There is a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Hyack Parade,Spring Fling,Pot Of Gold, and more, click Read More:
Spring Fling - Ron announced on the success of the past weekend’s Spring Fling fundraiser with 160 in attendance, great music by redline and raising an all time high of $10,000 for kidsports. His son Kyle did an awesome job as MC. Ron thanked all members who helped in any way especially Alana for all the financially related activities, Kathy preparing the candy bags with Bob also helping her sell them.
Victims Assistance van at Hyack parade - Sat May 28 10am. Driver needed. Let Kelly know if you can help.
Pot of Gold Golf Tournament - Rick is looking for golfers and sponsors. Share this with your personal contacts and ask him for registration and sponsorship forms. Thank you Ken for printing services.
Polio walk - Andrew reminded everyone of the walk on Sat May 14 - lots of fun with surprise entertainers, Ukulele band, Salvation army water trucks etc
8am Volunteers arrive to setup
9am Walkers registration begins
10am Wake begin at River Market and ends there also
2017 Rotary Peace Fellowship - Exciting ...Gloria reported that the past weekend the district has endorsed 2 outstanding candidates who will now be moving forward to the 3rd level of review to compete for 50 available spots worldwide in the Professional certificate program in Thailand.
Installation Dinner - Susan reminded everyone to sign up for June 10th.
Monica announced that the organizing meeting will be after next week’s Rotary meeting on May 18th.
The Rotary Foundation - Monica reminded those who have not donated as yet this year, to do so before June 16th. 50% of our donations return to the district to be used for clubs to apply for district grants. While $100USD is desired for our club to be an EREY club,(Every Rotarian Every Year). Not every one can do so, and even $20CDN is appreciated. Everyone participating makes a difference.
Rotary World Help Network(RWHN) - Paul was happy to report that at a RWHN board meeting 1/2 of the 12 clubs in attendance accepted his previous challenge to match our club’s $500 donation. One of them donated $2,000 to support the containers of supplies shipped regularly to the 3rd world countries
Birthday - Alana’s May 14th. President Gordon thanked Alana for the hard work she did to make the Spring Fling happen and we sang Happy Birthday to her.
Guest Speaker - Dawn McKenna, Executive Director of Down Syndrome Research Foundation(DSRF). 16 years ago Dawn left her corporate job to do more fulfilling work dedicated to helping individuals with Down Syndrome reach their full potential at the Down Syndrome Foundation headquartered on Sperling Avenue in Burnaby - from working in a trailer to a 12,000 square foot building in 2002. Dawn, sponsored into Rotary by Gloria, was a hardworking dedicated Rotary board member as treasurer for several years until she left due to job priorities.
The Non Profit Organization
DSRF is an independent world leader in research and education in Down syndrome, and has become a catalyst for leading researchers, educators and clinicians focused on Down syndrome. They celebrated their 20th anniversary last year. They empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential throughout life by pioneering and providing educational programs and services, grounded in foundational research. Working with researchers, professionals and families, we are a bridge between research and practice. They offer individualized programs and services, conferences and workshops. Their programs are continually evolving as they gain new understanding through their ongoing research. They offer a wide variety of educational opportunities to children and young adults with Down syndrome, including ground-breaking reading and communications programs, speech therapy, music in motion, summer school and transitions programs which prepare students to live full and fulfilling lives.
About Down Syndrome - what it is
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition where individuals are born with an extra chromosome. This causes cellular changes that lead to health problems, developmental delays and learning disabilities. They have a wide range of abilities, different physical and cognitive development. Reporting to a National or
Their information processing is slower. We receive, sort, store some then act on information fairly quickly. They receive new information which does not get through quickly from what all that is stored and not yet processed. The can do things but it takes a lot longer. At DSRF, they help them to streamline the information they receive through their educational programs teaching them better strategies to achieve being the best they can be.
A few examples of individuals they helped:
Mel - A volunteer at fund raising dinner and other corporate events had experienced being bullied and so was not communicating when she began her DSRF program. Three months later, with greater confidence, she initiated greetings with Dawn and others. She now works 4 days a week at a Health Company and takes the bus on her own.
