The club's AGM is scheduled for Tuesday Dec 10th during our regular member meeting. It's a short portion of our meeting but we really do need quorum, which is 1/3 of our active membership to attend in person.
While we understand that there are many reasons people cannot attend meetings in person on a regular basis, it would be greatly appreciated if those who are able to attend in person try to do so on December 10th.
The VRC Foundation and the RCV Hearing Foundation AGMs will follow directly after our regular meeting.
If you haven't already registered, click on the link below to do so now. Thank you!!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS/EVENTS
REGISTER ON THE CLUBRUNNER APP NOW
Tuesday Dec. 17, 2024 - WINTER HOLIDAY SOCIAL LUNCH
Join us for our club's traditional holiday luncheon. If you have any requests, e.g., activities, please let Carolyn know asap. We will also be saying goodbye to Carolyn as she retires and hello to Patricia who will be taking over as the club administrator.
Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024 - FAMILY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DINNER
Let's celebrate each other in the spirit of Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Feast of Saint Nicholas, Advent, and Bodhi. Regardless of your faith and beliefs we want to celebrate in each other's company in our traditional Rotary way.
Tuesday Dec. 24 & 31, 2024 - NO MEETINGS
Tuesday Jan. 7, 2024 - INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
Nicole Havrda, a young 18 year-old Canadian race car driver who is rapidly making her name known in the world of motorsports. In 2024 Nicole raced in the highly competitive Formula Regional Americas series - the next step towards her goal of Formula 1.
Rotary Club of Vancouver Family Christmas Celebration Dinner
Bring your friends and family out to enjoy each other's company in the spirit of Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Feast of Saint Nicholas, Advent, and Bodhi. Regardless of your faith and beliefs we want to celebrate with you in our traditional Rotary way.
WHEN: Wednesday December 18, 2024, 6:15-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Donnellan’s Irish Pub, 1082 Granville Street, Vancouver
Get your picture taken with Santa
Silent Auction Items Available
Art Work
FLYBERRY Event Coaching Voucher $150
BULLETPROOF Cosmetics: Necklace with three shades of lipstick $108.00
Starbucks Gift Card $25
One Week Condo Vacation in Hawaii
Green & Green Gift Basket $201.21
Green & Green Ooni Fyra 12 Wood Pellet Pizza Oven $500
Sushi Workshop for 12 people $750
A Pair of Canucks Tickets $600
Elegant Dinner with unique wines $500
and much more.
Lots of Door Prizes
Water Bottles, Mugs, Special gift from Terminal City Club, Ride for Hearing, etc.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the Christmas Dinner Celebration
The dinner will include:
starter of soup
main course of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & vegetables (veggie alternative available - request on registration)
dessert of assorted sweets
The cost for the evening is:
Free for members who pay quarterly meal fees
$60 per person for pay-as-you-go members and guests
$30 per person for youth 5-12 years old
Free for 4 years old and younger
There will be a cash bar available
Parking is available at the Holiday Inn Suites Hotel Impark Parkade, 1110 Howe St.
Price is $12 after 6:00 p.m.
Register no later than Dec. 10th CLICK HERE to register.
If you'd like to contribute to our silent auction, please contact Adriana Zylmans.
RCoV ANNUAL WHISTLER WEEKEND
February 7-9, 2025
Thanks to John Hayto for, once again, organizing this fabulous event on behalf of us all. If anyone wants to help John, please reach out to him. It's a big job for one person!!
Please consider joining your friends from the Vancouver Executive Association for their annual Charity Lunch. Anyone who has attended this event in past years can attest to how much fun it is.
an organization that supports provides programs and services to support the addictions recovery community at no cost to participants. It is funded by private donations & fundraising events such as this one.
Reserve your seat, or a table, and join us for a chance to win one of 100 prizes, enjoy a wonderful holiday lunch and a full afternoon of fun!
Due notice having been given; the following individual member has been declared elected as a member of the Club.
Jeff Brown
“Marine Insurance (retired)”.
Proposer: Franz Gehriger
Seconder: Wessel Veenstra (Netherlands)
Mentor: Michael Woolnough
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Mindy Tulsi-Ingram Dec03
Daniel Jardo Dec03
Miya Otake Dec09
at our Club
Min Kuang 8 years
Aldo Brussoni 29 years
David Motion 32 years
Jim Evans 45 years
wedding
none this week
* come in person next week to celebrate your birthday with Purdy's chocolates!!
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Last Meeting Dec 03, 2024
Franco Gallo, President, chaired the meeting and gave the invocation.
Joan Posivy, acting Secretary
Mindy Tulsi-Ingram, Sergeant at Arms
Chair’s Announcements:
Welcome to our guests, new and returning, as well as our own members who have taken time out of busy schedules to attend. We are grateful to see new faces, remember guests are ALWAYS welcome at our meetings.
Chris Motion presented information on this Giving Tuesday, about the Vancouver Rotary Club Foundation. Starting with how Giving Tuesday began, Chris went on to explain the difference between the three Rotary Foundations. One Rotary International Foundation, and the two Rotary Club of Vancouver Foundations. He also highlighted what the Foundation funds are used for -- supporting the projects and initiatives our members feel are important. Chris closed with how and why you can donate. CLICK HERE to view his slide presentation. If you have any questions at all about any of these foundations, contact Chris Motion, John Bathurst, or Jason Boudreau.
Paul Martin spoke briefly about the goals of the Board for the Foundation. Primarily it is to raise $100,000 this year of which we already have a commitment for $70,000 thanks to Charles Flavelle's bequeath & Stu Bird's donation from his family's Foundation. Paul also spoke about the Oscar Olsen Award that was created a couple of years ago. More to come at our next meeting on Dec. 10th.
Secretary's announcements:
Reminders of upcoming events/meetings (see above)
Birthdays, member club anniversaries, wedding anniversaries (see above)
Special Announcements & Members' Moments:
Congratulations to Bill Davidson who has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award in his field, accounting. Bill founded Davidson & Company LLP in 1984 with a vision of a service-oriented practice. He has accomplished that and so much more. This award is well deserved Bill with all that you do to support your community, both professionally and in the realm of volunteering. Your generous nature and commitment to service is a great example for us all.
Program:
Rohan Aurora introduced speaker, Tamara Vrooman, an inspiring leader who has made a profound impact on business, community, and sustainability in Canada. Tamara currently serves as the President and CEO of Vancouver International Airport, where she is pioneering efforts to make YVR one of the world’s most sustainable and community-focused airports. Prior to her current position, she transformed Vancity into North America’s first carbon-neutral financial institution, setting new standards for values-based banking and economic inclusivity. She also serves as Chancellor of Simon Fraser University. Tamara is a recipient of the Order of British Columbia and numerous other awards, she stands as one of Canada’s most respected and visionary leaders.
Paul Martin facilitated a fire-side chat with Tamara, where she spoke about many aspects of her professional life and accomplishments. What came across very strongly was that Tamara is very humble and gracious. She is an inspiration to so many, especially women, that glass ceilings can be broken and goals can be achieved.
To close the meeting, Franco Gallo presented Tamara with a Paul Harris Fellow Award in recognition of all that she has done, and continues to do, to make our world a better place.
We are very grateful that Tamara took the time out of her schedule to talk to us. Thank you!!
Meeting adjourned with a toast by President Franco Gallo:
