Lulu Islander (Jul 09, 2018)

Wed July 11 Luncheon - President Dean First meeting

Members and friends, join us to welcome New Club President Dean on his first official meeting.

Dean joined the Rotary Club of Richmond on Mar 25, 2015. He took on the responsibility as Club Secretary, then The Rotary Foundation and now our new President !

Dean completed Rotary Leadership Institute, also attended the Peace Conference, District Conference and Rotary Convention. After the intense Multi-District President Elect Training in Seattle, he is ready to lead our club for the coming year.

Bill Lau will share his first Rotary Convention experience.

Hilton Vancouver Airport

12:15 to 1:30 pm

5911 Minoru Blvd (map)

Full House at the Annual President Dinner

Posted on Jul 09, 2018

The 57th year of service of the Rotary Club of Richmond started auspiciously with recognizing two time Past President Peter Raju as an Honorary Member and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was joined by his family. Peter was nominated by Harry Minci.

Past President James Hsieh, PDG Chris Offer, PDG Penny Offer, Mayor Malcolm Brodie, David Shum representing MLA Teresa Wat and MP Alice Wong provided welcoming addresses to a full room of nearly 60 attendees. We are very appreciative of the attendance of the VIP's and thank them for their long time support of our Club and community service.

President James recognized Eric Wang, Past President of the Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset for his hard work. Eric was presented a Paul Harris Fellow by James and PDG Chris Offer. James thanked his Board one by one and presenting each a certificate of appreciation. He also acknowledged the work of Gurleen Aujla, Interactor of Cambie Secondary and recognized their teacher sponsor Kevin Li.

PDG Chris Offer inducted new member Jimmy Yan. Jimmy became the "newest Rotarian in the world" according to Chris. Jimmy adds to a more youthful and assembly of Rotary Club of Richmond, eager to "Make Good Things Happen" in the local and international community.

PDG Penny Offer then called Dean Hsieh and his Board of Directors to be sworn in for the year 2018-2019. Dean Hsieh, will be the inspiration for the club in this year of RI President Barry Rassin and his theme "Be The Inspiration".

Now Past President James Hsieh was presented with a Paul Harris for his hard work, our club was awarded the highest membership growth percentage in the district. Thank you James.

All in all a great evening to be sure, with wonderful food by Continental Seafood Restaurant, many VIP's, Interactors, Rotaractors, guests and friends. More pictures here...

2018-19 Executive and Chairs at your service

Posted on Jul 09, 2018

Thank you all for taking on the responsibilities:

President Elect - Henry Lee

Secretary - Jacqueline Ho

Treasurer - Cindy Lau

Sgt-at-Arm - Harry Minci

Club Administration - James Kao

The Rotary Foundation - Ibrahim Elburai

Community Service - Harmon Bal

Vocational and Youth Service - Suna Yee

Membership - Bill Lau

Public Relations - Jade Luo

Director at Large - Keith Tsukishima

Wed Luncheon - President Dean First Meeting

Hilton Vancouver Airport

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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM

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Canada and Philippines Connection

Dean, Suna, Cindy and Bill spent a day in Victoria with our new friend Selim Miles Nastor, past

president of Rotary Club of Metro Binan, Philippines. Dean and Bill met Selim in RI Convention in Toronto. She attended our President Dinner last week. We are talking about doing a service project together and become a Twin club.

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