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Minutes at the Mic - April 25, 2018

Minutes at the Mic for April 25, 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.
 
 

Minutes at the Mic

 

7:00 O Canada

7:05 Breakfast

7:10 Introduction of Guests                         

  • Pania Lincoln - Peace Boat
  • Lisa Rositano
  • Victor Xavier - inbound exchange student

7:15 Minutes at the Mic

  • Rick Molstad – Annual Pot of Gold Golf Tournament is July 17, 2018. Pot of Gold meeting after the regular Rotary Meeting on May 1.
  • Ron Spring Fling is May 5th. Cost is $35
  • Roy – Video for Doug
  • Gloria – Seeking applications for the Rotary Peace Fellowship. Rotary Century Ride is May 27. We are looking for volunteers. Cost to enter is $26.50.
  • Rick J - Habitat for Humanity volunteer day is May 19. The site is located at 8180 Ash Street in Richmond. More details on ridesharing, and other details in the next couple of weeks.

Birthdays this Week

  • None
Toonie Bucket Winner
  • Winner was Victor.
    7:40 – Peace Boat - Pania Lincoln
     
    • Pania was originally from New Zealand and is the Community Relations Coordinator for the Peace Boat.
    • They travel around the world chartering a cruise ship. The group is 35 years old and they have visited over 90 countries.
    • Their goal is to create peace thru human to human interaction. They are committed to Sustainable Development goals, educating while cruising and engaging with change makers.
    • One of their activities is removing landmines in Cambodia. They also do relief work after tsunamis and earthquakes.
    • More information can be found at peaceboat.org
     
     
    8:14 Four Way Test & Toast to the Queen

     

     
     
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    Thank you Dennis
     
    Thank you Dennis for your presentation on Habitat for Humanity.
     
     
     
    Heart of the Matter Raffle Winners
    Heart of the Matter Raffle Winners
     
     
     
    1st place $2,000 – Pinky Pascual  (bought the night of, friend of Teresa Lung - BRC and Pinky is with Famine Relief in South Africa)
     
    2nd place $1,000 – Matthew Tom Wing (sold by Gloria Staudt, RCRC)
     
    3rd place $500 – Bea Bischler (sold by Monarch Place)
     
    4th place $250 – Sister Angelica Hodowansky (supporter of Orphans in the Ukraine, bought the night of, guest of Myrna’s, BRC)
     
    5th place $100 – Dawn Embree (sold by Merrilyn Cook, Purpose Society, RCRC)
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    Open House - Holy Trinity Cathedral Heritage Revitalization Agreement
    Heritage Revitalization Agreement Open House for Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Open House Invitation

    Date: Wednesday March 14, 2018
    Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Location: Holy Trinity Cathedral – Upper Hall, 514 Carnarvon Street,
    New Westminster

       
    Holy Trinity Cathedral and Conwest Ventures Ltd. would like to invite you to an open house on March 14, 2018 to discuss a Heritage Revitalization Agreement and OCP Amendment that has been submitted for 514 Carnarvon Street. 
     
    Holy Trinity Cathedral and Conwest Ventures Ltd. propose a 30-storey mixed-use building that includes a new Parish Hall for the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 42 affordable rental units, 30 market rental units, and 173 market ownership units. The development will include 4.5 levels of underground parking to service the Cathedral, Parish Hall, and occupants of the building.  The Holy Trinity Cathedral will undergo a seismic upgrade and a heritage revitalization.  The proposed development also includes an accessible mid-block connection from Carnarvon Street to Clarkson Street and a community plaza.  Parkade access will be off of Clarkson Street.
     
    The open house will be a drop-in event with display boards, a physical model, and electronic renderings providing information on the proposal. The application team and members of the Holy Trinity Cathedral will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback.  There will be no formal presentation.


      
    For any questions, please contact Tamara Rowland at Conwest Ventures Ltd. at 604-296-2655 or tamara.rowland@conwest.com
     
    Or contact City of New Westminster Senior Development Planner Rupinder Basi at 604-515-3826 or rbasi@newwestcity.ca
     
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    History and Archives of Rotary in New Westminster (a request for assistance)
    To all Rotarians,
     
    This email was sent by Ben Whiting, looking for some information. If you can provide some information, please let Sandy Freeman know so that a response can be arranged.
     
    Hello. I am working on a history project on the small corvettes of the Second World War, particularly those named after British Columbia places. Often service clubs in towns and cities tried to support the crews of ships, to make their life on board more bearable as they fought in the frigid waters of the Battle of the Atlantic. One such flower class corvette was "H.M.C.S. New Westminster".  Is it possible that the Royal City Rotary may have helped out with blankets, warm clothes, etc?  Is there an archives, or history for the Royal City Rotary which may have some information on this ship and her officers and crew? As an example in other research, I have come across many references to the service clubs of Chilliwack assisting the men of the corvette "H.M.C.S. Chilliwack" as they adopted their namesake. Any suggestions you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.............. Ben

    Ben Whiting, Lt. (Ret)
     
     
     
    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

    April 25
    Roy Prevost
    Tony Scott
    Wendy Scott
     
    May 2
    Gloria Staudt
    Susan Stefanyshyn
    Lorna Stewart
     
    April 18
     
    Quin Waddington
    Lorrie Williams
    Christiane Basilio
    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 February 21, 2018
     

    Current total membership - 36

    Attending total - 29

    Members attending total - 27

    Welcome to our guests: Doug Coutts, and Victor Xavier