Sunrise bulletin for the week of April 25, 2012
Posted by Rob Goodell
on Apr 25, 2012
It's a sad week for the ladies of the club, who showed up today obviously in mourning. Not only did their hockey team self-destruct, but several overconfident ladies had already spent their hoped-for winnings. Now they're looking for second jobs to help cover their losses. The word "Gumby" was frequently heard this morning, but that only caused more sadness. Sonya Orr, on the other hand, is still upbeat as she has a bet on every team in the league.
Amid all the tears, 14 members sat down to breakfast on Wednesday, after President Matthew Lynam rang the bell with great authority. He's actually getting pretty good at that, so maybe he should have another year to perfect it. President Elect Julie Mantle seconds the motion. Our newest member, Eduardo de Santiago, read the 4-Way Test. Let's see how long it takes him to memorize it.
Matthew announced that today was a business meeting, with only 3 to go. Julie had a heart attack when she thought he said 3 meetings to go and recovered somewhat when he explained that he meant 3 business meetings. We called 911 anyway, and the paramedics pronounced her fit to serve as President. She did have some hilarious stories of what happens in the elevators at PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) but fortunately the morals squad was not alerted to the goings-on.
Announcements
Matthew reminded us of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) session on Thursday, May 17, at River Rock Resort in Richmond. District Conference will be at the same location the following two days. Larry (and Tania) Belsito and Sheila Anderson are signed up to attend the conference and would welcome some company from among Sunrise members. Register at rotory5040.org.
Robert French advised that the Hoop-a-Thon committee will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:30 at Strathcona Community Centre.
Ann-Shirley Goodell has learned that journalist Alison MacLean will be going to Afghanistan this summer and will be taking items of protective equipment for the brave women police candidates in Kabul. Our club and others have raised $5,000 for this project, which will be partially matched by a District Grant, to purchase the needed equipment.
Business meeting
Treasurer Alfredo Carrete reported that our club finances are in good shape, with a current "profit" of some $7,300. Pre-billed meals will now be $225 per quarter. He has sent a cheque for $480 to TRF (The Rotary Foundation) for polio eradication, representing the proceeds of our piggy bank donations. Another $700 to $800 will be sent to TRF for polio after the photo contest expenses are all paid. The winners have already received their cash prizes, so publishing the book of winning photos is the last step.
The Board has appointed Lori Pobuto to be Vice President of the club, replacing Banu Tulumen who will be away for significant periods of time. Lori, with her Membership hat on, is planning to reinstitute fireside chats, which the club has successfully held for newer members in the past but not recently. And, Lori is working on developing corporate memberships as a potential way to attract more members.
The Hoop-a-Thon Committee has set a goal of $40,000 for this year's fundraising event, including corporate sponsors, to support the 40th anniversary of this basketball program for at-risk youth on Vancouver's downtown east side.
It was agreed by consensus that our changeover dinner, transferring all the power and majesty of our club officers and directors to a new bunch of familiar faces, will be held on Sunday, June 24. Diana Theman and Abigal Turner will identify the ideal location and let us know details.
We had an inappropriate photo posted to the club's Facebook page. It has been removed and members are urged to contact Matthew or Carlos Obregon if any others appear.
Guess Who's Coming for Dinner, always a favourite club social event, will be scheduled in the fall.
Just before Matthew rang the bell to liberate us, we had some discussion of member contributions to foundation programs. It was agreed that a laptop will be brought to a meeting soon, to facilitate individual online donations to The Rotary Foundation, either for the Annual Programs Fund or for polio eradication ($100 per member per year is the recommended minimum). Members are also encouraged to donate to our club's foundation at any time and get a tax receipt. It was suggested that future invoices include reminders of these two voluntary opportunities.
Next week's speaker will be Tom Smith of the Tsawwassen club and our incoming Assistant Governor. He will describe the international service partnership between Rotary and the Government of Canada, which has been building schools in Afghanistan in recent years. Should be interesting. See you there.
Rob
Amid all the tears, 14 members sat down to breakfast on Wednesday, after President Matthew Lynam rang the bell with great authority. He's actually getting pretty good at that, so maybe he should have another year to perfect it. President Elect Julie Mantle seconds the motion. Our newest member, Eduardo de Santiago, read the 4-Way Test. Let's see how long it takes him to memorize it.
Matthew announced that today was a business meeting, with only 3 to go. Julie had a heart attack when she thought he said 3 meetings to go and recovered somewhat when he explained that he meant 3 business meetings. We called 911 anyway, and the paramedics pronounced her fit to serve as President. She did have some hilarious stories of what happens in the elevators at PETS (President Elect Training Seminar) but fortunately the morals squad was not alerted to the goings-on.
Announcements
Matthew reminded us of the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) session on Thursday, May 17, at River Rock Resort in Richmond. District Conference will be at the same location the following two days. Larry (and Tania) Belsito and Sheila Anderson are signed up to attend the conference and would welcome some company from among Sunrise members. Register at rotory5040.org.
Robert French advised that the Hoop-a-Thon committee will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:30 at Strathcona Community Centre.
Ann-Shirley Goodell has learned that journalist Alison MacLean will be going to Afghanistan this summer and will be taking items of protective equipment for the brave women police candidates in Kabul. Our club and others have raised $5,000 for this project, which will be partially matched by a District Grant, to purchase the needed equipment.
Business meeting
Treasurer Alfredo Carrete reported that our club finances are in good shape, with a current "profit" of some $7,300. Pre-billed meals will now be $225 per quarter. He has sent a cheque for $480 to TRF (The Rotary Foundation) for polio eradication, representing the proceeds of our piggy bank donations. Another $700 to $800 will be sent to TRF for polio after the photo contest expenses are all paid. The winners have already received their cash prizes, so publishing the book of winning photos is the last step.
The Board has appointed Lori Pobuto to be Vice President of the club, replacing Banu Tulumen who will be away for significant periods of time. Lori, with her Membership hat on, is planning to reinstitute fireside chats, which the club has successfully held for newer members in the past but not recently. And, Lori is working on developing corporate memberships as a potential way to attract more members.
The Hoop-a-Thon Committee has set a goal of $40,000 for this year's fundraising event, including corporate sponsors, to support the 40th anniversary of this basketball program for at-risk youth on Vancouver's downtown east side.
It was agreed by consensus that our changeover dinner, transferring all the power and majesty of our club officers and directors to a new bunch of familiar faces, will be held on Sunday, June 24. Diana Theman and Abigal Turner will identify the ideal location and let us know details.
We had an inappropriate photo posted to the club's Facebook page. It has been removed and members are urged to contact Matthew or Carlos Obregon if any others appear.
Guess Who's Coming for Dinner, always a favourite club social event, will be scheduled in the fall.
Just before Matthew rang the bell to liberate us, we had some discussion of member contributions to foundation programs. It was agreed that a laptop will be brought to a meeting soon, to facilitate individual online donations to The Rotary Foundation, either for the Annual Programs Fund or for polio eradication ($100 per member per year is the recommended minimum). Members are also encouraged to donate to our club's foundation at any time and get a tax receipt. It was suggested that future invoices include reminders of these two voluntary opportunities.
Next week's speaker will be Tom Smith of the Tsawwassen club and our incoming Assistant Governor. He will describe the international service partnership between Rotary and the Government of Canada, which has been building schools in Afghanistan in recent years. Should be interesting. See you there.
Rob