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Membership Matters (developing a customized membership plan for Rotary clubs)
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Nov 23, 2016
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New West - Royal City
Service Above Self
We meet Wednesdays at 7:00 AM
The Boathouse Restaurant
900 Quayside Drive
604 525 3474
New Westminster, BC  V3M 6C9
Canada
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Minutes at the Mic - Sep 21, 2016
There are a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Riverfest Parking fundraiser, Hockey Pool fundraiser, Heart of the Matter 2017 and more.

Minutes at the Mic:

7:00am: We started with the singing of "O Canada". 

 

7:10am: Breakfast served

 

7:15am: Introduction of guests: Jacob Petersen, our guest speaker; Anne Gagu; Tom Bricewell; James Bradley from Panama (previous member); Quinn Waddington, a soon-to-be member; Rick Janssen, a soon-to-be member; Richard Prill from the noon club; Juan Herrera, our inbound exchange student from Mexico; and Lavinia Capriccioli, our inbound exchange student from Italy.

 

7:20am: Minutes at the Mic  

  • Richard Prill mentioned that they have a meeting on the last Thursday evening of every month at Boston Pizza (in lieu of the noon meeting). There is a $5 cover charge for the meeting. 
  • Wendy Scott mentioned that there is a new flu vaccine available to people 65+ called fluzone high dose. Wendy can email more information if anyone is interested. 
  • Roy video taped our weekly, "Good morning Doug" video for member Doug Fynn.
  • Kathy MacKerricher mentioned that Wendy Scott is the chair for the Heart of the Matter 2017 this year.
  • Kathy MacKerricher said that the Hockey Pool fundraiser should be ready for the next meeting. Each member is expected to sell 10 entries each.
  • Gloria Staudt and Roy Prevost had their birthdays this week. 

7:30am: Toonie Bucket:

  • Tony Scott mentioned that the self-driving car is here.
  • Paige Freeman saw Dolly Parton on Monday night, and she loved it.
  • Juan Herrera made a bucket list for the things that he wants to do while he is here in Canada.
  • Monica Woldring starts her third job this week at Douglass College.
  • Winner of the draw is our guest Anna Dagu.

 

7:45am:  Guest Speaker, Danish Rotarian Jacob Petersen spoke a little about himself. He lives in a town that borders Germany. He was born on a Danish farm. He has been an industrial farmer his entire life. His farm produces 20,000 pigs every year. Jacob is on the board of one of the largest slaughterhouses in the world. He plays guitar for fun. He brought a flag from his club and a flag exchange was done. He then answered questions the club members had regarding the political situation in Europe.

 

8:00am:  Four way test.

 

 

 

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Greeters This Week and Next Two

Sep 28

Ken Brewster
Arlene Craig
Paul Esslinger
 

Oct 5

Paige Freeman
Sandy Freeman
Carlos Galvez
 

Oct 12

Aman Grewal
Gordon Hobbis
Palmer Hoem
 

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.

 

 

Attendance Last Meeting - Sep 21, 2016
 

Current total membership - 33

Attending total - 32

Members attending total - 23

Welcome to our guests: Jacob Petersen (guest speaker); Anne Dagu, Tom Bricewell, Richard Prill (from the noon club), James Bradley (previous member now in Panama), Quinn Waddington (soon-to-be member), Rick Janssen (soon-to-be member), Juan Herrera (inbound exchange student) and Lavinia Capriccioli (inbound exchange student).