The Rotary Club of Nanaimo held their Fall Book Sale in the Nanaimo North Town Center shopping centre from Friday, October 12, 2018 to Sunday, October 21, 2018.
Our members are part of Rotary International, the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self.President Charles led the meeting which began with the members singing O Canada .
Joan Ryan inspired us with two historical quotations from Rotary:
“Man has affinity for his fellow man, regardless of race, creed or politics, and the greater the variety, the more the zest. All friendliness needs is a sporting chance; it will take care of itself in any company”. A Road Less Travelled, The Rotarian February 1934.
“The best antidote for international fear is international understanding; the best way to cultivate international understanding is through business and social intercourse”. Message to 1928 Pacific Rotary Conference, Tokyo.
Dave Hammond called for the introduction of guests. Jason Bradley introduced Dorien Abbekerk, exchange student from the Netherlands and Doreen Charboneau was a guest of Carlene Shaw There were no visiting Rotarians.
Yvan Gosselin reported that Rudi Steinmetz had been in hospital, was on the road to recovery and Wayne Anderson had just come through knee surgery.
President Charles read a letter from Literacy Central Vancouver Island thanking us for our recent $20,000 donation.
A new Roster is being prepared for the five clubs. Members are asked to check and update their details as it will be going to the printers very soon. Donna Allen (Daybreak) is leading this project.
Next Friday’s meeting will be a Club Assembly. Members are asked to submit items for the agenda by email to President Charles.
Sponsor opportunities for DLTA are available at a cost of $250 for one year.
The District $15,000 graduate scholarship remains available.
The Comox Rotary Club Whiskey Fest will be held on February 2. Tickets are $100.
The membership training seminar will be held at no charge on 12 January in Victoria.
The Centennial Committee was to meet following today’s speaker to review the Centennial park designs.
Janeane Coutu appealed for additional book sorter volunteer(s) to help deal with incoming books on week day mornings. Donations are flowing in very well and we simply need more help to keep up.
Brent Barootes said that there are still some tickets available for the Chinese New Year celebration on 25 January. He mentioned that Henry Jiang will be back from China in time to bring his wife.
A notice of motion having been previously given, Doug Cowling proposed on behalf of the Community Grants Committee that the Club should donate $1,500 to the Nanaimo military cadets in support of their planned educational tour to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The motion was seconded by John Salem and approved on a show of hands.
Sgt Joan Ryan declined to fine any members, even for not taking down their Christmas lights, and so we went directly to:
Joyce Smith was very happy to be getting her car back after a long absence in the body shop and to be going to California with husband Ron for two months.
Carey McIver said she would be sad to miss next week’s meeting because of planned dental surgery. But she didn’t seem sad about the surgery.
Jason Bradley was happy that his daughter would be coming home from Norway later in the day.
Behzad Forghani won the table stakes. Yvan Gosselin won the card draw and came close to winning the prize by drawing the ace of diamonds instead of the ace of spades.
Graham Pike, the former Dean of the International Department at Vancouver Island University, shared his experiences working to develop a Global Community at VIU. Mr. Pike recently retired from VIU in December 2018. During his time at VIU, he saw the Global Community expand and become an integral part of the VIU community.
In the last 10 years, Mr. Pike has seen the international student body on campus double in size. Right now, approximately 20% of the VIU student body is made up of international students from over 90 countries. Of these countries, the majority of international students are from East Asia (49%) and South Asia (22%). There are also students from Middle East/North Africa (9%), the rest of Africa (7%), Europe (7%), Latin America and Caribbean (3%), USA (1%) and other countries (1%). The most popular programs for international students at this time include the MBA program (95% international students), ESL programs, Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management, and Bachelor of Science. VIU also offers a high school with 90 students studying grades 10 to 12, and 65 of those students are international students.
The International Department at VIU helps support international students and promote an international experience through a variety of projects. VIU has dedicated representatives of VIU based in five (5) countries outside of Canada (2 in China, 1 in Vietnam, 1 in India, 1 in Germany) that meet with potential students in a recruitment office located in these countries. In addition, VIU is part of 150 partnerships with other institutions in the world that promote student exchanges, studies abroad, short term language and cultural programs, faculty exchanges and other collaborative projects. The International Department also encourages Canadian students to broaden their cultural horizons by means of exchange programs; field scholarships to China, Italy and France; internships in Mexico and Nepal; and global studies. The international student body provide a significant revenue source to VIU. Last year, the International Department was able to contribute approximately 10 million towards VIU deficit. In addition, the international students help promote a richer cultural experience on campus.
