President Grant called the meeting to order at 12:30 and noted that our speaker, Carolyn Daley, Deputy Chief Constable of the Vancouver Police Department (ret) would shortly be giving an interesting talk about women in the force. He welcomed her to our meeting.
But first some business:
Regarding our Arbutus Foundation Fund receipts and status, please contact Treasurer Lana directly. And remember that your semi-annual dues are now payable.
President-Elect training has started on-line. President Grant encourages all in-coming presidents to consider taking the modules. They have very good material and he and Dianna are already participating.
On a Sadder note, President Grant announced that Rotarian Clive Justice passed away in December. Formerly with the Vancouver South Club, he was instrumental in many projects, notably the planting of a forest of trees along the Second Narrows Bridge right-of-way. The project included the help of many school children and there is a huge boulder and plaque commemorating the planting along the route. Members reminisced about his many contributions. For more details, especially if you missed it, get in touch with Hans.
Secretary Teddie notes that attendance to our club Zoom meetings was very good in December at 82 and 78%, respectively, for the two meetings.
Lexie, our long time member shared the news that she has had a stroke over the Christmas break but was recovering and had no cognitive deficits. We all wish her a full recovery and are happy that she could join us at our meeting.
A Project Committee meeting was held after the regular meeting and Dianna, its chair, will report shortly. But please think of micro projects the club could do in small groups with our efforts but little funding and let Dianna know!