Myths and Facts of Mental Health. ADG Lynn Spence gave us the benefit of her wealth of knowledge from her years in the Mental Health Field. This is another one of the Benefits of being a Rotarian the access to information and knowledge from the presenters at our weekly meetings.
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Mental Health 101
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2016-11-12 08:00:00Z |
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As a result of increased business pressures President Lakhjit Sarang has stepped down from position of President of the Rotary Club of Surrey.
Stepping back into the position of President is past president Ed Landry.
An on line vote by the board approved unanimously the interim presidency of Ed Landry to complete our 2016-17 Rotary year for the Rotary Club of Surrey
We wish to thank Lakhjit for his dedication during the first 6 months of his term and for spearheading our clubs involvement in the Starfish backpack program.
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Leadership change
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2016-10-26 07:00:00Z |
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I was there great location and program was awesome!
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Awesome Boot camp!
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2016-10-15 07:00:00Z |
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At our Inclusive Employer Awards Night Sept 29th. we presented the MC Marco Pasqua with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
He is a great role model to persons with disabilities showing that they have many abilities and can be included.
President Lakhjit Sarang presented a truly worthy Paul Harris Fellow.
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Paul Harris Fellowship - Awarded to Marco Pasqua
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2016-10-09 07:00:00Z |
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Great turnout attendance 91%
We have now elected our board for 2017-18 and shored up our current board filling the vacancy left by Jaret st.Andrassy.
Past president John Edwards will join the current board as president elect 2017-18 and director community services 2016-17 Welcome back to the board John
The 2017-18 Board will be:
John Edwards - President
lakhjit Sarang - Past President
Dennis Fierbach - President Elect 2018-19
Bryce McElroy - director Rotary Foundation
Ed Landry - Director Memberhip & PR
Ten Tran. - Treasurer
Dick Wareham - Secretary
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Annual meeting
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2016-10-09 07:00:00Z |
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DATES TO REMEMBER...
ANNUAL INSTALLATION of OFFICERS
Thursday June 21st. 2016
EVENING EVENT BLOCK out CALENDAR
and Get Child Minders booked.
More Info soon Just waiting on Guildford
to confirm..
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GOLFUN 2016
Friday August 12th.2016
Hazelmere Golf Club
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LATE NOTICE: NO MEETING May 31st.. Had been planned for Dine Around..
Which we cancelled. See you all on June 7th.at the Library.
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NOTES for YOUR DAYTIMER
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2016-05-26 07:00:00Z |
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Christina Grammenos the Community Engagement Coordinator with Aunt Leah's Place attended our Meeting May 24th to tell us about a new program under the Aunt Leah's Place umbrella. FRIENDLY LANDLORD NETWORK
The focus of the Friendly Landlord Network is to Connect youth who are aging out of government care programs to Safe and affordable Rental Housing that will enable them to maximize their potential. Individual single bedroom units are what is needed so the Youth has a space that is theirs that they can call home. Having spent the first 19 years of their lives bouncing from Group homes to foster care they need to get some balance in their life so they can work on their futures.
Safe affordable housing is the key to providing a solid base so that they can focus on education and employment and not on finding a place to sleep.
This program has pulled together 10 other agencies to provide a holistic approach to assisting these youths that have been set adrift to find their way with no financial or emotional support and very little in life skills.
The Friendly Landlord Network will work with the youth to find Educational and or Employment opportunities and appropriate life skills programs to set the individual on the path to success.
Without programs such as this the now displaced youth will flounder and become part of the homeless community with little opportunity to reach their real potential.
How can you help ?
Spread the word ... Find contacts that can assist....Find single bedroom units available for rent.
Here is the link to the webpage for the program and many other programs offered by Aunt Leah's Place
http://auntleahs.org https://friendlylandlordnetwork.com
President Elect Lahkjit Sarang presenting Christina with a token of our appreciation for taking time to inform
us of this program and raising our awareness of the needs of youth aging out of govt supported care.
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FRIENDLY LANDLORD NETWORK
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2016-05-23 07:00:00Z |
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Finally a break in the weather and John Campbell organized a Clean up on our Adopted street.
It is a pity these programs are required and all residents cannot have pride in their City.. Here are some photos showing the volume we picked up in our section of
100th. Avenue between 140th Street and 152nd Street.
CLEAN UP CREW
READY , SET , GO
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FINALLY FINISHED (Last Bag for today)
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ADOPTION REPORT - 100th Street
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2016-05-08 07:00:00Z |
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WE HAVE MOVED
ALSO CHANGED TIME OF MEETINGS - NOW NOON
NEW LOCATION
CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
10350 University Drive
MEETING SCHEDULE IS
2 OPEN MEETINGS A MONTH WITH FEATURED PRESENTER @ CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
1 BUSINESS MEETING (MEMBERS ONLY) @ SURREY CITY HALL
1 SOCIAL EVENT LOCATION VARIES
HERE IS APRIL - JUNE SCHEDULE
APRIL 5TH. CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY -
APRIL 9TH. DISTRICT ASSEMBLY - KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
APRIL 12TH. CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY - MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION.
APRIL 23RD. EARTH DAY - SALMON RELEASE & BBQ @ QUIBBLE CREEK
APRIL 26TH. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL DINING NIGHT - 4 LOCATIONS IN CENTRAL CITY
MAY 2ND. BOARD MEETING
MAY 3RD. CLUB BUSINESS MEETING - CITY HALL
MAY 10TH. CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 17TH CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 24TH. CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
MAY 31ST. SOCIAL - CULINARY CATERING EVENT.
JUNE 6TH. BOARD MEETING
JUNE 7TH CLUB BUSINESS MEETING - CITY HALL
JUNE 14TH. CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
JUNE 21ST. SOCIAL - OUTGOING PRESIDENTS BBQ
JUNE 28TH. ANNUAL INSTALLATION NIGHT. (LOCATION TBD)
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SECRETARY- STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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2016-03-31 07:00:00Z |
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MARCH is Water and Sanitation Month.
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MONTHLY THEME- MARCH
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2016-03-13 08:00:00Z |
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These are provided by a member of ROTI ( Rotarians on the Internet) Ron Nethercutt from Mabalacat Phillipines.
How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
When chemists die, they barium.
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
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More Humour to put a smile on your week.
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2016-02-14 08:00:00Z |
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A very interesting talk at our Feb 2nd Meeting. Jonathon Ley a Chartered Herbalist,Certified Detoxification Specialist & Life Coach. Introduced us to a world of
Natural remedies to remove Pain and inflammation . He noted that most people relate to good health as a state of being free from pain. He explained
that with some modification of our lifestyle and eating habits we can greatly improve our state of health. The members really got into the subject and a
long Q & A followed wherein Jonathon expanded on his comments and methods.
Here is a link to his webpage where he explains his approach to the subject and the services he offers and his contact information.
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"Learning How to Reduce Pain and Inflammation Without Medication"
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2016-02-02 08:00:00Z |
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ROTARY FACTS .
ROTARY'S WHEEL EMBLEM
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association." A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
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2016-01-30 08:00:00Z |
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ILSA 2016
Posted on Nov 26, 2015
On Friday JANUARY 27th. The ILSA (Innovative Labour Solutions Awards) committee met for their first planning meeting for the 2016 Awards.Our club was represented by Past Presidents John Edwards and Dick Wareham.
Some of the sub committee chairs have volunteered but there are still lots of positions available.Next meeting February 19th.
We have set the date for 2016 it will be September 29th.2016 . The current committee has representatives from the City of Surrey, Community Living BC, WorkBC,Milieu Family Services ,Rotary at Work and The Rotary Club of Surrey. This diversified group is the reason the program works so well.
Last years Award winners were:
• 1-4 employees - Newton Business Improvement Association.
• 5-100 employees - Fresh Hair Concepts
• 101-499 employees - Stenberg College
• 500+ employees - Parks,Recreation & Culture : Surrey Cemetery Service
• Non-Profit - Reach Child Development Centre
CHECK OUT THE LINKS to find out more about these worthy recipients.
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SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE TREVOR ARMSTRONG
Posted on Nov 16, 2015
November 17th.
This week our featured presenter was Hon. Judge Trevor Armstrong providing us with some insight as to the life of a Superior Court Judge.
He has now been on the bench for 5 years. How time flies. The Supreme Court of BC has 85 judges and they spend 8 weeks a year on the
road visiting smaller locations to hear local cases.A Judge's job is to make a fair impartial decision on the case at hand solely based on Law.
Cases cover a wide range from Family , Business to Criminal.
Over the past few years new processes have been introduced to better serve the populace and administer Justice.
Community courts: A neighborhood-focused problem solving court. Vancouver has the Vancouver Downtown Community Court, the first of its kind in Canada. It brings together justice,health and social services in one location.The court tests new ways to reduce crime and improve public safety providing quicker response than the general court system and with the holistic approach aims to benefit the offenders,victims and the local community.
Restorative Justice: This is an approach to justice emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behaviour.Victims take an active role in the process, while offenders are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions, "to repair the harm they've done—by apologizing, returning stolen money, or community service".
Trevor a Past President of our club presented a wide ranging talk on the justice system ,followed by a Q & A session.
Rotarian Bryce McElroy presented Judge Trevor with a token of our appreciation for taking the time to enlighten us on the Superior Court System in BC.
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Bryce McElroy presents Judge Trevor with a Rotary Ceramic Coaster
that displays the ROTARY four-way test.To help him with his deliberations
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build Goodwill and better friendships?
4 .Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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SURREY 2016-Women's World Softball Championships
Posted on Nov 16, 2015
On November 17th we had a presentation from Lana Batcheller and Cari Hunter on the SURREY 2016 WBSC XV Women's World Softball Championships
Wow! What an undertaking.. It will run from July 15 to 24th 2016. It is being co-ordinated by the Canadian Open Fastpitch Society.
Expected participation is 30 Nations represented,2,000 Athletes and 125,000 spectators over the 9 days. It will have a 20 million dollar economic impact on Surrey. There will be a cultural exposition that will celebrate all of the participating Nations. Song,dance,art,food and activities.
Like the 2010 Olympics this will be a Once in a lifetime experience and right here in Surrey.
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DG Annual Visitation
Last Tuesday we had the pleasure of the visit of our District Governor Bill Robson and Assistant Governor Lynn Spence.
His keynote theme was "it's all about the members"
Our District 5050 has 2660 members Its been pretty static for some years
Its time to reflect on Why you joined? Why you stay? and then tell the world
why so they can see the benefits of joining Rotary.
THe Rotary Foundation is our Charity it funds our worldwide works and is one
of the most efficiently managed Charities so we maximize the funds at work.
Very little overhead. We need to get 100% participation so we can meet the
pressing needs of our society. Example our Waterwell project in Benin was
largely funded by funds from the Rotary Foundation.
Polio Eradication - in 1985 we promised the children of the world we would rid
the world of polio at that time we expected $120 million would fund the program.
So far we have raised over 1 billion and we are still not there but "O so Close"
Africa is now declared Polio Free. Only 2 countries remain Afganistan and
Pakistan.. When we started there were 3 strains of Polio type 1,2 & 3
Only type 1 remains and the last case was found Sept 16th.2015 Polio has a 6 week incuupation
period so if we can break the transmissions in Afganistan and Pakistan we have succeeded.
District Governor Bill concluded his address by presenting World Class Pins
Walt Johnson for 45 years of perfect attendance
Duane buchanan for 40 years as a member.
Assistant Governor Lynn Spence & President Ed Landry for their world class leadership.
He then presented 2 Rotarian of the month awards to John Edwards and Dick Wareham
for their work on the Innovative Labour Solutions Awards a resounding success in
promoting the benefits of hiring persons with disablilities.
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DG Annual Visitation
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INNOVATIVE LABOUR SOLUTIONS AWARDS 2015
On October 1st we held our second Annual Innovative Labour Solutions Awards Banquet.It was a resounding success over 160 registrants attended a full evening recognizing Businesses that had inclusive labour practices or Organizations that furthered the opportunities of persons with disabilities in becoming part of the workforce and finding rewarding jobs.
We "SOLD OUT" the event and as the registrar I spent the last week hoping no more would come as we could not expand the room.. An enviable position to be in on any event.
The committee comprising of 5 diverse Organizations
Rotary Club of Surrey,Community Living BC,City of Surrey,Milieu Family Services and WorkBC worked like a well oiled machine and brought the Event to a successful conclusion "SOLD OUT"
Special thanks go to our GOLD LEVEL Sponsor VanCity Credit Union
A full report will appear in next months bulletin as we collate the photographs and stories from the evening.
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RYLA
Posted on May 03, 2015
Another successful RYLA. We sponsored two participants this year Mariah Basran and Maninder Ghag. Many thanks to Duane Buchanan for organizing our participation in this years event. Both participants will be providing details of their weekend at RYLA at a meeting later in May.
However we have received thank you letters that I will post now...So you can see the benefits of this ROTARY Program.
MARIAH BASRAN
Hello Mr. Buchanan,
Words can not express how grateful and thankful I am for giving me the opportunity to attend Ryla and for sponsoring me. My experience was amazing at ryla and not only did I learn how to improve my leadership skills. I learned a lot about myself and how I can better myself before I help others. I was able to meet many amazing individuals with goals and dreams just like myself. It was so inspiring to see so many young, driven, and passionate individuals. I am currently attending school and wanting to join the police force after I am done school. I want to make a difference and help people in my community and around the world. It was so relieving knowing that there are still good people out there in the world wanting to make a difference like myself. At the Ryla event they also did a presentation on the Rotary club and I was able to learn more about it, which I am also very interested in joining ! Once again I would like to thank you so, so, so much for giving me this opportunity to experience this very special event.
Sincerely,
Mariah Basran
MANINDER GHAG
Hi Duane,
Thank you so much for sponsoring me for RYLA, I had such an amazing time there. It was honestly a life changing experience, it taught me a lot about myself but also changed my outlook on how I view others.
This experience has enabled me to take initiative with Surrey Crime Prevention Society. A few members of Surrey Crime Prevention and I will be presenting some ideas to start a new program, which will be reaching out to kids from Grade 6 to 9. We will be going into classrooms in both high schools and elementary schools and doing presentations to help students understand some tough problems they may be facing and offer guidance and support.
RYLA has given me some great tools that I can carry on, and put into effect in my life. Without the skills I have acquired at RYLA I would not have been able to put forth my ideas to start a new program and make a change. I cannot thank you enough for providing me such an amazing experience; I will be cherishing all the memories I made there for a lifetime. Thank you so much for sponsoring me. Regards, Maninder Ghag
Rotarian Duane Buchanan with our two RYLA participants.
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Update for week of April 28th
We are just starting to line up our May speakers and events.
May 5th. we are pleased to announce that our Guest speaker will be Mr William Henge-Sheng Chuang- Director General,Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Vancouver. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver was established in 1991 to promote bilateral relations and cultural and educational exchanges between Taiwan and western Canada. It also provides consular services, such as visa issuance and document certification, to foreigners and Taiwan nationals.
A great opportunity to build links into Taiwan.
May 28th our May Social at the Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery. Register on our Web Page today.. Here is their website so you can get an idea of the scope
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TEAM VOICE PROJECT
On Tuesday April 21st we had a presentation from Terrance Evans and Sean Morozuk from "Teen Voice Project" part of the programs
of A>C>M>E Arts Society. YACME YOUTH RADIO is a project for youth(Age9-25) which allows them to showcase their talents in the Arts.
http://yacme.ca choosing this link will take you to their website which explains the breadth of programs they have that allow youth to
expose their creative talents to a wider audience and gain confidence improve their self esteem .Totally youth focused this is a very interesting
and novel way to reach youth and add direction to their creative lives.
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Canadian Eyes Sight Global
Back in September we attended the 25th.Anniversary celebrations of this initiative started by Rotarian Anup Jubbal of the Guildford club. Here is a full Page Ad placed in the Voice News paper April 25th. You will note some photos from the
September event showing
our Past president John Edwards who assisted in hosting the event.
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2015-04-26 00:00:00Z |
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Shush!
Posted on Mar 16, 2015
That used to be the word you heard most often in the Library. But not in today's Library as we learned from Linda Stromberg ,Chair of the
Surrey Public Libraries and Chief Librarian Melanie Holden when they presented to us last tuesday.
The Surrey Public Library has 9 branches and a staff of 250 serving our information needs. They are governed by a Board of 8 who serve for 2 year terms. Board members are approved by the City of Surrey. The Library Board is responsible for the delivery of library services and programs, setting strategic priorities, developing policies, and presenting the budget to City Council.
Over the years our club has been involved in many of these programs one that we have supported since its inception is
"If You Give a Kid a Muffin Storytime"
It runs every friday from 10-10:30 am at the City Centre Library. It is for Children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.
In 2014 the Library launched "Read to Baby " which is offered to 1000 families per year. There is a Summer reading Club that served
13,000 children last year. 4000 people were helped with basic computer skills . Each branch has programs geared to their demographic
From Board games to Business planning ,Crafts to Computer classes and a large number of programs for kids and new Canadians.
Once you get Carded (with your library card) all of this is free even Movies and you can bring your own Popcorn..
Past President John Edwards and President Elect Ed Landry present a token of our appreciation for taking the time to come and
share this magnificent resource with our Club.
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BRIEF HISTORY of INDIA
Leslie Micheals ,Rotarian from Maple Ridge Club. Presented a history of India.Leslie really knows his subject and with the use of Maps,Photos and stories presented a brief history of India starting with the early trading posts, British control , The Ghandi Era, Partition when India was divided into India and Pakistan and current day status. Many questions were posed by members and effectively answered by Leslie. This presentation was another in the series organized by Past President John Edwards to educate us in the background of members of our diverse community.
Bryce McElroy presents Leslie with a token of our appreciation for taking the time to share his knowledge with the club.
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UPDATES: STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Posted on Feb 08, 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS- BOOK NOW.
NEXT MEETING MARCH 3rd.
Back to EagleQuest where our featured presenter will be Leslie Micheal from Coquitlam Rotary
Keeping with Indian Theme he will be relating the History of India.
Here is the link to Register.
FINAL PREPARATIONS are underway for our FIRST FUNDRAISER of the year
INTERNATIONAL DINING NIGHT - TICKETS will be available shortly. Remind
your Friends of last year experience.
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UPDATES: STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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NEW BOARD for 2015-2016 Year.
January 26th.2015 was our first Business meeting for 2015 and we formally set the Board of Directors for the 2015-16 Rotary Year.
President - Ed Landry
Treasurer - Ten Tran
Secretary - Dick Wareham (Club Administration)
Past President - Garry Thind.
President Elect - Lakhjit Sarang (Public Relations)
Directors:
John Edwards (Membership & Programs)
Duane Buchanan (Service Projects and New Generations)
Bryce McElroy ( Rotary Foundation)
We have also assembled a Strategic Planning Committee to guide our longer term planning working with our Club
Vision established in 2013 and updated in 2014.
Members of this team will be senior club members including John Koropatnisky,Roy Holman and Deane Gurney
along with the President and Past President
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JANUARY 2015
Posted on Feb 01, 2015
Holiday season over and our snowbirds are returning from their tanning sessions in Mexico and Hawaii.
A lot has been happening as we prepare for the second half of this Rotary Year. So first I wish a happy and prosperous New Year to all our members. January has been a particularly busy time and I have been amiss in getting the updates and bulletins out. I will recap the happenings in this one Blog.
On January 6th. we held our meeting at the Surrey Urban Mission(SUM), we were graciously hosted to a buffet meal by Jonquil and learned all about their works in the community she told us how they were formed in 1998 when 3 churches (Anglican,Lutheran and United) joined together to create the mission to deliver services to the less fortunate in the Whalley area.
They receive no Government funding and rely solely on donations. Last year they served 80,000 meals,Operated a cold shelter for 60 people held a summer day camp And many other free services here is their website for more details. http://sumsplace.org
One fundraiser that they do to help fund these services is The Coldest Night of the Year.
The Coldest Night of the Year is a fantastically fun, family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 80+ communities across Canada on Saturday, February 21st, 2015.The 2, 5 and 10km WALK is held on Saturday, February 21st, 2015, and provides participants the opportunity to experience a hint of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness while raising much needed revenue for their favourite local charity . In this case SUM. Link to sign up is on their webPage. Note this is one Organization that we have given to in 2014 from our Gaming funds.