The majority of international students indicated that they wish to attend VIU because they wish to have an international experience and want an international accreditation. VIU is often an appealing option because it is a Canadian school that offers a much nicer climate than many other Canadian alternatives. VIU appeals to students because of various teaching excellence awards that it has been a finalist for or that have been awarded to faculty, the national MBA Games winner of 2017, its international development projects, Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships. There are a number of services provided to international students which are offered through VIU including dedicated advisors, assessment services, counselling, and disability services, homestay programs. Twice a year, VIU celebrates the Global Community on campus by means of a Global Citizens Week and World VIU Days. Global Citizens Week gives students and faculty the opportunity to share their international experiences and discuss various world-wide issues. World VIU Days celebrates the many cultures on campus through a multicultural festival which showcases various dances, food and fashions from around the World.
in early December. Brent Barootes reminded everyone of the multi club Chinese New Year dinner to take place on January 25th in lieu of a lunch time meeting. There are 40 tickets left out of the 80 available. Tickets must be bought before the event by contacting Brent on email at brent@partnershipgroup.ca. 
By Wayne Anderson
President Charles rang the bell at 12:25 and called the meeting to order at 12:30 and all rose for the national anthem. The inspiration was by Frank Shoemaker and he gave an inspiring message about polio.
Visiting Rotarians and guests were called for, there were no visiting Rotarians, Wendy Pratt introduced Dawn and John Hankins who have visited our club in the past and are considering joining, welcome to Dawn and John.
President Charles stated that Henry Jiang has taken a leave of absence for 6 months from the club while he attends to business in China.
President Charles stated that Peggy Richardson’s mother has passed away, member condolences would be appreciated. Dr. Yvan stated that Behzad and Joyce Smith missed bridge because they were under the weather.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Brent Barootes reminded everyone to mark their calendars, on January 25,2019 the club would be celebrating Chinese New Year with an eight-course meal in the main ballroom of the Coast Bastion. The Coast is the main sponsor of the event. Entertainment will also be provided.
John Salem stated that all, but two tickets have been sold for theatre night on December 6, if you are interested see John, he also reminded us to car pool if possible.
Joan Ryan stated that the club Family breakfast would be held on Sunday, December 9 in the clubhouse at Bowen Park starting at 9:00 AM, ALL are welcome, you don’t have to have children or grand-children to attend. The Christmas dinner will be held on December 20, 2018 at the Coast Bastion and there will be a raffle for 7 bottles of wine.
Janeane Coutu stated that the next book sale will be held April 5 to 14, 2019, try not to book a vacation at that time. Janeane said that she was also collecting personal donations for the Salvation Army at the meeting.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS:
SAA was all about the Rotary Foundation.
A beautiful painting by Rose Light and donated by Ross White was auctioned off with Brent Barootes as the auctioneer. A reserve bid had been placed at $ 150.00 and Brent started the live bidding at $ 500.00. The final bidding between Cascara Consulting (Charles Ramos’s Co.) and Concise Systems (Janeane Coutu’s Co.) was very fierce, Rotarians and guest waited with bated breath and Janeane finally took home the prize with a bid of $ 275.00, Sold.
Norm Myden through a friend donated a Rotary logo jacket, it fit Susan Gerrand perfectly and she took it home for $ 75.00.
The great shave-off was held. Wayne Anderson, David Woodward, Bob Janes, Dave Hammond, Ian Williams and President Charles Ramos participated. The monies raised is all going to the Rotary Foundation and the donations are as follows.
Wayne Anderson (Gayle) $ 130.00, Frank Shoemaker $ 75.00
David Woodward $ 20.00 supported by $ 20.00 each from the following – John Salem, Joyce Smith, Dave Hammond, Dawn Hankins, Wendy Pratt, Janeane Coutu, Debbie Narver X2, and Charles Ramos.
