Vol. 102 No. 10
Bill Davidson, President
Parisa Adrangi, Secretary
Next meeting: Tuesday September 10, 2019
Dr. Michael Byers, Department of Political Science, UBC Who Owns the Arctic?
For decades, Canada has asserted the right to control activities in the straits and channels within its Arctic archipelago, which it claims as internal waters. This claim has rarely been put to the test. However, with rapidly melting ice and growing interest in Arctic shipping, Canada’s claim to the Northwest Passage will likely soon be physically challenged. Dr. Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, is analyzing the legal weight of Canada’s claim to the Northwest Passage, the likely effects of changing ice conditions on navigation and the potential that other countries can be persuaded to support Canada’s claim or cooperate in regulating the Northwest Passage’s use by vessels from all countries. Byers’ work brings together the Law of the Sea, sovereignty, international law, Canadian foreign policy, diplomacy and the science of climate change and sea ice. A great deal of attention is also being paid to the possibility that the Arctic Ocean contains vast deposits of hydrocarbons. Canada is mapping the seabed along its northern coastline so that it can submit the necessary information to the United Nations’ Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. The United States, Denmark and Russia are doing likewise. As part of this process, Byers is examining several outstanding maritime boundary disputes that must be resolved before Canada can submit its information and is providing detailed recommendations. Byer’s research is highlighting the importance of the Arctic to Canada and is providing key evidence that Arctic sovereignty matters more than ever.
(Source: Government of Canada website, Canada Research Chairs,
Upcoming meeting: Tuesday September 17, 2019
Mr. Takashi Hatori, Consul General of Japan Japanese & Korean Relations
Mr. Hatori has been involved in politics since his graduation from Waseda University, Faculty of Law, in 1986. He entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1986 and has worked in various divisions of the government since with the latest post in 2018 as the Consul-General of Japan in Vancouver. Mr. Hatori has extensive experience and knowledge of Japanese and Korean relations having worked as First Secretary and later as the Minister of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Japan in Korea.
Upcoming meeting: Tuesday September 24, 2019
Duncan Wilson, VP Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (tentative)
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something -- your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."
- Steve Jobs
American business magnate, entrepreneur and investor
The Rotary Club of Vancouver sponsors the UBC Rotaract Club. Rotaract, was created by Rotary International as a combination of the words “Rotary” and “Action”. The aim of the program was stated to be “to develop leadership and responsible citizenship through service to the community.”
The UBC Rotarct Club strives to integrate the ideas of the members, and it aims to make a difference within the local community as well as in the international arena. The club is composed of a diverse student body and is very open to new and creative ideas within the contexts of professional development, community service, international service, and fundraising.
Every year, the club empowers members to take on leadership roles, and introduces them to valuable community involvement opportunities which address the needs of the community as well as facilitate the personal growth of participants. The club meetings have a very friendly and positive atmosphere and they are marked by a sense of mutual respect and acceptance.
Here is a list of some of the projects they've been involved with:
Host an annual Professional Development Conference, aimed for high school and university students
Help dyslexic students through the Computer Assisted Literacy Solution (CALS) Program
Help children with developmental disabilities through the Berwick Program
Union Gospel Mission Soup Kitchen in Downtown Eastside
Help with Halloween and Christmas celebrations at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Variety Show of Hearts Telethon
Organizing a service trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil in the August of 2011 with the Rotaract Club of Ancheita
Music for Japan: educational fundraiser/musical concert in the spring of 2011 to raise awareness about the earthquake in Japan
CLICK HERE for current events, etc. for the UBC Rotaract Club. Rotarians always welcome.
WHAT CAN AND WILL YOU DO TO SUPPORT AND MENTOR OUR ROTARACTORS?
Our Monday Night Curling Group is looking for people interested in curling, whether you are a novice or know the game, to join us at the Marpole Curling Club every Monday from the fall to the spring.
This year our tentative dates for curling are Monday September 30 thru December 9, which will be the Turkey Shoot and Christmas dinner, then approximately mid-January thru mid-March.
We curl at 4:45 pm so curlers should arrive at 4:30 pm. It is a 2-hour game and many of us stay afterwards for socializing.
Please contact Bill Dauphinee at 604-687-6620 for details or email bill@dauphinee.ca. Myron Kuzych is also on the committee and you can contact him at 604-291-6341 or mkuzych@shaw.ca.
Learn more about investing through discussions and guest speakers at our monthly meetings. On the last Thursday of each month a group of 20+ people get together for fellowship and a shared interest in stocks and trading (recommendations to buy, sell or hold), as well as considering new opportunities in publicly listed companies.
Meetings start at 6:30, with a no-host bar from 6:00 and an excellent three-course dinner with wine at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on Point Grey Road. Annual dues cover the monthly meals with a portfolio buy-in required.
Come as a guest to one of our meetings and then decide if it is a club for you. The guest fee is $75.
Please contact John Sullivan, Chair of Membership, Promotion and Hospitality at 604-714-4773 for more details, or email johnws@telus.net.
Bill Davidson, President, chaired the meeting and gave the invocation.
Kayo Otake accompanied us on the piano for the singing of O Canada.
Peter Clarke, Sergeant-at-Arms, introduced visitors and guests.
Chair's Announcements:
Sarah Reppchen received her membership plaque and name badge. You will note that she has a red ribbon attached to her name badges. This signifies that she is a new member and requires extra support from all members, especially their assigned mentor, Brian Street, to familiarize herself with our Club and all things Rotary. Once she has completed her orientations tasks, the ribbon will be removed.
