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P.O. Box 48358, Bentall Centre
Vancouver, BC V7X 1A1
admin@rotaryvancouver.org
www.rotaryvancouver.org
Vol 111 No. 20
November 14, 2025
Joan Posivy, President
Ally Potel, Secretary
 
Weekly Meeting - November 18, 2025
 
Rethinking Collaboration: Learning from the Next Generation
 
Join us for a lively panel discussion with rising stars who will pull back the curtain on what motivates them, how they like to work, and what seasoned professionals can do to build stronger, more dynamic connections across generations. Get ready for fresh perspectives, honest insights, and a conversation that just might change the way you collaborate.
 

Meet the Panelists

Eric Peach
Eric Peach is a software engineer at Planet Labs. He has a background in physics and geospatial intelligence, and he is the director of Professional Development for the Rotaract Club of Vancouver Young Professionals.

Laura Brisard
Laura Brisard is a Budget Analyst with the City of North Vancouver, and is the Director of International Service for the Rotaract Club of Vancouver Young Professionals.

Alison Stanley
Alison Stanley is an Electrical Engineering co-op student working at Stantec who is joining the Vancouver Young Professionals for the current academic year. 

Tony Tong
Tony Tong is the president of the Rotaract Club of New Westminster, and he recently graduated from the Forestry program at UBC. 

 
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE - December 2, 2025
 
RCoV Weekly Meeting - Tues. Nov. 25
Terminal City Club
Nov. 25, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
Membership Committee meeting
Swissreal office
Nov. 25, 2025 8:30 a.m.
 
One World Committee Meeting
Virtual
Nov. 27, 2025 1:30 p.m.
 
Rotary Guest Speaker Mayor Ken Sim - Dec. 2, 2025
Terminal City Club
Dec. 02, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
International Service Committee meeting (contact international@rotaryvancouver.org)
Terminal City Club
Dec. 02, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Community Service Committee Meeting (contact community@rotaryvancouver.org)
Terminal City Club
Dec. 09, 2025 1:45 p.m.
 
RCoV Board Meeting
Malcolm's Office
Dec. 11, 2025 5:30 p.m.
 
Youth Service Committee Meeting
Terminal City Club
Dec. 16, 2025 11:00 a.m.
 
Food on the Corner
Vancouver Courthouse
Dec. 20, 2025 11:00 a.m.
 
One World Committee Meeting
Virtual
Dec. 25, 2025 1:30 p.m.
 
Membership Committee meeting
Swissreal office
Dec. 30, 2025 8:30 a.m.
 
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

 
Chris Motion,
November 5
 
Aldo Brussoni,
November 7
 
Rohan Aurora,
November 8
 
Anniversaries at our Club
 
 

Graham Fox, 1 Year
 
Olesia Kloster, 3 Years
 
 
 

 
 
None this week
 
 Come in person to celebrate your birthday with Purdy's chocolates!!
 
 
Let us know what you think about our last meeting.
Scan the QR code below and fill out the short survey
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This Rotary year, we’re adding a dose of humour to our Secretary announcements. Have a good clean joke? Send it to jokes@rotaryvancouver.org — yours might be featured at an upcoming meeting!
Who do you know that is remarkable?  Someone whose story or expertise would captivate a room full of experienced business and community leaders?

Do you know of a remarkable headliner speaker to invite to our upcoming Rotary Club of Vancouver meetings? 
Think thought leaders, change makers, or trailblazers in business, sports, innovation, public service, or philanthropy.
 
Take a quick scroll through your LinkedIn connections. You might spot someone you haven’t thought about in a while who would be perfect.
 
If someone comes to mind, please connect with Bill Davidson at billd@davidson-co.com.
 
New APPROVED Membership Application 
 
We are pleased to let you know that the Membership Application submitted by Alexandra Carter has been approved. 
 
Sponsor: Stephanie Lawton
Seconder: Franz Gehriger
Mentor: Stephanie Lawton
Classification: Health Care
 
Alexandra will be inducted on November 18, 2025. 
Please welcome her to the Rotary Family!  Please join us! 
 
 
New Membership Application 
 
We are pleased to let you know of a new Membership Application submitted by Lisa Cheng
 
Sponsor: Olesia Kloster
Seconder: Franz Gehriger
Mentor: Olesia Kloster
Classification: Technology
 
If no written objection for the above proposed members is filed in writing with the Secretary (secretary@rotaryvancouver.org) within 7 days of today, November 14, 2025, (by November 21, 2025), the suggested new member, will upon payment of the dues and assessments determined by the Board, be declared elected as a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver recognized by Rotary International.

If a written objection is received by the Secretary within the 7 day period, the Board shall vote on the matter at the next scheduled Board meeting.
 
New Membership Application 
 
We are pleased to let you know of a new Membership Application submitted by:
Dr. Iqbal Ahmed

Sponsor: Mindy Tulsi-Ingram
 
Seconder: Stephanie Lawton
Mentor: Dr, Michael Woolnough
Classification: Health Care
 
If no written objection for the above proposed members is filed in writing with the Secretary (secretary@rotaryvancouver.org) within 7 days of today, November 14, 2025, (by November 21, 2025), the suggested new member, will upon payment of the dues and assessments determined by the Board, be declared elected as a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver recognized by Rotary International.

If a written objection is received by the Secretary within the 7 day period, the Board shall vote on the matter at the next scheduled Board meeting.
New Membership Application 
 
We are pleased to let you know of a new Membership Application submitted by:
Behrad (Bob) Nassiri (Former YP)
Sponsor: Joan Posivy
Seconder: Adriana Zylmans
Mentor: Ian Storrs
Classification: Technology
 
If no written objection for the above proposed members is filed in writing with the Secretary (secretary@rotaryvancouver.org) within 7 days of today, November 14, 2025, (by November 21, 2025), the suggested new member, will upon payment of the dues and assessments determined by the Board, be declared elected as a member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver recognized by Rotary International.

If a written objection is received by the Secretary within the 7 day period, the Board shall vote on the matter at the next scheduled Board meeting
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Rotary Club of Vancouver – November 11, 2025 - No Meeting

 

We hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful Remembrance Day! 

 
 
November 14, 2025

UNITE FOR GOOD

Joan Posivy, President 
admin@rotaryvancouver.org  
Ally Potel, Secretary