The highlight this month is “Anniversary of Rotary”. On February 23rd, Rotary will turn 101 years
old. This day is also considered “World Understanding and Peace Day”.
In addition, the second week of
February is “Family Week”. What a wonderful time to focus on
OUR whole family of Rotary.
The Governor is the official
District officer of Rotary International and as such, has several requirements,
two of which are:
Is the newsletter an effective way to communicate? How can we make it work for you? Presidents and Secretaries, please send us
some feedback. Send comments to editor Becky Tsukishima.
One idea some governors have implemented is a weekly one
page communication. It sounds like a great way to communicate, packed with
reminders for the week. So, with 5 months remaining in my term, I too will
write a “Monday Morning Musings” page, starting in Feb.
Looking for great speakers, try the following:
The RI International Convention is
June 11 – 14 in
How are you doing on “NET ONE Member for each club”?
When you wish upon a star. . . For
2005-2006 year, a pin was designed with a Star, Rainbow and Rotary wheel to
recognize “Star” Rotarians who sponsor a new member. Obtain your Star Pins from
the AG’s or DG.
- Governor Sonia
My
mentor in Rotary was Dr. Ralph Outerbridge, an Orthopedic
specialist who had been a Canadian Medical Missionary in
Our mindset was indeed to find out
everything we could about Rotary and 29 years later we are still learning! Our son had a successful exchange
and Ted Trainor passed the Youth Exchange Chair to
me, and Lois and I became involved at the District level when Don McKenzie
served as District Governor 1978-79. This led to 12 years with Youth Exchange,
including serving as District Chair from 1986 to 1989. I then served as President of the Club for
1989-90 and was served notice by PDG Don Mckenzie
that as soon as I retired he was putting my name in for District Governor. I semi-retired in 1991 and
served as District Governor 1993-94.
I
suppose what this all adds up to is that a real thirst for knowledge helps
anyone get a good start in Rotary. It
also helps if your mentors are people who you can look up to and admire for
their work, their attitude and their ready offer of help--such as Dr. Ralph Outerbridge and PDG Don Mckenzie.
What keeps me in Rotary is no
secret to anyone--I enjoy it. I am indeed fortunate to be able--in my senior
years--to combine my medical background and my Rotary experience to combat
Preventable Deafness in Developing countries.
- PDG Dr. Irwin Stewart
Awhile
back RI announced a new policy regarding “Rotary Fellowships” (previously known
as Rotary Recreational and Vocational Fellowships):
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Rotary Fellowships will
continue to promote fellowship amongst Rotarians having common recreational and
vocational interests.
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Rotary Action Groups will
promote service activities amongst Rotarians having common service-oriented
interests.
This
new arrangement is consistent with Rotary’s tradition of Fellowship and
Service. Here’s our first presentation of a Rotary Action Group…………. new and
already in action!
Welcome
to the Rotarian Action Group of Dental Volunteers. Our mission is
to bring together, in fellowship and service, those Rotarians who have an active
interest in dentistry and the promotion of dental care worldwide. We endeavour
to promote international understanding and peace through our common purpose and
efforts.
All
Rotarians interested in worldwide dental care are invited to become members of
this official Rotary Action Group. For further information contact Dr. Monty Audenart at monty@audenart.ca
or write Monty: 48 Drever Close,
“Retaining
Our Members Through Action Groups!
Visit http://www.ragdv.org/ and
learn
how to broaden YOUR Rotary horizons.”
Lets hear
about your experiences and adventures with Rotary Fellowships and Rotary Action
Groups. Please submit articles for publication to:
PDG Dave Kirk (email: dbkirk@telus.net)
District 5040 Fellowships Chair Member,
International Travel and Hosting Fellowship
Penny Offer is the
Assistant Governor for eight of the nine clubs now in the City of
February is World Understanding month in the Rotary Calendar. The Rotary
Clubs in
The
concept for the RWHN (Rotary World Help Network)started
in 1992 when a group of Vancouver Club Rotarians were in
Their
mission is “Helping Communities to help themselves”.
As
a clearing house for province wide collection of usable materials and medical
supplies, since its incorporation, the RWHN has sent 186+ shipments to 37
countries throughout the world.
In
1999, Bill Richwa received the “Service Above Self Award” from Rotary International, a highest
honour to individual Rotarian.