Dates of note to put in your calendar: October 1st: DG Bala Naidoo will be visiting our Club October 8th: We will be joining the Canadian Club for a lunch presentation by author, Rick Antonson, for his newest book "Walking with Ghosts in Papua New Guinea: Crossing the Kokoda Trail in the Last Wild Place on Earth. RSVP will be required to attend; more information will be forthcoming soon.
Parisa Adrangi, provided the Secretary's announcements:
reminders of upcoming events/meetings (see above)
birthdays:Wayne Fraser Sep 4th, Jim Evans Sep 6th, Mark Startup Sep 6th, Richard Landahl Sep 7th
member anniversaries: none this week
wedding anniversaries:Stu & Susan Bird 43 years Sep 4th, Phil & Mirian Webber 50 years Sep 7th
Special announcements and members' moments:
John Hayto introduced our current exchange student, Mar Gaston, from Spain. If any Rotarian families would like to act as host and bring Mar out on any excursions it would be welcome and appreciated. Mar has started school this week.
Charles Flavelle shared for some who remember and others unaware, that September 3rd, 1939 was the date that Great Britain and France declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland. Canada waited another 6 days before following suit. CLICK HERE for more info.
Brian Street shared that the Ford Edsels were introduced on September 4, 1957. The car line was named after Henry Ford's only son, Edsel Ford. Joe Lopushinsky added some info about the car. CLICK HERE for an interesting read.
Katherine Copeland thanked fellow Rotarians for the help & support given at the recent Red Carpet Ball organizing committee's barbeques. Rotarians from our club as well as some other clubs, i.e., Arbutus, took time to come out in support of our efforts.
Program: Joan Posivy, A Peek Behind the Curtain of: The Way Success Works
Fred West introduced our own Joan Posivy who talked about how we all can achieve our dreams, no matter how crazy it may sound to you right now.
All of us have had some incredible successes. The individual stories are, on the surface, very different. However, if we pull back and look at the root causes for those successes, you will find that they are all very, very similar. The key is to tap into what the elements are to unlock success.
Joan grew up very introverted. As she put it, she was a wall flower, not at all comfortable with being the centre of attention. This changed for her when she was 19 years old. She attended a seminar that turned out to be not at all what she was expecting, nor one she would have attended had she known. It turned out to be the best thing she could have done – it changed the course of her life. The subject was the mind and potential. After much consideration Joan signed up for the 8-session course.
A couple of tips when working towards your dreams:
There is no value in sharing heart-felt dreams and aspirations with anyone who won’t support you. Surround yourself with positive people.
Do not let other people’s opinions limit you. Recognize that their opinions are demonstrate their limits, not yours.
The first step: write down your ideas and goals. No matter how “pie-in-the-sky” or crazy they may sound at this moment. In fact, write down a list of 100 ideas. Not as hard as that may sound initially. Divide them into categories: i.e., adventures – heli-skiing in the Rockies, visit the Antarctic; travel – bicycle through southern France, explore Asia; net worth – have a net worth of x, own a villa in Italy; health – reach and maintain an ideal weight of x, live to 100; etc.
Once you have your list, choose one or two that jump out as priorities for you. Take that seed of an idea, picture yourself at the completion of the process. A villa in Italy, picture yourself sitting on your patio looking over your vineyard with a glass of your own wine in hand and a plate full of wonderful food on the table. Set the seed of the idea; this will lead to a plan. You must, however, nurture the seed, take care of it, so it has the opportunity to grow. Think positive always.
There is a linear relationship between our thoughts -> our feelings -> our actions and behaviours -> our results. It is only through the examination of the roots (our thoughts and feelings) that we can directly control our actions/behaviours, and ultimately our results.
We are constant transmitters, both spoken and unspoken, of our attitudes and beliefs. What is it we are saying to ourselves to affect this? Is it positive?
A question in closing: What is it you want to create in this lifetime?
More info:
Joan has offered all Rotarians a 50% discount on her web based course. CLICK HERE and use the coupon code ROTARY2019
Visit Joan’s website to learn more about her and her programs, CLICK HERE
Take a look at Joan’s presentation slides, CLICK HERE
Meeting adjourned with a toast to aligning our goals and dreams to unlock our potential.
For decades, Canada has asserted the right to control activities in the straits and channels within its Arctic archipelago, which it claims as internal waters. This claim has rarely been put to the test. However, with rapidly melting ice and growing interest in Arctic shipping, Canada’s claim to the Northwest Passage will likely soon be physically challenged. Dr. Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law, is analyzing the legal weight of Canada’s claim to the Northwest Passage, the likely effects of changing ice conditions on navigation and the potential that other countries can be persuaded to support Canada’s claim or cooperate in regulating the Northwest Passage’s use by vessels from all countries. Byers’ work brings together the Law of the Sea, sovereignty, international law, Canadian foreign policy, diplomacy and the science of climate change and sea ice. A great deal of attention is also being paid to the possibility that the Arctic Ocean contains vast deposits of hydrocarbons. Canada is mapping the seabed along its northern coastline so that it can submit the necessary information to the United Nations’ Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. The United States, Denmark and Russia are doing likewise. As part of this process, Byers is examining several outstanding maritime boundary disputes that must be resolved before Canada can submit its information and is providing detailed recommendations. Byer’s research is highlighting the importance of the Arctic to Canada and is providing key evidence that Arctic sovereignty matters more than ever.
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