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SCUTTLEBUTT Shelter Boxes In Action [0]” and click on the You Tube “Distribution in Haiti”. Rotary has helped to create order out of chaos in this “Shelter Box Village”

This Week in Rotary




Giovanni’s Restorante Comes to Rotary House
With Shurl and Steven away on vacation in Hawaii we were treated this morning to a delicious breakfast crafted by Giovanni with help from Ron; they served a menu that featured: Toad in the Hole; cinnamon flavoured French toast; bacon; and fruit salad with coffee a la Lynch.





Well done guys!


Visioning Session
Thursday evening 5 -9 pm at the Bradley Centre. Catered by Giovanni; Price $10. Rotary is undergoing some major changes, changes that will be implemented in 2015. However, our District has been selected as one of the Districts that will Pilot the changes starting with David’s presidency next year (2010-11), so for us these changes are only a few months away. The Visioning Sessions provide some insight into what’s coming down the pipe but these are also sessions that provide us with an opportunity for input. I understand that already these sessions have modified some of the changes that were originally slated to happen. Certainly the Visioning process, when implemented, is going to change some of the ways Rotary Clubs operate. My reading of the process is that RI wants to divest itself of some of their traditional roles and transfer these responsibilities to Districts and to Rotary Clubs.

Derek’s Invocation
Lord. We thank you for being able to freely meet as friends around a table set with food; For our families around us and the freedom to enjoy our lives as we wish and without hindrance. We would ask that you bless our gathering as we remember those in this world who through natural disaster, medical epidemics, religious fanaticism, political dictatorship, hunger and poverty are not able to enjoy life as we do. Guide us and guard us as we endeavor to help our fellow man to overcome these problems whether they be local or in the wider world. Amen Well done Derek


February 9th Activity Roster

1. Greeter – Bob Brown
2. 50-50 – Jim Lynch
3. Rotary Moment – John Medd
4. Invocation – Larry Mix

February 2nd Meeting


Guests




Parksville AM Rotarian Bashir El Khalafawi settles up with Peter.
Bashir is a long time Rotarian, a member of the Paul Harris Society, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, past Assistant Governor, past Foundation Annual Program Chair, and at the club level a past just about every position in his club. We always enjoy a visit from Bashir; welcome Bashir




Doug’s guest Phillip Coulter will, as is Membership Director Pat’s custom, receive a letter from Pat providing him with information about our Club and about Rotary and inviting him to attend another meeting as her guest; we hope Phillip takes Pat up on her offer. Welcome Phillip


Rotary Moment
Share your Rotary Moment with the Club – Don’t miss your opportunity to shine – check out the Activity Roster in the Scuttlebutt each week to see if you’re on deck the following week. Have you read this weeks Scuttlebutt John Medd?

Announcements


Terry reports that the Civic Centre has been booked for the October 2nd Antique Fair


February 23rd is the 105 Anniversary of Rotary and President Ken would like a Polio Plus initiative planned to celebrate the date


February 23rd will also be Doug Sly’s last meeting with us. Doug informed me that he will be joining the Brentwood Club after he and Dorothy move down Island. Doug says it’s a Noon Club so no more early mornings for Doug.


Allen has recruited all the Bartenders needed for the KSS Jazz Festival at the Civic Centre on Friday February 19th


PE David again reminded us of the District Training Assembly in Port Angeles the weekend of February 20 – 21. David suggested those attending reserve spaces on the MV Coho.


PE David will join over 1000 President Elects from the US Pacific North West, BC and Alaska as well as Siberia to attend PETS (President Elect Training Session) March 5 – 7 in Seattle


District Conference this year will be in Longview Washington, June 4 – 6


Program




A Classification talk by Blake Whaley
It was the turn of our newest member to share some thing about who he is, where he’s from and what he values. Blake is a farm boy, being brought up on a farm a few miles west of Saskatoon and his early life on the farm helped to shape who he is today. Blake’s mothers family were very early settlers in Saskatchewan and his mothers influence and life on the farm taught him that nothing came free and that hard work was the cornerstone of success. Blake also developed a love of animals from his experiences on the farm.