Edison - At 2 1/2 yrs old after heart surgery and not speaking, a speech pathologist told his parents that he may never talk. Frustrated they took him to DSRF. After 6 months working with their head speech pathologist, he had become a chatterbox. He is now a thriving non stop chatterbox.
Andrew. After high school, he was reserved and had no self confidence. Through DRSF, he expressed an amazing sense of humor. He will be starting a job as a dishwasher.
Matthew, Gloria’s nephew is kind and lovable as is characteristic of those with Down Syndrome also graduated from DSRF. Among what he learned about public transit and handling money. He travels on the bus to and from his volunteer program and other classes and sometimes stops for Starbucks and meals at restaurants on his way home.
Focus:
Their Strategic Plan’s overarching goals are to Increase in 1. Scale ( increasing the number of lives touched by DSRF) and 2. Scope ( to expand their programs) through various objectives. Progress is monitored by the DSRF’s board quarterly.
Funding:
Because they are considered in the category of Education and not Community Service, they do not receive much government funding. 10% is from a gaming grant. 24% from program fees and much is needed through fund raising events and requests made to various organizations and individuals.
Support is welcomed as a volunteer, member, sponsor of events or programs and donations.
Q&A
Lifespan -
In 1929, lifespan was 7 years and today lifespan is 56years.
Employment Opportunities -
Rotarian Ajay Caleb presented a workshop “Rotary at Work: It’s Good For Business” helping individuals with disabilities find meaningful work
Different Kinds -
There are three different types of Down syndrome: Standard Trisomy 21, Translocation, and Mosaicism. Standard Trisomy 21 is when the extra chromosome 21 comes from either the egg or sperm cell.
Greeters are the first point of contact for guests, potential new members, and our members. Making all who attend our meeting feel welcome is the responsibility of all of us as we all take turns being greeters.
1. All greeters should arrive no later than 6:40 am and be prepared to assist in setting up and preparing for the meeting. If a greeter cannot be present for their day of duties, please contact another member to fill in for you.
2. Greeter # 1 will ensure that the sandwich board at the entrance
3. Greeter # 2 will ensure that flags and banners are in place.
4. Greeters should welcome all members and guests and make them comfortable with the proceedings and surroundings, i.e., seating, coffee, schedule of meeting etc.
5. Greeter # 1 greets and sits with the speaker to gather information useful in providing a respectful and meaningful introduction of the speaker and the program.
6. Greeter # 2 thanks the speaker and presents the certificate of appreciation for their presentation. NOTE: The certificate is NOT a contribution of $20.00 in the speakers’ name. We donate $20.00 to the Rotary Foundation in recognition of their presentation at the meeting.
7. Greeter # 3 assists in taking down the flags, banners and places the sandwich board back in Kathy's office.
· Greeters may change duties amongst themselves if desired.
The Good Host program is how YOU can get involved - you are invited to help out by meeting, greeting and sharing cultural experiences with our Youth Exchange student. Franciele Henk is here and deserves to see and experience Canada to the fullest.
Good Hosts are designated each week - but also can be anyone who would like to share some time with Franciele - a phone call, lunch, dinner with family, sporting event, cultural outing. However - all who host our youth exchange student unsupervised - even for a day event - must have submitted the YE police check paperwork to Paige Freeman prior to hosting.
To get a hold of Franciele, simply call her on her Cel: 778-829-2532 or email her at francielemelaine@hotmail.com Franciele is currently staying with Laurie Stewart - 444 Glenbrook Drive, New Westminster and you can contact them @ 604-970-4908 or email Jlstewart@telus.net.
Good Hosts for:
May 19 - May 25 Heidi Hughes, Nicholas Jordan, Lizz Kelly
May 26 - Jun 1 Harvey Knotts, Andrew Lochhead, David Lodermeier
Jun 2 - Jun 8 Kelly Lum, Kathryn MacKerricher, Robert MacKerricher
Jun 9 - Jun 15 Rob McCullough, Richard Molstad, Hansi Natzke
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