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January 24, 2012




QB SUNRISE


SCUTTLEBUTT




QB Sunrise Scuttlebutt is a weekly publication that highlights the activities of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise.


Service Above SelfThe Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do ............
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?





The Gannon's
President Allan
and
First Lady Lauren
The "A" Team - Our 2011-12 Sunrise Officers and Directors

















Announcements

  1. RC of Parksville AM’s Fund Raiser, Murder Mystery - January 28, Beach Club in Parksville, – see Ed for tickets
  2. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, February 18, 5:20 pm
  3. RYLA Conference - March 1 – March 4, Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
  4. 2012 President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) - March 9 – 11, SeaTac, Double Tree Hotel
  5. Gourmet dinner & Dance – March 24 (tentative) - Civic Centre
  6. Return Visit of Lantzville Rotary Club (tentative) – March 27
  7. District Learning and Training Seminar (DLTA) - March 31/April 1, Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria
  8. RI Convention – May 6 – 9, Bangkok, Thailand
  9. Show and Shine Fundraiser – June 17
  10. District 5020 Conference, June 22 -24, Victoria Conference Centre
  11. QB Sunrise Changeover Installation, June 26

Next Weeks Activity Roster

  1. Greeter – Deb Martin-Cox
  2. Raffle – Giovanni Belcastro
  3. Invocation – Robin Carr
  4. Sign In Desk – Bob Brown
  5. Rotary Moment – George Venner






Around Rotary’s World


Promoting Rotary In The Workplace




Professional integrity has been central to Rotary’s identity since Paul Harris started the first Rotary club in 1905. The Rotary Code of Conduct reminds us to exemplify vocational service in our professional lives.
The Rotary Code of Conduct:-“as a Rotarian, I will:
  1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities;
  2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary;
  3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically, encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others;
  4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them as fellow human beings;
  5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations, that are useful to society;
  6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in my community;
  7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians;
  8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally accorded others in a business or professional relationship.”






January 24th Meeting

Birthdays and Anniversaries




Lauren celebrates a birthday on January 30th; Happy birthday Lauren.


Guests


























Robin introduced Bill Toth who is a guest for the last time and Constable Pam Casey missed breakfast but enjoyed a cup of coffee as she chatted with Pat; Welcome Bill and Pam

Rotary Moment




Ron’s father was instrumental in founding the Rotary Club in High River and Ron displayed the gift, a letter opener, that was presented to his father for the work he did with the club and in the community of High River.

Announcements




President Allan announced that Rotary’s Challenge for polio eradication has reached the US$200 million milestone. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has awarded The Rotary Foundation an additional $50 million grant, which is not a challenge grant, in recognition of Rotary's early achievement of this milestone.
Congratulations are due to our Foundation Chair David Lavalley and all of our club members for achieving our club goals over the period of the Challenge; well done fellow Sunrise Rotarians.



Blake circulated the sign up sheet for Guess Who’s Coming For Dinner, scheduled for Feb. 18.



Ron asked for volunteers to work on a committee to plan a Gourmet Dinner by Giovanni and Dance fundraiser. A tentative date of March 24 was suggested and the suggested venue is the Civic Centre; stay tuned.

Induction Ceremony




AG Ed presided over the Induction Ceremony for Bill Toth. President Allan presented Bill with the New Member folder and name Badge and Sponsor Robin pinned the Rotary Pin on Bill’s lapel; Welcome to Rotary Bill and welcome to our Club

Trivia




Sgt. Kim and his henchman Derek stand ready to collect from a table on innocents who didn’t know that Wrigley’s Chewing Gum was the first product to use a Bar Code.
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Program




Constable Pam Casey is a member of the Oceanside Detachment of the RCMP and she serves as the Oceanside School Officer and her primary responsibility is the Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program or D.A.R.E.



Pam and her Lion friend “Daren” visit Grade Five students in Oceanside schools spending 8 weeks in each class, one class session each week.
The children learn about making healthy and wise decisions:
  1. About the Friends they make
  2. About Peer Pressure
  3. About ways to be in charge - being confident and “standing tall”
  4. About personal pressure situations

At the end of the 8 week program the children receive a Certificate and take part in a classroom graduation ceremony.

Another perk of the program for Pam and for the children is that the children come away from the experience with a warm and friendly feeling toward Pam and hopefully a better understanding and appreciation for the authority she represents.



Twenty children will be immunized against Polio in Pam’s name; Thank you Pam