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Quentin Li
From: Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial [[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:45 PM
Subject: Rotary - eBulletin - Jun 14 2007
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for Quentin Li Thursday, June 14, 2007
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Hello Quentin! This email has been generated just for you as a member of our club.
Editor: Quentin Li
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Jun 19 2007 Rtn. Hans Doge
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Jun 26 2007 Rosanne Ng
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From Central to North
by Li, Quentin
Rtn. Quentin had attended two more Rotary Club meetings before he left Taiwan to China this
week.
On Jun. 11 2007 Rtn. Quentin joined the regular meeting at Rotary Club of Tsaotun Central,
which is in District 3460. His uncle was 2000 ~ 2002 club president. It's a wonderful experience to
visit the club that he has known most of the members since he was a kid. Tsaotun is Quentin's
hometown.
Next day, Jun 12 2007, Rtn. Sport from Rotary Club of Taoyuan Bailing at District 3500 invited Quentin to attend
his club meeting. It's very special that their venue is on the 23rd floor of a hospital. Quentin did learn a lot from their
future projects report and earn lots of friendships there. After meeting, CP Peace; President Grinder and lots of
Rotarians from RC of Taoyuan Bailing took Quentin for a very delicious seafood night meal. Wow, what a delightful
night.
Rtn. Quentin had attended four Rotary clubs' meetings during the two-weeks stay at Taiwan. Rotarians in Taiwan
always gave Quentin the warmest welcome.
Quentin would like to thank all the friends in those clubs for their touch-heart greetings.
THANK YOU!
CP Peace;President Grinder;Quentin and Rtn.
Sport President Grinder and Quentin
Gift from Rotary Club of Taoyuan West
by Li, Quentin
District 3500 GSE team leader Jason Teng, past president of Rotary Club of Taoyuan West, invited
Rtn. Quentin to attend his club's meeting on Jun. 6 2007.
When Quentin arrived the venue, he received a very warm welcome from Rotarians of RC of Taoyuan West.Quentin
also met lots of Rotarain Anns (Spouses of Rotarians) during this visit.Spouses of Rotarians usually attend the regular
meeting of Taoyuan West if there is a speech.
RC of Taoyuan West President Nick presented a special gift for all members of Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial.
We are not only looking for a joint project but also closed relationship between each club.
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Jun. 6 is also President Nick's birthday. Happy Birthday to Nick!
A Year in Review and a New Year
by P.K. Chan
The last club assembly for the Rotary Year 2006~2007 held on Jun 5th was attended by Assistant
Governor-Elect John Vokes.
Assistant Governor-Elect John Vokes threw in a lot of useful advices as President-Elect Kenneth Liu
reviewed his objectives and plans for the new Rotary Year 2007~2008. Issues relating to
attendance, new members, speakers, member contributions, and public relations have invited very
interesting discussions.
Thanks to exiting President Wells Hsu's leadership, a healthy reserve fund has been left to the Club for the New Rotary
Year. However, members are reminded of the following payments due July 1, 2007: - $200 Membership Fee - $100
Installation Night Dinner for Two Please make payment to Treasurer-Elect PK Chan and if you are writing a cheque,
address the payee to Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial.
Rotary Club of Taoyuan South @ D3500
by Li, Quentin
Rtn. Quentin Li arrived Taiwan on 5/29 for a family trip.He atteneded the regular meeting at Rotary
Club of Taoyuan South on 5/31.
Rtn. Quentin's hometown is Nantou, which is in the middle part of Taiwan, belongs
to Rotary International District 3460.
When Quentin arrived Taoyuan by train, Jason Teng (PP of RC Taoyuan West) -D3500 GSE
team leader picked him up and drove him to the venue of RC Taoyuan South. Jason also
attended the meeting with Quentin.
Rotary Club of Taoyuan South is the club in Taiwan to help our club's international service
project - Delivering Knowledge to the Unreachable Land.
Our club president Wells used to be this club's member. Since Jason and Quentin arrived the
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venue, they had received warmest welcome from all the members of Taoyuan South.
In the meeting, the chairs of next year committees reported their project and plan. Every
director reported the future plans with happiness and responsibility. Quentin learned and
enjoyed it a lot.
President Cookies of Taoyuan South presented a citation to recognize Rotary Club of
Vancouver Centennial for doing this International Service project to Taiwan.
