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Minutes at the Mic - July 11, 2018

Minutes at the Mic for July 11, 2018

 

Parking Note: There will be fewer surface parking spots so any NON over height vehicles should try to park underground. Reminder that parking is free until 8:30am.
 
 
7:00 O Canada
 
7:05 Breakfast
 
7:10 Introduction of Guests                         
  • Victor, Mike, and Kate.
7:15 Minutes at the Mic
  • We all sang, "happy birthday" to Quinn.
  • Rick M reminded everyone that we are currently short golfers for the tournament next week.
  • Gloria spoke about a vocational training team that is heading out to Africa and they are looking for a Rotarian to help teach. Gloria will send a link to be posted in the bulletin.
  • Gloria also reminded everyone to come to the 21st meeting as Dean Rohrs will be speaking at our club.
  • Lorrie we are getting 4 exchange students from Mi Jung for September to October and they are looking for host families.
  • Kathy reminded about the taste of Jamaica night at their house this Saturday night.
  • Merrilyn had their grad June 29th for the purpose society and it was a great evening.
 
7:20 - Toonie Bucket - Winner is Jill!
 
7:40 – Guest speaker: student Kate spoke about her exchange trip to Spain
  • It took her 16 hours to get to Spain.
  • She was shocked at the number of meals that are eaten; five instead of three.
  • Instead of shaking hands, Spaniards kiss you on both cheeks. Kate went to school in Spain for ten months.
  • Kate made friends with her fellow exchange students in addition to her Spanish friends from school.
  • Kate had two host families, the second of which Kate really bonded with and felt at home.
  • She spoke about the history of the ancient Roman city of Valencia.
  • Customs and culture in Spain: siestas in the afternoon, Spanish time (i.e. no big deal if you're late), there are big beautiful churches in all the cities, and children live with their parents until their late 20s or 30s.
  • In March, Kate attended the fias festival in Valencia.
  • In June, Kate visited most of Western Europe. P
  • Post trip: Kate is now more confident, is more travel savvy (i.e. knows how to avoid pick pockets), and she is better at making friends with people who speak other languages.
  • Kate will be travelling to Ecuador to volunteer in the near future.
8:10 Four Way Test &The Queen 
 
 
 
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Thank you for your Presentation Kate
Jill thanks Kate for her presentation
 
 
 
Volunteers Needed to Help with New West Hospice's Festival of Loss and Healing
New Westminster's Hospice Society is seeking volunteer support for its May 5 Festival of Loss and Healing
 
 
 
New Westminster's Hospice Society is seeking volunteer support for set up and take down at the Festival of Loss and Healing.  
When: May 5th at 9AM and 5PM
Where: New Westminster City Hall
Contact Quinn Waddington for more details
 
 
 
 
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Hansi and Her New Tractor
Please see below a message to Kathy and Bob from Hansi.  
 
 
 
Hi Kathy and Bob,
 
The long awaited tractor has arrived! Now I have to learn to back up with the trailer and not run over things!
it is high time as the grass is growing like mad and we need to transport straw and chicken feed around the property. The chicken coop is almost finished, it is going to be a Taj Mahal for the chicks as our two young builders are doing it all by code for houses, sturdy but a slow process.
 
The back of the property now has the two halves for our daughter's modular home. They will be merged and finished off next week while we are away,  And then she will be able to move in. My vegetable garden is now deer-proof and the seedlings are almost ready for transplanting. On our next trip to New West in the summer you can put in your order for fresh free-range eggs and fresh totally organic veggies. As the veggie beds are raised at  table height, there is no worries about Jerry being able to lift his leg on a bush of beans or on the strawberries!
 
cheerio and see you on Wednesday
Hansi and Tom
 
 
         
 
 
 
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Attendance July 11, 2018
 

Current total membership - 35

Attending total - 28

Members attending total - 25

Welcome to our guests: Kate Haberl, Mike Haberl, Victor Xavier

 

 

 

Good Host Program

 

 

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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. Victor Xavier (Brazil) is here and deserve to see and experience Canada to the fullest. 

Any one of us can be Good Hosts by simply sharing some time with Victor. A phone call, lunch, dinner with family, sporting event, cultural outing, almost anything goes. 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.

Please remember to include our youth exchange students in any activities you and your family participate in. Please speak to Victor directly or contact him at:

  • Email: xaviervictor393@gmail.com
  • Cell: 778-893-2532
 
 
 
Greeters This Week and Next Two

Greeters This Week and the Next Two

 

 

 

July 25
Madhu Toshniwal
Quinn Waddington
Lorrie Williams
 
August 1
Merrilyn Cook
Arlene Craig
saul Doria
 
August 8
Paul Esslinger
Paige Freeman
sandy Freeman
 
Greeter Duties

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.

 

 

 

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