“Service Above Self”

QB Sunrise Scuttlebutt July 14, 2015

In July and through this Rotary year,

“be a gift to the world” Scuttlebutt is a weekly newsletter highlighting the activities of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach

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Duty Roster on July 21 Program – TBA

Greeter – Ed Fougner Invocation – Allan Gannon Sign In Desk – Deb Martin-Cox Rotary Moment – Ken Walker

Rotary Matters!

“Pay It Forward – Be A Gift To The World”

“Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu

Sandcastle Ambassador Schedule Ø Friday, July 17, 8:45 am-1:00 pm

o Ed. Pat, Susan, Allan, Laurie Gannon, Peter, Floater Diane Kellas

Ø Sunday, July 26, 12:45 – 5:00 pm o Allen Marjory Ball, Jim, Mike, Carol Haas, Deb, Floater

Steve Ø Saturday, August 1, 4:45 – 9:00 pm

o George, Ken Walker, Don, Doug, Colin, TBA, Floater TBA

Ø Monday, Aug 10, 12:45 – 5:00 pm o Bill, Arlene, Norm Costigan, Gord, Roberta Mebs, Ron,

Floater Yvonne Stothers

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“When the people I help ask me, what can I do? I say go and help someone in return – pay it forward, Be A Gift To The World.” – Ravi Ravindran

Roses:- Ken will be calling a first meeting later this week. The Agenda, among other items will be to: identify a date, to assign responsibilities, and to discuss supply.

Christmas Home Tour:- Susan will be calling a first meeting in August for the Home Tour that will be happening the first Saturday in December.

Sandcastle:- Allan has volunteers in place for the four July/August shifts.

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July 14th Meeting

Five Guests this morning; Ron’s friend and former High River Rotarian Ken Zuehlke, Kitimat Rotarians Margaret Warcup and Jo Ann Hildebrandt, and Deb’s two gems, Liam and Hayden Cox.

Welcome Ken, Margaret, Jo Ann, Liam and Haydon!

Ø Bev will celebrate her Birthday tomorrow, July 15 Ø John and Sheila Hepton celebrate their Anniversary, also on

July 15.

Happy, Happy Bev, John and Sheila, have a wonderful day.

This morning Pat asked members to repeat the Four Way Test with her: In all the things we think say or do –

Ø Is it the Truth Ø Is it Fair to all Concerned Ø Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendship Ø Will it be Beneficial to all concerned

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ts George’s shared an idea that has worked across several Rotary Clubs; its called “Pairing” where a Rotary club schedules an event with another organization in the community. George used as an example A Chile, Hotdog, Corn Cob event at Rotary House with, for example, the Salvation Army as the “paired” organization. Members of both organizations would attend paying a cover charge of $10 or $20. Some additional fundraisers could be incorporated into the evening and from which each organization would profit. The advantages:

Ø New members perhaps, Ø Its easy to schedule and we have a great venue for this

kind of an event Ø Its an opportunity for PR in both groups newsletter Ø If the fundraiser is for a cause and a cheque presented

local media would be interested

Ø Allan updated our Sandcastle responsibilities. Our first shift is on Friday morning 8:45.

Ø George reminded members to collect stickers for donated Rotarian Magazines.

Ø Doug rubbed salt in the wound of Rider fans after the BC come from behind, last paly win on the weekend. I can hear Bob saying “OK Doug but the Grey Cup is played in November not July”.

“God is not upset that Ghandi was not a Christian, because God is not a Christian! All of God’s children and their different faiths help us to realize the immensity of God. – Desmond Tutu

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If you are unable to attend on Tuesday morning or if you are bringing a guest(s) please notify our Sgt. at Arms: Contact Sgt. At Arms Kim at: Email – kimandjill@shaw.ca or phone 250-954-3213 Shurl and Steven need the info, otherwise food is wasted, or there’s not enough to go around.

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When Deb was preparing for her year as Sunrise President in 2013-14 she identified Literacy as her priority and in doing so reminded all of us that Literacy wasn’t only about learning to read. Such things as warm clothing, school lunches, satisfactory hygienic conditions, and available transportation resources were also things that helped to make learning easier and effective. Deb and her Board made all of those things happen and as a result our Club received a District Literacy Award for more than 10 Community and International Literacy Projects.

Deb thanks for the vision and for your leadership, well done!

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President Mike had asked members to come prepared to discuss our Roses Fundraiser – “should we or should we not schedule a Rose Fundraiser in the 2015-16 Rotary year.“ The issue was being discussed as a result of the poor quality of the roses last year and the impact that may have on sales this year. A good discussion followed and the decision was to schedule a Rose Fundraiser for this Rotary year.

“Wonder is the desire for knowledge.” – Thomas Aquinas