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
President Elect David is Chairing the Nomination Committee; Committee members are Derek Jay, Doug Sly and Ed Fougner. David announced that the Committee had developed a slate of potential President Nominees for the 2011-12 Rotary Year. One person on the slate has been approached and David expects a reply this week. Once the Committee has a candidate(s) for President Nominee they will meet again to complete the 2010-11 slate of Officers and Directors. The first call for nominations from the floor will occur at our Nov 17th Meeting ; the second the following week, Nov 24; and the third call followed by voting will occur at our Dec 1 AGM. Let David or one of the committee members know if you are interested in standing for office in our club.
Coats for Kids Chair Allan Gannon reported that the response for winter clothing has been very good. Allan added further that they are accepting adult winter clothing as well. Have a look through your closet and drop off donations at either the Royal Bank, Coast Credit Union or Qualicum Foods. Nov 14 is distribution day and Allan has asked for help in sorting and then distributing the donated goods – So be there or be square – the Seniors Drop In Centre under Qualicum Foods on Nov 14 between 2 pm and 9 pm.
Club Service Director Ron updated us on the Gala at Giovanni’s on Nov 7. The second sitting is almost full (1 table remaining) and Helen is going to open up the first sitting to non-Rotarians. Phone Giovanni’s at 250-752-6693 to reserve that last second sitting table.
International Director Doug Sly will be speaking to the Nanaimo North Rotary Club tonight (Nov. 3rd) and to a yet to be scheduled joint Alberni Rotary meeting as soon as that can be arranged. As you know Doug and David have been seeking support for our Latrine Project for Bukati School in Kenya. Doug is optimistic that we will achieve our goal of $12,000.
This Week in Rotary
On November 9th Qualicum Town Council will be attending the Qualicum Rotary Club’s meeting The purpose of the meeting is to look at ways that Council and Rotary can work together for the betterment of our community. Sunrise Rotarians are invited to attend; that’s at Rotary House, 6:00 pm next Monday Nov 9th.
A vote on Rotary Student Exchange was conducted this morning and 23 Rotarians cast ballotsTwo questions were posed with a simple “yes” or “no” vote response required.
- Question 1:Do you favour the Clubs involvement in the Rotary Student Exchange Program?
- Response:Yes – 16 / No – 7
- Question 2; Would you be in favour of an annual member assessment of up to $100 to help fund the Rotary Student Exchange Program?
- Response:Yes – 18 / No – 5
Four Rotarians: Giovanni Belcastro; Pat Fougner; Peter Kellas; and John Medd were absent this morning and therefore didn’t vote. President Ken asks that they please email him with their responses to the 2 questions a.s.a.p.
The Rotary Student Exchange issue will be on the Agenda of the November 17 Board Meeting at which time a decision will be made on whether or not we should take on the responsibility of participation in the Rotary Student Exchange Program.
I would encourage Members who have strong opinions on this issue to relay your views to President Ken.
November 10th Activity Roster
- Greeter – Allison Morgan
- 50-50 – Doug Sly
- Rotary Moment – John Medd
- Invocation – George Venner
Remember if your unable to meet your scheduled activity, please arrange in advance for someone to take your place President Ken announced this morning that if you miss your turn you’ll be visited by Sgt at Arms Larry and you’ll have a heavy fine to pay: –
So Beware or Be There
November 3rd Meeting
Guests
Ron introduced his guest Blake Whaley as a “Scotch Expert” – birds of a feather I guess. Welcome Blake
Did you know that Membership Director Pat sends a follow up letter to all of our guests and encloses her Rotary Business Card inviting the guest to attend another meeting? To read the letter go to Forums and Membership.
Rotary Moment
Ron’s topic was AIDS and focused on the “Trump AIDS Poker Walk” a fundraising initiative that originated with Rotary District 7070 in Ontario and has as it’s spokesman Wilf Wilkinson, Past RI President. Ron shared a Power Point with us that revealed some shocking statistics about HIV-AIDS
- HIV-AIDS is the deadliest pandemic in recorded human history
- 32,000,000 people are infected world wide and as many have died
- New cases outgrow our treatment capability by 25%
- In sub-Saharan Africa alone 12,000,000 are infected
- Unfortunately the most vulnerable, particularly in 3rd world countries, are women and children who are powerless to protect themselves from the disease
How does the Fundraiser work?
- Rotary Club organize teams who then solicit pledges
- People can support the fundraiser by going on line and pledging to a team
- 92% of pledges come from non Rotarians so it’s a great way to promote Rotary
- Why is Rotary involved:Because when Rotary talks, people listen
Well done Ron!
Program
November is Foundation Month and this morning we had the first of two Foundation presentations – the second occurs on November 24th with Club Foundation Chair David focusing on how we can contribute.
This morning District Annual Giving Chair Ed Fougner’s focus was on four Foundation topics:
- ”Our Foundation” with the emphasis on “our”
- The Annual Program Fund and SHAREand how it works
- Every Rotarian, Every Year; EREY
- Recognition Points
“Our” Foundation: 1.2 million Rotarians world wide are the engine that drives the Annual Fund of our Foundation. Donations to the Annual Fund that, in most years total in excess of $100M, provide the resources that fund the Health, Hunger and Humanitarian Programs (3H Grants) world wide. While the “Annual Fund” can be likened to the Checking Account in “Rotary’s Bank”, the “Permanent Fund” is our Savings Account with pledged assets of nearly $700,000,000.
Donations to the Annual Fund in any one Rotary year are invested and held for three years. The returns from those investments are used to fund the operating/administrative costs of the Foundation for that 3 year period. After the third year the full amount of the year one donation is divided 50/50 in what is called the APF/SHARE program with 50% of the original donation going to Rotary Districts (District Designated Funds or DDF’s) and 50% going to the World Fund to be used for 3H Grants, Ambassadorial and Peace Scholarships and Group Study Exchange.
Good Stewardship is fundamental to the Foundations operation and is the reason so many Rotarians are so generous in their Annual Program contributions year after year. Rotarians Contribute; Rotarians Manage; and Rotarians Spend is the cornerstone of the efficiency and trust afforded the Foundation.
Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) is a slogan that our club took very seriously in 2008-09 when 92% of our members contributed to the Annual Fund of the Rotary Foundation. Well done David and Doug for managing our “Blue Dollar” campaign that saw most of our members paying their fines with our Sunrise currency.
Recognition Points are credits that Paul Harris Fellows receive with the dollars they contribute to the Annual Fund and to Polio Plus after they receive their first Paul Harris. Here’s how it works: When a Rotarian becomes a Paul Harris Fellow, every dollar contributed afterwards earns that member 1 Recognition Point. Recognition Points, once earned, can be transferred to another Rotarian or non Rotarian at the digression of the member.