January 13th. We held our Meeting at the Big Ridge Brewing Co. One of the monthly Social nights we have added to our calendar. Unfortunately I was out of town but I hear a fun
time was had by the attendees. NEXT Social is Bowling Night on February 10th. at the Sandcastle Lanes in White Rock.
January 20th. we returned to EagleQuest our usual club meeting place and Caroline Lepine provided us with an update on Summits of Hope ( See separate story)
We also were visited by two members of the Fraser Heights Interact Club Olivia Bowra and Simi Toor. Just to explain in Rotary we have Interact ,Rotaract and Rotary
Interact is a club for young people ages 12-18 who want to join together to tackle the issues in their community that they care most about. Through Interact, you can:
- Carry out hands-on service projects • Make international connections •Develop leadership skills •Have fun! Working together we can assist them with our years
- of experience and they can assist us in delivering programs to the community
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Conquering KILIMANJARO
On tuesday January 20th.Caroline Lepine provided us with a report on her climb of Mount KILIMANJARO to raise funds for Summits of Hope.
She presented John Edwards with his flag that had been taken to the summit of Mt KILIMANJARO. A slide and movie presentation showed us the
trek and Caroline expounded on the challenges met on the climb.. She thanked the club for our support and invited us to join in on the next climb
planned for Mongolia later this year. Past President John Koropatnisky presented Caroline with a token of our apprecaition for taking time to share her experiences.
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POLIO PLUS -GLOBAL ERADICATION INITIATIVE
Posted on Dec 27, 2014
Some interesting facts:
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by national governments and spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Its goal is to eradicate polio worldwide.
Last case of wild polio virus in the Americas 1991.
Global cases of Polio down 20 from same period last year.
Good news in non-endemic countries YTD 19 last yr YTD 224
Not so good news in endemic countries YTD 323 last yr YTD was 138
The endemic countries are Pakistan,Afganistan and Nigeria
Here is the link for the latest detailed statistics.
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2014-12-28 00:00:00Z |
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FAMILY OF ROTARY
December is designated Family Month in the monthly themes of Rotary International.
So who is included in the ROTARY Family?
• Fellow club members
• Spouses and spouse groups (e.g. Inner Wheel)
• Children, parents and other relatives
• Families of deceased Rotarians
• Youth Exchange students and their families
• Interactors, Rotaractors and RYLArians
• GSE team members, Ambassadorial Scholars and alumni
• Global Networking Groups
We celebrate this wide and diverse group and advance our Rotary Ideals locally and internationally.
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ROTARIAN of the MONTH - NOVEMBER 2014
Posted by Dick Wareham on Nov 29, 2014
Our Rotarian of the month for November is BRYCE MCELROY.
Bryce retired in 2011 after a career with TD Bank Financial Group spanning 38 years. The first 28 years with the Retail Bank eventually named TD Canada Trust.
The last 10 years with TD Waterhouse, working as a Financial Planner. Education and Professional qualifications include, diploma in Business from BCIT, Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Banking, Certified Financial Planner, and Financial Management Advisor.
Bryce joined our club March 1 1999 after 4 years with the White Rock Rotary Club(19 years of service) and has served in all positions except Sargent at Arms and Secretary ( Although he does an admirable job covering for me when required). He ensures the Presidents Auction proceeds at each meeting.Currently he serves the club as Foundation Chairman ensuring our commitments of giving to the Rotary Foundation are met.He also Supervises the Gaming Grant submission to ensure we get funding then arranging for the ditribution of these funds to worthy groups.When the Annual Salvation Army Kettle project was presented to us he took the lead and organized our manpower .During November he assisted with the ROTARY CARES dictionary deployment, He is currently working on the Waterwell projected in Benin with Rotarian Dennis Fierbach.Bryce is always ready to pitch-in a true ROTARIAN.
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Tim Hortons model the tip of the iceberg for hiring people with disabilities
Clint Sparling is a longtime employee of a Tim Hortons outlet in Scarborough.
RICHARD LAUTENS / TORONTO STAR Order this photo
By: Barbara Turnbull Living reporter, Published on Tue Sep 16 2014
With the launch of Canadian Business SenseAbility, an organization that will train companies how to hire disabled employees, we look at the worker who inspired the movement
Clint Sparling loves his job.
And since the day Sparling, who has Down syndrome, began work at a Scarborough Tim Hortons nearly 20 years ago, he has been Mark Wafer’s best employee.
“He didn’t want to go home, he worked through his breaks,” Wafer says. “He had loyalty I couldn’t buy.”
Sparling, 41, keeps the dining room at Wafer’s biggest outlet running smoothly: clearing tables, operating the dishwasher, dealing with the garbage and keeping the floors clean. And he is clear about his feelings for the job.
“Working at Tim Hortons was like opening a door,” he says. “I love it.”
The job, along with his supportive parents and brother, gave him the confidence to expand his world further to a local swimming club, where he met a young woman named Katie. After dating a few years, he proposed. A year after their 2006 marriage, they bought a condo.
And as Wafer expanded his business, which now includes six Tim Hortons outlets, he expanded his pool of employees with disabilities.
Wafer hasn’t done this out of the goodness of his heart. He realized his bottom line was better than that of his cohorts, and that it was due to his staff complement and workplace environment.
“People with disabilities don’t leave,” he says. “It affected my turnover rate. The absenteeism rate with people with disabilities is almost zero.”
The safety rate also improved, Wafer adds. “People with disabilities don’t take risks,” he says.
At first Wafer’s hires were other people with developmental disabilities. Then he branched out and included other disabilities, people with sight or hearing impairment, mobility challenges, mental health issues.
He now has people with disabilities in every department, including management, changing the overall culture.
Wednesday, with the help of Lieutenant Governor David Onley, Wafer will launch Canadian Business SenseAbility, an organization that will help businesses hire inclusively.
With seed money from the federal government, seven corporations, including Loblaw, Royal Bank of Canada and Assumption Life, will form the first wave of businesses to benefit from the training.
Onley plans to stay involved in boosting employment for people with disabilities after his term ends this month.
“Ebenezer Scrooge, in modern days, would still be hiring people with disabilities, because he’d be making more money,” says Onley, the organization’s honorary patron.
“People with disabilities are the last minority group to be able to get into the marketplace and have real opportunities,” Onley says. “The future of SenseAbility is going to be very positive, because all of the business models are on our side. This is as airtight as anything can be.”
Whereas most fast food restaurants have a turnover rate of close to 100 per cent, Wafer’s is half that among his able-bodied staff.
Business leaders talk about a looming labour shortage, but that’s false, Onley notes. There are 800,000 unemployed Canadians with disabilities, 250,000 of them with post-secondary degrees.
“We don’t have a labour shortage,” Onley says. “We have an awareness shortage.”
For business owners, SenseAbility is aimed at their profit. “If you are an inclusive employer, you will have a better workplace,” Wafer says. “You will make more money.”
But for the workers, it’s much more than that.
“Having a job means everything, because I like working,” Sparling says. “I was born to work.”
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Current Trends in implant Dentistry
Our Speaker on Oct 7th. was Dr Joy Maru Speaking on current trends in Implant dentistry.
He is one of the team of 8 dentists in Central City at Surrey Place Dental Group.He provided an overview comparing old
methods to current methods and showed us before and after photos explaining the process and time required to complete
the restoration.
He explained the changes in technology including CBCT ( Cone Beam CT)which provides a radiation dosage up to 100 times
less than regular CT scans have enabled these procedures to be less invasive and considerably more exact.
The presentation was very detailed and these few words do not do it justice. Once again we learned a lot from our featured speaker.
For more information here is the link to Dr.Maru’s Practice.
http://surreyplacedental.com
President Garry Thind presented Dr Maru with a token of our appreciation for sharing his knowledge with us.
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Current Trends in implant Dentistry
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Informed investing: The Three Knows
Posted by Anne Rutherglen on Sep 30, 2014
By the BC Securities Commission
No one should be as concerned about your investments as you. Start by getting to know yourself in terms your investment goals, risk tolerance, and financial capability. If you have an advisor, be sure you’re making the most of that relationship. If not, take the time to make a wise and informed decision about the advisor you choose. When it comes to investing, you need know yourself, your advisor, and your investment.
Know yourself
When it comes to investing, it’s all about understanding your current financial situation, your goals, and your risk tolerance, and using that knowledge to help you properly plan for your future. You need to decide what you want to accomplish with your money and when. Everyone’s risk profile is different. It's important to use what you know about yourself to help decide which investments are suitable for you.
Know your Advisor
You should know that investment advisors in British Columbia who are in the business of
buying and selling securities must be registered by the BC Securities Commission and must work for a firm that is also registered. Once registered, they are subject to rules and regulations designed to protect investors.
Your advisor has specific obligations to you as a client and they must deal with you fairly, honestly, and in good faith. The advisor you choose will work for you, not the other way around. Choose an advisor who meets your needs & will answer your questions. Learn to do a background check on our website.
If you are considering investing in a private company you should know that people who sell these investments may be eligible for an exemption from the registration requirement and therefore might not be registered.
Know your investments
Be active in monitoring your investments and the market even after you have chosen your investments. The market and your life circumstances will inevitably change. To keep up with these changes you need to monitor and make changes to your portfolio over time.
You also need to know things like:
What direct and indirect fees you are paying for your investment, and/or for advice? Remember fees are a fact of investing life.
How easy it is to sell your investment? In some cases, your ability to sell an investment may be restricted by law or by the terms of the contract.
If you have questions about investing, need help to check out an advisor, or to report a scam, please contact BCSC inquiries at 1-800-373-6393 or inquiries@bcsc.bc.ca.
If you would like to receive email notifications when InvestRight publishes information, sign-up for our subscription services at http://www.investright.org/subscriptions.aspx
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Informed investing: The Three Knows
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OCTOBER THEMES
OCTOBER has a Multitude of Themes that all work together. We are able to combine them under our VOCATIONAL SERVICE MONTH.
COMMUNITY LIVING MONTH ...
Community Living BC (CLBC) is a provincial crown agency, mandated under the Community Living Authority Act, that funds supports and services through service agencies for adults with developmental disabilities and their families in British Columbia. CLBC is working to create communities where people with developmental disabilities have more choices about how they live, work and contribute.
SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
The month long event is intended to celebrate and recognize the contribution of small businesses to the BC economy and our local communities.
INVESTOR EDUCATION MONTH
Investor Education Month, an annual campaign to promote investor awareness and financial literacy.
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District Governor Visit Sept 16.2014
Posted by Dick Wareham on Sep 15, 2014
Our Annual visitation of our District Governor Lyle Ryan took place last tuesday. The message was clear.. MEMBERSHIP.
DG Lyle gave us an overview of membership statistics which showed for the first time in Rotary history actual worldwide membership
slipped below 1.2million members . He mentioned that although we add new members we lose as many from a various of reasons.
Some losses cannot be avoided but many can by keeping members engaged. Involve in activities , Increase networking and social interaction.
Many times we leave it to the Membership committee to get new members but we are ALL the membership committee and must ensure
we share the ROTARY story with people we meet in our daily life. Although ROTARY is known for giving members can benefit by networking.
Show the benefits of networking with like minded individuals our Creed the 4 way test. In our Club we(thanks to Past President John Edwards)
have been able to maintain a great speaker line up so members get to learn from these speakers. CEO's Doctors,Engineers,Investment Consellors,
arborists, these are some of the categories covered by our speakers in the past year.
This evening we increased our clubs membership by having DG Lyle induct 2 new members. Jagmeet Virk -Lawyer and Bhanu Bandela - Audiologist.Adding members with 2 new areas of expertise to share.
The evening ended with President Garry presenting PJ Ryan (Lyle's wife and also a Rotarian) with a token of our appreciation for visiting and
sharing.
Photos:
1.New inductees with their sponsors L-R : Past President John Edwards,Bhanu Bandela,President Garry Thind, Jagmeet Virk,DG Lyle Ryan administering the induction.
2.Group photo with DG Lyle Ryan
3.DG Lyle and PJ with Walt Johnson one of our clubs founding members who has 44 years of perfect attendance.
4.President Garry presents PJ with a gift to remember the visit..
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District Governor Visit Sept 16.2014
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Dick Wareham
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2014-09-16 00:00:00Z |
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ADOPT A VILLAGE in LAOS
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 08, 2014
On tuesday we had the pleasure of hearing from Steve Rutledge (a Rotarian from Ontario) on his Foundations efforts to improve the lives of residents of villages in
Laos. Their Mission is to provide new water sources,clean water,education facilities and sponsorship,hygene training focusing on rural
locations. He presented a short movie documenting recent trips into villages and the really desperate conditions in this small country that
endured heavy bombing during the US war with its neighbout Vietnam. One way they help to improve access to clean water is the supply
and distribute Water filters.This simple device with a cost of a mere $75 can provide a family of 8 with clean drinkable water removing bacteria,
Protozoa,parasitic worms and other solids that contribute to major health issues.
Here are some facts about LAOS..
Population 6.9 million. Average age 20.8 years, Life expectency Male 54 years,Female 56 years. Average annual income $970
Education less than 15% of students attend secondary School,less than 1% get to University.
As you can see a very poor country with massive needs in the area of health and education. (Key ROTARY Focus areas)
Steve and his foundation are making a difference. You can help by donating to his cause here this the link to the website for more
information. http://adoptavillageinlaos.wordpress.com
Photos: Our speaker Steve Rutledge, Past President John Edwards presents Steve and his sister Dawn with a token of our appreciation for sharing.
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ADOPT A VILLAGE in LAOS
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Richard Wareham
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2014-09-09 00:00:00Z |
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GET CARDED!
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 07, 2014
Last monday (Sept 8th.) I attended Get Carded Event at the Surrey Public Library. This was in celebration of Literacy Day 2014.
Linda Stromberg- Surrey Libraries Board Chair and Chief Librarian Melanie Holden presented highlites from the 2014 Literacy Day
Report on the Surrey Libraries. Very interesting numbers here are a few.. In the last year the Libraries computer Learning centres helped nearly 4,000
people get connected to the internet.There are 4 Computer Learning Centres in Surrey- City Centre,Guildford,Semiahmoo and Strawberry
Hill branches.People using these library Centres completed over 1/2 million log on connections last year.
Yes the notion that libraries are just for loaning books is outdated. We are now in the Digital Age in Surrey.
Computer Learning Centres in 4 Branches, Curiosity Corner (iPAD equiped lab) in Newton aimed at kids aged 4-8 and a new APP for (yes)
finding and loaning Paper Books, eBooks and eMagazines.
With a Library card you can access for FREE...
Canadian Newstand-Vancouver Sun,Province and the Globe & Mail,Surrey Leader and Surrey Now.
Popular Magazines,International Papers from 84 countries all on line.Did you know only 40% of Surrey residents have a Library Card.. The pass to get to the digital age and ITS FREE.. Drop-in to your local library and get carded today.
Here is the link to the Surrey Libraries Web page where you can get all the facts. http://www.surreylibraries.ca
Here is the link to download the app from itunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/surrey-libraries/id589910618?mt=8
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GET CARDED!
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Richard Wareham
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2014-09-08 00:00:00Z |
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ROTARY CLUB of SURREY - Social Planning Advisory Committee
Posted by John Edwards on Aug 29, 2014
During the past year we were invited to make presentations to the City of Surrey Social Planning Advisory Committee. (SPAC)
Past President John Edwards represented us in this regard.
One of the initiatives that came from the meetings was the development of a website to show what participating
Rotary Clubs and other partners do in the community.
Here is the link : http://www.surrey.ca/community/15155.aspx
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ROTARY CLUB of SURREY - Social Planning Advisory Committee
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John Edwards
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2014-08-30 00:00:00Z |
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WE HAVE A VISION
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 25, 2014
Back on July 16th 2013 the club held an official Visoning meeting led by the District Visioning Team. As a result of the evenings work a VISION was
created.
The process was to establish a list of Visions under the following topics and then vote on the list to establish the top 3
for each area.
The topics were:
- Vision Pursued ( What does your club "Stand For" in the Community)
- Club Size
- Attributes (what are your characteristics,features or demographics)
- Club Service
- Vocational Service
- Community Service
- International Service
- New Generations Service
- Foundation
- Fundraising
- Leadership Development
Last tuesday we devoted our Business meeting to revisiting the plan,updating and discussing our progress towards meeting our Vision Goals.
Past President John Edwards led the meeting in which from wide discussion by our members we either agreed the points established in July 2013 still held true or new goals and objectives were set.
A new detailed Vision document is being prepared and will be provided to all members by the end of September. The overwhelming response that the evenings exercise had be very valuable and Past President John was commended. It was further recommended that we take parts of the document and cover them in depth at future business meetings. Example “Club Service”
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Richard Wareham
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2014-08-26 00:00:00Z |
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PROJECT SHOP CLASS-KEEPING CANADA STRONG.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 18, 2014
On Tuesday Aug 19th. Our featured presenter for the evening was Matthew M.Stevenson MED,IPTQ, AED,PID
He is a consultant working with the BC Construction Association (BCCA) his position is to match Canadians with trade positions.
His mantra is Keep Canada Strong.
First step is to encourage students to look to the TRADES for their career. Opportunities abound and Canada is
experiencing an increasing shortage of skilled trades workers. Hence the need to source workers from abroad for immediate needs.
Matthew stated that his emphasis is to Keep Canada Strong by firstly employing Canadians and promoting the
training and hiring of Canadians. When that will not fill the void he goes outside Canada to match potential employees
with Companies in Canada and starting the process of having these employees stay in Canada and make Canada their
home thus helping to Keep Canada Strong.
BCCA is employer owned Association with over 2,300 employer owners. Many of these are small to medium size companies that
form our countries economic engine. They have a need for skilled workers to compete for projects and to complete projects ensuring their growth and
a strong local workforce to Keep Canada Strong
BCCA have several programs to assist both employers and prospective employees move forward.
STEP (Skilled Trade Employment Program) http://www.stepbc.ca
FSWBC(Foreign Skilled workers BC) http://www.fswbc.com
A new program established in February 2014 is an initiative of the Construction Foundation of BC to rebuild and refit
shop Classes in BC Schools. One way to Keep Canada Strong is to get an early start on Trades training and creating
an awareness in high School Students of their future in the Trades rather than the Academic environment.
Through this new initiative individuals are encouraged to donate to their local schools to upgrade their Shops pay for
quality training. Also the Construction Foundation is working with its member companies to provide equipment and
support so working together we can Keep Canada Strong
For more information here is their link.http://projectshopclass.com
Once again we had a quality speaker and gained a lot of knowledge another ROTARY Benefit sharing our knowledge.
Our resident Commercial Electrician and Founding member Walt Johnson presents Matthew with a token of our appreciation for sharing his experience and knowledge
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PROJECT SHOP CLASS-KEEPING CANADA STRONG.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-08-19 00:00:00Z |
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 11, 2014
And you thought becoming a Dr. was a long haul....
Last tuesday our President Elect Ed Landry provided us with a overview of the industry and what is required to be a commercial Real
Estate Appraiser. Here is Ed's official title (showing we have super qualified members in our Rotary Club who share their expertise)
Ed Landry ,B.Comm,CRP,AACI,P.APP
Ed is the President of Penny & Keenlyside Appraisals who have been providing top-quality valuation & advisory services since 1958.
During his presentation Ed noted there are two Real Estate Appraisal designations.
AACI - Members holding this designation can perform Commercial and Residential Appraisals
and CRA - Members of this designation specializes in Residential Real Estate Appraisals.
How long does it take on average to gain these designations?
AACI (Accredited Apraiser Canadian Institute)- 4-6 years
CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser)- 2-3 years.
For more details on requirements here is a link to the Sauder School of Business at UBC that conducts the courses leading to the
two designations.
http://www.sauder.ubc.ca/Programs/Real_Estate_Division
So once you are qualified the learning does not stop there as each assignment varies ( Ed mentioned that this is a great part of the work the
variety and the opportunity to learn). Appraisals have varied reasons for being completed here are 3 of many.
1. Establish the value on a purchase and to support financing.
2. Establish valuations in legal actions. ie Family breakups, Business Breakups (foreclosures and expropriations are some other examples)
3. Under new rules for Strata Corporations the need to establish insurance Valuations and reserves for maintenance.
Ed has many years in the business with a wide range of knowledge and experiences with more being added each day. He stated if you are
looking for a career with a wide area of expertise and new experiences each day.
Look to being an Appraiser.