Blake attended a one room school that housed all 12 grades. One teacher taught all of the junior grades and helped the senior students with their Correspondence Courses. On completion of High School he enrolled in Agricultural College and following graduation worked for 33 years finishing as a Marketing Manager in Agricultural Sales.


Blake and Janice were married in 1999 after a nine year courtship during which time both Blake and Janice were raising their respective families as single parents. Blake has 3 children and Janice has 2. Blake reported that on their honeymoon to Sooke in 2000 he suffered a heart attack that ended in open heart surgery…….perhaps we need to have Janice tell her side of the honeymoon story.


Blake Retired in August 2005 and he and Janice moved to Oceanside in September 2006. They both love retirement and Blake thinks that Qualicum Beach is paradise. He joined Rotary to get involved in his community.



Spotlight on Rotary and Rotarians

Twenty Reasons to Join Rotary

Richard King, Rotary International President in 2001-2002, in his address to the RI Conference in 2002, identified twenty reasons to join Rotary.




Membership Director Pat, who’s currently on a mission to light a fire under all of us and mobilize us to get serious about Membership thought that the “Twenty Reasons to Join Rotary” would be a tool we could use in our recruiting efforts. So here is Past Rotary President Richard Kings Twenty Reasons to Join Rotary:


WHY JOIN ROTARY?

1. 1. Friendship: In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic human needs; the need for friends and fellowship. It is one of the two reasons why Rotary began in 1905.
2. 2. Business Development: The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help one another and collectively help others.
3. 3. Personal Growth and Development: Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
4. 4. Leadership Development: Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education in Leadership; learning how to motivate, influence, and lead leaders.
5. 5. Citizenship in the Community: Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
6. 6. Continuing Education: Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed as to what is going on in the community, nation, and world. Different speakers, different topics.
7. 7. Fun: Rotary is fun. A lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. And the service is fun.
8. 8. The Development of Public Speaking Skills: Many an individual who joined Rotary was afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication — and opportunity.
9. 9. Citizenship in the World: Every Rotarian wears a pin that says: “Rotary International.” And every Rotarian is welcome — even encouraged to attend — at 30,000 clubs in 203 nations and geographical regions. There are few places on the globe which do not have a Rotary club. Instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
10. 10. Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian who has need for a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc. while traveling has found same quickly through Rotary.
11. 11. Entertainment: Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities, which provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary has conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes which provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service.
12. 12. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, and social and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people, or who want to.
13. 13. Family Programs: Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; spouse clubs and programs, and a host of activities designed to assist family members in growth and the development of family values.
14. 14. The Development of Vocational Skills: Every Rotarian is expected to take a part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation; to serve on committees and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better doctor, lawyer, teacher (or whatever one does for a living), etc.
15. 15. The Development of Ethics: Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test, which governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
16. 16. Cultural Awareness: Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, color, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s most prominent citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of other cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
17. 17. Prestige: Rotary members are prominent people: leaders of business, the professions, art, government, sports, military, religion, and all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Its ranks are executives, managers, and professionals; people who make decisions and influence policy. Not everyone is invited to join Rotary.
18. 18. Association with Nice People: Rotarians, above all, are nice people; the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who adhere to the policy that while it is nice to be important, it is more important to be nice.
19. 19. The Absence of “Official Creed”: Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meetings or rituals. It is an open society — of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
20. 20. The Opportunity to Serve: Rotary is a service club. Its business is mankind; its product is service. Rotarians provide community service — to both the local and international communities. This is the best reason perhaps for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else. And to sense the self-fulfillment which comes in the process.
    
    
    One or more of Past President Richard Kings 20 reasons to join Rotary might work for someone you know – try it out; all you have to do is ask.