Sunrise bulletin for the week of January 16, 2013

Rotary Club of Vancouver Sunrise

Attendance:

-     Sonya initiated our meeting with the Four Way Test.

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 We were 15 memebers and 3 guests: Robert French, Laura Bicknell, Alex Pisan (a potential member); and our featured speaker Jaime Smithers.

Rotary Moment

Carlos mentioned about last week’s TIME magazine.  We were glad that Rotary International was mentioned on the article:

“Thanks to aggressive global vaccination programs led by Rotary International, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and, most recently, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the year just beginning could be the disease’s last.”

Announcements:

Matthew mentioned about some possible changes/improvements for this year West End Senior’s Luncheon. We expect it is going to be as good or even better as 2012 luncheon!

Gary gave us an update on last’s weeks Rotary Youth Development meeting. This year, the hoopathon it is going to be a bit different, and even better! We would like to see a 100% participation from our club this year. If you have ideas on how we can engage member in getting involved, please let us know.

Speaker:

Alfredo introduced Jayme Smither, Sr. Director - Transformation Office at SAP and member of Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation.

Jayme talked about the work the that the Strachan Hartley Legacy foundation and the positive impact this foundation has in the society.

The Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation was created in In memory of Dr. Strachan Hartley, (1976-2007) who lost battle with cancer in 2007 at age of 30. The foundation believes in the inherent power of sports to educate and develop young people in a positive manner – to teach crucial life skills that can make a difference between success and failure; perseverance and giving up; between potential fulfilled and potential wasted; between energy used for the benefit of society, and energy used against it.

Since 2007, the foundation has raised over $750,000 across Canada. Fundraisers include annual local run, parties, bike and canoe across Canada, Kilimanjaro Climb.

For more information about Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation, please visit www.facebook.com/strachanhartley

Thought of the day:

“I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them.” ― Phyllis Dille