Fund Raising for BC Children Hospital
by P.K. Chan
Raymond Li and Cecilia Liu from the Charity Fund of the Children Hospital called on Rotarians to
open their wallets for good causes.
Before Raymond Li made his presentation on May 29, 2007 about the history of the Children
Hospital Charity Fund, it was probably unbeknown to most of us that our hospital health system
has no budget for researches and developments. Researchers have been funded by donations,
results of the effort of many donors and volunteers working for the good causes.
The Hospital's objective is to bring more smiles to children. Cecilia Liu gave a first hand experience on how the
Hospital helped her stay together with her loving daughter, Cameron, for eighteen months. The time might be too
short for most people, but for Cameron, who suffered from the "Bubble Boy" desease, and Cecilia, they are very
thankful for the effort of the staff of the Children Hospital. Average life of a "Bubble Boy" is a year.
Raymond Li and Cecilia Liu President Wels and Raymond
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Visitiing Rotarian from District 3500 Visiting Rotarian
Lobster Dinner Fundraising Event
by Li, Quentin
May 26, several members and family from Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial took District 3500 GSE team leader Jason, member Celesta and Rtn. Sport to join the Down Home Lobster Night at Rotary Club of North Delta.
This is the second year for RC North Delta to have lobster dinner with both silent and live auctions to help support the North Delta Rotary Charities.
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It's a very successful fundraising event with lots of great food and fun.
District 3500 GSE team leader Jason paid $10 to Kiss the Cod and showed his support for this event.
R.I. Presidential Citation
by Li, Quentin
"There is nothing intangible about Rotary: It is reality itself. To give is to receive; to
lose one self is to find one self; to be happy is to serve. These are old truths. . . for
the individual. . . and the mass, whether application be in the exchange of goods,
toil, knowledge, or love." - The Meaning of Rotary, THE ROTARIAN, November 1921
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Rotarians of District 5040 had a spectacular weekend of fun, fellowship, outstanding speakers, and great
entertainment at 2007 Conference, Vintage Rotary, in Kelowna, May 17 to 20. Our club members, Harrison and his
wife Alice; Kenneth Liu and his wife; Wells; Daniel; Ken; Quentin, joined hundreds of Rotarians in the District
Conference.
This Rotary Year, Rotary Club of Vancouver Centennial received some Awards from Rotary International and District
5040.
The most precious Award is R.I. Presidential Citation. The award is revised on an annual basis by the R.I. president
and traditionally highlights the president's theme.
The second Award is 2nd Runner-up Best Club Bulletin Award.
The third Award is Individual Recognition from District for Rtn. Quentin Li.
Please click HERE to see the conference pictures.
Salt Lake City Convention Information
by Li, Quentin
If you're attending the RI Convention next month, be sure to check out the following membership
development opportunities.
Workshops Three workshops will focus on different elements of membership development:
� Recruitment - Monday, 18 June, 13:30-15:00 � Retention - Tuesday, 19 June, 13:30-15:00 � Club Extension - Tuesday, 19 June, 15:30-17:00
Each workshop will be led by representatives from RI's Membership Development and Retention Committee and experienced regional Rotary International membership coordinators from various parts of the world. They'll discuss trends, action-oriented strategies, best practices, and programs that clubs can implement.
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Interactive Discussion Groups Two interactive discussion groups will focus on membership development:
� Recruitment - Monday, 18 June, 15:30-17:00 � Retention - Tuesday, 19 June, 15:30-17:00
Choose the topic and style that's right for you: Workshops feature presentations and questions for a panel of experts. Interactive discussion groups invite participants to discuss membership strategies and best practices with fellow group members. Resource Center While you're in the House of Friendship, stop by the Resource Center: Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. There you can meet staff, purchase publications and DVDs, make donations to the Foundation, learn about the RI Web site, and much more. Pick up free membership development materials (while supplies last), including:
� Spread the Word poster � Membership development stickers � New Member Orientation (414-EN) � Rotary Basics (595-EN) � Membership Development Resource Guide (417-EN)
For more information about the 2007 RI Convention, click here.
Editor:
Jana Bodensteiner, senior coordinator, Membership Development
Learn more about Rotary membership development at http://rdbcentral.com/?
ID=5229283&s=154471060
Rotary International Phone: +1-847-866-3000
One Rotary Center E-mail: [email protected]
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 USA
Effective Communication
by P.K. Chan
To be effective, you need to understand yourselves, and your audience.
