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Wed Oct 12 Philip Li - Classification Talk

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Philip's talk was scheduled for Oct 5, but has been postponed to tomorrow. Philip joined the Rotary Club of Ala Moana, Honolulu, Hawaii  in 1979 and became become the member of the Rotary Club of Richmond since 1984. He is a 3-times Paul Harris Fellows and served on the Board in all avenues of service, he was also Club president 2000 - 2001. 
 
Hilton Vancouver Airport - Benson Room
12:15 to 1:30 pm
5911 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6X 4C7 (map)

Rotary Hospice 10th Anniversary Celebration - Fri Oct 14, 2-4pm

As some of our members are new, this Signature project was conceived, planned, constructed through to opening, by visionary members of our Rotary Club of Richmond.  Our Club members spent 12 years raising over $500,000 to bring this dream to fruition.
Nancy Yurkovich will be speaking about the history and motivation for this wonderful facility. Please join Tony and Nancy, learn about how it all got started, and get acquainted with this facility and how it serves are community. The Salvation Army Rotary Hospice 6460 #4 Road, Richmond.
 
The invitation is open to all, you are welcome to let Juan know you will be there. 
 
 
Goodwill Africa Mission Presentations
President James presented a cheque of $37,497.08 to Jack Lee, President of IDAS (International Development Assistance Society of Canada) for Amitofo Care Centre, money was raised from the 2016 African Goodwill Mission. Three plaques were  presented to Jack Lee, Lucilla Lai (out of town) and Daphne Wu recognizing their involvement in this special event. 
 
A framed T-Shirt with signatures from the 17 performing orphans and officers of 2016 Goodwill Mission from Africa was presented to Rotary Club of Richmond, thanking the club’s sponsoring their performance.  
 
A beautifully woven straw hat from ACC Africa was presented to Daphne Wu for her hard work as the CEO of this special event.
 
We are delighted to receive a certificate from MLA John Yap recognizing the Rotary Club of Richmond for sponsoring the Goodwill Mission.
 
Pathway Clubhouse Fundraiser
Oct 4th, President Elect Debbie and club member Drew attended the Richmond Pathways Clubhouse 11th Annual Fundraising Dinner. Our Honorary member Dr. Tony Yurkovich and Nancy are long time supporters of the organization which helps members in the program to recover from mental illness and rebuild their lives through a supportive environment.    
 
Chinese Meals on Wheels 20th Celebration
On Oct 7th, President Elect Debbie, Program Chair Kenny, Treasurer Henry and his wife Anita along with our newest member Drew attended the Chinese Meals on Wheels 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Continental Seafood Restaurant. It was a sold out event. 
 
On October 23rd, 1996 the Health and Home Care Society of BC launched the Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) program – one of the first of its kind in Canada. CMOW delivers an average of 230 meals a day and has a network of 185 volunteers. 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Classification Talk Philip Li
Hilton Vancouver Airport - Benson Room
Oct 12, 2016
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Hilton Vancouver Airport - Benson Room
Oct 19, 2016
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Regional Rotary Foundation Seminar
Wosk Centre for Dialogue
Oct 22, 2016
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
 
7th Annual Rotary on Ice
Langley Event Centre
Oct 23, 2016
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Luncheon Meeting
Hilton Vancouver Airport - Benson Room
Oct 26, 2016
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
Sage

7th Annual Rotary on Ice for Polio

AG Rick is asking your support for Rotary on Ice, either to go to the event and/or send one of the Boys and Girls (94) kids to the event. 94 Boys and Girls kids to the event.   
 
Langley is not really all that far with the new connector and we need more of you out on Sunday October 23rd at the Langley Events Centre at 4:00PM.  We have a commitment and obligation to the Giants to sell 250 tickets between the B and G kids and Rotarians. Please call Mike Storey at 604-830-1310 or Rick Lewall at 604-908-5959 or connect with Rick at ricklewall@telus.net
 
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