This Holiday Season we have a Rotary Dinner and fundraiser with the live band we have known and come to love  XOX..   Our own Rotary member Jasmine Wong is one of the 4 singers. in the band.

This event will be just over the Bridge into Richmond at the continental seafood restauant. There will be prizes, and awards and Live Music.

This is a Fundraiser for the Rotary Foundation and for The Health and Home Care Society of BC

Rotary International President Jennifer Jones wants members to imagine the possibilities in the change they can make to transform the world.

Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, revealed the 2022-23 presidential theme, Imagine Rotary, as she urged people to dream big and harness their connections and the power of Rotary to turn those dreams into reality.

“Imagine, a world that deserves our best,” Jones told incoming district governors on 20 January, “where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.”

Jones, who will make history on 1 July by becoming Rotary’s first female president, gave a live online address to precede Rotary’s annual training event for district governors from around the world, the International Assembly. The assembly was rescheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic and will now be held virtually 7-14 February.

Jones told the incoming governors about a chance she took when a member asked for assistance in getting a young peace activist out of Afghanistan during the U.S. troop withdrawal last year. At first unsure how she could help, she relied on “that certain Rotary magic” and contacted a former Rotary Peace Fellow she had met a few years earlier. Less than 24 hours later, the activist was on an evacuation list, and soon she was on her way to Europe.

You are all invited to an evening of Fun, Fellowship, Fundraiser event of the Lower Mainland Rotary Clubs for the benefit of the District Rotary Foundation.  This will be on April 23, 2022, Saturday at the Palace, Riverside Banquet Halls at 14431 Knox Way, Richmond BC.  Doors open at 5:30pm and be treated to a Filipino way of welcoming guests with entertainment and free appetizers.   Drinks can be bought at the Riverside Bar.   Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. We will have auction and 50/50.  There will be great performances and dancing all night. Tickets is at $100.00 per person. 

Buy your tickets by scanning the QR Code on the poster or click this link: 

https://checkout.square.site/buy/ABK43D4HR3DTI2DRJCEYFUFU

By Iryna Bushmina, District 2232 (Ukraine) Rotaract Representative

Ileft Kyiv in the first hours of the war. My sister, her husband, her 3-month-old baby and a cat were in the car. When we reached the border, men were already not allowed to leave the country, so I went on with my sister and a little nephew. We were five days in the car, six days until we got to Vienna.

We stayed for the night in different countries three times. These were not hotels but homes of Rotary and Rotaract families. I used to just say that Rotary International is a big family, now I really believe it. And I am convinced that this is a family that will stand by you. These are no longer beautiful words to me, this is reality.

I was still in the car when I got the idea to mobilize Rotaract Europe. I realized that I was not the only one who needed help and support. My sister was driving, and I had my hands free. I started writing to all chats I knew where there were Rotaractors about the situation in Ukraine. A lot of Rotaractors instantly responded. People immediately created groups with different directions and helped me to lead them. These were not perfectly thought-out projects, but they were projects that started working from the first day.

Rotaract responded very quickly, and I realized that we needed to start very rapidly with the small projects to help Rotarians and Rotaractors of Ukraine find accommodations in other countries. Now, the project has grown, and we are helping many Ukrainians find a new home for the first time. We have lined up more than 2,000 host families to take in refugees.

The requests we are processing vary from assistance with relocating, to finding accommodations, to providing other humanitarian support. Right now, there is a big request for help for the defense forces for helmets, thermal imagers, body armor, and the like.

Some cities ask for simple things – food and water. And that’s what hurts the most. Especially when we all realize that the Russian army is blocking us from bringing humanitarian aid to civilians and they are dying from hunger and dehydration.

There are more than 100 people in my international team alone and around 50 people in the Ukrainian team. I don’t know exactly how many Rotaract members are involved in helping Ukraine. Each country has its own projects. Some clubs also organize assistance separately. Some are more involved, some less, but even the smallest contribution is valuable and could save lives.

We work in four directions:

1. Distribute truthful information about the situation in Ukraine

2. Find accommodation and hosts for Ukrainians in flight

3.  Send humanitarian aid

4. Securing financial support for those that need it

Not all of the people write or express their gratitude. But to be honest, I don’t expect this. After what these people have gone through – the fear, stress, spending three to four days at the border – we do not need them to say, “thank you.” We just need to make sure these people are safe and that they get what they need to survive and help others.

Now is the time for understanding. Of course, when some of the people do write their appreciation, it is a pleasure.

The Rotary Foundation has created a channel for direct humanitarian support in the Ukraine region. Follow updates on how Rotary members are providing humanitarian relief on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and on Rotary.org and My Rotary.

Peace on Earth and goodwill...

This is the last opportunity to make a difference in our community in 2021.

Its easy, simply skip lunch one day so that others less fortunate can eat at this Christmas season!.

This Christmas, we will simply meet on line instead of at seasons and invite you to simply donate the $29.50 you would have spent, there will not be another lunch until mid Jan, so its easy.

Money will be added to what we raised at the event this week $2,147.00  Lets see if we cant get to $2500!!!

