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Firstly, Raj Mann inducted himself. He pledged to carry out his duties to our club, the District and Rotary International. Then he inducted the new board members who stood up to identify themselves. He welcomed the members of our club, (those not virtually present can consider themselves welcomed with the receipt of this bulletin). He thanked Past President Heidi for her term at the tiller during this past difficult year. Our newly inducted President Rajbir Mann now presented his road map for the upcoming year. I will mention the highlights. He said the board will report to the members and the members will have a chance to give feedback. This will happen monthly at one of our regular meetings. We must strive to ' engage' post Covid. He said that Rotarians stay with the club due to its fellowship. So meaningful events need to happen to create this fellowship. He will stress Membership during his term. Please invite guests to our meetings. Do not pre-judge the individual. He wants our club to grow more and do more. Fundraising: Veteran's Golf in October. Randy said sponsorship was coming along nicely. ( Nothing to do with that Party in Ottawa). Public will be able to book a tee time as of August 2nd. Bingo. The Toddler thinks it may go live in October. Roses. Toddler, Katie and Brian. Kick off mid August. Raj said ' Will there be Eucre?' He plans to launch a new fundraiser. Is it a surprise? Rena has some exciting Community projects. Langs Xmas dinner again. It was a blast. The grant application for the 'mobile' food bank Pantry Van is approved by District so we can make it happen. Raj gave us a quick update of International Projects. The clean water project will continue. There will be a cooperative project to supply wheelchairs to Playa del Carmen hospital in Mexico. ( Mexican Riviera). We need to firm up our club/ district Environmental Project to coincide with the goal of Rotary International. Anne Marie Belanger is our new Rotary Foundation Chair. Brian will continue to tweek the websites. Heidi will become our Club Secretary. Todd is President Elect. Erica is our Charitable Foundation Chair ( Not to be confused with Rotary International Charitable Foundation). There will be another Wilf Reich day in October. In closing Raj said Rotary is a committment but enjoy it as well. Be an ambassador for Rotary where ever you go. Wear a Rotary pin. It will start conversations. If you don't have one, Raj will get one for you! Thanks, Raj. We are looking forward to a great year.
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