Sunrise bulletin for the week of December 12, 2012
Attendance:
Bill presented the Four Way Test today. We had almost a full house or at least seems like full house since we were in a small room today. Steve McGrandle was our guest visitor today.
Rotary Moment – John Haley
Rotary Foundation and Rotary Clubs around the world have contributed to produce and distribute a type of artificial limbs. About 6,000 people in Haiti lost a limb in the 2010 earthquake or soon after. That year, Rotary Clubs and the Grove Church in Virginia contributed nearly $600,000 towards producing artificial limbs.
The World Health Organization estimates that as many as 30 million people in Africa, Asia, and Latin America required prosthetic limbs. According to the International Committee of the Red Cross, 1 in every 631 people in Afghanistan has lost a limb. In Angola, the number is 1 in every 334.
Announcements:
Banu announced a nice surprise. The photobook of this year photo contest is ready and she did a great work! The book looks very professional. If you want a copy of this book, the cost is $27 and shipping is free if you pick it up at Black’s Photography, at Pacific Centre. Thank you Banu for putting it together. Contact Banu to place an order.
Please note that our weekly meeting on December 26th and January 2nd will be cancelled.
We held our 25th annual General Meeting today for the Club and for the Club Foundation. Ann Shirley will take the position of President, Lawrence as Secretary and Eduardo as Treasurer. Julie will be Past President but we still need a President Elect. Volunteers please !!!!Our speaker for Wednesday December 19th is Sheila, and she is going to talk about her fabulous trip to Peru!
Classification talk – Gary Chomyn
Gary grew up in Winnipeg and he is the first son of three kids. His dad came over from Ukraine and his mom is also a daughter of a Ukrainian family. When he was in grade 8th, Gary got his first job at Dairy Queen (that would be every kid’s dream!) making milkshakes.
He graduated from University of Manitoba in psychology, sociology and economics, and after Gary travelled around Europe. When he came back to Canada, he got an opportunity to work in Edmonton in the field of radio and television.
After working in radio and television, Gary decided to move to sales. He is very determined and very driven, some key elements to make a perfect sales person.
Gary received a job opportunity to work in Vancouver to work for the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group as a General Sales Manager but after 7 years working for this group, he decided to start his own marketing/sales/advertising/consulting business, which he has been running very successfully since 1999.
Gary has two kids, Allene who is a professional musician with the Kitchener Symphony; and Andrew, who works for Sony as a rep for PlayStation in the lower mainland.
Thought of the day: “Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves” James Barrie.