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Welcome to our Club!
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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Stories
Rick Downy and Carol Madsen: Parent Support Services Society of BC
 
Photo credit: Susan Stefanyshyn
 
Rick Downy and Carol Madsen spoke about their society called the Parent Support Services Society of BC.  They help families raise their kids all over the province, specifically grandparents who have to raise their grandchildren. 
 
The society's vision is they believe in a world where children and families are safe.  The society's mission is to prevent child abuse before it starts.  The society has a support line for the grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.  The society organizes picnics for the grandfamilies.  They have a small budget and nine staff, one of which works full time for the society.  They have 250 volunteers and growing. 
 
On September 11, 2016 (international grandparents day) the society is hosting an event on the River Market with a stroll along the boardwalk.   
 
 
 
Hansi received Paul Harris Award
Photo credit Susan Stefanyshyn
 
Congratulations to Hansi for her Paul Harris award!
 
 
Minutes at the Mic - July 20 2016
There are a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Victoria Hill Community Day BBQPot of Gold, and more, click Read More:
 
 
7:00am:  We all gathered to sing, "Oh, Canada"
 
7:15am: Breakfast was served.
 
7:25am: Minutes at the Mic:  Lizz mentioned that there is a Victoria Hill community day BBQ on the Sunday the 24th.  Kathy reminded everyone that there is the Pot of Gold golf tournament on the 12th, so there is no meeting on the 13th.  Monica needs more volunteers for the golf tournament, and she had some great news, her cancer shrunk by 40% since January!  Rick is looking for more golfers for the tournament.  Former exchange student Julie introduced her parents who came to visit and meet everyone.  Julie's parents were very happy to be here.  To show their appreciation, they brought a Danish gift.  The gift is a nice ceramic cup that says, "be good to other people" on it.  Julie's father gave a very heartfelt thank you to all of the Rotarians for the great experience that Julie had when she was an exchange student.  Hansi was presented with a Paul Harris +4 award, and Susan took a picture. 
 
7:40am:  Toonie Bucket:  Harvey's team was eliminated from the Euro 2016 tournament, so he was rooting for Wales to beat Portugal today.  Kathy mentioned that Wendy's mother passed away the other day.  Our condolences go out to Wendy and her family.  Monica received an email from Angie.  Angie is still having health problems, she is having her 5th surgery on July 19th.  Allana needs the registration forms for the golf tournament.  Rick's son got engaged last week.  Sandy's work office moves to Surrey next week.  Sandy and Paige are exploring a new business venture, more information will be revealed in good time.  Bob thanked all the members that showed up to his sister's celebration of life.  Winner is Paige!
 
7:50am: Flag exchange with our 2016/2017 outbound exchange student, Ben Haberl who is going to Brazil.
 
7:50am: Cheque and certificate presentation to Kyle O'genski for KidSport from the proceeds of the Spring Fling event.  
 
7:50am: Guest speaker, Fraser Steward Bennet spoke about his experience in Adventures in Forestry.  
 
8:15am: the four way test and toast to the Queen. 
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Greeters This Week and Next Two

July 27

Robert Whitelaw
Ken Brewster
Paul Esslinger

Aug 3

Paige Freeman
Sandy Freeman
Carols Galvez

Aug 10

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 - July 20, 2016
 

Current total membership - 34

Attending total -  27

Members attending total   -  20

Welcome to our guests:   Fraser Stewart Bennet (Speaker), Francielle Heck (Exchange Student), Kyle O'Genski, Kari Jurick, Donna O'Genski, Ben Haberl (Outbound Exchange Student), and John Berry