Rotary lost a great man Bill Richwa who passed
away on Dec 23, 2005.
World Community Service – 2004/05
Community Service
Fundraisers for International Projects
- President Maureen Smith and PDG Mary Watson
The Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown has a history of being active
internationally since the club was chartered in 1981. The club has
“sister-club” relationships with the Hong Kong Island East and Taiwan North
Rotary Clubs, and is a founding and active member of the Rotary World Help
Network (RWHN). Projects this year include:
A container of educational and medical supplies and
equipment to the
A partnership project with the Tsawwassen,
A container of educational and medical supplies to
The shipment of 40 wheelchairs through the
Wheelchair Foundation. This is in addition to the 100 wheelchairs
shipped last year in honour of Rotary’s 100th Anniversary.
500 dictionaries are given to 11 inner city schools for
grade 5 students. This is the 5th year of this literacy project
supporting one of the major goals of the International
Rotary President.
- PP Rosemary Teliatnik
The club had one of its first major fundraisers on Nov.29/05 at
the Coal Harbour Community Centre, where a “spaghetti western” was held
for about 100 friends, guests and members. This will undoubtedly become an
annual affair. The entire club embraced this fundraising project, which was
proposed by PP Robert Rickey and guided
to its successful conclusion, all within a mere 6 weeks. Where there is a
will, there’s a way!
Currently we have 3 members in the
The annual Rotary Foundation Walk championed by the club for the
past 5 years, will take place Sun. March 26/06 at 9:00AM. Participants are
asked to gather at the west parking lot in
Literacy is still a major focus of the club and the partnerships
which have been established with a number of inner city schools continues. There have been annual book giving to 6-7
schools for kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2 children.
- President Hans Doge
Dedicated Rotarians from Vancouver Sunrise are making a profound
difference in the lives of children in three impoverished villages in rural
Dean Rohrs and her husband, Rhino, members of
the Vancouver Sunrise Rotary Club, were on a holiday in northern
“There were no books, toys, crayons, paper, or anything other than a few
wooden tables and benches,” said Dean when she returned to
In 2003, the club collected supplies and funds to help two nursery
schools in the villages of
In December 2004, Dean and Rhino returned to the villages to play Santa,
distributing food hampers and clothing they had gathered from Rotary members and others in
The most recent aspect of this ongoing project was the collection of
educational supplies and medical equipment by club members. A large container of supplies and equipment
was shipped to the South African villages through the Rotary World Help
Network. The Rotary club in Sabie has advised that these supplies arrived in August
2005 and are being distributed to the schools and a medical clinic.
- Rotarian Rob Goodell
Date:
Mar. 26, 2005
Time: 9:00am
Where:
Parking: Pay
Parking available
TWO EASY
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION WALK:
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Join them for the walk!
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Sponsor Quentin – The Vitual Quadra Rotary
Visit http://www.sven9.com/rotarywalk/ to
download a pledge sheet, register for the Walk or make a donation or call Simon
Fulber or Dawn Sadler at 604-812-7836.
The club has been working with various BC Police and RCMP detachments to
promote the DRUG FREE GREEN WAIST BANDS. It is a fabulous way to
encourage Drug Awareness in our youth. Anyone interested in contacting them
about the wrist bands should email dougn@nightelect.com
Since 1990, police officers from 58 countries have
participated in the D.A.R.E. program - Drug Abuse Resistance Education.
They challenge other Rotary Clubs to promote the wrist bands within their local
community. For more information, visit: http://www.dare.com
130 low income and/or homeless people joined the Steveston Club at the Richmond Funeral Home
for Christmas Day. Guests arrived about 2pm and stayed until 7pm. A room was
set up with playstations for the kids, big screen
movies, appetizers, and a turkey dinner. Santa gave out a $30.00 to
$40.00 gift for every child.
Between Christmas and New Years free
dentistry was provided to people in our community that are in pain and
cannot afford to get dental work done. The Steveston Club started the "
This is why there is one fundraiser a
year. This year it will be on February 10, 2006 at the Richmond Country Club.
The cost is $95.00. This includes a buffet dinner, wine and entertainment and
dancing by Abba Cadabra. Approximately $35.00 of the
cost will be receipted for tax purposes.