Bob Janes $ 20.00 and $20.00 from Debbie Narver.
Dave Hammond matched $ 500.00 from his supporters $ 500.00 ( No record)
Charles Ramos matched $ 500.00 from his supporters, Wendy $ 100.00, Norm $ 100.00, Yvan $ 100.00, Dave $ 100.00, Barb Blinston $100.00.
Ian Williams was supported by Lynne Pankratz $ 500.00 and Lucy Gosselin $ 250.00
After the shave-off Brent Barootes levied one fine for the day, Egon Holzwarth $ 100.00 for his win the previous meeting. (previously agreed to by Egon)
Sad/Happy: Jane Currie $ 1.00 reminder of the work of the foundation, Joan Ryan $ 2.00 reminder that Denise Larson’s (member Daybreak club) husband is still missing after 5 weeks, Wendy Pratt $ 1.00, lucky to be able to donate like we just did, Barb Blinston had a sad $ 1.00 that she took all of the money off of the ‘boys’ at poker night, John Salem had $5.00 for all of the donations received.
Yvan Gosselin drew the queen of hearts.
Janeane announced the $ 860.00 was raised for the Salvation Army and then it was announced that $ 3,555.00 was raised for the Foundation.
Lila read out a list of ten events and people connected to Rotary who have affected our world. To name a few: President Franklin Roosevelt’s secretary of state who was the “father of the United Nations” as well as other key players in the creation of the UN had Rotary connections and in 1985 when Polio Plus was launched, Rotary began to further establish connections with the United Nations and also cemented its relationship with the World Health Organization. Later the Bill Gates Foundation offered to match Rotary’s contributions. She named a number of other efforts both small and large by individuals and clubs from South America, Europe and Canada. She closed by saying “We have much to be proud of”.
John’s theme was “Lest we forget”. He noted that Rotary was established in 1905 and therefore has seen 2 world wars and a countless number of world conflicts from the Korean War to the War on terrorism. Rotary continued its good work through all of them. Rotary has long been recognized for its world service, polio eradication, clean water incentives, schools and latrines, and the list goes on with new projects every day. These projects are largely funded by generous donations through Rotary Foundation. November is foundation month and November 11th marked the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War to end all wars… WWI. As we move forward, new challenges will be accepted by Rotary because the world is evolving and becoming smaller every day. He closed off with one thought: “Lest we forget”. 
Behzad Forghani Targhi thanked our two speakers and presented each of them with the coveted Rotary pen.Rotary Program Notes
November 23, 2018
By Joyce Smith
Susie Stephens introduced the speaker, her daughter Marina Rispin, who is representing Girl Guides of Canada. She is going to speak about their Guide trip to Japan. Marina is Susie’s youngest daughter born in Vancouver and attended school in Nanaimo and then went to UBC to specialize financial and business management. She works as a Financial Analyst for the Provincial Government. Marina speaks five languages and was part of the Rotary exchange to Netherlands, she also studied abroad in Mexico. She has attended to the World Girl Guide centre in Narvaka.
Marina pointed out that Girl Guides of Canada and Rotary have a lot in common, they both foster associations abroad. Girl Guides encourages confidence in girls and works to broaden their horizon. Their trip to Japan in 2018 was to have Girl Guides learn more about Japan.
Marina asked all Rotarians who were Boy Scouts, Brownies or Girl Guides to stand and many of Rotarians present stood. When thinking about Girl Guides many people think about Girl Guide cookies or Girl Guide motto of “Caring is Sharing, or Sharing is Caring”. Girl Guides mean different things to different people their vision is a better world, by girls. The mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Guides have a core program that has seven competencies which allow girls and young women to develop life and career skills.
