Sunrise bulletin for the week of November 20, 2013
Is that Sonya Orr, our most-travelled member, looking for a make-up meeting? The rest of us weren't on the moon, as suggested above, but at the Coast Coal Harbour for this week's Rotary breakfast. We were 16 members plus visiting Rotarian John Oxenford from an island in Australia, and 4 returning guests: Josh Green, Joseph Miskolzi, Barry Thorsness and Steve McGrandle.
Rotary moment
John Haley is celebrating Foundation Month with a series of moments on The Rotary Foundation. Its mission statement tells us the goals are to promote "world understanding, goodwill and peace" through a variety of programs and projects. More in future weeks.
Upcoming club events
President Ann-Shirley Goodell reminded everyone of the club Christmas party scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 4 pm. Bring the family, and also bring a gift to exchange (maximum $20 value), your choice of beverage and a food item to share. Abigail Turner is coordinating the food, so contact her to make arrangements. Note that the party replaces our breakfast meeting for December 11.
Milie Taing says there are still inexpensive tickets available for this Sunday's performance of "The Masked Ball" by Opera Pro Cantanti. Talk with Milie if you'd like to join the group.
Business meeting
Club administration - Larry Belsito circulated a list for volunteers to be greeters. We're very close to our goal of 100% of our members actively involved in one or more of our club activities and committees. If you're one of the few exceptions, now's your chance.
Nominating - Diana Theman reported for the Nominating Committee that Milie has been selected and approved by the board to be Secretary, starting January 1 and through the coming Rotary year, replacing Lawrence Bicknell who will be busy as President Elect and President.
Membership - Lori Pobuta says our goal is to increase membership by 20% over time and to retain current members. So, no one is allowed to move out of town or take a new job that conflicts with Wednesday breakfast.
Service projects - Sheila Anderson says all is organized for the Seniors' Christmas dinner on December 15. We should be there at 10:30 to help get ready and Matthew Lynam is arranging for an MC and the student helpers from King George and Strathcona. Planning is underway for the Colombian Fiesta on March 15. Cleo Perez is starting to collect auction items, so we all need to find suitable items and let her know about them. We're hoping to attract people to this event who aren't necessarily contributing to our Hoop-a-Thon project. Gary Chomyn reports that the Hoops committee is working on a budget for the June 2014 event.
Foundation - John and his committee will be working on a plan for both The Rotary Foundation and our own Sunrise Foundation.
Youth - Milie is looking for grade 10-12 students who might be good candidates for RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in April. She needs names before January 1. Our Youth Exchange student is doing well and is open to invitations for interesting activities with Rotarians. Diana is coordinating the scheduling. Luisa Godoy will be our speaker on December 18, so don't miss it.
And that's all the news for now. If you're going to the moon for any reason, say "hi" to Sonya for us.
Rob