We had 11 members and Nadine Voelker, a Rotarian from Germany.
Announcements:
*On September 7, we need 6 club volunteers from 7:30-11:00 at Richmond Oval to work at the Pancake breakfast for our partnership with the Hoop-Law event. Please let Ron and Gary know if you can attend.
* On September 14 at 10 am, there is a neighborhood a clean up in the Strathcona community. Meet up at 872 East Hastings, the Strathcona Community Policing office meet. A BBQ with catering by the Butler Did it. Let Ron know if you can attend.
* Volunteers needed for the neighborhood solid waste electronics recycling day at Barclay Manor, 10 am on Saturday, October 5.
* On Saturday, September 21st the Whistler Millennium Club is putting on their annual Brandywine Bogie, a 10K run or walk on the Brandywine Trail. For more information and signup click here. Registration $40/$35. Funds raised are in support of the club's youth projects and Zero Ceiling.
* On Saturday, September 28th we are invited to a fabulous evening of fellowship and fun. We have space reserved at Club Orange at B.C. Lions stadium to watch the Lions play Montreal with a 7:00 PM kickoff. Tickets available from Dave McLean from the Lions. His contact info is 604-930-5495 or dmaclean@bclions.com and you can order tickets from him directly. Tickets will be available at will call.
Rotary Moment:
Ron shared some history and stats about how Nigeria is on the verge of being declared polio-free, which would mean the virus has been eradicated across Africa!
Guest Speaker
Thought of the day:
"It has been the way of Rotary to focus thought upon matters in which members are in agreement, rather than upon matters in which they are in disagreement." - Paul Harris.