Minutes of Business Meeting, Wednesday, November 04, 2020
Present: Zoom:
Rhonda Latreille Roberta Zdril
Jeff Richards Jerry Zdril
Pat Hahn Brian O Ruairc
Rick Singh Deirdre O Ruairc
Carlos Galvez Garry McIntosh
Pete Herz Marjorie Walters
Chip Bowness Joan Apel
Lynda Simpson Carol Tichelman
Scott Phemister
Eva Glavez
Call to order 7:50am–
Welcome to the Rotary Club of South Surrey Meeting
Special welcome to Guests Joan Apel our ADG, Carol Tichelman our DG and Dawn Lynn Bowness
- National Anthem
- Invocation – Carlos
- Accept Minutes of previous October 21 , 2020 Meeting: Motion to Accept, Moved by Pat, seconded by Rick, Carried
- Additions to the Agenda:
Pat honored Renee Nicholson and recognized her as our Loyal, dedicated Rotarian and past President, who passed away October 29, 2020,
- Fundraising Project Update:
Shred it was a terrific success! We all worked non-stop! Proceeds came to
$8892.00! Yahoo! Rick, noted thanks to Scott for his leadership and instruction of the Shred it Event.
- Guest of Honor:
Joan Apel our Assistant District Governor, introduced our District Governor, Carol Tichelman. Very Interesting and varied Bio of her experience as Rotarian and many giving’s of Service Above Self.
Carol Tichelman gave Presentations of People of Action Pins,
1) Brian O Ruairc, for Sources Stayte house Project, that he directed, operated ran and taught us all with his extensive experience and patience;
2) Chip Bowness, served as Brian’s second in command, a valued lieutenant; diligently completing many tasks with his skills.
3) Michael Hibbert, Brian’s and Deidre O Ruairc’s remarkable 13-year-old grandson, who was so Polite, Proficient and Professional. Was a great hands-on worker in all areas!
4) Deidre O Ruairc, great job doing many background duties and much needed instrumental assistance to ensure completion of Project.
Next Award is the Paul Harris Pins Recognition Award to Brian O Ruairc and Chip Bowness for their on going (5 years) travel, on their own accord, with dedicated hands-on efforts, knowledge and skill towards building and improving living conditions to the Cambodia Orphanage and Thailand Hospice.
District Governor Carol Tichelman gave update Presentation from 5050 District.
- Directors Report
- Treasurer – Jeff – have all Grants and matched funds set aside for Cambodia Project, We have $12,908 available to fund other causes.
- International projects – Chip advised our club is in contact on a monthly basis and provide supplies, guidance for any repairs or needs until they are able to travel again. Jerry advised Rotary World Help has containers that they can send items around the world if needed.
- Membership - deferred
- Publicity– Rhonda working with Sources to publish Sources kitchen story to PA Journal.
- Administration: Rick, Thanks for all attending the Thai Restaurant, looking for presentation next Wednesday. He is still looking for another venue and we must be diligent to follow Covid protocol when dinning out.
Other item: Chip looking to help sale of Poppies as Legion is in need of support. Due to Covid not many are getting a poppy. If we all donate from ourselves personally, Legion would really appreciate it.
Collected 165$
Kettle Drive Schedule is ready for people to book a slot. Please book and help the Salvation Army fund for Christmas.
- Next Business Meeting November 11, 2020; 7:30am via Zoom