Christmas hats transformed our last Zoom meeting of the year into a jolly affair. Hats ranged from whacky to … well, whacky. Dianna congratulated everyone for their “hatitude”. Jean went virtual, finding a way to sport a red beret that hovered over her head on our screens. There were a few Christmas ties and glasses of wine in view as well.
During ‘Happy Bucks’ we learned of the rigors Yoonhi’s husband is experiencing during his trip to Thailand. He filled out mountains of paperwork before their journey … which was checked multiple times (as well as multiple temperatures checks) after the flight. They were assigned a specific vehicle to each hotel previously authorised to accept foreign travellers and are now hotel-room isolating for 3 weeks at their own cost. Perhaps Canada should have been as rigorous he opined?
We also learned from Ron that a walk at UBC is recommended as the campus is quiet during the seasonal break. Michael F remarked that this is a big birthday month for his circle so greetings are flying in all directions. He congratulated Lawrie on his December birthday too. Michael C, on the other hand, injected a solemn note because an acquaintance has contracted COVID, making the pandemic’s realities feel very real indeed.
Lydia remarked that it was her anniversary and that, at 17 years, this was her longest marriage so far. Dianna was festive, as always, but reminded us all that this is the first time ever that we could not make pancakes for breakfast at the elementary school.
And on to Business:
President Grant congratulated all those who volunteered at Aunt Leah’s Christmas tree lot, especially those who were assigned the second Sunday! The trees had all been sold by then, so they were able to stay home with eggnog and mistletoe. All except Chris, who volunteered on the wrong day and in the rain, by himself -- thanks to his wife’s incompetence.
President Grant also asked for a motion to send the Richmond Club a donation of $25 toward the distribution of masks to those in need. Motion seconded and passed.
Shail has arranged an interesting speaker from the Vancouver Police Department for our nextmeeting on January 08. She will start our 2021 year on an interesting note.
Leigh spoke to the Council on Legislation initiative and asked for an endorsement. The crux of the initiative is to have the formerly ad-hoc committee dealing with Youth Exchanges (one of Rotary’s most exciting opportunities for young people) made into a permanent part of Rotary International, with District committees continuing to undertake local work.
Since the Council for Legislation only meets once every 3 years it is important that clubs give our district the authority to formally propose this. The proposed initiative was seconded; the vote taken and passed.
How well do you really know each other’s preferences in the all-important yuletide tradition of Christmas trees??
Here is one of our members’ at-home Christmas tree photos. Can you guess whose tree this is?
President Grant congratulated all those who volunteered at Aunt Leah’s Christmas tree lot, especially those who were assigned the second Sunday! The trees had all been sold by then, so they were able to stay home with eggnog and mistletoe. All except Chris, who volunteered on the wrong day and in the rain, by himself -- thanks to his wife’s incompetence.
President Grant also asked for a motion to send the Richmond Club a donation of $25 toward the distribution of masks to those in need. Motion seconded and passed.
Shail has arranged an interesting speaker from the Vancouver Police Department for our nextmeeting on January 08. She will start our 2021 year on an interesting note.
Leigh spoke to the Council on Legislation initiative and asked for an endorsement. The crux of the initiative is to have the formerly ad-hoc committee dealing with Youth Exchanges (one of Rotary’s most exciting opportunities for young people) made into a permanent part of Rotary International, with District committees continuing to undertake local work.
Since the Council for Legislation only meets once every 3 years it is important that clubs give our district the authority to formally propose this. The proposed initiative was seconded; the vote taken and passed.
How well do you really know each other’s preferences in the all-important yuletide tradition of Christmas trees??
Here is one of our members’ at-home Christmas tree photos. Can you guess whose tree this is?