President's Thoughts
CHANGING THINGS UP
You might start to notice an attempt to change things up at our club meetings. Several fun and engaging initiatives are being tried, including;
a) Starting the meeting 15 minutes earlier to cover the 'business matters' (or 'boring matters' some have told me!), followed by club fun.
b) Breakout rooms, to get to know one another.
c) Guest Speakers.
d) Themed events during the meeting e.g. Best poker hand is the first one - I'll explain at the meeting. (Nb: Its not gambling)
e) Member presentations on vocation, hobbies, or anything of interest.
f) Learning about Rotary presentations.
.... and anything else .... Suggestions welcome!
As a Passport Club we struggle to interact. I recently met fellow member Simmy Ahluwalia (and PDG Pardeep) at their home for a coffee. What a joy! It took a phone call and 13 minutes of driving. We do need to put in a tiniest bit of effort to make it happen.
I challenge you all to connect, some way, any way, with other members. Deep down we know already that it's the only way to grow as a person and a club. Think about what you can do.
CLUB SURVEY
I kindly ask all members to take a moment to complete the survey that was recently sent out. Your feedback is essential for the betterment of our club, and we truly value your input. There are no wrong answers. Thank you for helping us improve!
-Christopher Thompson
Secretary's Contemplations
Rotary Club of D7040 Passport
Charitable Foundation
Our Club Foundation's purpose
is to raise funds we can use
to support worthy projects.
But, we need your help, please!
The Board of Directors unanimously
passed the following :
"Members of the D7040 Passport Club shall become members of the D7040 Charitable Foundation automatically upon reception of their written request for membership."
We're looking for active members who want to shape the direction of the foundation and its works, and who will be present for all members' meetings of the foundation.
It's imperative all be present to ensure
we have a quorum for all decisions.
All meeting would are virtual
and happen only as required.
If you wish to be listed as a member
please forward your request by email to
Our Major Fundraiser for 2024-2025
We need help, please!
Would anyone wishing to help promote the fundraiser online by sharing supplied content and/or who may want to be part of our Club's physical presence during the actual event helping as required, please email me directly ASAP at:
chris@cochrane.net
PLUS... please attend Tuesday's Club meeting to learn more details.
Club Monthly Meeting
For all future Club virtual meetings (including this Tuesday),
you'll receive a new
zoom meeting number by email.
It will be in the body of all meeting reminders.
If you are inviting a guest to attend our meeting, that's welcome!
Otherwise, that person may not be admitted.
- Chris Cochrane
& Barry Rowland
