News of the Week
October - Economic and Community Development Month
O Canada – Our Resident Vocalist Rotarian Ardath was away so Rotarian Jim was asked to lead the choir.
Invocation – Rotarian Jim also led us in the Rotary 4 Way Test of the things that we think say and do and gave the invocation
Guests – Rotarian Jason introduced our speaker Councillor Bill Soprovich. Rotarian Matt introduced our social media guru Interactor Selin and his daughter and President Ken introduced his wife and our executive secretary Peggy
Rotary Moment – Rotarian Karen reminded us of Past District Governor Bob Blacker’s literacy project which is providing libraries/learning centres for First Nations. The full story has been published in the Rotarian Magazine. Each library starts with 3000 to 4000 books. To date some 14 libraries have been started. Some of them are in First Nation territoritories that can only be reach by water.
President Ken told us about a visit to one of the libraries in the Prince Rupert area and how in addition to books the library had been provided with computers and the First Nation languages were being taught.
Announcements:
Rotary in Burnaby have opened an outdoor fitness circuit
The Vancouver Mountainview Club charter night will be on the 28th October in The Hall @ St. Monica’s Parish Richmond
President Ken reminded us that world Interact Week is the 30th October to 5th November
This week’s meeting was a business meeting
Shine for ShelterBox is on Saturday 4th November at the Hollyburn Country Club. The club will be receiving Silver and Gold ShelterBox Hero certificates and the Rockridge Interact Club will be receiving Bronze ShelterBox Hero certificates. All club members are encouraged to attend.
The Delegation to West Vancouver Municipality power point presentation was run during the meeting and President Ken shared his report which gave some of the history of Rotary in West Vancouver and talked about all the various Rotary programs
The District Rotary Foundation dinner is on November 18th at the Terminal City Club
World Polio Day live stream with Bill and Melina gates is on Tuesday October 24th
And we were reminded that the Presidential Peace Building Conference will be held February 9th to 11th 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver.
Past President Judith reported that the tables for the Seniors Recreation table which will be used for the Seniors Christmas Lunch on the 9th December are progressing well with the help of Adrian Rotarian Michael and Past President Mark.
50/50 draw - Acting Sergeant at Arms Rotarian Jim conducted the 50/50 draw. Winning ticket drawn by Rotarian Michael. Past President Jason held the winning ticket number and drew the 4 of spades. The Pot grows for another week
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Happy/Sad – President Ken: happy that the GST issue has been resolved and the District remains GST exempt. Rotarian Michael: happy to be back. Interactor Seline: reminded us that we can call 911 is issues of safety are seen on the road. Rotarian Vicki: happy to be going to conference. Rotarian Judith: happy for article about Interactor Seline in the Global Canadian newspaper. Past President Jason: happy to have peace and quiet again after the thanks giving weekend and Rotarian Natalie was happy that Thanks Giving was at her Daughters.
Our Speaker - Before introducing our Speaker Councillor Bill Soprovich, President Ken pinned Councillor Bill as an Honourary Rotarian for 2017-2018 and reminded our members that Councillor Bill has supported Operation Red Nose every night for the last 13 years. Councillor Soprovich was also given a Rotary End Polio Now pin. President Ken then went on to introduce Councillor Bill who was re-elected in 2014 for his seventh consecutive term as Councillor. Councillor Bill has lived and worked in West Vancouver for the last 40 years and during this time has served on most of our Municipality’s committees.
Councillor Bill gave a very erudite account of our council’s plans for our community. Traffic, Housing and trees are a concern to many.
There are two houses remaining on the waterfront one owned by Jimmy Patterson.
For housing matters the plan is that the lower part of Brissenden Park be used to build housing and the proceeds used to acquire the last two house and the water front. This area would then become the Brissenden Water Front Park.
The water front is still a work in progress. The Ferry Building will be moved over a few feet and raised to deal with potential flooding issues.
The Hollyburn Sailing Club stays and there will be a wine bar on the west side. The boat ramp will move into Ambleside Park.
The Ambleside Park concession is to have a top floor restaurant.
The dispute with CN rail concerning rent for the sea wall is going to a form of arbitration
Park Royal is building the theatres.
Highest poverty in Metro Vancouver is in Ambleside.
The West Vancouver Police Department and Municipality staff have moved into the new building.
The speaker was thanked by Rotarians Vicki
Upcoming Speakers
Club Meeting
Oct 19, 2017
Rotary education/information/vocational
John Carbonneau
Oct 26, 2017
Reverse Mortgages
Club meeting
Nov 02, 2017
Business Meeting
Dr. Steve Patty
Nov 09, 2017
Impact Granting and Community Outreach
Events to put in your calendar for this Rotary year:
Charter Dinner for our Rotary District's newest Rotary Club Vancouver Mountainview October 28th details TBA.
World Interact Week - 30 October-5 November.
ShelterBox Donor Appreciation and Recognition Dinner November 4th Hollyburn Country Club.
Rotary Day at the UN - 11 November.
The District Governors Visit to our Club is November 23rd.
Rotary Leadership Institute dates as follows venue TBA: Level 2 October 24th; Level 3 November 25th.
Our District's Foundation Dinner November 18th at Terminal City Club Vancouver.
District 5040 Youth Conference December 2nd.
Presidential Peace Building Conference February 9th -11th 2018.
District Conference Peacing it Together May 31st - June 3rd 2018
Tim Jones Memorial Rotary Ride for Rescue June 9th 2018
Rotary International Conference Toronto June 23-27 2018