One of the international activities is to teach peace and the visit to Japan in 2018 was one of the initiatives. The Kansai region of Japan hosted the sixteen girls and four leaders who went to Japan. They were all interested in living in Japan and seeing the Japanese culture. The Guides were presented with tokens when they arrived. The tour was divided into three parts, the first part is when they stayed with the host club, the second part was when they went to camp, and finally, on a sightseeing tour. At the welcome party, the Japanese Girl Scout leaders dressed in traditional dress and trading gifts with the Canadian Guides. All kinds of crafts and badges were exchanged. The Japan Girl Scout camp was near a ski resort area and operated by the Outward Bound. The camp activity included a waterfall climb and swimming. Girls divided into Patrols and shared activities together, learning similarities and differences. They then went on to tour Japan from the Camp. The Guides went to eat at Obento and learned how to be adventurous with different foods. Some of the places they visited were as follows:
Finally there was reflections, they brought thousands of cranes to the Peace Park. In conclusion, Japan was very different in a good way and the cultural understanding will continue with the Girl Guides that went.
Question- Janeane Coutu asked at what age is Girl Guides? Answer-ages 9 to 11 for Guides; Pathfinders 12-14; and Rangers 15-17.
Question- Doug Anderson asked what is the difference between Girl Guides and Girl Scouts? Girl Guides was started in Britain and in the US it was Girl Scouts, in essence members are of the same organization.
Question-Did you feel any earth quake shocks in Japan?
No there was not any shocks, but they did have a tropical storm when they were there.
Rebecca Taylor, a Brownie in the 1970’s, thanked Marina and gave her a Rotary pin.
By Joyce Smith
Susie Stephens introduce the speaker, her daughter Marina Rispin, who is representing Girl Guides of Canada. She is going to speak about their Guide trip to Japan. Marina is Susie’s youngest daughter born in Vancouver and attended school in Nanaimo and then went to UBC to specialize financial and business management. She works as a Financial Analyst for the Provincial Government. Marina speaks five languages and was part of the Rotary exchange to Netherlands, she also studied abroad in Mexico. She has attended to the World Girl Guide centre in Narvaka.
Marina pointed out that Girl Guides of Canada and Rotary have a lot in common, they both foster associations abroad. Girl
Guides encourages confidence in girls and works to broaden their horizon. Their trip to Japan in 2018 was to have Girl Guides learn more about Japan. Marina asked all Rotarians who were Boy Scouts, Brownies or Girl Guides to stand and many of Rotarians present stood. When thinking about Girl Guides many people think about Girl Guide cookies or Girl Guide motto of “Caring is Sharing, or Sharing is Caring”. Girl Guides mean different things to different people their vision is a better world, by girls. The mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Guides have a core program that has seven competencies which allow girls and young women to develop life and career skills.
One of the international activities is to teach peace and the visit to Japan in 2018 was one of the initiatives. The Kansai region of Japan hosted the sixteen girls and four leaders who went to Japan. They were all interested in living in Japan and seeing the Japanese culture. The Guides were presented with tokens when they arrived. The tour was divided into three parts, the first part is when they stayed with the host club, the second part was when they went to camp, and finally, on a sightseeing tour. At the welcome party, the Japanese Girl Scout leaders dressed in traditional dress and trading gifts with the Canadian Guides. All kinds of crafts and badges were exchanged. The Japan Girl Scout camp was near a ski resort area and operated by the Outward Bound. The camp activity included a waterfall climb and swimming. Girls divided into Patrols and shared activities together, learning similarities and differences. They then went on to tour Japan from the Camp. The Guides went to eat at Obento and learned how to be adventurous with different foods. Some of the places they visited were as follows:
A Bomb Dome, Hiroshima-a park and museum it is meant to encourage hopes of peace.
Itsukushima, a shrine near Hiroshima where they made cookies and decorated a noodle rice scoop.
Mt. Misen, Miyajima which was very hot-45 degrees, and they hiked up the mountain. Monks come here to seek enlightenment.
Chawan-zaka-(Teapot lane), where they went to a teapot ceremony.
Inari, Shrine- which is the top tourist spot. They went to honor this shrine.
Then they returned to Osaka which is a big city metropolis. This is where they tried baby octopus with quail eggs. They enjoyed lots of Poke Man shops.
Nara Park where deer were revered, and they could buy special deer cookies
Todaji Temple-another Unesco Heritage sight and the largest statue of Buddha.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto where they got to dress up in traditional dress.
Finally there was reflections, they brought thousands of cranes to the Peace Park. In conclusion, Japan was very different in a good way and the cultural understanding will continue with the Girl Guides that went.
