Nathen Aswell our keynote speaker, Inspired us through his song called “Jump Right In” and played on his “Stick” that in order to live a Big Life, we need to take 4 small but important steps.
1) The first small step is to start from where we are. In Buddhism, this is called “Beginner’s Mind” an attitude of openness, eagerness and a lack of preconceptions.
2) Step 2 is Ask for help;
3) Be Persistent;
4) And finally be Grateful. Nathen also had the club participate with a song called “Yes”. Thanks to Nathen we had a very enlightening meeting.
Miss New Westminster, Taylor Atherly, presents a Certificate of Appreciation with a photograph of the 2015 Hyack Ambassadors to the Royal City Rotary Club expressing gratitude for years of support and sponsorship of a candidate in the program.
From: James Bradley Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 7:35 AM To: 'Alana McAllister-Hoem' Subject: Handicap Foundation - update and photos
Hi Alana,
I trust you and all the great people at Royal City Rotary are doing well.
We are doing terrific down here in the tropics.
Business is great and getting busier every day.
We are all complete at the Handicap Foundation and the office is putting all the paperwork together and we’ll have the reconciliation to you in the next couple of days.
Attached are before and after pictures showing the dramatic impact this has had on the Foundation and their ability to better serve the participants at the centre.
To Royal City Rotary and the Heart of the Matter Committee,
First of all, we would like to thank you for the amazing donation that Tulbagh Community Projects received through the 2015 Heart of the Matter Fundraiser. The hard work and dedication of those who are a part of this fundraiser continues to fill my heart with awe and gratitude. When I share it with other members of our projects, the awe and gratitude is visible on their faces! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
Rotary City Rotary club has partnered with the community of Tulbagh since 2008. It has been a life-changing adventure for all of those involved in our community. The projects have become part of the fabric of the community and have had visible results. Below is an overview of our current projects and their role in the community.
Single-Parent Run Soup Kitchens:
Three women run soup kitchens out of their homes and receive a stipend each week to support their own families as well. The purpose of this project is to assist the women in providing for their own families and in turn uplifting them to serve and support the neighbourhoods they live in. We started with 3 women in dire circumstances and now through the program these women have not only build up their own families, but built up the lives of their neighbours as well: feeding, encouraging and supporting people as the project feeds, encourages and supports them.
Now: These three women continue to serve bowls of soup and bread to 250 children each week.
Educational support:
When we began, children were dropping out of school for the sole reason of not having the required uniforms and school supplies for class. Over the years, we have made sure that the most needy students have access to education without this resource barrier. We have even seen some of these students continue on in school, graduate and go on to post-secondary education.
Now: We continue to support children with access to uniforms and school supplies in cases where their families are unable to provide these items. This allows all children to start school with pride, knowing they have the resources to succeed.
Sports Equipment Centres:
Over the years, children have been able to sign sports equipment in and out from various locations in the community. This has not only allowed the youth the ability to access healthy free-time activities and stay away from the negative choices of drugs and alcohol, but it has also been able to foster relationships between the youth and the coordinator, making neighbourhoods stronger.
Now: Although we have had difficulty lately finding locations for these sport centers, we would like to restart this program. With an increase in the drug and alcohol addiction rate in Tulbagh and the country at large, it is now more crucial than ever to offer healthy choices and guidance to our youth.
Emergency Assistance:
As in any community, building relationships of trust is the foundation of any project development. In areas with social-economic challenges, part of building these relationships means being able to be of assistance emotionally and financially in times of need. Tulbagh Community Projects believes in assisting community members meet their basic needs in times of trouble. This may be help with food, electricity, medical help, or counseling.
Now: We continue to not only run programs in the community, but be of continued support to those in need of assistance.
We thank Royal City Rotary Club for walking with the Tulbagh Community over the years. Your support and friendship have made all the difference in bringing hope and help to the community. We look back and see the changes it has made in Tulbagh and we would love the opportunity to continue walking this road with you in 2016.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sincerely,
Nicole Kafka and the Tulbagh Community Projects team
There is a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Hockey Pool,Rotary Day of Dialogue,District 5040 Conference,and more, click Read More:
700 Gordon Hobbis, President, officially opened our meeting with all of us singing Oh Canada, followed by quote of the day by Roy, with quotes from Yogi.
705 – Breakfast was served
715- Introduction of Guests; new waiting member Gloria Staudt, exchange student Franciele, Nathan Aswell today’s speaker and Les Hodgkins visited from Nova Scotia
Charlotte Kane president of the Interact Club, gave a 5 minute speech on her experience in Ottawa. Being President of the Interact Club, she is inspiring new members to join and they will be deciding which Charities to donate to, Look Out Society or a charity that helps European Refugees.
730 – Minutes at the Mic:
Bob, thanked parking volunteers at the Riverfest as they raised $3600
Rick, reminded us of a New Westminster Ambassador Tea this Sunday @ 1pm.
Kathy reminded us about where to park during meetings plus a reminder to turn in hockey pools on or before Oct 7
Roy, told us about Bob’s epic “Hole in One”
Gloria reminded us about District 5040 – 2016 Conference in Whistler next April, at the Fairmont Hotel.
Nick read thank you emails from recipients of the Heart of the Matter funds. One: from James Bradley in Panama where the money goes to a Handicap place, where physically and mentally challenged children get help. Two: from Nicole Kafka and the Community Projects Team, where the whole community benefits from these funds.
Gord advised anyone wanting to attend the Rotary Day of Dialogue that there is an allotment of $200 to be shared by attendees, see Alana
Happy (65th) Birthday was sang to Monica by everyone
Ron is happy to announce his retirement.
735 Tony collected happy dollars and the 50/50 was drawn
7:40 Nathen Aswell our keynote speaker, Inspired us through his song called “Jump Right In” and played on his “Stick” that in order to live a Big Life, we need to take 4 small but important steps.
Roy Thanked Nathen
800 Gordon Hobbis, President closed with the Four Way Test and a toast to the Queen by Nick.
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 The Bartons at 332 Keary Street, New Westminster and you can contact them @ 604-522-3997.
Good Hosts for:
Oct 1 - Oct 7 Susan Stefanyshyn, Lorna Stewart, Robert Whitelaw
Oct 8 - Oct 14 Ken Brewster, Angiola De Stefanis, Paul Esslinger
Oct 15 - Oct 21 Paige Freeman, Sandy Freeman, Aman Grewal
Oct 22 - Oct 28 Patrick Gunville, Palmer Hoem, Marie Jang
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