It's been over 2 years since the last major event and fundraiser, the last one we had a band and were in the Blue Martini, and that was a huge success. 

So this year we are going to duplicate the event and have a back to the Holidays dinner, band and fundraiser. 

Venue is the Fortune Terrace just over the bridge at the front part of Richmond, close to the Olympic centre.  The food is amazing, we had small event there, the people loved the food, and they have a great stage.

The Band is one of the best known in Richmond... Galaxy and play all the songs we love.

We need help as follows:

• In order that we don't lose money we need people at the dinner... us and guests.
• Prizes
• Spread the word, non members would be great to be there.
• Plan ahead and book early so we know the numbers, the more numbers we have the lower the cost of food per head and the more guarantee we make some profit to donate.

Money will be donated to both the Rotary Foundation and the Union Gospel Mission.

https://vancouverfraserviewrotary.org/event/holiday-dinner-and-fund-raiser/

• $10.00 Donation - Thank you!  Donate here
• $25.00 Donation - Thank you, a lot! Donate here
• $50.00 Donation -  Thank you, we are your friends forever now! Donate here
• $75.00 Donation - We love you! Donate here
• $100.00 Donation - A bucket of thanks!, the world Thanks you! Donate here
• $200.00 Donation - You made a huge difference! The world and everyone thanks you! at this level, your company will be listed as a Silver web sponsor for 12 months Donate here
• $300.00 Donation - Wow, just Wow - and as thanks donors at this level, your company will be listed as a Gold web sponsor for 12 months Donate Here
• $500.00 Donation - How can we say thanks enough, we are wowed the world is grateful, you made a difference!  At this level your company will receive 24 months as a Platinum Sponsor on our website....  Donate here

1. select the contribution level above
2. Simply Select GUESTS and register your name or company name, Select SAVE
3. select the type of credit card fill in the details and it is done.

1. 92% of funds are spent on program awards and operations
2. Rotary has a 4 STAR RATING - Charity Navigators highest rating!

The regular End of March Meeting which again will be virtual. Zoom Link to follow.

A simple basket of buns is something we take for granted on the lunch or dinner table, but there are many areas of the world where this is not true, and this simple basket of bread would be seen as a gift for families that are starving.  A small amount of money like $2.50 also seems insignificant to us who are fortunate to live in Canada but again that $2.50 can do so much in starving communities, without the simple things is life like clean water, shelter and bread.

For this meeting we challenge the team to simply donate the value of the Buns they would have eaten at a real lunch.  So for this month its an easy $2.50 donation that again will go to the Rotary Foundation.

Union Gospel Mission

"Your achievement and 4-star rating will enhance your organization’s fundraising and public relations efforts,” says Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "This exceptional designation sets the Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

• Mercedes Wong received her +1 pin for Donations to the Foundation, this being her send Paul Harris Distinction.
• Nigel Bullers was presented with a  +2 this being his 3rd Paul Harris for Donations to the Foundation

On June 17, Royal City Rotary inducted B.C.’s provincial health officer as an honorary Rotarian and presented her with a Paul Harris Fellow award on behalf of the club. Lizz Kelly, president-elect of the Royal City Rotary Club, presented Henry with the honour, while members of Royal City Rotary and the Rotary Club of New Westminster attended the online presentation.

The World Health Organization Declares Africa Polio-Free

Summer get togther at the park and Beach..

Due to Covid:  Food will be Bento box, choices are either meat (pork) or vegatarian, please let Erin know by Friday.

• Potato Salad
• Water
• All freshly made and brought in on Sunday Morning.

Bring you own:

Chair, camera, sun tan, picnic blanket, umbrella, friends, family

• We have a private room for our use at Seasons in the Park, only our members and 1 server from the restaurant will be in this space.
• Our server will be wearing a face mask
• Table will be limited to the number of people allowed under the restaurant guidelines, we will simply use more tables.
• When arriving and parking, we strongly suggest for you to use a mobile app as a touch free way to park
• Note there will be no valet available to park cars in the foreseeable future.
• If you need to use the parking meter, then please use tap rather than slide in credit card, there is no longer coin options an the meter, and please clean hands after the transaction.
• Each person needs to wear a mask when arriving at the facility, we will provide one if you do not have.
• When entering each person needs to use the hand sanitizer that we will have at the entrance, please be mindful of not lining up closely when entering.
• Once you are in the restaurant masks do not have to be worn with the following exceptions:
  • Any Speaker at the front or in the room must wear a mask when addressing the entire group (projection re louder voices)
  • Anyone at a table who either asks a question of the entire room, or is asked to speak to the entire room, will have to raise the volume of their voice and we ask that you put on the mask before speaking.
  • O Canada – because this is singing in a group, all people that sing need to place on a mask before starting, anyone not wearing a mask is asked to simply to stand and not sing.
• We will not be able to shake hands or hug, and polite, brief elbow touch is okay. 
• Items that are handed out like pins, will be handed out in a plastic baggie, and not pinned on the person.  The same with any kind of certificate etc.
• We would like to keep the meetings as short and timely as possible to reduce the amount of time we are in the facility, but for the safety of members, but also for the safety of the staff and facility.
• For paying dues, lunch fees etc, we will not be able to accept cash for the foreseeable future, please sign up and pay online, we will leave the payment portal open for 2 days after the event so that you can pay after the fact if you forget and show up with cash.  Or you can use credit cards at the lunch to pay. BUT NO CASH WILL ACCEPTED.
• Business cards CANNOT be exchanged.
• These protocols are for all members and guests.  If you are bringing or inviting a guest then please ensure that they have read these protocols.  You are responsible for your guest.
• This is posted on our website and will be updated from time to time.

