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ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • New Member, Al Hoeft, is the Vice Chair of Regina Eastview's Youth Service Committee, a seemingly fitting role - thank you for stepping up, Al;
  • A messge from Sam Berg regarding Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Bell Ringing Opportunity -
  • the online scheduling system allows you to specify the times that work best for you. Also, you can check your schedule - follow the link below to sign up or sign in: Volunteer Software Pro Login               -  If you have any Kettle questions, or you want to schedule you shifts with Grace over the phone, you may contact them by emailing Kettles.Regina@SalvationArmy.ca, or by calling the Kettle phone at 306-527-7950. 
  • The 81st Annual Rotary Carol Festival will air November 29th to December 2nd from 7pm until 9pm on AccessNow TV (channels 7 and 507) as well as livestream on the Access website and YouTube;
  • Become a Rotary Carol Festival Sponsor with a Donation to Regina Rotary Club Community Fund Inc. - for information contact Ian Toms via E-mail iantoms@accesscomm.ca or text at 306-550-6692;
  • This Message from Michael McGovern, Rotary Foundation PolioPlus Chairman;
  • Dear Rotary Friends, I received a report today of two new wild polio cases in Afghanistan that had onset in October. This is after an interval of 10 months. The news is disappointing. The children impacted are one boy and one girl;
  • Yes, Michael, it is sad, but let us continue with our Rotary colleagues and polio eradication partners on our promise to the children of the world.
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NOVEMBER 2021 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING!

In keeping with, now established Regina Eastview practice, the third Thursday of each month is the Club's monthly Business Meeting, and so November 18, 2021 is such a day. It was appreciated that 20 plus members choose this as an important Rotary day.
In opening the meeting President Pat Dell took responsibility and reported for absent Directors or Officers. In John Van Koll's absence, President Pat noted that she will be meeting with John in the coming week to explore the possibility of having a Christmas Celebration - more info soon.
  • In John's "Ham King" role, Pat advised us that 7 of our 600 hams are still looking for a home;
  • Ham receiving, packing, picking and delivery day is December 7th at London Drugs (East Regina)  - COVID protocols in place - watch for information;
  • Board approved a membership application from Ryan van Gelder with applicant information circulated to membership for response - no concerns raised;
  • Restaurant Raffle provided each of the 5 clubs with $172.00 -  deemed an important community support initiative;
  • Speakers arranged to end of January 2022 - if  you have potential speaker please advise Donna Parry; it was suggested that we have a few new members who have not shared their, "This is my life" story;
  • Jeff Barber, President Elect - Face-to-Face meeting survey will result in us looking to meet at the Delta possibly 2 times per month starting in January 2022 - on-line access will be in place;
  • Sam Berg - Community Service invites members to sign up to ring the Christmas Kettle balls (see announcement above;
  • Peter Peters - International Service - successful World Polio Day - member donations $1,274.10, plus Club contribution of $1,500.00; Amarok Society presentation on December 9th with virtual cheque presentation; TRF approved kitchen construction at Sector Barrios is underway;
  • Al Hoeft - Youth Service - Awaiting final decision on whether Rotary Youth Exchange will take place in 2022; because of COVID, all Adventure Programs are in a holding pattern;
  • Charles Sadzamare - Fund Raising - Looking to get his committee together to plan for the coming Rotary year;
  • Gail Bradley - Rotary Foundation Director - PDG Eva Vida is booked to speak on The Rotary Foundation on January 27th; contributions to TRF's Annual Program Fund as of November 15th is $1,543.00 ($34.00 per capita); 6 members of Eastview are registered to take the Certification Webinar in November.
This concluded the Director meeting reports. To draw the meeting to a close, President Pat led in members in reciting Rotary's Four-Way Test.
A TRF Canada Overview
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
    Rotary members and friends of Rotary, support the work of The Rotary Foundation through voluntary contributions, which help fund service projects in Canada and global initiatives.  Rotary’s philanthropic activities provide the financial resources necessary to implement Foundation programs, which improve the lives of millions of people throughout the world.
    The Rotary Foundation Canada receives donations and invests Annual Funds on a 3-year cycle and invests the capital of Endowment gifts. TRF Canada pays out district and global grants and earnings from Endowment funds. TRF Canada carries out a variety of activities to support the work of Rotarians and Rotaractors. Financial reports are posted at www.trfcanada.org.
A TRF Call to Action
While November is Rotary Foundation Month in Rotary, it should be understood "doing good in the world" is not a "one month out of 12" event. It is in reality an every month challenge. This is one of the reasons Club Rotary Foundation Director, Gail Bradley, has arranged for PDG Eva Vida, Vice Chair of Rotary Foundation Canada, to be our Guest Speaker on January 27, 2022. PDG Eva is a Rotary Foundation guru and you will want to hear her as she shares her TRF insights. Mark your calendar today.
The Family of Rotary
    President Pat invited us to a moment of silence in memory of Lloyd Rogers, who passed away on November 8, 2021. Lloyd joined Eastview in 1971, and he and his wife Mary were an integral part of the Club until Lloyd's health deteriorated to the extent he was no longer able to attend, at which time the Club was pleased to award Lloyd Honourary Membership.
     Lloyd's Rotary Classification was Realtor - Commercial, which did not do justice to his extensive "Corporate", and "Non Corporate Involvements". In this latter category, Lloyd's, Rotary International Service as the District Governor's Club Extension Representative, on two occasions is most noteworthy. Selected for this task by District Governor (DG) Sam McKee in the Chartering the Rotary Club of Regina Industrial Parks in 1984, and by DG Glen Stinson, in the Chartering of the Rotary Club of Regina South in 1986.
    This action has been of significant benefit to the Regina Community, and through the work of Rotary International around the world. Rest in Peace, Lloyd Rogers!
    Please keep Mary and the Rogers family in your thoughts and prayers.
 