Our immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Surrey John Edwards presents Ed with a token of our appreciation for sharing
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE APPRAISER.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-08-12 00:00:00Z |
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Tourism in Metro Vancouver and can Surrey be a Tourist Destination.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 04, 2014
Rotarian Roy Holman from Vancouver Trolley Company provided us with a wealth of information on
Tourism in Greater Vancouver and the current trends. Tourism is a $3.6 Billion Dollar Industry. Creating
over 70,000 jobs .
He indicated that Vancouver has many attraction that make it a destination for tourists and unfortunately
with the expanse of Surrey and limited number of attractions it cannot compete as a destination for tourists.
Vancouver Trolley is an ideal way for visitors to reach the attractions within the city of Vancouver something
that cannot be duplicated in Surrey due to the distances between areas of Interest.
Example the Surrey Museum is in Cloverdale,Tynehead Fish Hatchery is miles away and wineries another
potential attraction are spaced over a long distances making it difficult to compete with Vancouver.
In Vancouver a trip on the on/off trolley's allows visitors to go to Stanley park, travel along the beaches of Bay to the Maritime and Space museums then on to Science World & BC Place traveling east into China Town then back west into Gas-town then finally the many stops in downtown Vancouver to shop and dine.
Roy mentioned that the busiest Tourist attraction at this time is the Capilano Suspension Bridge where many days there are
long waits to enjoy the many walks and events within the park. One Perk for BC residents One days admission gives you a full years pass and discounts so
you can go when it is not so busy and you do not have to cram all the events into one day.
Past President John Edwards presents Roy with a token of our appreciation for taking the time to share .
For more information here are links to Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Trolley and Tourism Vancouver websites.
http://www.capbridge.com
http://www.vancouvertrolley.com/
http://www.tourismvancouver.com
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Tourism in Metro Vancouver and can Surrey be a Tourist Destination.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-08-05 00:00:00Z |
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ELECTRONIC BANKING - What you don't know could hurt you!
Posted by John Edwards on Jul 28, 2014
Last tuesday our keynote speaker was our esteemed member Deane Gurney from Sands & Associates.
Deane enlightened on some changes that have taken place with the updating of the Bills of exchange Act and Canadian Payments Act to meet the needs of Electronic Banking.
One item affected is the Stale dating of checks.
Once it was a fact that if the date of the item presented for payment was over 6 months. It was considered "Stale
Dated" and would not be cleared. However that has now changed ... Now it will be paid unless you have issued
a stop payment order with your financial institution. Electronic and on line is convenient but you need to learn
the new rules or it could prove expensive.This fact was a revelation to most of us including the data checked now that the payment system is electronic a
very interesting and useful presentation.
One of the advantages of attending Rotary meetings and being a Rotarian
is that our members represent many diverse occupations and we get to share their expertise.
Here are links if you wish to learn more -
Bills of Exchange Act http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/B-4/
Canadian Payments Act http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-21/
Past President and now Honorary member ,retired MLA Dave Hayer Presents Deane with a token of our appreciation
for sharing.
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ELECTRONIC BANKING - What you don't know could hurt you!
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John Edwards
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2014-07-29 00:00:00Z |
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25th Anniversary of the Canadian Eyesight Global
Posted by John Edwards on Jul 21, 2014
Tuesday July 22nd. we had the pleasure of welcoming Rotarian Anup Singh Jubbal from the Rotary Club of Surrey-Guildford. For 25 years
Anup has been leading this organization (Previously named Project Eyesight-India in providing eyecare to people in India who cannot afford
to pay for eyecare. They have completed over 100,000 free cataract surgeries and treated in excess of half a million children and adults for
eye issues in rural India. Anup told us that this project has joined together over Rotary Clubs,local eye hospitals and volunteers in this project.
Another example of what Rotarians and Rotary Clubs can do to help the less fortunate.
To learn more about Canadian Eyesight Global here is their website http://canadianeyesight.org
To celebrate 25 years of giving Canadian Eyesight Global will be holding a Gala Dinner on September 26th at the Dhaliwal Banquet Centre."
Tickets are available from President Garry Thind.
Photo memories: Presenting Anup with a token of our appreciation and our declaration to fund cataract surgeries.
Group Photos of members present.
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25th Anniversary of the Canadian Eyesight Global
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John Edwards
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2014-07-22 00:00:00Z |
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ADOPT A STREET
Posted by John Campbell on Jul 21, 2014
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ADOPT A STREET
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John Campbell
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2014-07-22 00:00:00Z |
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WHISCA- Willing Hearts International Society Canada
Posted by John Koropatnisky on Jul 14, 2014
Our featured presenter on JULY 15th. Was Khayanga Jenipher Wasike
CEO/President of WHISCA (Willing Hearts International Society-Canada) and a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver Quadra.
Their Vision is to Relieve Poverty, Advance Education and support independent living.
She told us about the Lugari Community Resource Centre Project in Kipkarran River,Kenya.
The centre is located in the western side of Kenya in Lugari District which has a population of
over 250,000 people. In 2010 they opened the centre.
We were amazed at the number and
diversity of the programs conducted at the centre which serves all of the western Province of
Kenya.
These include:
Farmer's Training and sustainable agriculture workshops.
Youth Leadership training,
Poultry project and Goat rearing,
Shipping of containers to support health & literacy.
Micro-financing and women's sewing project
Water project-Domestic Purification and filtration.
Youth Scholarships.
In one Program the Youth Leadership Project they bring together 150 Girls from across the region to learn leadership
skills that they can take back to their villages to develop skills of women in their communities
For more information on supporting these initiatives their website is http://www.whisca.org or eMail info@whisca.org
Photos: Lugari Community Resource Centre and Past President John Koropatnisky presenting Khayanga with a token of our appreciation for sharing the project with our club.
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2014-07-15 00:00:00Z |
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KIWI visits CLUB ASSEMBLY
Posted by John Edwards on Jul 07, 2014
Surprise!!. A glitch in Past president John's speakers schedule resulted in us having a surprise featured speaker.
We were please to have Rotarian Peter Warmerdam from New Zealand. Peter Lives in Hutt ,New Zealand and is a Veterinarian by profession
Operating his own practice since 1989. Peter is the Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Hutt City.
He enthralled us with the sights of New Zealand taking us on a Powerpoint Journey across the Island. He also told us about the famous Haka
chant (key in the ALL BLACKS). Tramping - No not that type of lifestyle.. In NZ tramping is their word for hiking.If you missed the meeting you missed many nuggets of information about New Zealand.
A very interesting presentation where we learnt a lot about New Zealand and the Rotary Club of Hutt City.
Here Roy Holman presents a token of our appreciation to Peter for taking the time to come and visit. Also a group picture with our New President Garry Thind.
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KIWI visits CLUB ASSEMBLY
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2014-07-08 00:00:00Z |
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LIGHT UP ROTARY
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jun 23, 2014
The Annual Theme for 2014-15 is Light Up Rotary. Our 2014 Presidential & Board installation evening certainly did that in Spades.
We had over 100 attend the function the largest number in Club History.
In a departure from our usual standard Banquet incoming President
Garry Thind put his personal stamp on the event and themed it on his South Asian Culture.
We held the event at the Grand Taj Banquet Hall in Surrey. As one ascends the ornate staircase to the banquet room a one can feel a sense of change. We had a great selection of Indian cuisine beginning with the appetizers which were a meal in themselves.
The installation was conducted by our esteemed District Governor Dennis Boyd. Outgoing President John Edwards presented certificates of thanks to his Board. Walt Johnson was recognized for 43 years of perfect attendance (Walt was one of the Clubs founding members in 1971) and Rotarian Parm Mutti was recognized as Rotarian of the Year.
In his acceptance speech incoming President Garry Thind presented John Edwards with a Silver Gavel to replace the wooden one passed forward during the hand over of control of the Club. Dave Hayer was also presented with Honorary Member Status for his years of support of the Club. We thanked District Governor Dennis Boyd by giving a donation to the Rotary Foundation in support of Polio Plus in his name.
We were then entertained by Shan-E Punjab Arts Club performing a series of Punjabi Folk Dances a memorable event. http://www.spacbc.com then we enjoyed a flavorful meal of Indian foods. The evening ended with the Dance floor being opened so those who desired could work off the calories consumed through out the night.
Here are a few Photo's from the event more can be found in our Photo album.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-06-24 00:00:00Z |
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SASSY AWARDS 2014 - a celebration of youth achievement.
Posted by John Edwards on Jun 02, 2014
Our featured presenter on June 3rd. Was Allan Baedek - Allan studied performance and writing as a music major at Humber College and is a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the British Columbia Professional Videographers Association.Allan has actively involved with the Semiahmoo Rotary Club since 1999. He was instrumental in initiating the SASSY awards for youth in Surrey and White Rock.His videos of the last 3years winners can be viewed on the SASSY AWARDS Web page.
SASSY is an acronym for "Service Above Self Surrey Youth" In 2011 the initial awards program was presented.The SASSY Awards honour youth aged 15 to 21 who are living in Surrey or White Rock and are making a difference in our community by demonstrating the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self”
Seven Awards are to be presented in the categories of:
Overcoming Adversity Environmental Leadership
Sportsmanship Performing and Visual Arts
Community Service Youth Leadership
International Service
Nominations are open until September 26th. the link for information.Videos and forms is http://www.sassyawards.ca
This years Awards will be presented November 21st at the Surrey Arts Centre.
President John presents token of our appreciation the Allan for his presentation and his creation of the Award Program.
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SASSY AWARDS 2014 - a celebration of youth achievement.
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John Edwards
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2014-06-03 00:00:00Z |
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AT-CURA Conference
Posted by John Edwards on May 26, 2014
On Tuesday May 27th.We had a double bill with two great speakers. One was Katie Miller from Kwantlen Polytechnic University
who updated us on a large research project led by Dr.Gira Bhat that was funded by a $1M grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. They have completed the research part of the project and are now turning it into Action (unlike many of these research projects it will be used and not become a dust covered book).
AT-CURA is the acronym for Acting Together-Community University Reasearch Alliance.It is an organization made up if academic researchers and experienced community groups committed to preventing Gang recruitment of youth.
From July 23-25th the conference will take place at the Sheraton Guildford. Over the 3 days the research group comprised of teachers,researchers,youth workers,law enforcement and community groups will disseminate the data they have compiled and come up with action plans from a series of interactive sessions with the Groups and parents and youth.
The conference is not covered by the research $ so they are looking for sponsorships. Here is your chance to assist in solving a great community challenge.
For more information contact Katie Miller (Katie.Miller@kpu.ca) or Stephanie Connolly Stephanie.connolly@kpu.ca
President John Edwards presenting a token of our appreciation to Katie for her presentation.
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2014-05-27 00:00:00Z |
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SUMMITS OF HOPE
Posted by Richard Wareham on May 26, 2014
Caroline Lepine presented on a foundation that she is part of called Summits of Hope.This is a group formed by climbers to enjoy their adventures but by participating they give back to their community, They raise funds for Children's Hospital by of collecting donations. To be able to join a climb they each have to raise $5,000 minimum to participate and this is then donated to Children's Hospital. The Climbers then pay their own climbing costs so all the funds collected go to the children
Caroline presented photos from previous climbs and told us the stories behind them.. Their slogan is "Everybody has a Mountain to Climb"
Here are some that they have climbed. Kilimanjaro,Machu Picchu,Everest Base Camp,Mt.Aconcagua(Argentina),Ring of Fire(Ecuador)
One way to participate without making the climb is to Donate to the Summit Flag Program for a minimum donation of $40 the climbers will carry your message on their next climb "It has long been tradition climbers to carry brightly coloured Flags with them as they make their way towards the summit. Written on these flags are messages of hope. It is believed that every time the wind blows, the hopes and dreams of each flag are lifted from the material, and carried up into the heavens amongst the highest places on earth." See Photo of Caroline with some of the flags she will take on her next climb.
For more information or donate here is the link to their webpage.http://www.summitsofhope.com
To provide a donation directly to Caroline here is her link http://www.summitsofhope.com/climberProfile/caroline_lepine
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Stepping Stones.
Posted by Bryce McElroy on May 19, 2014
On May 20th. we also had a presentation from Kellie Brown from Youth Unlimited (One of our Gaming Funds receipients)
Kellie updated us on their Organization and programs. The program we are supporting is call Stepping Stones. This program provides support and guidance to teen mums .Providing counselling and life skills training to support them in their journey into parenthood. Here Rotarian Bryce McElroy presents Kellie with our donation. For more information on their programs check out http://www.youngfamilies.ca
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ADVENTURES in CITIZENSHIP 2014
Posted by Gurpreet (Garry) Thind on May 19, 2014
On May 7th 2014, Rotarian Garry Thind took 4 students and 2 teachers from Kwantlen Park Secondary School to Victoria for a tour to Legislative Assembly.
They took the 9am Ferry and reached Parliament building at around 11:15am. The tour office gave them a quick tour of the Parliament building. The students were really excited and were amazed to see how well this building is maintained even though it's built in mid 1800's.
After the tour everyone was escorted to dining room after going through security check where Hon. Minister of Education Peter Fassbender joined the group and had lunch with the everyone. Students were then given the opportunity to ask questions to the minister.
After lunch everyone went to the guest section of house where they got opportunity to see how the question answer period takes place. Mr. Fassbender announced everyone's name in the house as his guests.(As a result they are now noted in the house record (Hansard) )
After the question answer period Mr. Fassbender introduced the group with the speaker of Parliament Hon. Linda Reid. Group took pictures with Speaker and Minister Fassbender. Speaker presented everyone a pin of Parliament as a token.
Students were given a very quick tour of downtown Victoria and they took the 5:00pm Ferry back.
On May 20th the Students and Margaret Ackroyd,the Dept head for Social Studies attended our meeting and provided a slide show of sites from their trip. They were truly appreciative of the experience indicating how much it had broadened their understanding of our parliament and an appreciation for our democratic society. The over-whelming comment was to keep the program going so that more students can have the experience.
Here are some of the Photos taken more are in the Photo Album.1. Students with Education Minister Hon Peter Fassbender and Linda Reid the Speaker of the House. 2. Steps of the legislature and 3 Rotarians Gary Thind,Duane Buchanan and president John Edwards with the Students and Teacher at our May 20th meeting.
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RYLA a life changing weekend.
Posted by Duane Buchanan on May 12, 2014
The two students that we sponsored for RYLA this year were our presenters on May 13th.2014
Manbir Renthey and Pavandip Dhaliwal both are volunteers with Surrey Crime Prevention Society besides handling a full course study at School.
They both stated it was a life changing experience and that as many students as possible should
have the opportunity to take part. The program widened their horizons and established a large
network of fellow students going forward. Their resounding note was it was not long enough even
though when they arrived they were not sure they wanted to stay.Our club thanks go the Duane Buchanan
for putting the program together and Garry Thind for escorting the students to Victoria.
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RYLA a life changing weekend.
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CAN YOU NAME THAT TREE?
Posted by John Edwards on May 05, 2014
Well Carolina Arango can she is the city of Surrey Arborist and was the keynote speaker at our May 6th.meeting. assisted by Steve Whitton, City of Surrey Trees and Landscape Manager we learned about trees and why they are important,how to care for them and how to choose where to plant the tree. Examples of wrong decisions were shown which has led to the need for a Bylaw to protect trees.
The Tree Protection Bylaw #16100 that protects trees against damage and unnecessary removal. You must contact the city Tree and Landscaping dept for permission to remove a tree they will come out for free and evaluate your Trees providing you with guidance on removal and/or trimming.This link gives you all the details re permits.http://surrey.ca/community/1361.aspx
Did you know Surrey has a program where you can turn $25 into $75? Yes an initiative of the Trees Dept you can go to city hall pay $25 for a voucher that will give you $75 discount on Tree purchases at Art's Nursery Ltd. 8940-192nd Street and David Hunter Garden Centre 15175-72nd Avenue Here is the link to the City for more details http://surrey.ca/community/11144.aspx
John Edwards keeps getting us tremendous speakers that provide us with a wealth of information make sure you do not miss a meeting.
Here John presents Carolina and Steve with tokens of our appreciation for their very informative presentation.
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CAN YOU NAME THAT TREE?
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INTERNATIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE - APRIL 29th 2014
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 28, 2014
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INTERNATIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE - APRIL 29th 2014
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Earth Day 2014
Posted by John Koropatnisky on Apr 25, 2014
The Rotary club of Surrey hosted the 13th annual Earth day event, April 26, 2014, We released 4,000 Chinook Salmon in Quibble Creek, Planted 20 Western red Cedars and enjoyed a Barbeque. 40 Rotarians in attendance and participating were three Rotary clubs, White Rock Semiahmoo, Surrey Central and The Rotary Club of Surrey. It was a great event and The feed back is that we should do it next year.
The White Rock Semiahmoo Club provided $600 for food, a tent and a portable toilet for the event. Special thanks to Ray Paquet.
The Surrey Central Club Provided Path supplies Bark Mulch for the fish release, $200 and volunteers for creek clean up and cooks for the barbeque.
Milieu Family Services supplied Chairs and tables. Special thanks to Lisa Doucette.
The Serpentine Enhancement Society re Tynehead Hatchery supplied 4000 Chinook Salmoneods. Special thanks to Carol Wright
The Rotary Club of Surrey provided set up, clean up, planting tools, the barbeque and 20 - 2 Mtr Western Red cedars, $400. Special thanks goes out to Walt Johnson, Jeret St. Andrassy, Roy Holman, Deane Gurney
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LOWER MAINLAND DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (LMDSS)
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 21, 2014
Our featured presenter on April 22nd was MacKay Potter, President of the the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society (LMDSS).
The Society was formed in 1989 and has a membership of over 600.
She explained the focus of the society is fourfold.
Support parents and families of individuals with Down Syndrome.
Educated the community
Network with other like Organizations and individuals
Lobby for educational,vocational and cosmical opportunities for persons with Down Syndrome.
Using a powerpoint presentation she showed where the LMDSS provides support and services to families and individuals with
Networking events (like the Christmas event that we sponsor) Workshops -including adapted signing,Drumming,Music,Sexuality workshop,
iPAD workshop and more...
They are like many of todays groups always needing funding currently they get a Gaming Grant and support from organizations like ourselves and do fundraising events.One novel event is an on-line program "We care shopping on Line" The App allows them to receive a donation when you shop at more than 2,000 participating merchants — at no cost to you.http://lmdss.We-Care.com/Start .Just shop as you normally do, and a donation will be made — without taking a penny from your wallet.
They also have a lending library in their office for members to get more information to understand Down Syndrome.
On tuesday we learnt a lot about one of the organizations we support through our Gaming funds.
For more information here is their website address http://lmdss.com
President John presents MacKay with a token of our appreciation for the work their group does and for attending our meeting to update the club.
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LOWER MAINLAND DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (LMDSS)
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Bill Burnett - Update
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 11, 2014
Bill is progressing well and has now been moved from Royal Columbian Hospital to Eagle Ridge.
A group is planning a visit on April 14th.So we have more to report next week.
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Bill Burnett - Update
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Richard Wareham
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2014-04-12 00:00:00Z |
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LITERACY FOR LIFE ..
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 07, 2014
On tuesday April 8th. Cyndy Hill Director for development with the Surrey Public Library visited the club and told us about their new initiative "Literacy for Life" (Fundraising Goal $500,000) and one component of the program "Read to Baby"
Read to Baby will provide one thousand early learning kits to parents of Surrey’s most vulnerable newborns in 2014. The kit is a beautiful keepsake bag filled with a storybook music CD, parent guide, plus some fun and easy pre-literacy tips.
Cyndy explained that 37% of Canadian born adults struggle with low literacy. This impediment results in lost opportunity and also costs to the community. Studies have shown that for every $ invested in literacy a return of $7.16 is achieved. The secret is to start early pre school so that when children begin school they are fully functional in comprehension and ready to learn. The Surrey Public Library is intent on improving the opportunities for children.In the 2012-2013 year over 60,000 children went through free literacy programs at the Surrey Public Library.Surrey Library also hosts a summer reading program last year over 15,900 attended.
After an extended Q & A
Club President John Edwards presented Cyndy with a token of our appreciation for her presentation.
For more information about your local library here is the library webpage http://www.surreylibraries.ca
To get involved with Literacy for Life and the Read to Baby Program contact Cyndy Hill cahill@surrey.ca
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LITERACY FOR LIFE ..