Question-Janeane Coutu asked at what age is Girl Guides? Answer-ages 9 to 11 for Guides; Pathfinders 12-14; and Rangers 15-17.
Question- Doug Anderson asked what is the difference between Girl Guides and Girl Scouts? Girl Guides was started in Britain and in the US it was Girl Scouts, in essence members are of the same organization.
Question-Did you feel any earth quake shocks in Japan?
No there was not any shocks, but they did have a tropical storm when they were there.
Rebecca Taylor, a Brownie in the 1970’s, thanked the Marina and gave her a Rotary pin.
Meeting Notes from Friday Nov. 16, 2018
By Jane K. Currie
President Charles opened the meeting. Wendy Pratt shared an inspiration about happiness, along the lines of: if you spend your time pursuing happiness it will elude you; but if you focus on bringing happiness to friends, family and others in your community, happiness will find you, and then You will be the inspiration to others.
Health of the club: good news that Ian Williams is recovering very well, and is already waiting for this week’s COGS notes for the Bulletin. Dave Connolly is in Victoria for treatment. We wish both members good health and a speedy recovery.
Announcements
Lila Tanner reminded us that November is Foundation month. All donations will receive a tax receipt, and gifts up to $100 will receive matching Paul Harris points from the club reserves – that would help donors towards their next Paul Harris level. Please try the RI online donation system, as it is very efficient, and makes our Treasurer’s life easier. Bids on the beautiful Indian art print (donated by Ross & Pam White) to raise funds for the Foundation, will be accepted up till Nov. 30th, when this prize will be awarded to the winning bidder. So far, bidding is up to $150.
John Salem needs RSVP’s for the December theatre night ASAP, so he can release surplus tickets back to Chemainus Theatre for other guests. Dave Hammond promoted poker night, promising members that their losses would not surpass $5 and that the fun would be totally worth it!
Janeane Coutu announced two Christmas event for kids and family, offered by our partner Literacy Central Vancouver Island. On Dec. 8 at 2 pm guests can enjoy “Fireside Story Time” at the Literacy Central Learning Center; and on the same day, at the Well-Read Bookshop (19 Commercial St.), enjoy a “music and literacy” shopping experience from 1-4 pm. See www.LiteracyCentralVI.org for more info.
Bob Janes is once again rounding up volunteers for the Salvation Army kettle drive, held outside London Drugs at the NNTC on Saturdays, beginning this Nov. 24. The shifts are short, 2.5 hours each from 10 am – 1 pm, and 1 pm – 3:30 pm. Please consider giving a couple hours of your time for this worthwhile campaign to help those in need. Please sign up &/or email Bob.
Charles Ramos announced the upcoming Tuesday Nov. 20 board mtg, 5:30 pm, at his offices on Wesley St. He will be attending the celebration of life for former club member Marge Sabourin this week. Charles also thanked Lila Tanner for hosting a new member Fireside chat.
Past President Debbie Narver surprised Immediate Past President Jane Currie by presenting Jane with a sparkly new Past President’s pin, in memory the 17/18 rotary year. Jane was deeply honoured and accepted with pleasure, thanking club members for their support and service.
Sargeant-at-Arms Joan Ryan enlightened us with some Remembrance Day facts (i.e. “in all of us command” was the original wording of our national anthem, later changed to “in all thy sons” during WW1, before recently being changed back). Some important November dates are Nov. 5-11, World Interact Week; Nov. 10, Rotary Day at the United Nations.
Happy/Sad included Peggy Richardson reporting a very successful event she had organized, Jason Bradley happy to have toured Disneyland with 20 exchange students, Wendy Pratt pleased to see Jason recognized for 15 years of service, (actually 25 when earlier volunteer work is counted ), Doug Cowling asking about who would take over doing the Grey Cup scores raffleboard after Mike Herold’s past efforts (Charles please?). Wendy Pratt won table stakes and Egon Holzworth successfully found the Ace of Spades to win the 50:50 draw, leading to unfathomable treasures as yet uncalculated.
The Rotary Club of Nanaimo held their Fall Book Sale in the Nanaimo North Town Center shopping centre from Friday, October 12, 2018 to Sunday, October 21, 2018.
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