Vol. 102 No. 5
Bill Davidson, President
Parisa Adrangi, Secretary
Next meeting: Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson,
MP Minister of Fisheries, Oceans & Canadian Coast Guard A Sustainable and Prosperous Future for Canada
Minister Wilkinson has deep roots in North Vancouver, where he has spent the last 16 years raising his family alongside his wife Tara. Canada’s environmental stewardship is a personal passion of Jonathon's, and he is working hard to make a meaningful contribution in this critical area. He is focusing on developing a greener economy, with an emphasis on Canadian clean tech moving from local to global reach.
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson spent more than 20 successful years in the private sector, and held leadership positions with a number of companies dedicated to the development of green technologies. His time as CEO of both QuestAir Technologies and BioteQ Environmental Technologies, in addition to his time as senior Vice President of Business Development with Nexterra, provided him with extensive experience in the energy and environmental technology sectors. Minister Wilkinson has also previously worked at Bain and Company, a leading global management consultancy.
A Rhodes Scholar, Minister Wilkinson made use of his educational background in public policy when he worked as a constitutional negotiator and a federal-provincial relations specialist. He has served on several industry and charitable boards, including the United Way of the Lower Mainland, the B.C. Technology Industry Association, and the Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation.
Minister Wilkinson served as a parliamentary secretary from 2015 until 2018, when he was appointed Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard.
If you plan to bring a number of guests, please let Carolyn know so that the Terminal City Club is prepared.
Upcoming meeting: Tuesday August 13, 2019
Ajit Johal, PharmD UBC Instructor 15 Minutes Could Save Your Life
Seasonal Influenza, the burden of disease on our healthcare system is worse than you think! As you age, your immune system ages with you. Are all influenza (flu) vaccines created equal? Which one is the best for YOU?
Ajit has been providing immunizations and clinical education since 2012. As a community pharmacist, he is an accessible provider of immunizations to patients in the community. In 2018, he started an organization called immunize.io, with a mission statement of "taking our best shot at immunizing the world". As a BC registered non-profit, the Immunize.io Health Association works locally to improve education and access to vaccinations, while donating proceeds to improving immunization rates in underdeveloped countries Through "immunize.io" he has worked with numerous organizations and communities to address “vaccine hesitancy” and improve access to vaccinations globally . Ajit is also a clinical instructor for the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Program. At UBC he coordinates elective courses for UBC Pharmacy students, one of which focuses on vaccinations and “gaps in immunization”.
Upcoming meeting: Tuesday August 20, 2019
David Dickson, Retired Vancouver Police Officer How to be more effective helping Vancouver's Downtown East Side
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Thanks to Peter Clarke
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."
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Due notice having been given; the following individual member has been declared elected as a member of the Club:
Rumana Mozur
Law - Government Litigation
Proposer: Phil Webber
Seconder: Tom Smith
If no written objection is filed with the Secretary within 7 days of August 2, 2019, by August 9, 2019, Sarah Reppchen, 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.
The classification that Sarah Reppchen will hold is Consulting - Financial Services (Banking)
Proposer: Brian Street
Seconder: Franz Gehriger
If no written objection is filed with the Secretary within 7 days of August 2, 2019, by August 9, 2019, Thomas Reppchen, 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.
The classification that Thomas Reppchen will hold is Consulting - Hospitality (Food & Beverage)
Bill Davidson, President, chaired the meeting and gave the invocation.
Kayo Otake accompanied us on the piano for the singing of O Canada.
Milton Kiang, filled in as Sergeant-at-Arms, introduced visitors and guests.
President's Announcements:
Pleased to let everyone know that Alvin Zhao's company, Vission Technology Ltd., for which Alvin is the CEO, was recognized as a Top 50 Tech Company at Intercon 2019 in Vegas. CLICK HERE to read article. Congratulations Alvin!
Parisa Adrangi, provided the Secretary's announcements:
reminders of upcoming events/meetings (see above)
birthdays:Don McPhee Aug 1st
member anniversaries:Wilf Wassersleben 45 years
wedding anniversaries: Charlene & Larry McDonald 46 years Aug 4th
Special announcements and members' moments:
Allan Cheng, classification Real Estate - Commercial Sales, was inducted. Allan's mentor is Franz Gehriger. Welcome Allan!
Parisa Adrangi having just returned from a university tour with her daughter presented Bill Davidson with a couple of club trading banners from clubs in Durham, North Carolina for whom she visited. Parisa encouraged all to take advantage of the opportunity to visit other clubs when travelling. You meet wonderful people and experience what others are involved in under the Rotary umbrella.
Gerry Glazier needs some volunteers, preferably newer members who have not participated before, for Food on The Corner Saturday August 17th.
Bill Schultz shared that this year's bike-a-thon was the easiest for him so far. He took the shuttle part way. :o)
Program:
Brian Street introduced this week’s guest speaker, Thomas Reppken, who spoke about his escape from East Germany before the wall came down.
Thomas was 19 years old when he and a friend decided to leave East Germany in October of 1989. In heavy rain they made the trip, were allowed to pass through the border to start a new life adventure. The trip was one filled with anxiety but all turned out well in the end, thankfully. The experience is one that is still brings out strong emotions for Thomas but he regrets nothing.
The wall came down a month later and a year later Germany united. When you visit the country you can still see bits of the wall and you can certainly still feel the pain and anxiety when you talk to people who lived through the times of a divided Germany.
Thomas is currently awaiting approval for permanent residency status in Canada. He and his wife, Sarah (Canadian born), have decided to settle in Vancouver and have both applied to be members of our Club.
Thomas would be happy to chat with you, should you have any questions about his journey, or want to talk about your own experiences.
Some related links:
CLICK HERE to read Wikipedia's article, "Escape attempts and victims of the inner German border"
CLICK HERE to read Huffington Post's article, "10 Great Escapes Across The Berlin Wall"
CLICK HERE to watch a short video and/or read History.com's article "The Berlin Wall"
CLICK HERE to read Reader's Digest Canada's article, "Escape From East Germany"
Meeting adjourned with a toast to never taking your freedom for granted.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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