"Eric Vijfhuizen a travel agent of "A Weekend in Seattle and Hawaii
Getaways" gave a personalized tour including the ferry to Bainbridge Island,
lunch at the Clearwater Casino, walking tour of downtown Seattle including
Pike Street Market and Gum Wall, followed by a quick shop at Ross. We
departed South Surrey at 7:30 am and Fran was back home in NW by 9:30 pm".
From: Debbie Wardle Date: April 3, 2016 at 2:29:33 PM PDT
Subject:Thank you and Congratulations!!
On behalf of the entire New Westminster Hyack Ambassador Program, we would like to THANK YOU for your incredible support and sponsorship of our program and especially the newly-installed 2016 Hyack Ambassador Leadership Team!
Last night was the culmination of six months of training BUT just the beginning of the next year of incredible growth, adventures and opportunity for these young women as they represent you, their families and our great City of New Westminster.
Congratulations again to the Top Talent and Miss New Westminster 2016 - EMMA CIPRIAN - representing KEY WEST FORD
Top Speaker Award, Knowledge Award and Hyack Princess 2016 - SHANE WARD - representing WESTLAND INSURANCE
Miss Friendship 2016 - GABRIELLA SALI - representing SAVE-ON-FOODS NEW WEST
Bernie Legge Recipient and Hyack Ambassador 2016 - GRACE SUAZO - representing ROYAL CITY ROTARY
People’s Choice Award, Alumni Award and Hyack Ambassador 2016 - RAVNEET RATTAN - representing ROYAL TREATMENT THERAPEUTICS
Essay Award and Hyack Ambassador 2016 - NICOLE PEREIRA - representing QUEEN BEE SPA
This will be a spectacular year as we…
DREAM of our exciting Future
LIVE our successful Present
and CELEBRATE our historic Past
in Hyack’s 45th Sapphire Anniversary Year!
Thank you all, photos coming soon and looking forward to continue working with you.
There is a lot of exciting things going on. To find out more about the Spring Fling,Walk For Polio,Walk For Alzheimer, and more, click Read More:
7:00- Meeting was opened with the singing of our national anthem, “Oh, Canada”.
7:05- Breakfast was served
7:15- Introduction of guests: there were 4 exchange students that were going to Brazil, Japan, and Germany for their exchange programs, Neil Mackay, and major Pavel Dudek.
7:20- Minutes of the Mic: Sandy passed around a directory for all members to update. Wendy reminded us about volunteering for the walk for alzheimers on May 1st at 9am at Burnaby Lake. Registration can be done on their website, www.alzheimer.ca/bc. Kathy reminded everyone of the potluck her and Bob will be hosting at their house on Saturday April the 9th. Ron will be back next week to talk about the May 7th Spring Fling. Gordon reminded everyone about the polio walk on May 14th at the River Market at 9am. Registration for the polio walk can be done online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/RotaryBurnabyFoundation/RotarysWalkToEndPolioNow/team/royalcityrotaryclub/. Rick has an extra ticket for the Hyack Ambassador pageant this Saturday night at 7pm at the Douglas College if anyone would like to join him. There was an Orphans in Ukraine fundraiser reminder by Neil Mackay. Major Dudek spoke in detail about Ukraine and Canada's relationship. Major Dudek spoke about how Canada trains the Ukrainian military at how to defend themselves. Alana announced that the bottom figure for the Heart of the Matter this year is $51,000!
7:30- Happy Dollar Bucket.- there was a sad dollar this week as Paige's grandfather had passed away. Liz announced that she put an offer on a house last night. Gord said thanks to all who help with the setup of the Wednesday morning meetings. Wendy had the winning ticket this week. Congrats Wendy!
7:45- Our exchange student Fran did a presentation about the country where she is from, Brazil.
8:00- Palmer thanked Fran and Wendy photographed the presentation of the certificate.
8:10- We finished with the Four Way Test and a Toast to the Queen by Rick.
Kathryn MacKerricher
Robert MacKerricher
Rob McCullough
Apr 20
Richard Molstad
Hansi Natzke
Ron O'Genski
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.
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:
Apr 7 - Apr 13 Roy Prevost, Anthony Scott, Wendy Scott
Apr 14 - Apr 20 Gloria Staudt, Susan Stefanyshyn, Lorna Stewart
Apr 21 - Apr 27 Robert Whitelaw, Ken Brewster, Buan Danison
Welcome to our guests: John Berry, Richard Prill, Neil McKay, Dennis Magrega, Chris Magrega, Major Dudek, Tu Van Tieu, Blight Dickson, Vera Berlynn, Catherine Konovnikov, Aurora Grond, Ben Haberl, Franciele Henk (Exchange Student)