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Richard Wareham
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2014-04-08 00:00:00Z |
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SURREY RCMP - Partnering with Community Organizations.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 31, 2014
Tuesday April 1st ( Bad day for a meeting) But no Joke we had Staff Sgt. Scott Campbell as our featured speaker updating us on policing in Surrey and the way in which the Surrey Detatchment has partnered with Community Organizations to bring the best outcomes in policing and solutions to our community.
Scott advised us that the City of Surrey does not have its own police force like Vancouver but contracts with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to provide municipal level police services. The Surrey Detachment is the largest RCMP Detachment in Canada with 661 police (regular and civilian) members and a support staff of 250 municipal employees. Surrey RCMP is also the second largest municipal police force in the province, based on authorized police strength alone.
Now with the movement of E division to Surrey, we probably have more police per capita in our city during the daytime than any other municipality (My thought not Scott's)
Scott advised that Surrey is divided into 5 districts for policing.
District 1 - Whalley/City Centre
District 2 - Guildford/Fleetwood
District 3 - Newton
District 4 - Cloverdale/Port Kells
District 5 - South Surrey.
Scott mentioned that the regular meetings with a group representing key community groups allows them to build consensus on acheiving a shared vision for the City. There are many volunteers that enable this to happen over 28,000 volunteer hours in 2012.
Scott shared much more than this quick excerpt provides and we thank him for taking the time to update us.. Oh! by the way Scott is a Rotarian.Giving to the community in his spare time as well as in his vocation. President Elect Garry Thind presented Scott with a token of our appreciation.
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SURREY RCMP - Partnering with Community Organizations.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-04-01 00:00:00Z |
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Helping intercultural women find the power to change.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 24, 2014
On tuesday March 25th. We had the opportunity to hear from Janet Fierbach the WHEN Story.
WHEN (Womens's Heart Engaging Network) began in 2008 as an outreach of Power to Change Organziation.
Since its inception it has been focused on providing the opportunity for women from all cultures meet and
enchange ideas and how together to achieve their full potential.
15% of the BC Population are women who have crossed cultures. Being in a new country and culture is many
times a very difficult time and groups like WHEN provide an opportunity to build new relationships an ease the
transition to a new culture. Janet provided a great presentation giving us an insight into WHEN..
For more information here is their web page link http://whenetwork.ca
Past president and Honorary Member Dave Hayer presented Janet with a token of our appreciation.
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Helping intercultural women find the power to change.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-03-25 00:00:00Z |
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Dr.Helena Swinkles - The Benefits of immunization
Posted by John Edwards on Mar 17, 2014
On Tuesday March 18th. we had the pleasure to hear from Dr. Helena Swinkles.MD,MHSc,FCFP FRCPC, Medical Health Officer for Surrey on the topic of immunizations and the benefits. With a current outbreak of Measles in the Fraser Valley it is a timely subject. Also the proof of the success of the Polio immunization campaign which has now made India Polio Free gives further credence to the need to immunize.
Why Vaccinate?
Save 2.5 million children each year.
Safest Medicines we have (As a result of extensive testing)
Most cost effective tool to combat communicable diseases.
Need to stay up to date.
Dr Swinkles mentioned that many people think they are safe but they have not kept their immunizations current.
It is important to get together with your family doctor and check on your status.
Currently Dr Swinkles is leading the battle against the Measles outbreak and described the issues they were facing.
We really appreciated the time taken by Dr Swinkles to bring us up to date on a very important medical issue.
Unfortunately Photos taken during were lost due to a technical issue.
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Dr.Helena Swinkles - The Benefits of immunization
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John Edwards
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2014-03-18 00:00:00Z |
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Surrey Crime Prevention Society-Keeping the community safe.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 10, 2014
Karen Reid Sidhu was our guest at last week’s meeting. She is the Executive Director of the Surrey Crime Prevention Society. Her organization was a recipient of a $2000 donation from the Rotary Club of Surrey gaming grants program. Under her watch, the organization has taken a progressive approach utilizing a team of 260 active volunteers and 7 paid staff. The volunteers help run speed watch, the anti-graffiti program, and the successful and proactive Locking Out Auto Crime initiative. They also gather traffic statistics for the Surrey RCMP. They are essentially an extra set of eyes and ears for the community. Furthermore, volunteers help lead at-risk youth in a positive direction, and she spoke proudly of the results achieved by her dedicated and talented team. Her organization is not only helping keep the community safe, they are also developing tomorrow’s leaders and law enforcement. Keep up the good work. We look forward to future partnerships with the organization!
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Surrey Crime Prevention Society-Keeping the community safe.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-03-11 00:00:00Z |
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Our YAIL Student pays a visit.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 03, 2014
YAIL - Youth Adventures in Leadership is a ROTARY Sponsored event held in January of each year. This year Jan 17-19th. was the weekend when 65 students aged 15-17 gathered to learn leadership skills. Each Rotary club sponsors students to attend and our Student was Ben Carmicheal, Grandson of Rotarian Duane Buchanan.
Ben joined us on tuesday night to relate his adventure and share the benefits he derived from the weekend. He had many superlatives about the course, the leaders and the weekend.But his big point was it was too short.Sunday came too soon.
To learn more follow this link http://yail.org
Here Duane introduces Ben to the group.
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Our YAIL Student pays a visit.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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CONVERTING PROVINCIAL GAMING FUNDS into COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 03, 2014
On Tuesday March 4th. We had the distinct pleasure to share some of the funds we had obtained from the Provincial Gaming Commission. The first of our selected community services SURREY URBAN MISSION was represented by Jonquil Hallgate who accepted our check in the amount of $2,000 to assist them in delivering their programs to the homeless in Central Surrey. Jonquil told us the history of the mission and the expansive number of programs they deliver all completed by volunteers. They have been in operation for 14 years They serve weekly community meals on monday,wednesday and friday at noon and a saturday breakfast at 9 am. If you want to volunteer you will be welcomed at 10776 King George Blvd. Give them a call at 604-581-5172.
Here our Treasurer Bryce McElroy presents the check.
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CONVERTING PROVINCIAL GAMING FUNDS into COMMUNITY PROJECTS.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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GETTING A DIAGNOSIS - A LONG and WINDING ROAD.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 03, 2014
Our Keynote speaker on March 4th.was April Linke.
She related to us her journey in getting proper diagnosis and programs for her son who eventually was diagnosed with Autism.It was interesting to note that it appeared none of the Medical specialists that get involved with the diagnosing of the condition are on the same page. Not weeks,not months but years to finally come to a conclusion and that with constant pressure from the parents. You have to hear the story to understand the monumental fight that April and her husband had to wage to finally get confirmation of Autism and the tools to help mitigate the issues. Many would have given up along the journey and another child would not reach their potential.
It was apparent that there is still not a place where one can go for the answers . It depends on who you reach as to where you end up.. The Autism Society has information but is not the sole source and if you have not reached that conclusion where do you go? On a Long and Winding Road.
April handled a spirited Q & A where members present could get more detailed answers to a very complex and subject.
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GETTING A DIAGNOSIS - A LONG and WINDING ROAD.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-03-04 00:00:00Z |
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BE SURE IT IS A REAL CHARITABLE DONATION
Posted by Richard Wareham on Feb 24, 2014
Our esteemed member Deane Gurney was our keynote speaker on February 25th. His message was the rules and legitimacy of Claims on tax returns for Charitable Donations. He described how many claims which were for donations of goods for which a taxable receipt is obtained were found to be fraudulent by Revenue Canada where values have been inflated purely for the purpose of avoiding taxes. Many people have found to their dismay that they did not qualify and now were faced with repaying taxes and penalties in many instances placing people in dire straits. As we always say the best charity is to donate to our Rotary Foundation. Minimal administration costs only 3% Your contributions help us strengthen peace efforts, provide clean water and sanitation, support education, grow local economies, save mothers and children, and fight disease.
Duane Buchanan presents a token of appreciation to Deane for updating us on this tax issue.
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BE SURE IT IS A REAL CHARITABLE DONATION
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Richard Wareham
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2014-02-25 00:00:00Z |
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TAX TIPS from AG Pat Bond.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Feb 17, 2014
One of the benefits of ROTARY is the varying expertise of our members.
Tuesday night we had our Assistant Governor Pat Bond provide us with some timely tips for tax time. In her presentation she alerted us to many deductions that are missed and explained the rules behind some of them.
A timely presentation as we prepare for April 30th.and settling accounts with our government..
Duane Buchanan presented Pat with a token of our appreciation for her very useful information.
(note this week our member Deane Gurney will enlighten us on changes to rules in claiming charitable donations)
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TAX TIPS from AG Pat Bond.
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Richard Wareham
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2014-02-18 00:00:00Z |
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NEW MEMBERS
Posted by Richard Wareham on Feb 17, 2014
February has been a great month for membership we have added 3 quality members who have more degrees than the weather in Miami.. (well a little exaggeration ) But they are exceptional young men who have proven their intelligence and now want to give back to the community.
On tuesday they presented their Classification talks telling us about their history and accomplishments .
Introducing :- (in alphabetical order)
Jaret St. Andrassy. Introduced to the club by John Koropatnisky
Jaret is a BC boy growing up in Abbotsford. He is married to Amanda and they have 3 young children. He is currently the program co-ordinator with Milieu Family Services.Milieu works with persons with disabilities looking after accommodation operating Residental homes,shared living facilities and offering day services to assist their clients. A large part of their program is finding employment for their clients of 51 job seekers that have 40 matched with employers.It was through this part of their program that we me Jaret who was part of the committee last october to deliver the Mark Wafer event. Interesting facts we learnt on tuesday was Jaret Played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL also played Arena football for Wyoming. When not working on Milieu Programs he runs a fitness company and coaches a Langley Junior football team.
Lahkjit Sarang Lahkjit was introduced to the club by President elect Garry Thind.
Lahkjit grew up in the Punjab and came here 15 years ago.He is married to Manpriya they have 2 boys Aged 10 and 6.
He has a Masters in Computer Science,A Realty and Insurance licence is currently selling Life Insurance and in his spare time completing his CPA designation. Manpriya is a Notary Public so if you need a document notarized you know where to go.
Ten Tran. Ten was introduced to the club by Ed Landry.
Ten Grew up in Toronto and came to BC 6 years ago as a mechanical Engineer. He then decided real Estate was a opportunity and studied to become a realtor. Ten was not satisfied and felt a need to further enhance his education and returned to School obtaining a MBA he then decided to combine the results of his education and became a real estate appraiser. Currently when not working he is completing studies to obtain a CPA designation. Ten married his long time girlfriend Kathy this last September..
We look forward to working with these new members in delivering Rotary programs to our community and benefiting from their expertise and abilities.
Here is President John Edwards with our new members. Ten,John,Lahkjit and Jaret (Additional pics in Photo album)
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NEW MEMBERS
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Richard Wareham
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2014-02-18 00:00:00Z |
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Women in Harmony
Posted by Duane Buchanan on Feb 07, 2014
Friday and Saturday saw the 10th edition of Women in Harmony. One of the groups we support through our Gaming Funds. This event has proven to be very popular. It offers musical Education to young women who are interested in learning more about the acappella stye of singing. In addition it enhances self esteem and confidence of the young ladies.They had a wonderful time as always! 3 of these women have gone on to make music their career and have music degrees. One of these women has attended 9 of the workshops and is now a musical leader.
Here is their Happy Photo at the end of the weekend. Thanks to Judy Buchanan for her leadership in promoting the event over the past 10 years.
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Women in Harmony
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Duane Buchanan
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2014-02-08 00:00:00Z |
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BOWLING NIGHT
Posted by John Koropatnisky on Feb 03, 2014
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BOWLING NIGHT
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John Koropatnisky
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2014-02-04 00:00:00Z |
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WOMEN in ROTARY NIGHT
Posted by John Edwards on Jan 20, 2014
A review of our membership showed we were missing the opportunities presented when women become a part of a Rotary Club. President John Edwards was determined to change that situation in Surrey. He created an evening dedicated to telling the Rotary message to invited women guests who exhibited the attributes that make a good rotarian. It is our hope that the evening made them aware of ROTARY and the benefits that can be derived from membership. Our Keynote speaker for the evening was Carol Tichelman who showed us how International Rotary projects are now her focus and related stories on trips to Ethiopia and Uganda to be on Polio Immunizations and improve Clean water supplies in Uganda. A truly inspiring presentation.
We then assembled a panel of Women in Rotary to tell of their passion in Rotary and answer questions from our guests. A great panel of Women leaders in Rotary.. Past district Governor Jane Helton,Assistant Governor Linda Coyle,President Keesha Rosario and Carol Tichelman.
Topping off the evening we had Past District Governor Jane Helton induct our newest Rotarian Jaret St.Andrassy.
A great evening in spreading the Rotary Message.. Hopefully inspiring more women to join to server our community.
Here are a selection of Photo's from the evening (More in our Photo album).
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WOMEN in ROTARY NIGHT
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John Edwards
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2014-01-21 00:00:00Z |
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SURREY MEMORIAL EXPANSION UPDATE
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jan 13, 2014
On Tuesday January 14th. We had the distinct pleasure of the company of Parizad Mistry - Human resources Consultant at Fraser Health Authority and Jim Nielson - Managing Consultant, Recruitment and Retention at Fraser Health Authority.
They provided an excellent presentation detailing the Surrey Memorial Hospital expansion including a new ER and 8 story Critical Care Tower.
The expected Opening date is June 1st for the Tower, the ER is currently open and operating to capacity. Parizad explained that this is the largest Capital project in BC healthcare ($512 million). It adds 30% more beds and will allow for increased teaching capabilities. Staffing is increased by 650 medical positions and the project created 3300 construction jobs. The Emergency Department is the 2nd largest in Canada this expansion increased its size threefold. It has one of only 2 Pediatric Emergencies in BC and separate Mental Health Zone.
An extensive Q & A followed the prepared presentation where many questions were answered with detail and were greatly appreciated by the attendees.
For more information log into the Fraser Health Authority Site http://www.fraserhealth.ca
President Elect Garry Thind presented Parizad and Jim with a token of our appreciation.
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SURREY MEMORIAL EXPANSION UPDATE
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Richard Wareham
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2014-01-14 00:00:00Z |
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KWANTLEN BURSARY RECIPIENT 2013
Posted by John Edwards on Dec 16, 2013
We have established an annual bursary for a business student of Kwantlen Polytechnic University who is also involved in the community and last tuesday we had the pleasure to meet with this years recipient David Dryden.. David is a fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration student. He listed many of his outside interests and positions and it was soon apparent he gets every minute out of everyday and is already giving back. The list was so long I have captured a couple of the accomplishments. He is a Badminton player and is on the Varsity Team.He coaches at Fraser Heights Secondary,He is a director of the BC School Sports association.He is on the Vancouver Board of Trade Leaders of tomorrow executive. He explained how bursaries like ours are a real aid to students and allow them to concentrate more on their studies and reduce reliance in part-time employment to get them through University. It is our pleasure to see Rotary Funds support tomorrows leaders.
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KWANTLEN BURSARY RECIPIENT 2013
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2013-12-17 00:00:00Z |
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CLUB BUSINESS MEETING December 17th.2013
Posted by John Edwards on Dec 16, 2013
President John Edwards presented a state of the Club address at tuesday's meeting.Reviewing our accomplishments year to date and indicating he has chosen the letter "F" for the balance of his term. Fun and Fundraising. To kick this off we will have a club social and bowling night on February 4th. 2014 at the Sandcastle lanes in South Surrey.. John Koropatnisky is arranging the night and indicates we can fit 54 bowlers into their premises as they have 9 lanes available. This is a family event so register now (Registration is Open) John needs the numbers so he can book the required number of Lanes. To add to the FUN it is also Financially prudent as February 4th is Toonie Tuesday … So Games cost $2.00.. Shoe rental $2.00 and selected foods $2.00 plus tax.
Fundraising is our most difficult nut to crack. However Parminder Mutti & John Koropatnisky are working on an International Dine & Dash at four-five restaurants where we get to try samples of ethnic dishes and the plan is to end up at City Central Brew Brewing for desert and a nitecap. They rolled out the concept on tuesday and it could be a winner giving us both fun and funds.. Need to get 80 couples attending.. stay tuned for more detail in January. John also reminded us that we have our donate a car program ongoing that will give us a steady stream of funds so find the junkers and lets get them processed. Call John for details.
President John went on to show how we have had a great selection of Featured speakers at out club year to date and this will continue besides good food and fellowship we need to have some content to take away from our weekly meetings… In the first six months. we have Hosted our Mayor Dianne Watts,A past Rotary International President - Rick King,The driving force behind Rotary@work -Mark Wafer which was a joint initiative with the City,CLBC and Milleau Family Services and will become an annual event during Vocational Service month as we encourage the employment of persons with disabilities.
International Service is high on priority list with ventures being planned in Amritsar, India and Benin in Africa. We are now anxiously awaiting the results of our Gaming grant submission (Expected February) so we can again provide support to local groups. We have 18 organizations in our list so we keep our fingers and toes crossed. Groups we support include the Salvation Army,Rec for Kids , Dictionaries for Grade 3 students and many more.
January 7th. After we have all recovered from the Christmas and New Year break we dive back into a weekly schedule of speakers and projects. Here is the January line up.
January 7th.. Keynote speaker Tara Grant from LMDSS(Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society)
January 14th. Keynote speakers Jim Nielsen and Mistry Parizad from Fraser Health Authority
January 21st Keynote speaker Carol Tichelman telling us about her international travels on Rotary Programs
January 28th Keynote speaker Paul Ho from Canada Financial.
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CLUB BUSINESS MEETING December 17th.2013
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LMDSS annual Xmas networking Event.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 13, 2013
Another program we support is the Annual LowerMainLand Down Syndrome Xmas Party and Networking event.This brings together children and their families who support them. It is an opportunity to exchange ideas and events in a happy fun environment. This year the day was held at Castle Fun Park where Pizza and Cake were enjoyed and a surprise visit from Santa. Here are a few Photo's from the day and once again we received praise and thanks for making the event possible.
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LMDSS annual Xmas networking Event.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-12-14 00:00:00Z |
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GIVE THE KID A MUFFIN..
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 05, 2013
Another of the programs we have supported since its inception is "Give the Kid a Muffin". The Surrey Public Library runs this program weekly and encourage inner city families with young children to drop in every friday for story time. They get to enjoy a story and other entertainment provided by dedicated library staff and have muffins and drinks. (Hence the name Muffin). Each year they have a wrap up day and I have been able to attend the event share the Xmas Cake and the Puppet show,Hand out Candy Canes and give the families a book which we supply. It is great to see Rotary $ at work helping to improve literacy and see the families enjoy being at the library. As you will note we get lots of accolades from the library staff and even a thank you on the cake. Here are a couple of photos from the event.The Cake, the book and part of the audience. By the time it started the room was packed with children and parents). More photos will be posted to our Photo album shortly.
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GIVE THE KID A MUFFIN..
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Richard Wareham
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2013-12-06 00:00:00Z |
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MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT- The what,the how and the why?
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 02, 2013
Last tuesday we had the opportunity to hear from MikeReddington BA.MBA from the Rotary Club of White Rock Semiahmoo on the process of conducting and interpreting a membership engagement survey. Mike initially devised this process for Versacold logistics surveying over 10,000 employees. He then refined the process to fit a Rotary Club.
What is it? It is a measure of the positive and negative emotion of the club membership.
How is it conducted? Using Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com this cloud based survey tool makes it easy to create and deliver the survey and it is confidential so the data is not influenced by personalities.
Why conduct a survey? Take the temperature of the membership. Monitor connection between the club and the members.Help members reconnect and help members self assess their active membership.
Objective - Foster communication and feedback, Gauge level of engagement,Gauge level of members satisfaction with the club,
When the survey is completed the results are assessed and then it is time to put an action plan into place to address the needs uncovered.
Bryce Elroy thanked Mike for his presentation and presented a token of our appreciation.
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MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT- The what,the how and the why?
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Richard Wareham
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2013-12-03 00:00:00Z |
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VALENTINE DINNER & SHOW - RC of CHINATOWN
Posted by Richard Wareham on Nov 25, 2013
Roger Wong, President of the Rotary Club of Vancouver-Chinatown, was also a guest at this week’s meeting. Their club is holding a fundraising gala on February 14, 2013, known as the Be My Valentine Dinner and Show. He promises that the Chinese flavour and entertainment will take us to China.
Included in this years festivities are demonstrations by famous Chinese artists of paper cutting and Chinese Rainbow Calligraphy. You will be able to take home your own personal paper cuts and Calligraphy. I have attended in previous years and can attest this is a unique and very enjoyable evening.
