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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please note a recording of today's meeting is not available.
Allen Hillsden is collecting silent auction items for the Virtual Gala. Please contact him if you have anything to contribute.
Doreen Pankewich reported that the ham sale project is complete--all funds have been collected and it can be labelled 'a success'. She also noted that Mitch Zaba from the R.C. of Regina will be sending out PR information on the Gala.
Ann Grahame reported that the R. C. of Ottawa, Citizenship Program will be held May 1-5, 2021. An applicant considering the program is interested but this time period will interfere with student exams. Ann is investigating further.
Eastview contributions to the R.I. Annual Program Fund are currently at $37.70 per capita. Club's must achieve $50 per capita by March 31, 2021 in order to participate in District and Global Grants.
Jean-Marc reported that the Rotary Clubs of Regina are collaborating on a fundraising effort to purchase up to $2500 in gift cards which will be raffled in smaller amounts in May-June.
Charles will be working on a plan to sell vegetables in the summer.
Peter Neufeldt reported a good response so far on sponsorships for the Virtual Gala.
Peter Peters reported the RC of Retalhuleu has identified 3 schools which might qualify as schools to receive computers in the anticipated 2021-2022 Guatemalan computer installation project.
Today was an opportunity for members to hear of the work of the Board and the Strategic Plan they have developed for our club. A draft was reviewed by the Club in December. The comments provided at that time were reviewed by the Committee and a revised draft on the Vision, Mission and Strategic Focus were presented today for further comment. On a motion put forth by Allen Hillsden these components were approved by the membership as presented today (January 21, 2021) with two abstentions and 1 opposed. Carried.
The Strategic Focus
Below is our VISION STATEMENT approved at the meeting today.
Above is the MISSION STATEMENT approved for the Rotary club of Regina Eastview.
The Strategic Plan will be our focus for the next 2-3 years and will be reviewed at the end of that time to determine accomplishments and future direction. From this point on, programs and activities will be developed to meet the goals of the Plan. It will be important to consider Rotary values as we proceed e.g. communication, teamwork and more..
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
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Jeff Barber was Sergeant at Arms today and showed great compassion. Due to the cold and winter (and maybe the pandemic!) he was only looking for happy bucks today. There were a number: Ann--her famiily treated her to takeout food on the weekend with cupcakes to celebrate her birthday. Peter N. searched deep in his soul for happy bucks and was happy there are no mosquitoes! Sam, on the same topic, also has a constant reminder when he looks out his window at a park blanketed in snow with a sign noting (Mosquito control!) Doreen has been testing the website getting it ready for online ticket purchase. She expects it to be ready by today or tomorrow..Jean-Marc is happy physio has paid off and he ran 25 km this week. Peter P., Sam and others noted the inspirational poem given by a young woman, at the inaugural ceremony in the U.S. Allen Hillsden received a banner for Eastview from the R.C. of Dryden, as we were 1 of 3 clubs to donate our 100% share in the 2020 Polio Plus challenge. A virtual rotobuck was available to everyone. Happy bucks can be sent to Doreen.
FAMILY OF ROTARY
There was no news today. Perhaps no news is good news. Stay safe everyone. See you next week.
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