The money raised will go to offset the cost of dental
supplies as well as laboratory fees to make dentures for people in the
- Aliza
Hutchinson
The New Caledonia 10th Anniversary which happened at the Coast Inn of the North
Monday January 31 was well attended. Guests were greeted by PDG Ron Neukomm who
presented a scattering of events that have taken place since the inauguration
in 1998.
The Display of Ruth Langner’s Exchange Visit to
Unfortunately, the
founding President of the New Caledonia Rotary Club was unable to attend. Other
missing Past Presidents, who had either moved away, or retired from Rotary,
were Errol Redman and Mary Jarbek
– Mary Brizan
Following
a long standing tradition, the Rotary Club of Richmond hosted 19
visitors from the Rotary Club of Vancouver Chinatown on Feb 1st,
2006. For many years, these two clubs have arranged joint meetings and
made trips to the other club for Rotary fellowship. This visit marks
Chinese New Year, a perfect opportunity for Rotarians to appreciate the family
of Rotary. The Rotary Club of Richmond is looking forward to visiting
-
PP Keith Tsukishima
February is World Understanding Month. There is no better
way to recognize World Understanding than engaging young people. Support
upcoming Interact and Rotaract
events, sponsor RYLA and participate
in Rotary’s Adventure in
Citizenship. Today’s young people will ultimately shape
the future of world understanding.
Burnaby South
Interactors are presenting a multicultural show,
all proceeds will be used to fund international and local community projects.
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Event: Multicultural show including songs, dances, bands and
a magic show.
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Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2006.
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Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
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Location: Michael J. Fox Theatre, 5455 Rumble, Bby.
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Cost: $10.00
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For tickets: Bill Johnston at 604-522-9068 or Janice Froese at 604-420-0038.
Vancouver Rotaractors are having a clubbing event to
help raise awareness about
RYLA (Rotary Youth
Leadership Awards)
The program was created
because Rotary believes in the potential of youth and in the importance of
investing in youth leadership. The recognition of young peoples' potential
plays a central role in improving their image in the community and facilitating
relationships between young people and adults.
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RYLA South (age 16-18) is only 1-1/2 months away.
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Date: March 16 to 19, 2006
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Location:
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Cost: $375.00
Rotary Adventure
in Citizenship in
The
students are sponsored by Rotary Clubs in all ten provinces and three
territories, and their travel costs are borned by the
sponsoring clubs.
On Saturday,
January 28, 2006
the Rotaract Club of
The goal of
the project is to raise funding for Operation
Eyesight a registered charity that provides full ocular health care and
sight restoring surgeries in developing countries. For more information, visit: www.operationeyesight.ca
They hold a one-day clinic for people to receive eye examinations
which includes prescription check and an ocular
health evaluation by a certified optometrist. With the generous support by Dr. Randhawa
who offered her clinic and services. Dr. Randhawa and
her optician Gloria donated their entire day and 100% of the reduced $45 fee to
their cause.
Members were working hard to triple the appointments, At
the end of the Day, the total appointments and additional donations came up to
$1050.47, which will be matched by Operation Eyesight bringing the grand total
to just over $2,100. This amount translates into 70 sight restoring surgeries
to be performed in developing countries, which will make a huge difference in
the lives of those people and their families.
“A child goes blind every minute.
Someone goes blind every 5
seconds.
75% of blindness can be avoided
by a simple surgery.
We plan to make a difference.”
We are
delighted to welcome John Eberhard as RI President Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar's
Special Representative to the Conference. John is well known to us as our Past
Zone 22 Director and he will be opening the proceedings on Friday 19th June at
1.30 p.m.
Plenary Sessions have been scheduled, and include Jean Irwin, a previous
Ambassadorial Scholar and well known PETS presenter. Jean's talks are always
stimulating, highly entertaining and talk to the very heart of "Service Above Self". And
if you think the 4-Way Test is just a set of words - you'll think differently
when you hear "The Caveman". But we won't give away any more
about that one - come and hear it for yourself! We
couldn't leave out Whistler's main attraction - so keep tuned for a special
guest who will be talking about the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Breakouts will cover a series of important topics by Rotarians and
guests who have "been there, done that". They include: National
Immunization Days, Clean Water projects, Drug Awareness and Safety for our
Youth; GSE presentations (
Over 30 Youth Exchange Students will be on hand to show the
International aspect of Rotary -and lead you into our Gala Dinner on Saturday
evening which is all about our "Origins" - so don't forget to show
off your own origins.....be it the Kilt, the Sari, the Kimono, or whatever!