You have great food and entertainment and the opportunity to help students in their education. This years funds will provide an iPAD Media cart (includes 25 iPADS) for the Students in the Britannia hub of schools.
Tickets are $80 each and included is a 12 course dinner, activities, and performances. Dick Wareham has tickets dwareham1@me.com
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VALENTINE DINNER & SHOW - RC of CHINATOWN
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2013-11-26 00:00:00Z |
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CITY OF SURREY SOCIAL POLICY
Posted by Navdeep Sekhon on Nov 25, 2013
This week’s guest speaker was Judy Villeneuve, Surrey City Councillor. She was invited to speak to the club about her work with the Surrey Social Policy Advisory Committee that she leads. Also with her in attendance was Aileen Murphy, Senior Social Planner with the City of Surrey. Councillor Villeneuve has held her position for 25 years and is actively involved in social policy and homelessness initiatives. She mentioned how Surrey has had progress in the issue of dealing with homelessness even while the population grows at a fast pace. Much of the progress has been as a result of partnerships between the city, the province, and Fraser Health Authority. The Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society was also formed under her watch and they have awarded $2 million in grants to assist nonprofit organizations to help in their mandate. The funds have helped some of the city’s most vulnerable, including single parents, aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, and new immigrants. Councilor Villeneuve expressed enthusiasm in working with service clubs in helping reach the city’s goals in tackling poverty and homelessness. We also look forward to any opportunities that may exist. She also asked for support of a petition she has created in support of Government Assisted Refugees. They are responsible for repaying interest-bearing loans in the thousands of dollars covering their transportation and pre-entry medical expenses. She is hoping to have these payments eliminated to help vulnerable people working to start a new life in Surrey without the stress and difficulty of repaying these interest-bearing loans. Please contact our club through Facebook if you are interested in signing this petition.
President John Edwards Presented Councillor Villeneuve and Aileen Murphy with a token of our appreciation for the presentation and making us aware of the Social Policy initiatives in the City of Surrey.
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CITY OF SURREY SOCIAL POLICY
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THE FUTURE of ROTARY is in the Youth in our Communities.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Nov 18, 2013
Past District Governor Sean Hogan was our Keynote speaker at our Annual meeting on Tuesday November 19th. He explained all the New Generations programs indicating that they are a source of new Rotarians in the future.
He led of with asking the members are you a Rotarian or a member of Rotary. Getting and working on International projects is one way to get the passion another is to get involved with Youth Programs and see the life changes that occur at these events.
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) a 4 day program YAIL (Youth Adventures in Leadership) weekend in January for Grade 10-11 Students.
INTERACT-Primarily in High Schools usually meet once per month to work on Service Projects
ROTARACT - University and young professionals ages 18-30 usually meet twice a month less formal than ROTARY.-We have 4 in our area , Cloverdale, Langley, Tri Cities & Chilliwack
YES - (Youth Engaged in Service) aimed at Grade 11 students.A year long program that ends with a trip to Guatemala to complete a service Project.
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE - Gives students aged 15-19 to spend up to a year in another country as an international student hosted by local Rotary Clubs.
Sean stressed that by our involvement we get the passion and by providing the opportunity we instill leadership & service skills in Youth.
Director Duane Buchanan thanked Sean for sharing with us and presented a Rotary Pen as Token of our appreciation.
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THE FUTURE of ROTARY is in the Youth in our Communities.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-11-19 00:00:00Z |
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WINTER BREAK-The Caribbean in Style.
Posted by John Campbell on Nov 11, 2013
The Finale to our very busy agenda for the night was on a lighter note. We had Winston Chang Business Development Manager with Sandals Resorts accompanied by Tracy Martin(John Campbells Daughter) from Marlin Travel provide us with a history of the Sandals Resorts Quality all Inclusive Vacation Resorts. How Gordon"Butch" Stewart took an idea and made it into the most awarded All-inclusive Resorts.Ever. He explained the different styles of Resorts in their group. Sandals - designed for Couples : Beaches - designed for Families . Their Resorts have more Quality Inclusions than any other resorts. Including Ultra Nannies at Beaches.
Deane Gurney thanked Winston for his very enjoyable and interesting talk and then presented Tracy & Winston with a token of our appreciation.
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WINTER BREAK-The Caribbean in Style.
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BC Cancer Foundation Update
Posted by Navdeep Sekhon on Nov 11, 2013
Andrea Coogan, Development Officer with the BC Cancer Foundation was this week’s guest speaker. She updated the club on recent successful fundraising initiatives, and the years focus. She said that the BC Cancer Foundation is the largest funder of cancer research in the province, and lately they have been dedicating much of their resources to find treatments and cures for lung cancer. The foundation has been rated one of the most transparent and efficient organizations in Canada, and they have a track record of putting donor dollars to good use.
She thanked the Rotary Club of Surrey for its support over the years, which tallies at over $60,000. Our clubs $50,000 donation in 2012 helped create a staffed Cancer Information Centre at the Fraser Valley Centre located in Surrey, BC. The information centre provides information booklets, books, and internet access to patients and their families so that they have access to current and accurate information about cancer and treatments. President Elect Garry Thind gave Andrea a token of our appreciation for taking the time to visit with us.
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BC Cancer Foundation Update
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JACK is BACK
Posted by John Edwards on Nov 04, 2013
Tuesday November 5th.2013 was the day Jack Aldaz returned to the club. Jack was our treasurer in 2012 but due to business pressures and the completion of his accounting designation had to take a leave from the club. In August he returned to take in the Past Ri President Rick King event. At which time he indicated he was ready and able to return to our club. Jack is an Accountant with Delpro Automation Inc. a leading provider of industrial valves, automation and process instrumentation in Western Canada for over 25 years. Jack grew up in Mexico and we look forward to hearing his classification talk in the near future. WELCOME BACK JACK
Here President John completes the induction ceremony with Jack.
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JACK is BACK
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John Edwards
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2013-11-05 00:00:00Z |
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JFK- 50 years after the Assassination.
Posted by John Koropatnisky on Nov 04, 2013
The room was buzzing with One-Liners. Yes Colin McSween was in the house. The acknowledged authority on the Assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on November 22 1963. Several years back Colin presented a multi-part presentation on the Assassination and we were able to Skype Dr. Robert McClelland,one of the Emergency room doctors to give us the real information. Colin recapped the events of Nov 22 1963 and the various activities by the CIA and other Government people that cast questions on the Official Line on who did what and did Lee Harvey really do the deed??
Complete with supporting documentation and memorabilia Colin kept the audience captivated by the inconsistencies in the "Official Line" No wonder Colin has been called to contribute to books on the subject and has been invited to speak to conferences in Dallas on the subject.
One book that Colin co-wrote was At the Door of Memory -Aubrey Rike . Here Past President John Koropatnisky and President John Edwards thank Colin for sharing his knowledge and one-Liners with us once again.
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JFK- 50 years after the Assassination.
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RED HORSE
Posted by John Edwards on Nov 04, 2013
Bryce McElroy introduced Lisa Mander from Red Horse Assisted Services. Lisa has an impressive list of credentials in the area of counseling and dealing with disabled and at risk children. She also has an equally impressive list in the area of competitive and recreational riding. She explained that this program involves no riding but utilizes the horses in developing confidence and interaction with a non-judgmental partner.A lot of the programing is done with first Nations youth. Their group is looking for assistance in building a Round Pen ($50,000) that will allow them to conduct their program outside in the usual BC winter(Rainy) weather. This pen will enable them to expand the program to year round as it currently has to shut down Oct-March.The program achieves good outcomes but is expensive. Currently the individual programs have been funded by School Districts and agencies.
President John presented Lisa with a token of our appreciation for sharing this program with us and advised our Board will review her request.
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RED HORSE
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John Edwards
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CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SINCE 2007
Posted by Navdeep Sekhon on Oct 28, 2013
John Kearns, General Manager of the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel, Vice President of the BC Hotel Association, and Director at the Surrey Board of Trade was this week’s guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Surrey meeting. He provided insight into some of the challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector locally and nationally. He also spoke about where some of the strong areas of growth are in the sector. With Canada’s share of global tourism dollars shrinking, John stressed the importance of government and private sector backed solutions that could help change this trend. He also expressed enthusiasm in the growing hotel sector in Surrey, especially in light of October’s announcement that the Marriot chain would be opening a luxury hotel in the city centre.
Photo: Rotarian Leyland Williams thanking John Kearns for sharing his insight into the tourism and hospitality industry.
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CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SINCE 2007
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Navdeep Sekhon
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2013-10-29 00:00:00Z |
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CLASSIFICATION TALKS are BACK
Posted by Richard Wareham on Oct 21, 2013
Yes we are having our members share their Biographies and tell us about themselves, their occupations and families.
Traditionally all new members give a classification talk within a month of being inducted and at our Business meetings we will have our seasoned members tell their stories. Our latest Classification talk was given by Parminder Thind who joined our Club on August 6th. Parminder's Classification is Insurance -Life & Health. His company is Think Insurance here is a link to his webpage.
http://www.dfsinvestmentinsurance.ca/en/representative/Pages/ParminderThind.aspx
As you can see Parminder has a very positive attitude to assisting people maximize their financial success.
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CLASSIFICATION TALKS are BACK
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Richard Wareham
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2013-10-22 00:00:00Z |
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ROTARY BEYOND BORDERS.
Posted by John Edwards on Oct 18, 2013
Being a Rotarian offers many privileges,especially when traveling. You can meet local Rotarians and exchange ideas and get the inside track in new countries or cities that you visit. Here is an example - a visit between our President John Edwards and Allison Peart the President of the Rotary Club of Kingston.Jamaica.When she visited Vancouver recently.John had the opportunity to discuss the Re-Tool Jamaica project that we have been trying to get started. Here John exchanges Club banners with Allison.
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ROTARY BEYOND BORDERS.
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John Edwards
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2013-10-19 00:00:00Z |
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PONY PALS.
Posted by John Riley on Oct 14, 2013
On Tuesday we had a visit from Leslie Forbes with PONY PALS , She came to receive a donation to assist them in providing therapeutic riding experiences for disabled children and adults. Past President John Riley presents a check to further their good works.
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2013-10-15 00:00:00Z |
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE -MLA PETER FASSBENDER
Posted by Richard Wareham on Oct 14, 2013
Our Keynote speaker for October 15th was our Local MLA Peter Fassbender -Minister of Education.
He updated us on the happenings in Victoria since he was voted into office earlier in the year. He Outlined his vision for Education in BC. He indicated that although they were not meeting in the Legislature. All members of the House were very busy working on the Legislative Agenda and preparing for policies to be introduced at the next Session. He also outline the positive future of Industrial development in BC and the need to increase the number of qualified Trades people to meet the growing needs of business coupled with the numbers of retiring Trades people.He and his fellow ministers in the Education field have been working tirelessly to come up with solutions that will see these needs addressed. The development of LNG is top of mind in the Province at this time and is under severed time constraints as several other countries are working to be first to the post in setting up agreements with developing countries that require this energy source. Following his prepared presentation he answered numerous Questions from our Club members and when asked how he felt about the potential success of his vision he answered with the comment "I am a Realist Optimist"
Thanking Minister Fassbender was our Honorary Member and past President,Dave Hayer.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE -MLA PETER FASSBENDER
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2013-10-15 00:00:00Z |
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ROTARY CARES - 2013 - DICTIONARIES for GRADE 3
Posted by Richard Wareham on Oct 10, 2013
This was our 3rd. year completing this program and it was another great success.
Five schools were selected in the Surrey School District that are considered Inner-city Schools and are
feeder Elementary schools to Kwantlen Park Secondary. The schools we provided dictionaries to all the Grade three students were:-
Bridgeview, Forsyth Road, Old Yale Road, K.B.Woodwood and James Ardiel
We delivered 212 dictionaries over 4 days. 10 Members of the Club participated in this project.
With the provision for privacy we were unable to show the faces of all the happy children without individual releases so that is why you will see photos
from the back of the Class. Here is a selection of photos taken during the week including our President who had to serve a time out and memorize
the meanings of the two words we had the children locate with the help of their teachers "TRICK and TREAT"
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ROTARY CARES - 2013 - DICTIONARIES for GRADE 3
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2013-10-11 00:00:00Z |
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DG DENIS BOYD CLUB VISIT OCTOBER 8th.2013
Posted by Richard Wareham on Oct 07, 2013
Joined by members of White Rock Peninsula and Surrey Fraser Heights and Central City Provisional Club we hosted our District Governor and his wife Maureen at our October 8th.meeting.
A good attendance of 32 enjoyed the wisdom of our District Governor as he hit all the important points in being a Rotarian in his address.
He related how he first saw a Rotary project and wondered who are ROTARY through his experiences in ROTARY to his current position.
He explained the 5 avenues of service talked about post Polio help as we are " just this close" to dealing with the disease but now have to look at helping those that were afflicted by the disease and now suffer from the outcomes.
Maureen brought our Attention to District Conference to be held May 1st in Whistler Theme "PEAK EXPERIENCE" Early registrations enjoy choice of rooms
and discounts.
DG Boyd inducted our new member Leyland Williams. Here are Leyland and his partner Gerri Meagher with DG Denis and his wife and another with our president and Leyland's sponsor John Edwards.
He then presented a new 5050 pin to the three clubs unsung Hero's (Members that the current Club President has deemed are worthy of such awards.) Missing from Surrey Photo is Lal Baniya who was not available for the evening.
Club Presidents presented DG Denis and Maureen with tokens of appreciation for their visit.
It was as usual good food and fellowship. With food for thought delivered by our DG.
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DG DENIS BOYD CLUB VISIT OCTOBER 8th.2013
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Richard Wareham
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2013-10-08 00:00:00Z |
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MARK WAFER NIGHT in SURREY.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 30, 2013
Our Vocational Service Month Hi Lite Event.
Put together in partnership with Community Living BC, The City Of Surrey and Milieu Family Services from all accounts was a resounding success.. We had over 100 attentive people learning how hiring persons with a disability enhances a business and improves the profitability,moral and social standing of a business. Mark told us of his experiences in his 6 Tim Horton Stores where he has had over 90 disabled persons in his employ and currently has over 40 in a work force of 240.
We had a lively Panel presentation with questions from the audience. Mark was joined on stage by Angie Patrignani from Milieu Employment Services,Jayson Lockyer - Super Store(Guildford) Operations Manager and Shawn Spear - Self advocate (person with disability). They explained the process how Shawn approached milieu and they identified and spoke to Jayson about the program.He was receptive to the idea and soon Shawn was working at Superstore. Another Win-Win result.
This reminds me of the last line of the 4 Way Test - Will it be beneficial to all concerned ? Obviously this was..
To put the final touches on this week Mark will be leading a meeting on October 9th. with the Vocational Service chairs from District 5050 clubs to explore how we can
make further advances in getting more persons with disabilities employed in our District.
Here are some of the photo's take during the evening by Richard Jeffrey. More are posted in our Photo Album.
President John Edwards with Jack Styan from CLBC present Mark with a token of our appreciation for his presentation.
Our Panel with Mark Wafer answering questions from the audience.
Our Committee representing the 4 partners in organizing the evening with Mark & Valarie Wafer,
Last Photo are our Special Guests - Minister of Education - Don MacRae, MLA Peter Fassbender,Councillor Bruce Hayne, Honorary Rotarian & Retired MLA -Dave Hayer with our president doing his "Yoda" impersonation.(For those experiencing Star Wars withdrawal)
On October 9th. he will be meeting with club Vocational chairs from our District to explore where we can do more in this area.
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MARK WAFER NIGHT in SURREY.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-10-01 00:00:00Z |
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GIVE THE KID A MUFFIN..
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 23, 2013
This is a library program we have been associated with for over 10 years. Each week informal sessions are held at the Surrey Library (It was Whalley, now at Central City) so that families can bring their young children for an activity which includes book reading and of course the muffins and juice. Over the years this has been a very popular way to introduce young children and their families to the library and the fun of reading and learning. Once again we are glad to be able to provide $1,000 to fund this program and improve literacy in Surrey.
Cyndy Hill gave us an overview of the program and its success in introducing families to the Library.
Here I get to present the check to Cyndy Hill, Director of Development for the Surrey Library.
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GIVE THE KID A MUFFIN..
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Richard Wareham
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2013-09-24 00:00:00Z |
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Transforming Lives Through Mobility
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 23, 2013
On Tuesday, September 24th. Our featured presenter for the evening was Linda Whitehead of the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation. Linda explained that lack of mobility is a barrier to freedom and besides limiting the individual it also affects the whole family of the disabled individual. The Canadian Wheelchair foundation has delivered 33,000 wheelchairs in the past 10 years into over 40 countries. This has directly improved the lives of over 33,000 individuals who have been deprived from mobility by war, disease, accident, natural disasters and advanced age giving them back dignity, independence and opportunity. Rotary has been promoting the eradication of Polio but the next level are those who have already been stricken and immobilized by the disease.
Linda showed us a video that covered deliveries of wheelchairs and we saw the immediate benefit that the gift of mobility provided. Through volume and benefactors the cost of each chair has been reduced to $150 delivered. We had a chair to evaluate and they are tough and a quality build that will stand up to the conditions found in the undeveloped areas that many get deployed.
Shipments are in containers of 280 wheelchairs President Elect Gary Thind was so moved that he has started to organize a club project to raise $42,000 so that we can send a container to Amritsar in Northern India. There are two clubs in that City that we can partner with. STAY TUNED. We will Engage in Rotary and Change Lives.
President John Edwards presented Linda with a token of appreciation for her presentation.
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Transforming Lives Through Mobility
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Richard Wareham
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2013-09-24 00:00:00Z |
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HR in your Pocket
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 16, 2013
Tuesday the 17th. our featured presenter was Sieglinde Malmberg - Title of her presentation was HR in your pocket..
By way of a powerpoint presentation Sieglinde gave us a great introduction to the work she does with businesses in
sorting our their manpower issues in the Office. Using the metaphor of the Jungle she demonstrated finding the Snakes
and the Beautiful (Safe) plants and seeing those players in our businesses.
She went through an exercise in interview questions showing what is useful and what is not in making sure your hire is
the right person and not just the interview actor. When going into a company she explained the ACT formula
A - Assess the staff - Are you hiring the best? Are you engaging new Generations? Are your processes supporting Profit?
C - Cleanse - Weed out what is not working,Weed out who is not working. Remove limiting policies
T - Tools - She then works with the company to provide the tools to change.
A very useful presentation check out her web page www.hrinyourpocket.com
Rotarian Dennis Fierbach presented Sieglinde with a token of our appreciation
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HR in your Pocket
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Richard Wareham
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2013-09-17 00:00:00Z |
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WATER,WATER everywhere but none Drinkable!
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 09, 2013
Well not quite everywhere but in many places it is not drinkable.
Our presenters on Tuesday Sept 10th. Carl & Yulia Garrison showed us how Rotary Projects are changing this situation in India,Africa and South America.
They took us using a Powerpoint presentation on three recent Projects that were completed in India. In Southern India in the state of Cochin the Rotary Club of Sedro Woolly in co-operation with the Rotary Club of Cochin (midtown),India.Constructed 110 toilets for underprivileged people in Chellanam.Good Sanitation is a key element of ensuring clean,drinkable water by preventing the water sources from being contaminated. This International project is the beginning of a plan of the Cochin to ultimately construct over 1000 toilets.
Another Project was in Burkina Faso, Africa. Led By Carl the Sedro-Woolley club in partnership with the DenverColorado Rotary Club and the local Club in Burkina Faso,The Crystal club of Ougadougou("Wagadoogoo") Jointly they raised over $60,000 using club funds and matching grants to build 5 hand-pump deep water wells which provided pure water to the people of the villages around Zabre in Burkina Faso.
The other project did not involve water but did involve improving the living standards of the people in a remote village in Guatemala. They installed 50 indoor cook stoves in the villager's homes. Until this project the villagers just had an open wood fire in their hut to provide for cooking and heat. I bet the air quality in those huts was far worse than that currently on the news in china's big cities. The stoves besides providing the health benefits will be up to 60% more efficient thus reducing the need for wood supplies and free up time previously taken just to gather wood.
These are three examples of what one man cannot do alone but what Rotary Clubs banding together can achieve.
This was a very inspiring presentation which should add impetus to our International Plans. Ed Landry Introduced ourSpeakers and Paramjit Mutti presented them with a token of our appreciation for taking the time to come and enlighten us on the scope of International Projects.
