HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEPTEMBER 28 MEETING
President Jean called the meeting to order and introduced Rotarian Michele who taught us some Zoom etiquette. Then Jean continued our review of the Avenues of Service by summarizing the 4th Avenue of International Service and its purpose of advancing international understanding and peace. The Ripple Effect projects are an example of this service. Our current Director of this Avenue is Rotarian Elaine Elliott.
Jean then welcomed the Assistant District Governor, Rob Tisdale, to our meeting.
NOW (Nutrition On the Weekends) Project
President Jean reported the four schools that participated last year were all sent information letters.
To date we have not heard back from them all. We are ready to go once the schools are prepared.
World Polio Day
October 24 has been identified as World Polio Day. President Jean has sent an article to The Record Highlighting the importance of the day and how Rotary has been working to eradicate this disease.
Past District Governor Pat Chernesky has suggested that each Rotarian donate $20.20 (the year 2020) to Polio Plus. Treasurer Lesli Malegus will accept donations.
Whine Wine
It was decided that a new fundraiser should be tried and funds raised go to support the Food Bank and the NOW (Nutrition On the Weekend) program. The idea is that each Rotarian donate one or two bottles of wine. Raffle tickets will be sold and prizes will be bottles of wine. Rotarian Jean is looking after working with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries to get us started.
Guest: Assistant Governor Rob Tisdale
Rotarian Rob Tisdale joined Rotary in 1987 and this is the second time he has held the Assistant Governor position.
In 1996-97 he was the President of the Winnipeg Rotary Club and has held other chair positions. Over the years he has worked mainly with Youth. He believes that one of the powers of Zoom and other social media platforms is how easy it connects us to the rest of the world. He encouraged us to be creative in our use of technology to bring people together on an equal basis. He is very available to members for assistance and advice.
And more …
Rotarians David and Michele are working on creating a more relevant and robust social media presence on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Rotarians Michele and Trish will be working together on all of the Youth programs and the Interact group as soon as COVID-19 restrictions allow.
Rotarians Jean and Sharon will resume work archiving the TD bank materials next week at the earliest. Depending on the quantity of materials we may need some assistance.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the Vocational Award and the Red Bomb Tour are on hold.
