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At last Wednesday's meeting we had 15 members present, one visiting Rotarian, Mercedes Wong. And 2 guests Ken Smith and Chris Woodes.
The theme for the meeting was Robbie Burns day! This included Scotch and Haggis
Carlos recited the 4 way test.
Rotary Moment:
Diana told us about the opportunity to participate on the Rotary Leadership Institute training seminars during the upcoming district conference in Whistler. If you have not taken the 3 modules, be advised that they are a lot of fun and the club can pick up the cost for up to 4 members who whish to participate.
More information in the district's website:
http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50003/Stories/rotary-leadership-institute-sessions-available-at-the-district-conference
Announcements:
1) Our 2016 Hoop-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016. This year’s fund raising will again go towards the Strathcona Rotary Youth Leadership Program.
2) Our yearly Valentine's day auction will take place on February 8th. If you can donate items towards this please get in touch with Abigail.
Interesting Facts about Robbie Burns
1) The first ever commemorative postal stamp honouring him was issued in Russia in 1956.
2) Only 2 non religious people have more statues of them: Queen Victoria and Columbus.
3) Abraham Lincoln could recite all his works by memory.
Pics from our meeting
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