QB SUNRISE
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Membership Director Pat reminded members that they only have 3 more weeks to get their name in Pat’s Jar. The winner will receive a very nice prize – the draw will be held Feb 2.
Program
Today’s Classification Talk by our newest member, Bob Brown, confirmed for me the importance of this uniquely Rotarian custom. What better way is there to get to know and appreciate a club member than to have him or her take the time to present to colleagues who they are, where there from, and what they believe is important; and for the person presenting it provides an opportunity to organize, sort and prioritize there life experiences. – It’s a win/win.
Bob was born and raised in Regina, in what he described as a very typical 1950’s environment – Dad worked and Mom was the homemaker. Bob has 3 older siblings, and as the baby of the family by quite a few years he professes to have been spoiled, but lovingly spoiled.
Bob attended High School in Regina. Graduated with a B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan majoring in Psychology and Sociology and following graduation worked around and for a time flirted with a career in the Military but a future in a Submarine did not fit with his 6’+ frame. By this time Bob and Maureen were married and Bob’s father-in-law, who was a teacher, convinced Bob to think about a career in Education. Subsequently he entered the University of Regina and began studies toward a B.Ed and later an M.Ed. from the University of Victoria. Bob taught History and English in Regina and it became apparent as he described his passion for teaching that it was all about students – Bob loved teaching because he loved working with teens. There’s an old pedagogical saying that “good teachers don’t teach subjects they teach students”; It’s obvious that Bob was that kind of a teacher.
Bob made the decision after spending a number of years in the classroom to apply for an administrative position in the Regina Public Schools system. He served as a Vice Principal, a Principal, in District Administrative positions and for the last 5 years of his career bob served as the Director of Education for the Regina Public School System. Maureen retired from her Primary teaching position in 2006 and Bob retired in 2007.
Bob and Maureen have three sons: Tom born in 1975; Dan in 1976; and Mike in 1980. They moved to Qualicum Beach in 2008 to enjoy the good life of retirees – a little gardening, a little golf and a little travel.
Bob’s Life Lessons:
- Work hard, safe your money and tell the truth;
- Anything worth doing is worth doing well;
- Nothing is achieved without enthusiasm;
- Smile to people and they’ll smile back;
- The glass is full, not half full;
- And something about life being absurd and a rat’s ass.
David ponders how to get around the fact that the Certificate is missing.
Spotlight on Rotary and Rotarians
The Invocation, a Rotary Tradition
One of the very fundamental things that makes Rotary so special for me is that Rotary Clubs are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. As signified by the motto Service Above Self, Rotary’s main objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world.
The Invocation is a manifestation of this unique “Creed” of Rotary and Ken’s Invocation this morning was “spot on”.
The Invocation was originally given by Reverend Ken Benner who was then the Minister a St. Stephens here in Qualicum Beach. Rev. Benner is also a Past President of the Qualicum Rotary Club and it was to that Club that this Invocation was delivered some 10+ years ago.
For friends, food, fun and fellowship, especially the fellowship of Rotary, we give our thanks. May these tokens of your bounty nourish our physical bodies in preparation for the challenges that are ours in Rotary. Keep us always mindful of the needs of others and keep us always attuned to our calling in Rotary. We ask these things in the name of your eternal truth.