• Some people are going on line to buy from stores ... I heard from a couple of people that they are buying gifts from Purdys for Easter and having delivered 
• Buying gift cards on line is a great way to support business as they get the cash and sending even a $5 card to friends and family helps 
• Get take out .... it supports the restaurants and in now top heavy in a way of saying thanks for being here 
• Pay for parking in street meters ... while the city says the streets are free .. we know better right ... every lost dollar will hurt the city and us, so drop a loonie in the meter or use your app 
• Many Museums and gallery’s have posts for donations, these are facilities for our kids .... and the future ... they have very little funding, so consider donating even $5 or $10 not only will every dollar make a difference but it will make them feel good as well .
• What are you personally doing to contribute to your circle of influence? Are you re-posting Facebook posts that talk about how we are all doomed /.. or are you re-posting good news and positive actions people can take ?

• Finally it’s Easter .... it’s sunny ... we are all tired of being locked inside , I know it’s tempting to want to go to the beach this Easter ... stay inside ... this one more week ... we get back to normal if we follow the rules faster ... if you need to go out , walk your residential streets ... avoid going to where groups are gathering in parks and beaches 
• All things pass, even this ... it will be okay, we will be okay, and we will be able to look back at this time.  Across the planet govts, groups, doctors and just plain people will have to ask ... “what did I do in this time of need..”

The main uncertainty in the coronavirus outbreak in the United States now is how big it will get, and how fast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Nancy Messonnier told reporters on March 9, “many people in the US will at some point, either this year or next, get exposed to this virus.”

According to infectious disease epidemiologist Marc Lipsitch at Harvard, it’s “plausible” that 20 to 60 percent of adults will be infected with Covid-19 disease. So far, 80 percent of cases globally have been mild, but if the case fatality rate is around 1 percent (which several experts say it may be), a scenario is possible of tens or hundreds of thousands of deaths in the US alone.

We Need Your Help & you can Win Big!

• Raises funds for the Club
• Raises funds for the Charity that we choose
• Allows us to get points for various activities under the Rotary KPI program so that we hit our targets for the year.

• Fundraising
• Projects
• Volunteer hours
• Goods donated
• Community give back
• Total members involved

• $200 &
• $100

A Trip! - Peaceful Harbour Suites

 

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1 Deluxe Bedroom with Outdoor Tub

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Prize Value Worth: $500

• Tim Hortons $100 card
•  EasyPark $150 Parking Card
• Men’s Nike Watch - $150
• A 2^nd Nike Men’s watch - $150
•  Maritime Museum family pack
•  Amazon Echo Dot - Alexa
•  Bottle of Wine
•  $50.00 Pack of Cineplex movies

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 7, 2020 — Members of Toastmasters and Rotary will enhance their skills, broaden their networks and increase their positive impact in communities through a new collaboration.

The ongoing relationship between the two organizations will begin at the grassroots level with local club members learning and working together. Additionally, Toastmasters will create a set of eight structured communication and leadership development courses for Rotary with a phased rollout that will be available in English in 2020, and in more languages in 2021.

The first years of the Rotary Club

The first Rotary Club was formed when attorney Paul P. Harris called together a meeting of three business acquaintances in downtown Chicago, United States, at Harris's friend Gustave Loehr's office in the Unity Building on Dearborn Street on February 23, 1905.^[8] In addition to Harris and Loehr (a mining engineer and freemason^[9]), Silvester Schiele (a coal merchant), and Hiram E. Shorey (a tailor) were the other two who attended this first meeting. The members chose the name Rotary because initially they rotated subsequent weekly club meetings to each other's offices, although within a year, the Chicago club became so large it became necessary to adopt the now-common practice of a regular meeting place.

1st Canadian Rotary Club?  - see more to find out.....

The holiday event for Rotary Club of FraserView, this is also a fundraiser for:

• CNIB
• Alzhiemers
• The Rotary Foundation

Food, fun and music, Live Jazz and a cash Bar.

And yet more new Members to Fraserview Rotary, the two newest members as of the August meeting are:

International Projects:

Alexa Mira Society www.facebook.com/alexamirasocietyinc

Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown and Rotary Club of Vancouver Fraserview sponsored Alexa Mira Society which focus on Rotary 3 areas of focus: Maternal and Child Health; Basic Education and Literacy; and Economic and Community Development.

June 14, 2018 Inauguration for 2018-2019 Club Officers: