Our speaker, District Governor John Anderson, presented to us on the vision and goals of Rotary, and in particular, this year’s theme, “Be a Gift to the World.”
 
John has been a Rotarian for 20 years, was President of the Tsawwassen Club in 2011/2012, was a member of West Van Club from 1990 to 2002.  He has served on many District Committees.  Originally from Melbourne, Australia.  Has a Doctorate in Education.  Was District Superintendant of Schools.  Now works as an Education Consultant.  He has a wife named Claire, four children, and four grandchildren.  He said working in the education field, he mostly knew only other teachers, and joined Rotary mainly to meet people in different fields.