Last Meeting June 4, 2019
Gerry Glazier chaired the meeting, in Brian Street's absence.
Kayo Otake accompanied us on the piano for the singing of O Canada.
Jioe Lopushinsky, Sergeant-at-Arms introduced visitors and guests.
Joan Posivy provided the Secretary's Announcements:
- Reminders of upcoming events/meetings (see above).
- Birthdays: Paul McCrea Jun08, Gerry Glazier Jun10
- Member anniversaries: none this week
- Wedding anniversaries: Wayne & Marie-Rose Fraser 28 years Jun08, Stephanie Lawton & David Neima 45 years Jun08
Special announcements and members' moments:
- Saarika Varma was inducted to our Club as our newest individual member with the classification of Management Consulting. Her mentor is Parisa Adrangi.
- Mark Startup reminded everyone that the bike-a-thon is only 5 weeks away. He extended an invitation to anyone willing to volunteer. There are several needs throughout the day. An email will be sent to all with more detail; if there are any spots you or your friends/family can fill, kindly email volunteers@rotaryvancouver.org and let us know.
- Milton Kiang has organized another pub night for us all to enjoy some camaraderie. It's scheduled for next Friday, June 14th at the Sylvia Hotel, 7:00 p.m. Reservations have been made for 20 people. An email will go out from Milton, kindly reply to ensure your spot(s) is reserved. Note: spouses/partners welcome, and there's free parking.
- Paul Martin is excited for good reason - he officially retired last Friday. Congratulations Paul!
- Joan Posivy reminded all that the Rotaract Installation Dinner is on Friday June 14th.
Program: Mark Busse introduced this week's speaker, Sue Biely, Executive Producer of Good Pitch.
Sue started by recognizing the work that Rotary does and is a big fan. The Rotary tribe is all about improving the world. This is also true of Good Pitch.
Good Pitch bring together documentary filmmakers with foundations, NGOs, campaigners, philanthropists, policymakers, brands and media around leading social and environmental issues to forge coalitions and impact campaigns that are good for all these partners, good for the films and good for society.
Why films? Film events and subsequent discussions bring people together. They combine art and journalism, use stories and narratives, to reach hearts as well as minds.
After a six-month development process, filmmakers make a pitch to the audience on event day. The event is moderated and hosts a strategically chosen group of approximately 200 potential partners who can offer support and funding to magnify the impact of each documentary project.
Since 2008, more than 4800 organizations have heard about new film projects at a Good Pitch. The type of support provided varies in scope and value, including: in-kind or pro-bono services, introductions and network building, money, publicity or marketing resources, screening supporters, access to members or mailing lists, early influencers to help amplify the film's reach.
What does Good Pitch need to support & promote their films? Program funding, travel partners & air miles contributions, catering & hospitality, printing & materials, introductions to networks. Most importantly we need to grow the table. If you are interested please come out.
Learn more about Good Pitch:
Meeting adjourned with a toast to the power of film in changing how society operates.
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