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WATER,WATER everywhere but none Drinkable!
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Richard Wareham
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2013-09-10 00:00:00Z |
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LITERACY FOR LIFE ..
Posted by Richard Wareham on Sep 02, 2013
One of the ROTARY Avenues of Service is Literacy.
Our second guest on Tuesday Sept 3rd. was Cyndy Hill,Director of Development with the Surrey Public Library.
She informed us of a new program "Read to Baby" that they want to deliver to the new mothers in Surrey. The program will deliver a resource kit to some of the most vulnerable newborns in Surrey. The Kit will contain a Baby Board Book,Music CD,Information to teache parents how to build the pre literacy skills that a baby needs and details of the free children's services at the local libraries- This will all be packaged in a keepsake bag. The delivery of the program will be in collaboration with the the community Health Nurses who will deliver the Kits.
What is needed now are the Funds to get the program started and that is where we (the Rotary ) come in. They will need $25,000 for the first year to create and deliver 1,000 kits
Our Club has had a long standing association with the Surrey Library supporting "Give the Kid a Muffin program" and the Annual " Creative writing contest".
Previously we were able to fund these from our Gaming Funding but now Libraries are verboten (English =forbidden).
However the Board felt the need to continue the Muffin Program is a must as one of the building blocks to literacy that we provided funding this year from our Club foundation.
Now we need to consider the new initiative and see if we can assist in getting this program established in Surrey.
Past President John Riley presented Cyndy with a token of appreciation for her presentation.
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LITERACY FOR LIFE ..
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Richard Wareham
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2013-09-03 00:00:00Z |
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TURN PLASTIC RECYCLING INTO A HOUSE!
Posted by John Edwards on Sep 02, 2013
YES YOU CAN and IT WILL HAPPEN
On Tuesday Sept 3rd. Our featured presenter was Leyland Williams P.Eng. President of Plastisol Inc.
He provided a detailed presentation showing how his company is leading the way in such an enterprise. From the plastic junk that gets tossed into the Blue Bin and in many cases directly into the landfills he has developed a process that turns this into industrial strength plastic that can be extruded to create a series of forms to basically build a iKEA like package that is a house.
The intent of this project is to supply inexpensive but quality housing to people’s in the under developed countries of the world Africa, Asia and South America areas of major disasters and also provide decent housing in refugee camps which with the exception of those getting tents from Shelter Box and Disaster Aid live have the people living under a tarp or less.
Leyland indicated that they are in final stages of testing and the product should be in production later this year. He said this is one way he can give back to the community. Giving back is what Rotary does and with this in mind Leyland completed an application for Membership in our Club..
Here John Campbell Presents Leyland with a token of our appreciation for taking time to come and present his tremendous project.
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TURN PLASTIC RECYCLING INTO A HOUSE!
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John Edwards
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2013-09-03 00:00:00Z |
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IMPROVING YOUR WORKFORCE
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 28, 2013
Community Living BC, the Surrey Rotary Club, the City of Surrey and Milieu Employment Services warmly invite employers to …
Improving Your Workforce:
The Benefits of Hiring Adults with Developmental Disabilities
There are many myths and perceptions about people with disabilities as employees. Mark Wafer, a leading national employment advocate and businessman, will share his lived experience, both personal and professional, to demonstrate how people with disabilities are valued employees and an intrinsic element in his businesses success. Drawing on 18 years as an employer, Mark will include stories of how hiring a person with a disability improved the profitability of his company and gave him a competitive edge. You will be entertained and challenged to think about how people with disabilities could improve the performance of your workforce and your business.
Mark is the lead business champion on the Rotary at Work initiative, a member of Ontario’s Lieutenant Governors accessibility team, an inaugural inductee into Ontario’s Champions League, and one of four members of the Federal Government’s Panel on Opportunities for People with Disabilities in the Workforce.
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Eaglequest Golf – Coyote Creek
7778 152nd Street, Surrey, BC
Tickets: $20 (includes - buffet dinner; dessert; tea & coffee) / Cash Bar available
To purchase tickets, please contact:
The Surrey Rotary Club at link:
http://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=c147e016-49bf-4b63-88fb-3897d1cf6ab6
To avoid disappointment, purchase tickets and register early!
For more information, please contact:
Josefina Marchetti, Community Living BC
phone: 604-501-8310, or email: Josefina.Marchetti@gov.bc.ca
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IMPROVING YOUR WORKFORCE
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Richard Wareham
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2013-08-29 00:00:00Z |
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ONE SMALL STEP for MAN A GIANT LEAP for MANKIND
Posted by Ajay Caleb on Aug 19, 2013
The words spoken by Neil Armstrong in 1969 when he was the first man to step onto the Moon.
Now some 44 years later the Student team from Princess Margaret Secondary become the first Canadian Team to win the International Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA's Johnson Space Center.This program is the design of a self sustaining settlement of 10,000 people on the moon.
Visitors to our August 20th meeting were some of the Princess Margaret Secondary team that competed in the NASA competition they showed us the Trophy they received and told us about the time they spent in Houston. The interaction with other students that formed their company and working with NASA engineers who evaluated their entry. A truly commendable achievement in this worldwide competition. Maybe someday soon we will see the fruit of their labors lifting off for the moon.
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ONE SMALL STEP for MAN A GIANT LEAP for MANKIND
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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Ethical Investing - Making money and making a difference.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 19, 2013
Our presenter for tuesday August 20th.2013 was Dr.Barbara Treiloff-Deane who demystified the subject of ethical funds and ethical investing. She termed this as Socially responsible Investing showing us how equities in the portfolios were scrutinized to meet the Social,Environmental and financial considerations for good ethical investments. A key component was the engagement between the shareholders and investment managers with the company to ensure the companies met the benchmarks established to qualify the funding.
Supply chain management was a key component in ensuring that standards are met. Example was Loblaws and their Joe Fresh Clothing line.
As you may recall Joe Fresh was one of the garments produced in the factory in Bangladesh that collapsed with a loss of more than a thousand workers. Loblaws had a supply chain policy which met the ethical supply standards but there was little evidence of checks in place to ensure the
production met this criteria. Following this disaster an accord was created that Loblaws joined to ensure worker safety in Bangladesh adding measures to ensure commitments are met. This is an example of where the investors through the engagement process steered the company to ensure ethical standards were met.
Dr Treiloff-Deane explained that the selection of investments starts with using established financial analysis to confirm that it is financially sound investment then an analysis of the social and environmental analysis is conducted to ensure it is ethically sound. If both these components are met it is considered for investment and addition to the funds selection.
Companies that qualify for inclusion in Ethical fund portfolios must have the following guiding principles ..
Promote environmental stewardship,consumer protection,human rights and diversity.
We are now all better informed as to what Socially responsible investing is and can better evaluate our investment activity as these funds reflect the guiding principles set forth in ROTARY Four-Way Test.
Is it the TRUTH?
Will it be FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned?
President John presented Dr Treiloff-Deane with a token of our appreciation for her presentation and expanding our understanding of other
ways in which we can improve the world we live in..
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Ethical Investing - Making money and making a difference.
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2013-08-20 00:00:00Z |
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER- Thursday August 15th 2013
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 14, 2013
What a great event. Since thursday night this has been the underlying theme of all the eMails we have received. Yes it was a truly memorable evening that started back in Februart at PNW PETS (Presidents-elect Training Seminar) when President John Edwards invited Richard King Past RI President to come to our club to speak and aid our membership growth plans. He said "YES" so then the adventure began .. Seeing this as more than a one club event John formed a committee and got the District blessing to make this a District/Area E event. Thursday night all the committees hard work and planning came to fruition when an audience of 226 (rotarians ,Guests and Prospective Rotarians) gathered at the EagleQuest Golf course.
The evening started with the music of the Chilliwack Rotary Band (The Rotations),who also provided the music for the two National Anthems (Making them sound much better then they do when no music is being played keeping us in tune and in time)
Mr King held the audience spellbound as he recalled his history with Rotary and his other passion Musical Comedy and Singing.Yes before his Rotary history Richard performed professionally as a singer and actor in his own shows in Las Vegas and in leading roles of West Coast productions of Broadway musicals.
All the time growing his law practice(King,King & King-located in Pleasanton California) and being an active trial lawyer.
During his address Mr.King told us of his many travels when RI President visiting over 100 countries and meeting with Presidents and Kings discussing how Rotary with its worldwide membership can bring humanitarian solutions to aid the disadvantaged in the world.
We also had the privilege of listening to Rick sing (he was once a Las Vegas entertainer) something few audiences have an opportunity to hear.It was as moving as
his
speech.
On Friday a group of us had the distinct privilege to have brunch with Mr.King and learn more from this truly inspiring Rotarian.
During the evening there was a video taping and many photos taken that we will be co-ordinating with the District to make available to all and will form part of our Club Photo library. In the meantime here are a few moments recorded on a NIGHT TO REMEMBER.
Mr King Addressing the large audience seen to the right.
With President John Edwards and during the Musical interlude when we broke for Dessert and Coffee.
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER- Thursday August 15th 2013
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2013-08-15 00:00:00Z |
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NEW ROTARIANS
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 05, 2013
On tuesday August 6th. we added two more members to our Club.
Parminder Thind - Sponsored by Garry Thind (not a relative) .
Parminder is self employed his company is called Think Insurance
His classification is: Insurance -Life & Health.
Dennis Fierbach -Sponsored by Ajay Caleb.
Dennis is employed by GlobalAid network and heads up their
water for life initiative.
His classification is: Humanitarian Worker-Clean Water
We look forward to their classification talks in the near future
when we can get to know them better.
Our Esteemed AG Pat Bond performed the Initiation Ceremony.
Photo of Pat with the New members and their sponsors.Plus individual
photos of Parminder and Dennis with his wife Janet.
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NEW ROTARIANS
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2013-08-06 00:00:00Z |
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ARE YOU IN ROTARY or is ROTARY IN YOU
Posted by Richard Wareham on Aug 05, 2013
On tuesday we had the pleasure of the return visit of Syd Harmon PDG District 7080 Toronto
Once again Syd provided much enjoyed presentation showing the benefits of Rotary and detailing things we can do as a group which would be impossible with just oneself. Syd is one of the founding members of the Paul Harris Society and reminded us that giving to our Charity the Rotary Foundationis key to creating funding for local community projects.
Syd cited many occasions when being in Rotary provided benefits by association that would have not been available otherwise. He spoke on the annual Grade 3 dictionary project "Rotary Cares" how this has grown and the positive feedback received from students and teachers.
Note: we will be completing our 3rd Annual Dictionary project in October providing dictionaries to the Grade 3 Students at the 5 elementary schools that feed into Kwantlen Park Secondary.I will be looking for volunteers next month.
Syd provided a very thoughtful and entertaining presentation. Duane presented Syd with a token of our appreciation for his presentation.
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ARE YOU IN ROTARY or is ROTARY IN YOU
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EXPLORE THE CITY - ART GALLERY NIGHT
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jul 29, 2013
For a change of pace President John arranged for us to visit the Surrey Art Gallery and then gather at the Central City Brewery for food and refreshments and ROTARY Fellowship.
Although our turnout was lower than normal (Summer vacations taking its toll) We had an enjoyable evening.
As they say "Art is in the eye of the beholder" and there were certainly some works that flew right over my head.. But there were many great selections. If you were not with us you should take the time to go to the Art Gallery and see the work on display. Note:Surrey Art Gallery is the second largest public art gallery in the Metro Vancouver region.They have ongoing exhibits which will appeal to all tastes and may even open your eyes to new ideas.
In our fast growing and busy City we tend to miss what we have available to us for enjoyment. The Art Gallery is one of these opportunities.
We are the city of Parks so now with the long summer days it is a good time to get out and explore our City.
Link to the City of Surrey Website for ideas
Heritage Facilities & Services :: The City of Surrey, British Columbia
We can organize more of these Club outings just let president John know what you would like to do...
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EXPLORE THE CITY - ART GALLERY NIGHT
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Richard Wareham
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2013-07-30 00:00:00Z |
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Street Cleanup.
Posted by John Campbell on Jul 27, 2013
Today the crew went out to our adopted street 100th.Avenue from 152nd to 140th.and did our cleanup up.Head Sanitary Engineer John Campbell led the pickers to their appointed locations. Gary Thind and Dick Wareham started at 140th.working East. Honorary Rotarian Dave Hayer,Paul Keenleyside,John Edwards and John Campbell worked west from 152nd.
New record we completed in just over an hour.. Interesting time we found an encampment in the bushes and spent shotgun cartridges. Our sign is displayed so we are now official.
After such an exhausting Sunday morning we adjourned to Boston Pizza to refresh ourselves.
Special thanks to Paul for taking photos
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Street Cleanup.
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John Campbell
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BEAM ME UP SCOTTY!
Posted by Ajay Caleb on Jul 22, 2013
Our July 9th meeting was a recap of the visioning exercise and reports from Directors on their objectives for the
coming year.It is going to be a busy and fun year ahead.
Before we got into the club stuff we had some really bright students from Princess Margaret Secondary telling us about a competition that they were competing in that is supported by NASA.
It is the ISSDC (International Space Settlement Design Competition).
They have been selected to represent Canada in the Finals to be held at the Space Centre in Houston Texas.
The team they had to design a Settlement for 10,000 people with every aspect detailed and quantified. They call their Settlement -"Bellevisat"-A colony built as a primary heavy manufacturing center in zero gravity. It is used for in-space manufacturing. Named as a reference to the Spanish phrase, Belle Vista, or beautiful view.
To get an idea of the detail here is the link to previous years submission from the Princess Margaret students
data.delos.com/spaceset/pdf7/pr.margaret-surrey.pdf
It was completed down to the design of the houses.Recreation,food production,sanitation ..
You name it they detailed it a lot of work involving many hours a day while also maintaining their grades.
They are one of 12 schools Worldwide that made it to the finals and they certainly impressed us.
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Ajay Caleb
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2013-07-23 00:00:00Z |
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SPECIAL EVENTS at JULY 9th Meeting.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jul 08, 2013
In addition to our normal Agenda and a featured presenter.
We welcomed our first new Rotarian of the 2013-14 year. Navdeep Sekhon I was inducted as a new member. He was sponsored by Bryce McElroy with the classification of Government Services and was assigned to the Foundations committee which is chaired by Bryce.
Also our long time member Bill Burnett was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow for his years of dedication to ROTARY and especially our Club.
And finally Bryce McElroy was presented with his Directors Pin as he was away at the time of our Annual Installation.
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SPECIAL EVENTS at JULY 9th Meeting.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-07-09 00:00:00Z |
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DECISION MAKING in THE FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY-
Posted by John Edwards on Jul 08, 2013
Tamarra Goddard enlightened the club about the role culture and tradition play in decision-making in the First Nations community. She gave an example of how her current area of studies in aboriginal Business and Leadership stems from the example that was set by her mother who teaches aboriginal law at the University of Victoria.
She gave an example of the role prayer plays in business meetings. She started with a traditional prayer of drumming and singing which is a prayer itself. The medium of prayer allowed people to arrive at a state of calmness in an effort to clear the mind of any preconceived ideas that would interfere with unbiased decision-making and consensus.
Tamarra explained that in her community, knowledge is passed through dreams, practices and traditions. These practices and traditions are re-emerging through the young people and is a validation to the elders that the traditions are being passed on; some of these traditions and practices go back five to six thousand years. She gave the example of the complexity and time it took to be a traditional medicine person. It took 14 years of study which included the biology of plants and animals.
She briefly spoke about the adverse effect the Indian Agent had on First Nations communities. Her people were removed and prevented from the traditional connection with the land. She discussed the land treaties that were settled by former Premier Gordon Campbell.
Tamarra concluded her talk by reminding Rotarians that the Canadian common law system which is adversarial in practice does not work in first nations people who prefer to settle disputes and make decisions through inspiration and consensus. “Quietness fosters original thinking” Tamarra said. She finished by saying that she hopes that the work she is doing would result in building a wealthy economy for her First Nations people.
Photos: Tamarra demonstrating the traditional prayer and drumming.
President John Edwards Presenting a token of the clubs appreciation for her presentation.
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DECISION MAKING in THE FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY-
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John Edwards
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Another Certificate of Appreciation from the Province.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jul 01, 2013
Our esteemed Honorary Rotarian,Past President and retired MLA Dave Hayer dropped by on tuesday to present the last of the Certificates of Appreciation from the Province to Paramjit Mutti who was away at the time of Dave's last visit. It is really great to know that the work we do is recognized even is our motto is "Service above Self"
Here Dave tells us about some of his history with our club and his future plans after BC Politics. His new challenge is Federal politics. We will see many stories in the news in coming months as Dave prepares his bid for a seat in Ottawa.
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Another Certificate of Appreciation from the Province.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-07-02 00:00:00Z |
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NON RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INCREASING.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jul 01, 2013
Our featured presenter for last Tuesday’s meeting was Jan Robinson CMA currently Interim President of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association
Her topic was Construction activity and major projects in the VRCA.
She started by giving us a short history of the Association which now has 700 member small independent construction companies in the non-wood frame construction industry. It was formed in 1929 and since that time its members helped build many of the cities landmarks such as the Lions Gate bridge and are currently involved in many projects including the Hotel Georgia Restoration ,Surrey Central Library the new RCMP “E” Division HQ in Surrey and the Port Mann Bridge upgrade. Continued increases are being seen in Construction activity in our region. She cited many of the challenges facing the construction sector in coming years-Skills shortage as retiring craftsmen leave the industry.The advancements in Green Technology,the fact that only 5% of the construction workforce are women so there is a need to find ways to increase this %.The need to even the qualification requirements across Canada.
Jan had many facts and charts showing the trends and answered many questions from our members.
For more information their web page is http://www.vrca.bc.ca
Suchita Kahlon presented Jan with atoken of our appreciation following her presentation.
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NON RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INCREASING.
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Richard Wareham
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A NEW YEAR ROTARY YEAR
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jun 24, 2013
Wow! Another year in the Books and a new board to guide us through 2013-2014 ...
On Tuesday June 25th we marked the Annual turnover of leadership from John Riley to John Edwards… With change comes new faces to the Board and fresh ideas.
I guess all that remains the same is we can still say "and here comes Johnny" to introduce our President
and we still have the Four Way Test to guide us and our dedication to Service above Self
FOUR WAY TEST refresher.
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Our MC for the evening was our Past president from 1980-81 Duane Buchanan.He kept the program on track and our outgoing and incoming Presidents in check. Our esteemed Assistant Governor Pat Bond performed the ceremonies introducing the outgoing Board then installing the new Board.
A high point of the evening was a special presentation from the City of Surrey to Walt Johnson for 44 years of SERVICE above SELF.
Appropriate musical background was provided by Jordan Edwards. Here are some Photos from the evening taken by Bill Burnett
First recipients of 100% attendance Pins (Walt now @ 44 years) The rest of us not so much..
2nd the 2013-14 Board of Directors. 3rd. New President John Edwards Presenting Walt Johnson with his award from the City.
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A NEW YEAR ROTARY YEAR
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Richard Wareham
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2013-06-25 00:00:00Z |
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SPECIAL AREA E JOINT MEETING- JUNE 18th.2013
Posted by John Edwards on Jun 17, 2013
Another successful area E joint meeting. A total of 91 attendees.
Our featured speaker for the evening was Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts who related how the city had grown and reasons to relocate City Hall and develop the Central City area to a hub for the city. In the planning of the city parks and green space were a non negotiable and form a strategic part of the Urban Plan. Mayor Watts spoke to the need for improvement in Public Transportation and her stand regarding ground level train service that would serve our region. She entertained a lively Q & A with no questions off the table.
President Elect John Edwards thanked the Mayor for her enlightening address and advised that the Club will be sending a Donation to Mayor Watts favorite Charity the Tiny Bundles program which is administered by the Surrey Food Bank as a thank you for her taking the time to speak to our group.
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SPECIAL AREA E JOINT MEETING- JUNE 18th.2013
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John Edwards
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2013-06-18 00:00:00Z |
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Emergency Preparedness Awareness Day (EPAD)
Posted by Ajay Caleb on Jun 14, 2013
Saturday June 15th saw the first Emergency Preparedness Awareness Day (EPAD) hosted by the Rotary Club of Surrey. With the co-operation of the Central City Shopping Centre we were provided with a perfect venue inside the Centre for our Vendors and Service Providers to display their solutions and supply great information to the public.