Exhibition booths are available in the Conference Foyer - for
Commercial, Club and Project displays. Contact stanrogers@legacypacific.com or
at 604-823-4015.
All this and more, so send in your registration NOW; book your hotel NOW
- you can see the details on the District website.
Be there to help Rotary in 5040 and 5050 "Soar Above
the Clouds" in one of
- Gordon Dalglish, Program Chair
Rotary Club of Gibsons
celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Dog with their communiity. More
than 100 guests came to celebrate. The Chinese Lucky Sack donated by Jim Ling
was auctioned for $220 with generous donations from Henny
Hagedorn, Blane Hagedorn, Terry McBride, Cathy McFarland, Sandy Mcbride and Gerry Webbz (group
picture on the right). This Lucky Sack originally valued at $0.50 is the first
one auctioned in
This money will buy the first 10 meters of a New safe track for
children, youth and seniors to run and keep fit. Pictured on the left is Heather Blackwood and Rotary Thai youth exchange student
sharing the occasion of the Chinese New Year 4704.
Each year District Awards are presented to clubs
and individual Rotarian to recognize their service efforts. We are currently
accepting nomination submissions
Nominations can be submitted from the clubs, the Assistant Governors and
the Governor. Please email written submission to Awards Chair, PDG Leo Nimsick at nimsick@telus.net
Membership Award
Presented to the club with the highest
percentage membership gain.
Best Bulletin Award
Based on the award committee’s evaluation of the following:
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Appearance: Does
it communicate in a pleasing way?
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Readability: Is
the bulletin exciting and fun to read?
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Club News: Does
it inform about meetings, member activities, fellowship, projects, youth,
finance, committee reports, plans and future events?
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District and International News: Does
it report on District, Rotary International and Rotary Foundation plans and
programs and other important Rotary communications?
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General Interest: Does
it appeal to casual readers and others?
There will be a runner-up award given in addition to the winner award.
Individual Recognition
Recognition at the District Conference of
individual Rotarians or friends of Rotary for exemplary service during the
Rotary year.
Club Recognition
Recognition at the District Conference of individual Rotary clubs for
exemplary service projects during the Rotary year.
District 5040 Governor’s Award
Recognizing that the strength of the Rotary movement is founded on the
service carried out by club members, the purpose of this award will be to
provide a means for Rotary Clubs in District 5040 to recognize a member for
outstanding service to Rotary and/or the community (local or world).
Eligible Nominees:
Candidates for nomination should be Rotarians in good
standing in their clubs who have consistently demonstrated their support of the
Object of Rotary through participation in a variety of service activities.
Selection Process:
The nomination of a candidate to receive this award
will be made by the club. The method of selection will be determined by the
club. The club president must endorse the nomination and submit it to the
District Governor.
Requirement: A
fee of $300.00 Canadian is to accompany the nomination. This fee will be
accumulated in a special fund to be used for a Rotary purpose as determined by
the District Governor. A special pin and certificate will be presented to the
recipient. This award is separate and apart from the Paul Harris Fellowship
which is a recognition for a $1000.00 US contribution to the Rotary Foundation.
The triennial Council on Legislation is an important part of Rotary’s
governance process. While the Board of Directors sets policies for Rotary
International, the Council on Legislation is where Rotary clubs have their say
in the governance of the association. Every three years, each District in the
Rotary world sends a representative to the Council, which reviews legislation,
much as a parliament would. Every club and District is entitled to submit
legislation to the Council and some of the most important work of Rotary is a
result of Council action.
There are two types of legislation: enactments, which seek to change the
constitutional documents (the RI Constitution, the RI Bylaws and the Standard
Rotary Club Constitution) and resolutions, which request action by the RI Board.
The subject of the resolution should be of global importance rather than of
regional or local importance.
If your club wishes to submit legislation to the Council, don’t hesitate
in contacting past Council on Legislation representatives, PDG Leigh Higinbotham, PDG Leo Nimsick, PDG
Neil King or myself, your representative for the 2007 or our alternate, PDG
Chris Offer to assist in developing your proposal.
