May 31 Meeting

 

The return of Rob Danielson it was great to have Rob come and visit the Club.

 

This event took place on May 26th, at the River Market, New Westminster, we had a strong team of Yoohni, Lana, Joy, Grant, Betty and myself. It was a lovely walk along the boardwalk by the Fraser River.  The project raised $7,000. Our club donated $225.00 thank you to all who walked and donated.

 

 Better sight for a better life

 

Rotary District 5040 is partnering with Third World Eye Care Society to collect 2,020 pairs of eyeglasses and sunglasses in time for the 2020 Vision Conference, April 24-26, 2020 in Vancouver.

Please help us reach this goal to help those who need

better sight for a better life.

 

• Each Rotary club will receive four boxes: one for club meetings and three for local optometry clinics or local retirement homes.

 

• Single vision reading or distance eyeglasses are preferred.

• Non-prescription sunglasses are also welcome.

 

• No scratches and the frames in working order.

 

• No loose lenses or frames only, must be a complete set.

 

• Bring your full boxes to the 2020 Vision Conference in Vancouver on April 24-26, 2020.

 

I am writing to ask whether the Vancouver Arbutus Rotary Club will be sponsoring students to attend this years RYLA Lakelse camp in Terrace.  We ask that you advise how many students as soon as possible.

We are set to have the cheques presented at our Breakfast Meeting, 7:30 am on Weds June 5/19 at The Coal Harbour Community Centre.

 

Goal for 2020: Expand to other schools and include other areas; Need is important.  HOW do we do that?? Better engage our Members and Add Clubs.

T-shirts for 2020; use as an incentive for kids?

 

"Cross Egypt Challenge" that aims to promote tourism to Egypt and prove that Egypt is still safe for tourism.  Rotary Club of Alexandria Cosmopolitan - District 2451 –

Cross Egypt Challenge is an international cross-country motorcycle and scooter adventure tour conducted throughout the majestic and fascinating Egypt. Participation is open for Rotarians and non-Rotarians a like and their accompanying spouses or friends from around the globe. People who do not ride motorcycles can also join this amazing adventure and be hosted in air-conditioned chase vans.

This amazing Rotary project started in 2011 and for the past 8 years, Rotarians and riders from over 45 countries took part in the adventurous challenge. This year the challenge will start on October 17 and will last for 10 days and will pass by Egypt's top attractions and off the beaten track destinations. 

A normal practice we are used to conduct during Cross Egypt Challenge is an annual "Sahara Rotary Meeting" where participating Rotarians along with Rotaracts from our organizing team conduct an official Rotary meeting in the Egyptian Desert –

 

 

Join the Rotary Friendship Exchange to Russia August 19 to September 2, 2019. A group of 10 to 12 people from our Rotary District 5040 will visit fellow members in Rotary District 2223. But hurry. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2019. Partners, family friends welcome. Visas are required.

 

 

Don's love for trains is also evident with his involvement with the West Coast Railway Assoc and the creation of the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish.

This is where Don's memorial will take place.

 

Westcoast Railway Heritage Park Roundhouse @ 2:00 PM.

 

Again, out thoughts and prayers are with Don's wife Deb, and his children and families at this time.

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:  June 29 Club BBQ at Leigh’s House.

 

After our meeting on May 31

Janiffer is planning to take the Citations in Health Studies program at Langara College for one year to complete the prerequisites for the Bachelors of Nursing program at BCIT.  The Bachelor of Nursing program at BCIT is 4 years.   She will graduate from B.C.I.T as a Registered Nurse.

The Rotary Scholarship will help her pay for her tuition and books and allow her to work less during the school year and focus more on her studies.  Receiving this scholarship will help me her to get one more step closer in achieving her goal in becoming a nurse.

Janiffer has been involved in volunteering with the Strathcona Daycamp, Daycare and Youth Council.  Being a volunteer at Strathcona Daycamp for the past 5 years has allowed her to guide and assist youth in participation with others in a well-mannered way.  Her contribution has allowed the children’s parent to be at ease dropping their children off at day camp.   At Strathcona Daycare she helped toddlers and young kids have fun when they are left without their parents.   In the Strathcona Youth Council she organized events for the community and elementary students.  Some examples are movie nights, clothing donations and mini carnivals.  These events helped youth meet friends and bond with each other. 

At Britannia Secondary School she is the executive treasurer of the Student Council.  She deals with the budget and planning, financial expenditures and budget reports to the whole council.  Being and executive of the council she also deals with planning school wide events, making executive decisions, and contributing ideas.  She help organize the Terry Fox Run.  She went to the classrooms and educated the student body about the history and purpose of this event.  She also organized a Breakfast for Bus drivers at the bus stops.  In organizing this event she gained more confidence in her abilities as a leader but she also felt grateful to have had the opportunity to serve and appreciate the hardworking bus drivers that often get over looked.

At school she is a member of the Leo’s Club Japanese Exchange program, Grad Committee, Green Club and Link Crew.  In the Leo Club she assisted with fundraising to help people in Yemen recovering from the war.   This project showed her the need to help people globally.  In the Japanese exchange program she welcomed the Japanese exchange students into Britannia and helped them learn about the Canadian Culture.  In the Grad Committee she planned activities for the graduating students.  In the Green Club she was involved with making the school more environmental and ecofriendly by collecting plastics, Styrofoam and recycling.  Janiffer and her friends organized events such as meatless Mondays, clothing drive to educate the student body.  They donated food and clothing to the homeless and learned about sustainable clothing and how it effects our environment.  In Link Crew she welcomed younger grade to high school and helped make the transition to high school easier and more comfortable.

At Britannia she also volunteered at Britannia’s MoreSport Soccer Camp at Britannia Community Center, where she helped kids to learn and improve their soccer skills.  One of her responsibilities was to demonstrate soccer kicks and maneuvers to help youth learn these skills.

Interacting with youth and supporting youth participation in sporting activities has really helped her develop her love for working with children.