The following vendors and organizations joined with us to make this day a success.
Service Providers
City of Surrey
Canadian Red Cross
Canadian Blood Services
BC Hydro
Fortis BC
Fraser Health Authority
Vendors
72 Hours www.72hours.ca
Get Clearly Prepared www.getclearlyprepared.com
Chylan www.chylan.ca
Thrive Foods. www.theresahalliwell.thrivelife.com
Rotarian Ajay Caleb who chaired this event is now formulating a plan for another EPAD in December.
If you want to get involved please eMail him at works_for_you@yahoo.ca
Here are some photos from the day taken by Kavi Sivasothy
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Emergency Preparedness Awareness Day (EPAD)
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Ajay Caleb
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2013-06-15 00:00:00Z |
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MORE EVENTS at JUNE 4th MEETING.
Posted by Bryce McElroy on Jun 03, 2013
Besides our very interesting presentation from the BC Securities Commission we had many more items on our full Agenda for the night.
Honorary Member and Past President Dave Hayer Dropped by to present two more certificates from the Government of BC for Volunteer work of Sylvia Kahlon and Gary Thind. It is a plus when we are honored for doing what we enjoy doing in serving our community.He also gave us advance notice that now he was no longer an MLA he was taking the net step is serving Surrey by running for the Federal Conservative Party in the next Federal Election in the Cloverdale-West Langley Electoral District.
The next item on our Agenda was to distribute another portion of the Funds we received from BC Gaming under our Funding grant.
This donation was $2,500.00 to Metro Kids Society to fund their Saturday morning program which serves 150 kids each week. These children are at risk children living in the inner city area of Surrey.
Super Saturday Kids Klub is an action packed program specifically designed for all kids, including those with a short attention span.
This TV-Gameshow style format is filled with exciting music, games and contests. The final 20 minutes of the 60 minute program is a time of teaching and building into the lives of many under privileged kids.
The themes of the teaching times consist of the basic morals any parent or society would like built into their children. We teach about topics such as loving one another, respecting authority, obeying your parents, and helping the needy.
Every child receives a weekly personal home visit by our approved Kids Klub workers.
In addition to this, each child is picked up by one of our buses each week from their home and taken to our Kids Klub Program.
Mike Brownlee Program Director joined us for supper and accepted the donation on behalf of Metro Kids. for more information here is their web link www.metrokids.ca
Bryce McElroy Program Director for our Gaming Funds presents Mike with the Check and our thanks for them delivering such a beneficial program.
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MORE EVENTS at JUNE 4th MEETING.
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2013-06-04 00:00:00Z |
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CAPITALIZING YOUR BUSINESS.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jun 03, 2013
On Tuesday June 4th. we had the pleasure of a presentation from three representatives of the BC Securities Commission.Mike Murado Manager of Corporate Finance,Larissa Streu Senior Legal Counsel-Corporate Finance and Alan Mayede Senior Securities Analyst - Corporate Finance Division.
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) is the independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating securities trading in British Columbia through the administration of the Securities Act. Their Website is http://www.bcsc.bc.ca
Their Powerpoint presentation followed by a Q & A session. Provided us with detail of the requirements under the securities Act as it relates to small businesses raising Capital to start or expand the enterprise. Bottom line is if your not sure ask.There are many exemptions for small businesses under 50 shareholders so in many cases raising capital is not to onerous from a reporting standpoint but it it better to check than be found to be in contravention of the Securities Laws. Bottom line is if your not sure ask.
Gary Thind thanked the Trio for their very interesting presentation.
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CAPITALIZING YOUR BUSINESS.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-06-04 00:00:00Z |
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NEW MEMBERS NIGHT - May 28th.2013
Posted by Richard Wareham on May 27, 2013
This evening we did not have external featured speakers but celebrated new members in our Club.We inducted two more members to our club.
Edward Landry a Commercial Appraiser .President of Penny & Keenlyside Appraisals
Paramjit Mutti a General Insurance Agent owner of Island Insurance Agency Ltd.
Then two of our most recent new members gave their Classification talks.If you missed the meeting you will have to chat with them at our next meeting and get to know them.
Jacqueline Marti - Financial Planner
Monty Josan - Residential Realtor.
As you can see we are adding highly qualified and enthusiastic (Young) new members to our Club.Actually with these additions I think our average age has dropped in half.
We will be adding Mini - Classification talks by long time members at future meetings so our new members can get to know more about the members they are joining. Program Director and President Elect John Edwards will be advising you of your night to present.
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NEW MEMBERS NIGHT - May 28th.2013
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Richard Wareham
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2013-05-28 00:00:00Z |
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GAMING FUNDS PUT TO WORK.
Posted by Bryce McElroy on May 20, 2013
Once again we were able to qualify for a Gaming Grant from BC Gaming and now get to distribute these funds to worthy local organizations. Selecting the groups we will support is a difficult process as more worthy organizations are now looking for funding and our portion of the Grants from Gaming get more limited with the stringent qualifications.
On Tuesday May 21st. We presented the first two of this years Grants.
2822 The Royal Westminster Regiment Army Cadet Group. A grant of $4000.00 to provide Canoes,Paddles and LifeJackets for their Watermanship program which will instill water safety and confidence while learning valuable skills. The Cadet group has been in operation over 45 years and provides sound training to our youth currently 65 cadets in the program. Receiving on behalf of the Group was Rick Blythe-Commanding Officer.
Keys Housing and Health Solutions (Previously the South Fraser Community Services). A grant of $5,000.00 to provide part of the funding of the Djaef Mahler Grocery.This is a food bank that provides high nutritional foods to people suffering from HIV/AIDS. Accepting the Grant on behalf of Keys was Monika Verma ,Health Programs Director. She told us how since inception in 1992 they have grown to 19 programs covering two areas of service Health Solutions and Homeless Solutions to disadvantaged people in our community.
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GAMING FUNDS PUT TO WORK.
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Bryce McElroy
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2013-05-21 00:00:00Z |
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INTER-GENERATION COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Posted by Duane Buchanan on May 20, 2013
On tuesday May 21st. Our featured Speaker was Micheal Ross from Inter-Gen Consulting Group. http://www.inter-gen.com
They specialize in On Line Continuing Education courses,Training,Sales and Marketing. Micheal spoke to us on the methods of communication that are central for each generation and how we must be aware of what fits which group. He stressed that to attract younger people to our clubs we need to use their mode of communication.
He outlined 4 generations that now need to inter-communicate. Baby Boomers(born 1946-64),Generation X(Born 1965-80),Generation Y/Millennials (Born 1979-2000)and now Generation Z(Born 2001-now)
He sprinkled his presentation with humor and magic,Yes! magic, one of Micheal's previous endeavors was as a Magician.His presentation provided us with many questions and ideas on how we need to be aware of communication modes of each generation. Good information for our PR and Membership committees.
Here Duane Buchanan presents Micheal with a token of our appreciation for his presentation and insight into Communication.
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INTER-GENERATION COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
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Province of BC Honors Surrey Rotary members.
Posted by Richard Wareham on May 13, 2013
Two of our members who were away at the time of Former MLA and Honorary Rotarian Dave Hayer's Visit earlier in the year were presented with their Certificates of Appreciation from the Province of BC for our contributions to Surrey and BC.
Here President John Riley presents Bill Burnett and Deane Gurney and a sample of the certificate.
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Province of BC Honors Surrey Rotary members.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-05-14 00:00:00Z |
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ANOTHER GROWTH SPURT
Posted by Richard Wareham on May 13, 2013
Our club continues to attack bright young and energetic new ROTARIAN's. Last tuesday 2 more were inducted as members of the Surrey Rotary Club.
Our District Assistant Governor for Area E ..Pat Bond conducted the formal induction of
Jacqueline Marti - Financial Planner with Investors Group
Monty Josan - Residential Realtor with Remax Colonial Pacific Realty.
Exciting times as our average club member age continues to drop... Welcome we look forward to working with you to give back to our community.
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ANOTHER GROWTH SPURT
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Richard Wareham
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2013-05-14 00:00:00Z |
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WORKING WITH THE PRESS- YOU and YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
Posted by Richard Wareham on May 06, 2013
Unfortunately our low turnout meant the many of our members missed an insight into working with the Press (The Leader in particular) and how this Award winning Newspaper sees its position and responsibility in the Community. Jim Mihaly has been a Newspaper man all his working Life starting at the age of 9 working for his parents in their Local Newspaper. He is the Publisher of the Surrey Leader one of 90+ Publications in the Black Press Group. The Surrey Leader won 24 Community Newspaper Awards in 2012 (12 of them first place)
The leader continues to grow and adapt the modern technology with its on line Edition getting in excess of 200,000 pages viewed per month,
They have 750 paper routes and deliver 83,000 copies of each edition each week. Jim was most accommodating in handling our many questions in the Q & A at the end of his formal presentation.
We asked a lot and learned a lot… The Leader has been very supportive of Surrey Rotary and we look forward to many more years working together for our community. Especially now that Jim has told us how to Maximize our presence and get our message out.
Here is the link to read the Leader on line http://www.surreyleader.com/eeditions/
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WORKING WITH THE PRESS- YOU and YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
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Richard Wareham
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2013-05-07 00:00:00Z |
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THE NEXT HEALTH FRONTIER-AIDS/HIV
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 29, 2013
This disease is ravenging the emerging Nations in Africa and the and has done a number on the Western World over the past decade or two. On Tuesday April 30th we had the distinct pleasure in hearing a presentation from the foremost AIDS/HIV Research Doctor in BC. Dr Julio Montaner.
One would guess that a top level research doctor would present a boring fact laden talk that would be a few thousand feet over our layman heads but not Dr. Julio Montaner for sure he gave us lots of numbers showing how the Aids/HIV epidemic had reached super high levels in Vancouver by 1996. But then he showed and told us about HAART which was presented at the Aids conference in Vancouver in 1996. This protocol was launched in Vancouver and in the years since the reduction in new cases of AIDS/HIV in Vancouver has dropped to an astounding low level. Incidence rate dropped 80% Death rate dropped 90% and provided one is on the plan their life and life expectancy in Normal. In BC they have the backing of the Health Authority and the treatment is available free to any one who needs it. Like Polio this is the initial beach-head they now aspire to spread it across the country and around the world. The Objective is to rid the world of HIV/Aids in the next generation.
A tremendous presentation from one of the worlds top Doctors. We now have to seriously look at where ROTARY can help.. We are nearly complete with Polio and this is probably the most life threatening disease along with Sanitation and clean water that is needed to improve life and life expectency PERIOD.
For more in depth information just Google HAART or start at the WHO(World Health Organization) http://www.who.int/topics/antiretroviral_therapy/en/
Ed Landry presents Dr Julio Montaner with a token of our appreciation for taking the time to be with us.
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THE NEXT HEALTH FRONTIER-AIDS/HIV
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-30 00:00:00Z |
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I have a DREAM!
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 23, 2013
Past President Roy Holman borrrowed from Martin Luther King's most memorable speech to introduce our featured speaker for the first Area E joint club meeting.
Past Lieutenant Governor Steven Point told us of his DREAM. In a magical presentation he wove a narrative that covered his personal history , the time at Government House and his DREAM of providing Libraries to Isolated First Nations communities in BC. He explained how starting with boxes of books delivered as he travelled the Province to the culmination of a first class library being constructed in one of the communities how his DREAM is becoming a reality.
These communities have many needs and Money helps but is not the answer Education is key to breaking the cycle of despair that many inhabitants of these communities feel. In reflection after that evening I thoought we as Rotarians spend time and funds in helping groups in Third World Countries thousands of Miles away when we have an equally compelling need in our own backyard.
Now is the time to look inward .. How can we help.. Well the key to many Rotary projects of international scope is to get multilevel grants and leverage our initial investment. But BC is not International ...Hmm! But we are 5050 so a Washington based club could lead and we could join.. We could also reciprocate since I am sure there are equally needed Service projects below the 49th Parallel.
Thank you Steven for starting the ideas percolating. We may be able to assist in achieving your DREAM..
The evening was a great success Kudo's to Pat Bond and her Cloverdale Club members. We have many Photo's from the event but space limits me to two...We will post more to our website (send me yours)
Pat Bond and her Cloverdale Cohorts.
President Elect John Edwards with Steven Point and two prospective Rotarians for Surrey.
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I have a DREAM!
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-24 00:00:00Z |
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POLIO PLUS -LATEST NUMBERS as of March 27 2013
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 15, 2013
Cases reported in Endemic Countries
Afghanistan 1 compared to 5 in 2012
Nigeria 10 compared to 13 in 2012
Pakistan 5 compared to 15 in 2012
Cases reported in Importation Countries
Remains at Zero.
Rotary Is "This Close" to Achieving Its Goal of a Polio-free World
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POLIO PLUS -LATEST NUMBERS as of March 27 2013
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-16 00:00:00Z |
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TRENDS in REAL ESTATE in SURREY
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 15, 2013
Our Featured presenter Ed Landry - President of Penny & Keenleyside Appraisals
Ed specializes in Commercial property appraisals but has a finger on the Real Estate pulse in our city.
He indicated that strong residential growth tended to spur on Commercial growth and with the steady influx of new residents to Surrey our Commercial has stayed strong. Lower Interest rates which are forecast to continue has kept the market strong the emphasis on diversification and attracting businesses to Surrey has enabled growth in what is generally aslow market nationally.Even with the actions taken by the government with tighter mortgage rules & the HST transition rule which dampened demand and the ability for many to qualify, prices have continued to rise in our area.
Detached residences up 1%:Townhomes up 0.6% and Apartments up 2%
He went on to explain the benefits of the new Perimeter Road and the access it will provide for Commercial development. Further improving the market in Surrey and North Delta.
The floor was opened to questions and there were many which Ed handled with detailed & knowledgeable answers.
New Member Garry Thind presents Ed with a token of our appreciation
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TRENDS in REAL ESTATE in SURREY
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2013-04-16 00:00:00Z |
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PROVINCE of BC Honors Surrey Rotary members.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 08, 2013
On April 9th.2013 our Honorary Member and MLA Dave Hayer presented members of the Rotary Club of Surrey for their contributions to the wellbeing of citizens of Surrey.Here are some photos supplied from the evening showing Dave Hayer presenting President John Riley and a group photo of some of the recipients present.
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PROVINCE of BC Honors Surrey Rotary members.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-09 00:00:00Z |
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Dr. Nigel Murray - Key Issues In Healthcare.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 08, 2013
Our April 9th. Keynote Speaker was Dr.Nigel Murray CEO of Fraser Health. He provided us with an overview of the issues that affect health delivery in our Region and the Philosophy of the Fraser Health Authority in meeting the needs and making the changes to handle our fast growing population and the two large segments of our demographic which are at each end of the age spectrum Babies and Seniors. He went on to explain how they were focusing on people and partnerships to produce the best Healthcare outcomes. He noted that hospital care is the most expensive part of delivering services and not always the best.. They are working on a "Home is Best" program that will provide the services,improve the outcomes and reduce the costs. Fraser Health has invested and will continue to invest in new more efficient & effective facilities. To name a few :- The Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery centre , Quibble Creek Heath and Pheonix Transition Housing Centre and the Surrey Memorial Critical Care Tower and new Emergency Centre. Dr Murray indicated that Surrey Memorial Hospital is evolving from the local hospital opened in 1959 to serve 75,000 people to becoming a Regional Hospital serving of over 600,000 today. This is just a small sliver of the details of the presentation of Dr Murray the underlying theme is that Fraser Health is a forward looking Authority that is focused on improving delivery and outcomes of HeathCare in our Region.
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Dr. Nigel Murray - Key Issues In Healthcare.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-09 00:00:00Z |
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THE ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF REGIONAL POLICING
Posted by Richard Wareham on Apr 01, 2013
On tuesday April 2nd. we had the pleasure of hearing from Chief Jim Cessford of the Delta Police sharing with us over 27 years of policing experience and giving us the pros and cons of the Regional Policing Model as espoused by many in the press and other interested parties. He showed us how a community based policing model provides better outcomes for the community as a whole. The Delta model is "No call to Small". While this may appear wasting of resources Chief Jim indicated that on many occasions these seemingly nothing calls have uncovered either Criminal activity at is beginnings or people in physical harm.He indicated the community gained trust in their police force and became part of the solution making policing a total community activity.
He went on the explain that in some cases a Region wide special unit is required and this could be layered on top of the community model giving the best of both worlds. Local community centric policing where the police Officers have a commitment to the local Community in which they live and work and Specialized groups (Example Major Crimes,Gang Issues) could be formed with participants from all Communities supported by community funding but giving a expert dedicated unit to best tackle these Area Wide Issues thus solving the "Lack" of communication cited in such cases as the Missing Women from the Downtown Eastside or the Gang turf wars.
Once again our Speaker Co-Ordinator John Edwards had found us a tremendous speaker who provided us with knowledge of our Community it is great to know we have people of the stature of Chief Jim Cessford looking out for our well being. Duane Buchanan thanked Chief Jim Cessford for his enlightening presentation.
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THE ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF REGIONAL POLICING
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Richard Wareham
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2013-04-02 00:00:00Z |
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HELP FOR HAITI update.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Mar 22, 2013
Roy Holman gave us a quick update on Help for Haiti project.
Great progress is being made in the Jeremie. 28 Communities now have akamil flour mills in full operation.
The Bee Project being led by John Gibeau President of Honeybee Centre in Langley also member of Langley Sunrise Rotary Club is on track with 200 hives expected to be created this year. Close to $8,000 in beekeeping equipment has been shipped, and two training sessions held for over 30 farmers.
Here is John with some of the prospective bee keepers.
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HELP FOR HAITI update.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-03-23 00:00:00Z |
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JAMAICA -Land of Sun, Reggae and Opportunity
Posted by John Edwards on Mar 18, 2013
Wilma King-Bennett & Franklyn Francis
Wilma returned to give us an update on the business opportunities and vacation ideas in the Island of Jaimaica.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jamaica is a good link for details. A real fun day can be spent at Dunn’s River Falls( I can vouch for that) . From a business viewpoint Expanasion of financial and Insurance services,Tourism are high on priorities but also is the increase in Agriculture production. The Jamaican government has focused on infrastructure with good highway links and the establishment of freeZones to encourage investment.
Franklyn Francis
The Highpoint of the evening was the presentation by Franklin Francis a recent immigrant from Jamaica who has a project called ReTool Jamaica his plan to give back and give Graduates of the trade school graduates in carpentry and Mechanics. His passionate presentation showed how one man can make a difference. This looks like a program we can get on board with in our international programs. Check out
http://www.retooljamaica.com
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JAMAICA -Land of Sun, Reggae and Opportunity
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John Edwards
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2013-03-19 00:00:00Z |
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FROM INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING REPORTER TO CAREGIVER
Posted by John Edwards on Mar 04, 2013
Our featured speaker on March 5th.2013 was an inspiration to all showing the meaning of an Open Heart.
George Garrett told us the story of his challenges in becoming the caregiver to his wife of 56 years who has now been stricken with Altzeimers disease. He mentioned of all the struggles and tough situations he met when out on the front lines reporting historical moments in Canada and the US. Such as the time he was mugged while covering the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles and other tough situations nothing compared with his current position as a caregiver to his wife as she becomes more incapacitated by the ravages of Altzeimers.
George displayed the strength of character that is an example to all of us.
Here is his brief BIO
George Garrett is a retired Investigative Reporter who worked for Radio Station CKNW for 43 years.During the course of his career he received a number of awards including Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Jack Webster Foundation and the Radio/Television News Directors Association of Canada.As well, George was twice named Broadcaster of the Year by the BC Association of Broadcasters.He has been married to his wife Joan for 56 years. They have two daughters, Linda & Lorrie and four grandchildren. Their son Ken died in a canoeing accident 26 years ag
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FROM INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING REPORTER TO CAREGIVER
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John Edwards
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2013-03-05 00:00:00Z |
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RUBBISH BE GONE-
Posted by John Campbell on Mar 02, 2013
Last Sunday the Sun appeared again!. So did our Street Cleaning Crew doing our regular clean up of our Adopted street.
100th Avenue from 140th street to 152nd Street.
John Campbell,John Edwards,John Koropatnisky and Walt Johnson
Spent their Sunday Morning picking up trash and beautifying our neighborhood. Thanks Guys.
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RUBBISH BE GONE-
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John Campbell
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2013-03-03 00:00:00Z |
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER - Garry Thind.