    The Gaastra’s, Mortin’s and Peters appreciated joining the family and friends of Laurence Vigrass in the Celebration of Laurence's Life on November 12, 2021.
    We learned many things about the Vigrass family and the high esteem in which he was held within the Geology faculty and University of Regina.
In Rembrance
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
  • Peter Peters was called on to fill the Sergeant-At-Arms role in the absence of Richard Schwan;
  • Peter tried to follow the famed Richard in his approach to educating members present on all things Rotary - except this week it was limited to things "Regina Eastview";
  • The Club's Director of Membership was unknown; some members were puzzled by the name of our Weekly Bulletin although the Editors were known; our District "number" was remembered by new member Al Hoeft; and, the Acting Sergeant needs to find out the number of Clubs in District 5550; the Club's Treasurer was correctly identified as was her Assistant; the Club's President Elect was also identified correctly; The member who "coined" the phrase, "Rotary Ready", stumped a number of members;
  • Sadly, limited funds were generated through the above less than impactful approach;
  • However, thanks to Ann Grahame, Peter Neufeldt and Jeff Barber for reminding us that we can experience Rotary's Motto of Service Above Self as either the extender or its recipient - thank you all.
  • Have a great week everyone.
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Philosopher's Corner

"One small crack does not mean you are broken, it means you were put to the test and didn’t fall apart.”
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Today's guests

It was very nice to extend a warm welcome to guest, Cheryl Pollard, from the University of Regina. Thank you for choosing to join us, Cheryl.
 

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Moderator: President Pat Dell
Host: Hans Gaastra
 
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Nov 25, 2021 12:00 PM
Bonnie Dell
Wildlife Rescue Society of Saskatchewan
Dec 02, 2021 12:00 PM
Leroy Berndt
Canadian Mental Health Association
Dec 09, 2021 12:00 PM
Dr. Tanya Munro
Amarok Society
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