QB SUNRISE
SCUTTLEBUTT 
The QB Sunrise Scuttlebutt is a weekly publication that highlights the activities of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise.
Last Week in Rotary
Doug admires fellow International Committee member Derek’s new Christmas Sweater.
Rotary House Upgrade a possibility
Peter announced that we will be applying for a grant from the Benjamin Moore Restoration Program. Allan has researched the Grant and reports that successful applicants can receive $700 in Benjamin Moore products (paint) and up to $4000 cash. Our application will be submitted before the end of January.
Head bowed this morning’s Greeter receives a reprimand
Ron reminds the Greeter of the day that one of the basic requirements of the Greeter is a timely arrival.
Stuart returns from a Panama Cruise to accept his nomination as a Director in 2010 – 11 The Board that will lead us in the next Rotary Year is now complete and we wish them all well.
January 12 Activity Roster
- Greeter – Mike Williams
- 50-50 – Charles Beckingham
- Rotary Moment – Doug Arbo
- Invocation – Allen Ball
January 5th Meeting
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Doug celebrated a birthday January 4th Spies report that Doug was born in 1931. Happy 49th Birthday Doug
Guests
Membership Director Pat chats with Blake regarding his upcoming Induction into our Club. Welcome Blake
A welcoming scrum forms around ADG Michael Procter and Don Luke a Parksville AM Rotarian and also the Area 2A Foundation Representative. Welcome Michael and Don
Rotary Moment
George rushed back from Ireland to deliver this mornings Rotary Moment and he chose as his topic the upcoming Rotary International Conference to be held in Montreal from June 20 – 23. The Conference is being held in Canada to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Canada. Rotary became international with the founding of a Rotary Club in Winnipeg in 1910 – the first Rotary Club formed outside of the US and the first Rotary Club formed in Canada.
George urged us all to consider attending this truly internationally flavoured Conference; George attended the 2009 Conference in Birmingham and commented that his favourite venue was Friendship House, a fixture at every Conference; it’s a place to visit for some refreshment or to rub shoulders and chat with Rotarians from all over the world or to peruse or buy Rotary memorabilia.
Announcements
President Ken Announced:
- January is Rotary Awareness Month
- January 19th will be a Club Assembly and Ken has asked all Directors to prepare a Year To Date Report that Ken will consolidate into a handout that will identify our original objectives and our achievements to date.
President Elect David advised the Club and especially 2010-11 Board members of the District Training Assembly to be held in Port Angeles Washington on February 20 & 21st. The Assembly provides an orientation/learning opportunity for incoming Officers and Directors. The Club will cover Registration costs for up to 10 Club members with next years Board having first priority on receiving those funds. Typically members are reimbursed upon return from the Assembly. To register go to the District Website at www.rotary5020.org and click on District Assembly.
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.