Posted by Duane Buchanan on Feb 25, 2013
Surrrey Rotary is on the move in 2013... We are adding new younger members to our roster. This tuesday saw Garry (Gurpreet) Thind join our ranks. Gary is General Manager of Rahul Glass Ltd. #104-8655-130th.Street. They specialize in Interior Glass projects check them out at www.rahulglass.com. Garry will giving us a more detailed Bio at our meeting march 12th. when he along with our other new member Sylvia Kahlon with Present their classification talks. Welcome Gary we look forward to working with you to make a difference in Surrey. President John officially inducting Gary into The Rotary Club of Surrey.
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER - Garry Thind.
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Duane Buchanan
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2013-02-26 00:00:00Z |
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BE PREPARED FOR A DISASTER
Posted by John Edwards on Feb 25, 2013
Tuesday’s keynote speaker was Amelia Foster from Sunshine First Aid. Amelia is an authorized provider with the Canadian Red Cross and instructs in First Aid.During her presentation she gave us some insight into her background as a paramedic in South Africa and teaching of First Aid for the Red Cross.She reiterated the common refrain that we are hearing from first responders be prepared and have a kit. She recommended a backpack containing water, prescription medicines, a Space blanket and first aid supplies and provisions for 72 hours.
Amelia mentioned that Surrey is one of the better equipped first aid cities with many Defibrillators in civic buildings and Malls.
Another key is to be able to do basic first aid (cuts and breaks etc) knowing CPR is a must and also how to deal with someone choking her phrase ”if it does’t pop they will drop”
If choking is occurring, the Red Cross recommends a "five-and-five" approach to delivering first aid:Give 5 back blows. First, deliver five back blows between the person's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.Give 5 abdominal thrusts. Perform five abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver) Alternate between 5 blows and 5 thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.
Here is a good link with details http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-choking/FA00025
Amelia took many questions from the group again another great presenter and topic for our club.
If you are interested in furthering your First Aid proficiency Amelia runs classes and can be reached at 604-782-1351 or email fosda@hotmail.com
Pictures include the portable Defibrillator Cost $1500-$2000. President John Riley presenting a token of our appreciation.
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BE PREPARED FOR A DISASTER
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John Edwards
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2013-02-26 00:00:00Z |
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MOST PEOPLE DO NOT PLAN TO FAIL-BUT FAIL TO PLAN.
Posted by John Edwards on Feb 18, 2013
That was the underlying message in tuesday nights presentation by Deane Gurney,Who when not doing Rotary Business is a Trustee in Bankruptcy with Sands and Associates.
In his presentation Deane brought together details of all the key economic forces around the world that affect life in Canada. The European Union has not solved its problems.China,owns major resource assets and reduced imports(Canada an Exporter of Natural resources). Russia is stable. The US has a slow economy and high debt reducing imports from Canada. Japan has its first trade deficit. He compared Canada to Sweden high household debt 173% of GDP and Canada is now at 164%. All of these factors add to the increases in Bankruptcy filings.
Surprising demographic that has shown the greatest increase are the over 55 year olds. Factors involved are lack of Pension plans.Shrinking economy with job loss and retirement forced earlier than anticipated.People have been living on credit and not setting aside funds to cover their retirement needs.
A good discussion of the subject followed with many questions being handled by Deane.An interesting and depressing program for us oldsters watching our investments shrink as the World economy stalls.
Sylvia Kahlon thanks Deane for his presentation.
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MOST PEOPLE DO NOT PLAN TO FAIL-BUT FAIL TO PLAN.
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John Edwards
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2013-02-19 00:00:00Z |
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TEACH A MOTHER CHANGE THE WORLD.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Feb 11, 2013
This is the Creed of the Amarok Society founded by our guest speaker for the evening Gem Munro and his wife Tanyss. When you look at the Rotary’s Creed. “Service above Self. This family lives it. They create schools in the slums of Bangladesh where they teach mothers who then in turn can teach their children. Being the poorest of the poor in the poorest country in the world. Normal schooling is not an option for these families.
The Munro’s through their Society fund these schools and actually live in the Slum amongst the mothers they teach. They have been doing this for 7 years and now 14 schools.
Gem detailed how they develop their program and showed us video of the students (mothers) and their progress from total illiteracy (some had never before even held a pencil) to being functional in basic English. They also teach them how to read and write in their local language, teach them English (necessary in South Asia for economic advancement) and teach them math. They also teach them life skills such as health, nutrition, childcare and conflict resolution.
Neighborhood houses (rooms) are used as schools. The mothers are then trained to become teachers of their own and their neighbors’ children. The small schoolrooms, when not being used for mothers’ classes, are used by the women to discuss issues of importance, as determined by them, and as a place for cottage industry work to increase family income.
Their operating costs are low (They opened their first school with an initial cost of $60!) It costs about $9500 per year for each school to operate. Their classrooms are Spartan the women sit on Grass mats on the dirt floors but they achieve results that improved the situation of the women and their families.
A truly moving presentation showing how the world can be changed one mother at a time. For more information.To donate and to order Gem's Book Log onto their website. http://amaroksociety.org
Photo's Gem telling us their story. PR Director Susan with Gem and Alistair Munro
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TEACH A MOTHER CHANGE THE WORLD.
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Richard Wareham
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2013-02-12 00:00:00Z |
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DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF DAN BARNSCHER - Emergency Preparedness in Surrey
Posted by John Edwards on Feb 04, 2013
Wow! Another great informational speaker. Deputy Chief Dan Barnscher gave us a great overview of the Emergency Programs in Surrey. Dan has 34 years experience in the Fire Service 29 years as an active fireman and the last six as Deputy Firechief. He is the Emergency Planner and oversees Electrical Fire Safety(Read Grow ops-my interpretation).
He explained the various sub groups that fall under the Emergency Preparedness umbrella. Don't you love those acronyms.
SEP (Surrey Emergency Program) this includes:
ESS (Emergency Social Services) This is the group that arranges accommodation and food vouchers for people displaced as a result of fire or other events. If it is a major disaster they arrange for reception centers to ensure all are accounted for and assisted.There are also many NGO (Non-Government Organizations) such as The Salvation Army & Red Cross who jump in to assist
S&R (Search and Rescue) Surrey Search and Rescue responds to call-outs for missing, lost or injured persons. Call-outs are initiated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or the municipal police force with jurisdiction in the search area. If you wish to report a missing person, please contact your local police department
SEPAR (Surrey Emergency Program Amateur Radio) SEPAR volunteers are trained radio operators willing to take direction and help out when needed in an event.In the event of a natural disaster, it is very probable that existing communications would be severely degradated, or even knocked out entirely. As a part of Surrey's Emergency Plan, SEPAR has been developed to be the "link" between the responding agencies, government department and support teams.
Another Program is NEP(Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program) The purpose of this program is to take Emergency Preparedness into the areas it will be most effective – Surrey's neighbourhoods and homes. We accomplish this by helping neighbourhoods identify the skills and resources which can be of use in a disaster. Every participating neighbourhood is organized into a team of seven Response Units that are trained to handle situations caused by a disaster. The goal is to prepare your neighbourhood to be self sufficient for at least 72 hours after disaster strikes.call 604-543-6795 for details and to set up a group in your area.
Personal Preparedness. Have a Kit actually have 3. One at home,One in the Car and one in the Office. Obviously they will have different contents.Log on to www.GetPrepared.ca to download the handbook and details of the suggested Kit contents.
As the BOY SCOUTS say BE PREPARED...
Duane Buchanan thanking Deputy Chief Dan for taking the time to come and provide this very useful information.
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DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF DAN BARNSCHER - Emergency Preparedness in Surrey
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John Edwards
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2013-02-05 00:00:00Z |
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SALVATION ARMY to the RESCUE
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jan 28, 2013
On Tuesday January 29th. Major Les Burrows with the Salvation Army provided us with an insight into what it was like to be on the ground in Biloxi Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Les showed us in a slide presentation with full explanations of the challenges they had and how the Salvation Army because of its large number of churches are prepared with staff already in the area and a Command centre ready to go. He showed us the varied sizes of vehicles that they have to provide meals and assistance. Explained the logistics of getting so much product efficiently distributed.
Les also helped out at Ground Zero in New York and told us about his time spent helping deliver assistance to New Yorkers affected and the respect the Salvation Army has which enables it to achieve results and get resources in a timely and cost effective manner that many other Organizations cannot.
For those that could not attend you missed a really interesting presentation. So much so that we have invited Major Les to give us an expanded encore presentation in the fall.
Bryce McElroy Presents Major Les Burrows with a token of our appreciation.
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SALVATION ARMY to the RESCUE
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Richard Wareham
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2013-01-29 00:00:00Z |
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I WONDER WHERE MY MONEY WENT ?
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jan 24, 2013
We wander through life taking care of today but without a financial plan and no compass to keep one on course.
Yes! this was the focus of the presentation by Brad Girard Senior National Sales Director with Primerica.
Brad provided a lively and thought provoking presentation on Wealth Management. He pointed out that when most people are asked what is their Greatest Financial asset . They respond "my House" but although this is a major Asset their real greatest Asset is their Income and ability to create Income and make it work for them.
Brad went on to explain that many people have no idea of where their Money goes and how the system works so that they can maximize their return on this Prime Asset (INCOME) . His company provides a training programs that enable you to take control over your finances and understand the financial system to avoid costly mistakes and ensure that you have the funds to retire the way you desire.
The nature of the presentation does not lend itself to a brief Bulletin story . So to get the "meat and potatoes" of it give Geraldine Anne Zaharko a call and get a one on one relative to your own desires and situation. 604-518-807
Sylvia Kahlon presents Brad with a token of appreciation for his presentation.
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I WONDER WHERE MY MONEY WENT ?
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Richard Wareham
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2013-01-25 00:00:00Z |
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BARBADOS- Here we Come!
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jan 14, 2013
Tuesday's presentation by Marilyn Moseley Honorary Consul to Barbados really brought us to those warm sandy shores with members watching the slides and I am sure many thinking "wish we were there."
Barbados weather is generally warm and sunny all year round with an average daytime high of 75 - 85 F. The nights are usually slightly cooler.The prevailing northeast trade winds blow steadily so that although it is bright and sunny, it is not unbearably hot.
Marilyn told us about the history of Barbados and its transition from a producer and exporter of Sugar Cane to an economy based on Tourism and the provision of financial services .Barbados is fast becoming a preferred low tax destination for international businesses and has attracted several such businesses, particularly in the areas of Information Technology, Manufacturing and Financial Services. These businesses have found the legal, financial and accounting services offered by local Barbadian companies to be world-class.
She also acquainted us with details of many Barbadian citizens who have made a difference in Canada and Vancouver.
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BARBADOS- Here we Come!
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Richard Wareham
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2013-01-15 00:00:00Z |
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WELCOME BACK RAJ
Posted by Richard Wareham on Jan 14, 2013
Last tuesday January 15th. Raj Sekhon (AMP) returned from his leave of absence from the Club. Welcome back Raj we look forward to working with you again for the benefit of the citizens of Surrey. Raj was an active member of our club but needed the time to get his Mortgage business on firm footing. Now he is able to fit time for ROTARY into his still very busy schedule.
As Raj would say
When you use the Right BrokerTM
You get the Right MortgageTM
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WELCOME BACK RAJ
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Richard Wareham
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2013-01-15 00:00:00Z |
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CHRISTMAS 2012 - MEETING
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 18, 2012
Our last meeting of 2012 on December was our annual Christmas meeting with spouses and significant others. Deane Gurney arranged the entertainment for the evening.His two daughters Elsa and Charlotte provided us with a selection of Christmas Carols. Elsa on the computer providing the music and charlotte singing. A nice touch to the evening enjoyed by all. We also had a spirited live Auction that raised $177 for the Foodbank.
A Nice ending to 2012 and I have confirmation that Raj Sekhon will be returning to Rotary in January so our membership is also on an upturn.
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CHRISTMAS 2012 - MEETING
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Richard Wareham
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2012-12-19 00:00:00Z |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER- SYLVIA KAHLON.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 18, 2012
Our wind up meeting for 2012 saw the addition of a new member to our club. Suchita (Sylvia) Kahlon. Sylvia was proposed by John Riley and many of you have seen her at our meetings as she tested the waters before finally becoming a member.
Sylvia is a realtor with Century 21 Coastal Realty Ltd in Surrey. We will have her provide a full vocation talk at an early January meeting so we can all find out in more detail what Sylvia's expertise is and more about her. She has been assigned to assist Susan Thomas in the PR committee.
Welcome aboard Sylvia .. We wish you many productive ROTARY years.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER- SYLVIA KAHLON.
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Richard Wareham
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2012-12-19 00:00:00Z |
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RING THAT BELL
Posted by Richard Wareham on Dec 18, 2012
Another Xmas season over and our club under the guidance of John Campbell completed our volunteering covering the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at the Guildford Mall each wednesday until Christmas. We are awaiting final numbers from Major Les Burrows but I know when I was on we had more paper money than previous years so I hope that means the $ were up.
Members manning the Kettle (2hours shifts) were as follows:
5 shifts -Dick Wareham,Bryce McElroy. 4 shifts - John Campbell,Walt Johnson,Duane Buchanan,Dave Hayer. 2 shifts - Isabelle Hayer,Raj Sekhon and 1 shift - Roy Holman (snow precluded another one) John Edwards, Pat Bond,John Koropatnisky,Ajay Caleb.
Unfortunately we were unable to get photos of all but here is one crew Ringing the Bell for the less fortunate.
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RING THAT BELL
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Richard Wareham
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2012-12-19 00:00:00Z |
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JADE - HAIR FREE FOR LIFE
Posted by John Edwards on Dec 10, 2012
Very interesting topic at last tuesday's meeting.
Jennifer Desloges CEO of JADE enlightened us on the world of electrolysis and the process in starting a franchise.
She gave us the history of Jade and how it developed from one outlet in 1982 to a growing number of franchises in 2012. Her emphasis was that women entrepreneurs are increasing and have particular traits compared to their male counterparts.
What electrolysis provides is the benefit of helping people feel good in their own skin. Both male and female in fact men are a growing cliental of the hair removal business.
She elaborated on the keys to setting up a solid franchise business. It must be a win-win for both parties and they set up one franchise and perfected the process over one year and then set the model for more units. Their methods are of the highest quality both in outcome and medically and this is what sets them apart from the majority of operators in this industry.
We learned a lot at this peek into the Electrolysis business and franchising. If you want more information Jennifer check web www.hairfreeforlife.com
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JADE - HAIR FREE FOR LIFE
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John Edwards
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2012-12-11 00:00:00Z |
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Zig Ziglar: 10 Quotes That Can Change Your Life
Posted by Ajay Caleb on Dec 07, 2012
Zig Ziglar died Nov 29th 2012 at age 86. A World War II veteran, Zig Ziglar became the top sales person in several organizations before striking out on his own as a motivational speaker and trainer. With a Southern charm and lessons grounded in Christianity, Ziglar wrote over two dozen books and amassed a following of millions who were encouraged by his lessons for success.
Below are 10 quotes from Zig Ziglar that have the power to completely change the direction of one’s life.
10) “Remember that failure is an event, not a person.”
9) “You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.”
8 ) “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing—that’s why we recommend it daily.”
7) “There has never been a statue erected to honor a critic.”
6) “People don’t buy for logical reasons. They buy for emotional reasons.”
5) “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.”
4) “If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.”
3) “A goal properly set is halfway reached.”
2) “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
1) “If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”
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Zig Ziglar: 10 Quotes That Can Change Your Life
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Ajay Caleb
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2012-12-08 00:00:00Z |
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Resource Centre at FV Cancer Clinic
Posted by John Edwards on Dec 03, 2012
Our Speaker on Tuesday December 4th. was Andrea Coogan - Development Officer at the BC Cancer Foundation. She provided us with an update on recent happenings with the Cancer Foundation and in particular the results from our donation to create a new vibrant Resource Centre at the Cancer Clinic in Surrey.
She indicated that the Centre was in constant use in fact the usuage has increased in leaps and bounds since the centre was created replacing the old out of date and uninviting Reference section.
Loans of material has increased from 264 a year ago to 380 current year. Requests for help and information 25 a year ago this year 114. The volunteers are constantly interacting with clients and families and the location in the entrance lobby makes it inviting for clients and families . The materials are current and constantly in use.
A lively Q & A followed her presentation.
She thanked the Rotary Club of Surrey for the $50,000 donation that made this Centre a reality. Photo President Elect John Edwards with Andrea Coogan.
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Resource Centre at FV Cancer Clinic
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John Edwards
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2012-12-04 00:00:00Z |
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MANAGING SURREY
Posted by John Edwards on Nov 26, 2012
Growth is continual in Surrey so management of this is a Prime concern.
Last five years average 73,000 additional residents per year.Surrey is the 12th Largest City in Canada with population of 500,000
Land uses is another key factor to management 1/3 ALR and 2/3 is developable.Surrey is broken into 6 Communities. Cloverdale,Fleetwood,Guildford,Newton,South Surrey and North Surrey. http://surrey.ca/plans-strategies/6798.aspx
Economic Development is Key to a healthy and vibrant community. Need to increase local jobs to reduce commuting and improve quality of life for residents. Encourage companies to locate to Surrey (jobs and increase the tax base).
Another component of managing the city is in creation of facilities to support the residents and the creation of the city Centre to tie it all together.
There are many avenues to achieve connecting with the city, Council committees and community associations are just two.
For extensive details re Surrey here is the website. http://surrey.ca
A vibrant Q & A followed and Roy Holman thanked Murray for providing us with the overview of City Planning and management.
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MANAGING SURREY
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John Edwards
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2012-11-27 00:00:00Z |
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LMDSS annual Xmas networking Event.
Posted by Richard Wareham on Nov 23, 2012
Our Gaming Dollars at work in the community. This weekend LMDSS(LowerMainland Down Syndrome Society) has their annual Xmas gathering and networking event which we support from gaming funds. This year they moved from the church annex out to Castle Fun park in Abbotsford. The kids really enjoyed the food and games. It was a nice sunny day and the park was in all its splendor. We were acknowledged for our support and received many thank you’s.
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LMDSS annual Xmas networking Event.
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Richard Wareham
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2012-11-24 00:00:00Z |
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RING a DING,DING
Posted by John Campbell on Nov 19, 2012
It’s that time again! Only one month the Christmas day.
We are covering Kettles for the Salvation Army each Wednesday until Dec 19th. John Campbell is our go to guy for this project. On Tuesday we had Major Les Burrows and his wife Cathy attend our meeting to explain the importance of the Kettle campaign.
If you are on the list great (Schedule will be sent out this week to remind you of your dates).If not on the list and you are available the next 4 Wednesdays call John at 604-575-3856
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RING a DING,DING
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John Campbell
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2012-11-20 00:00:00Z |
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PLACE YOUR BETS-PLEASE.
Posted by John Edwards on Nov 19, 2012
Yes! we are talking Gaming.. (remember we get about $40,000 a year to distribute) . Last week we had Tanya Gabara - Marketing Manager from the Cascades Casino in Langley came to tell us about the proposed new entertainment complex for South Surrey assisted by James Chen General counsel for Gateway Casino’s they provided an overview of the proposal.
Wow! What a facility. Proposed location is 10th Avenue at 168th street. It will have 27,000 sq ft of conference centre. Two 800 plus seat theatres a 4-star,200 room Hotel.Four restaurants,Three Lounges and 60,000 sq ft of gaming floor.
During construction it will create 1200 jobs and when complete have 500 full time jobs. It will add $3.1 million a year to city tax coffers. At the completion of the formal presentation Tanya and James engaged in an lively Q & A providing additional information for Club members.
For more detailed information here are links you can access.
http://southsurreyentertainment.com
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PLACE YOUR BETS-PLEASE.
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John Edwards
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2012-11-20 00:00:00Z |
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CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGIES in SURREY
Posted by John Edwards on Nov 12, 2012
Last tuesday we had the pleasure of hearing from Staff Sergeant Major Dave Woods RCMP who stepped in at the last minute to cover for our scheduled speaker.Chief Superintendent Bill Fordy who could not attend due to a tragic Officer death earlier in the day.
We were updated on what has happened in Surrey with the implementation of the Crime Reduction Strategy Conceived with the City of Surrey and the benefits of the addition of Crime Analysts which have been added to the Staffing for the District. With the addition of the Cri |