Rtn. Gloria Tom Wing Staudt, president of Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown, spoke on her coaching experience and gave some useful advices on effective communication to the Club on May 15, 2007 .
True to yourself, respect others, don't be afraid to ask questions or paraphrase, avoid making judgment on other people - these are a few good tips to understanding others and making yourself understood. People have different values, styles and personalities. Focus on motivators, and find out the truth behind the scene.
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Speaker: Gloria Presidents Wells and Gloria
District 5040 News
by Li, Quentin
District 5040 is now incorporated as Rotary International District 5040 Inc.
Rotary International District 5040 Inc. is now a legal entity with letter pattern from the Government
of Canada. In 2006 Rotary International allowed districts to incorporate for the first time. In order
for district youth programs to be certified by RI an incorporated entity was required.
District 5040 decided to incorporate the district rather than the Youth Exchange program. The terms of incorporation
of the district were approved by RI and registered with the Government of Canada.
The members of RI District 5040 Inc. are the clubs in District 5040 and not individuals. The objects of the Corporation
are to:
1. to serve the Rotary Clubs of District 5040 by providing leadership and guidance to help the Clubs strengthen
the programs of Rotary International within District 5040;
2. to foster and promote all Rotary International district-level activities and programs in District 5040;
3. to foster and promote membership development and club extension within District 5040;
4. to foster and encourage the development of well-trained leaders within District 5040;
5. to foster and promote participation in Rotary Foundation programs in District 5040;
6. to organize and manage the business affairs of District 5040;
7. to purchase, sell, manage, lease, mortgage, dispose of or otherwise deal with the property of District 5040.
The Board of Directors of District 5040 shall consist of the following nine directors, all of whom must be members of a
Rotary Club from District 5040:
1. The district governor;
2. The immediate past district governor;
3. The district governor-elect;
4. The district secretary;
5. The district treasurer;
6. Four directors elected at large
The district is not a registered Charity.
Click here for the Bylaws of RI District 5040 Inc.
An Evening with Kenneth Hsieh, Assistant Conductor, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by P.K. Chan
If you think artists are either dull or cool, try to meet Kenneth Hsieh and let him change your
opinion.
Not in a concert hall or in a theatre, our encounter
with Kenneth Hsieh on May 8, 2007 took place in
the usual hotel meeting room. But his presentation
brought a lot of luster and liveliness to those present. Young and
confident, his speech flowed smoothly and waltzed through his
childhood and the pursuit for music at UBC and Japan.
He believed his job as Assistant Conductor at VSO is to relay his
understanding and passion for music to people. Effective
communication requires a lot of skills and compromise. This is
something he really likes and excels.
Kenneth Hsieh's last performance with the VSO will be in July, after
which he will be taking on new responsibilities in Japan.
We all wish him well.
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Results from the R.I. 2007 Council on Legislation
by Li, Quentin
The democratic process shaped the 2007 Council on Legislation in Chicago, which ran from 23 to
27 April. Overall, the Council had a busy week, addressing some 337 items that were brought
forward by delegates coming from throughout Rotary's 530 districts worldwide.
Preliminary report of official results of the 2007 Council on Legislation. Enacted items take effect 1 July 2007. Here are
a few of the adapted items. For complete listing, please visit RI newsroom.
� To provide for a club board to cancel a club meeting for commonly recognized holidays
� To require members to attend 50% of regular meetings in each half of the Rotary year.
� To amend the provisions for calculating attendance records>
� To consult with the governor when amending the name and locality of the club.
� To amend the provisions for visiting Rotarians.
� To exempt recent Rotaractors from paying an admission fee.
� To provide that the president shall continue to serve until a successor who has attended the presidents-elect
training seminar and district assembly has been elected.
� To request the RI Board to consider emphasizing the qualifications for membership.
� Dues increase
In a move that will impact all Rotary clubs, the 2007 Council on Legislation passed an enactment to increase
per capita dues beginning in 2008-09, with the increase going into effect July 2008. The enactment (07-283),
proposed by the RI Board of Directors, effectively raises dues Rotary club members pay US$1 per year through
2010-11.
The enactment pertains to Article 17.030 of the Bylaws of Rotary International, and maintains dues at $23.50
per half year in 2007-08, increases to $24.00 per half year in 2008-2009, $24.50 per half year in 2009-10, and
$25.00 per half year in 2010-11.
Quentin's Commitments
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