Great attendance with 20 Rotarians present. President Jean Oliver opened the meeting at 6:00 by sharing the first two Codes of Rotary Conduct. As a Rotarian I will: 1.Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life. 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect. She then introduced our guest speaker, Wayne Bird and Rotarian Rhonda’s friend Carole Urias who is looking for community volunteer opportunities. Rotarian Elaine Elliott introduced our speaker, Wayne Bird. As a member of the Selkirk Legion Branch 42 Elaine has know Wayne Bird for many years. Aside from being Past President of the Legion Wayne has served in many volunteer organizations. Wayne then introduced two veterans, and members of the executive, of the Selkirk Branch: Neil Sabinski and Andy Anderson. Program Topic: Why and How Do We Remember? (Posted by Secretary Ruth Konzelman)  | | Neil Zebinski, Wayne Bird, Poppy Officer, Andy Anderson |
Wayne reminded us that 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In the Second World War alone 1 million Canadians served their country with 55,000 wounded and 45,000 deaths. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11month we pay our respects and honour the memory of these men and women. The two minutes of silence also remembers all those that served in the First World War, the Korean War, Afghanistan and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. This year’s pandemic has curtailed the traditional Remembrance Day ceremonies and new ways are being created to remember veterans. There will be no gathering at the Rec Center but citizens are encouraged to watch live ceremonies on TV and Facebook. Each year 100,000 students honor veterans with essays. The red poppy, symbolic of those found in cemeteries and battlefields of Europe is a fundraiser for the Legion. The Legion is Canada’s largest veteran support and community service organization helping veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP and their families get the care and support they deserve. Wayne spoke briefly about the service of some of Selkirk’s residents. Referred to as the Dufferin Street Gang were 30 men and women who all lived on Dufferin St and all enlisted to fight the Second World War. It is thought this represents the highest concentration of enlistees from a single street to serve in the Second World War. He also mentioned Pam Linklater who recently celebrated her 100th birthday is thought to be Selkirk’s oldest veteran. Wayne proudly showed off some of the memorial banners created to honour veterans of all wars which have been sponsored by family members and are displayed along Eveline St. There is another dozen or so on display at the Legion that are not on Eveline this year due to a shortage of hangers. Wayne was congratulated on the terrific idea, and display. Rotarian Hobie Searles thanked Wayne for attending our Zoom meeting and providing us with an update of the Legion’s projects and their significance. Lest We Forget 
President’s Report & Announcements: Prior to tonight’s meeting President Jean emailed all members asking them to consider a couple of questions for tonight’s meeting. HIP- “Honoring Indigenous Peoples” The executive recommends the Club support the donation of winter clothing to a First Nation Reserve in Manitoba. The Cree Lake Reserve was chosen this year as the Club has a contact at the nursing station who will deliver the clothing. Rotarians have been asked to scour their closets for gently used items like mitts, scarves jackets, coats for all age groups. Rotarians with items to donate can drop them off at Jean’s porch in a plastic garbage bag. The Club is still waiting to hear back from the Friendship Center about local requirements for winter clothing. 
https://honouringindigenouspeoples.com The second question was about storage of archival material in Trish Goosen’s garage. John Wilson indicated that boxes of Rotary material had been stored in his garage for years without problems. Rotarians agreed that they be stored at the Goosens’ and Trish will gradually work at scanning and digitizing them. The “Viva la Vino” books of tickets have been distributed and are selling quickly. If you have books or partial books you have not been able to sale please contact Jean as soon as possible. There are people waiting for tickets. Directors’ Reports & Announcements: Director David Thorne reported a post on Facebook now has had 8000 views and 150 positive comments. David would like every Club member with a good Rotary story to let him know. Past President Sharon indicated that she and Jean are just about finished with archiving. Ruth suggested there are still boxes of financials stored in the trailer at the airport. 1st Avenue or Club Service: Director Brian Surridge reported that Nov.23rd meeting is an update on the Ripple Effect. Dec 7th will be the Vocational Award, Dec 14th is the Christmas party which is still undecided, and we have a STARS presentation which may be also fitted into Dec 7th meeting. 2nd Avenue or Vocational Service: Director Ron Knight Ron, David, Jean & Brain will work on the program for Dec 7th. 3rd Avenue or Community Service: Director Ruth Konzelman (no report) 4th Avenue or International Service: Director Elaine Elliott reported the LeMaistre’s from Kenora are ready to talk about the Ripple Effect at the Nov.23 meeting 5th Avenue or Youth: Director Michele Polinuk (no report) Sgt. At Arms: Rhonda reported that having no in-person meetings is going to leave the Club short about $500. Anyone wishing to donate will be eligible for a year-end tax receipt. District 5550 News: Marcia participated in a Rotary District 5550 learning opportunity featuring the Rotary Nominee President Jennifer Jones 2022-2023. The first woman president in 115 years and she is a Canadian from Windsor, Ont. She believes that in order to live in the society we want we have to build it using collaboration, consensus and Rotary’s core goals of the 4 way test. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 And then some more from the November 16 Board Meeting……………….. Wine Draw Tickets: Rotarians are to email Jean or Lesli as to how many unsold tickets they have left. We want a sellout! All money to be in by Dec 2. Also, a reminder to donate a bottle of wine by phoning Jean and letting her know you will be leaving a bottle on her deck by her back door. We don’t want it to freeze.
Christmas Food Hampers are not being done this year as we are donating half our profits from the Wine Draw to the Food Bank. This will be easier to keep Rotarians safe as opposed to collecting food.
Dec 7th meeting Rhonda our S/Arms wants everyone to be prepared for a fun quiz and you require 4 large pieces of white paper and a wide felt marker.
Dec14: in lieu of our Christmas Party we will be holding: “Zoom Christmas Cheer Get Together.” Join us at 7pm on Zoom and find out who won the 6:30pm Wine draw. Once again bring 4 large pieces of white paper and a felt marker, wear red, green or your favourite Christmas sweater, bring your partner and BYOB.
Directors reports: David and Michele are looking after Online Media and request anything of interest they can post pertaining to Rotary. The more frequent posts the more exposure for Rotary.
Notice to all Rotarians:
Invoices will be going out in January for a $5 cost per meeting for every Rotarian whether you attended a Zoom meeting or not. These will be for a six month period retroactive to Sept 14. This charge was agreed upon by the membership and the executive as a way of supporting fixed club costs incurred even though we are not meeting in person. | 