We must have your submission in the next month, as it requires the
endorsement of the District at our District Conference at Whistler, during our
Business meeting probably on May 20, 2006. As well, the submissions must be
reviewed by the District Resolution Committee, chaired by PDG Leo Nimsick, prior to the conference.
If you are interested in making a proposal, it may be beneficial to look
on the RI website under “Council on Legislation” where you can obtain more
information on this subject and how you can propose Enactments and Resolutions.
Please do not hesitate in contacting myself if you are interested.
PDG Del Paterson
2007 “Council on Legislation” Representative
District 5040
We are currently accepting advertisements for the directory.
Rates:
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Back page full color $2,000 (first
come first serve basis)
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Inside of back page full color
$1,000 (first come first serve basis)
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Inside of front page full color
$1,500 (first come first serve basis)
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Full page black & white $150
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Half page black & white $100
Ad Size:
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Full page 7-1/4"H x
4-1/8"W
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Half page 3-1/2"H x
4-1/8"W
Art
work:
Please provide complete art work ready for printing, appropriately sized for
the dimensions as noted above. Art work to be done in Word format and saved on
a disk or CD.
Deadline:
March 31, 2006
Distribution:
Every member of District 5040, there are approx. 2,000 members in the district.
To
place ad & enquiries:
Magadalen Leung, District Directory Chair,
Email: Magadalen
Leung ; Bus:604-214-8833; Fax 604-214-8844
New AG for Northshore!
Randy Fowle has stepped down as AG of the
DG Sonia moved to
New
address:
Taste of
If you are
attending the RI Convention, don’t miss the annual Zone 22 Northern
Lights Brunch on Jun 11, 2006, 11:00am in
RYLA has been APPROVED by the
“Licensing and Grants Division of the Government of British Columbia. This
means if you have a "Gaming" account in your Rotary
Club....you may now use these funds to send a participant to RYLA!!
Use of gaming funds is
restricted to benefit British Columbians; and
The program (RYLA) will be
required to report the donations received annually.
RYLA COST: $375.00/participant (We
are looking into the possibility of including "far" travel costs
associated with this).
RYLA SOUTH
March 16-19 (coming up in one month), Camp Jubilee, North Vancouver, sponsors
16-18 year olds, including Youth Exchange (Inbound/Outbound) and Interactors. Registrar, Sue Smith 1-
RYLA NORTH August
9-13, Moose Springs Resort,
P.S. This
includes all of
Welcome Pamela
Ana and Brian Stevens to our Rotary Family.
DG Sonia
inducted both new members during her official visit, assisted by AG Bill Sauer
and Pres. Robin
Note:
If you want to show off your new members, send me
their induction picture and name - Editor Becky at
CLUB
PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES:
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Clubrunner
says: when entering monthly membership
figures in the District website, the “Members this month” should be the END
of the month figures (after addition and termination of members).
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Please check your previous entries
and make corrections if you have been entering the Beginning of the month
figures.
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Reports are now posted under
Membership page in the District website. Once all corrections have been made,
we will start posting the report on the district newsletter as well.
Congratulation
to Reg. Stowell
Chamber of
Commerce President, Drago Grabovac
presented a long time appreciation award to Reg Stowell, a Director for the Chamber as well as a spouse to
a VERY special Rotarian Yvonne Stowell. Yvonne and Reg left Kitimat after 30 (?)
years to go to the Sunshine coast. Where Yvonne is a member
of the
Kitimat: Pres. Robin Lapointe,
PP Lynda Rocha and Lucy Zanardo (In-coming President)
Ladner: Pres. Mike Storey and Immediate Past Pres. Brenda Sheen
New Westminster-Royal City: Cheryl-Dean Thompson,
Alana McAllister-Hoem, Pres Les Hodgkins
PG
PG Yellowhead –john Row, Ken Sands and Pres.
David Wharrie. Mark Scott
Smithers - Jos Konst,
Bill Golding, and Bob Gemmel
Vancouver
Pres. Crag Beliveau, Bill Schulz & Mel Endelman
Van Sunrise: Bob
Christie, Pres.Ted MacCormac
and Larry Belsito
W Van: Pres.
Stanley Whittle, Doris Lewis, Membership Chair and Harvey Hill.
W Van Sunrise: Pres. Ken Wilson, Jim Wright and Joan Coutts