Rotaract Club of Richmond

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Hello fellow Rotaractors and Friends!

There are FOUR days left till the fund-raising concert for the BC Children’s Hospital.

If you are free on Saturday September the 10th- please lend a hand to make this event a success as the children that are gravely and chronically ill do benefit a lot from these funds.

As a bonus, this is a fun opportunity to experience what it’s like to be working as part of the backstage/production crew for a concert.

Event details:

Gateway Theatre
6500 Gilbert Road, Richmond, B.C. V7C 3V4

From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

So let’s help put a smile on the children’s faces!

Sign up @ anna.au[at]richmondrotaract.com

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Hi Everyone!

West Richmond Community Centre is hosting their 3rd annual Summer WHAM, a health and wellness event for seniors on August 30th.

They are in need of volunteers to help out at the registration table. 

Date: Tuesday August 30 from ~12:30p for a few hours or less

Location : West Richmond Community Centre 9180 No. 1 Rd

Click here for more info on the Summer WHAM 2011

Please let me know ASAP if you are able to make it at this email: anna.au@richmondrotaract.com

PS. Apologies for the short notice, but if you are able to lend a helping hand that would be awesome. THANK YOU!

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Are you an interested Interactor or Richmondite looking to learn more about Rotaract?

Want to show off your Iron Chef skills in the process?

Richmond Rotaract is hosting its first ever Rotaract Oval Day at the Richmond Oval on June 19th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm! The event is an informal opportunity for current and prospective Rotaract members to mingle over icebreaker activities and games. It will also feature an Iron Chef competition – no cooking experience required!

The event is completely free. Just sign up through this link below:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHJHSGZYNmM2TGdBY0JkWXgzRlpmelE6MQ

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Hey guys, here is more info on the Rotaract Leadership Institute Training Seminar coming up on June 11. As you all know, the price has been reduced down to $40 now , and for those who are still really interested in attending but cannot because of whatever reasons, come talk to one of us and we’ll gladly help you subsidize some more of the remaining costs as needed.

Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011
Location: University of BC, Irving Barber Learning Center
Cost: $40.00 per person

Click HERE to register and for more information.
This one day course if for Rotaract Club members or non Rotaract Club members invited by a Rotaract member. This course is not for Rotarians.
The course will cover select leadership topics from Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the standard RLI program – modified for Rotaract members.
1.      Leadership/Characteristics (Part 1)
2.      Leadership/Goals  (Part 2)
3.      International Service (Part 3)
4.      Communication Skills  (Part 2)
5.      Effective Leadership Strategies  (Part 3)
6.      Rotary Opportunities (Programs of Rotary & TRF) Modified
The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a fast-paced, interactive, one-day course offered to refine leadership skills and increase base of knowledge of Rotary and Rotaract.
RLI courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward persons who want to be more effective leaders in their current or future vocation and their club. The leadership skills learned at this seminar are useful at Rotaract clubs and useful in other organizations and in business, professions and volunteer leadership.

Everyone receives a training binder, resource material and a certificate of completion. Cost covers lunch, breaks and training material.

Students will return to their Rotaract club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotaractors, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in the club.

What are the teaching methods? The Institute believes in course sessions with as much discussion/participation as possible. Discussion breakout sessions are limited to approximately 15 persons. Lectures are strictly limited. Course methods include discussion groups, role-playing, problem solving workshops and case studies. Everyone participates during one of the Institute sessions.

Hope to see everyone there!

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Hi All!

Reminder that the GPUC Community Dinner is tonight at 5:30PM!

Everyone is welcomed to volunteer!

More information @: http://richmondrotaract.com/current-projects

- Gabriel

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There are some exciting events and volunteering opportunities coming up fast! Check it out!

1. Thurs. Feb. 10 – Richmond Homeless Count Volunteer Application Deadline. This is a survey that will attempt to count the number of homeless people in Richmond and this statistics is used by the government and for funding/grant purposes.  Find applications at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Volunteers2011. Training session for volunteers will be on the 22nd of Feb. The count will take place on the 16th of March. More information about the Count can be found at http://richmondrotaract.com/current-projects and http://richmondprc.org/homeless-count-2011
2. Thurs. Feb. 10 – Touchstone Family Association – Eating Together Campaign Booth Volunteer Training Session from 6-7pm at Touchstone Office, RJ Room. This is a campaign to encourage families to spend more time together using the family meal, cooking, growing food, and eating together as a focus point. Volunteer details can found at http://richmondrotaract.com/current-projects. Campaign information can be found at http://www.eatingtogether.ca
3. Daffodil Days Campaign – Marketing Directors and Team Leader Positions are still available – apply at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PN5Z7PB For more information, see http://richmondrotaract.com/current-projects/canadian-cancer-society-daffodil-days-campaign

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“Strings for Polio” Fundraiser Orchestra:

Contact me: if you have a Serving It Right Certificate (for serving wine) and are interested in helping out at Strings for Polio. There will be music and refreshments followed by a short documentary about Polio.

Why: To help raise awareness for Polio, a crippling and devastating disease still prominent in many developing countries.

When: Saturday, November 13. Event starts at 7 PM (Doors open at 6:20).

Where: Vancouver Academy of Music – 1270 Chestnut Street

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There are two awesome upcoming opportunities, the first one’s deadline urgently coming up though:

1. BC Youth Parliament (Local) – An opportunity to learn about the parliamentary process, debate topics and also to plan numerous activities after the Session. Proposed activities/project are put into real action in the community, in the form of government bills. Deadline for submission: Oct. 20, 2010. Note that the application requires nomination from an organization that you are a part of, in this case, the Rotaract Club of Richmond. Bring the application to the 2nd General Meeting if you have interest in applying. More information can be found at http://richmondrotaract.com/opportunities/local/bc-youth-parliament
2. Trip to Sri Lanka (International) – Organized by the Rotaract Club of Colombo, this features a “free” 10 day tour of Sri Lanka (airfare, health/travel insurance not covered) involving sight-seeing and interactive activities. Deadline for application: Nov. 10, 2010. More information can be found at http://richmondrotaract.com/opportunities/international/sri-lanka-trip

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Hey all our Rotaract members! Our first district event is happening soon! Check out the details below or in our Local Opportunities page!

What is Paddle for Kids?
It’s a fundraiser for the BC Children’s hospital in the form of a dragon boat competition. Complete beginners are welcome! There are obstacle races, and short 250m races as well as fun on-land mini-Olympics games such as 3-legged races. My own dragon boat team has done it for the past 4 years and we’ve always had a blast at this event because the races don’t have a competitive attitude. It’s also a good bonding experience for everybody!

When?
Saturday, September 11, 2010. Paddlers need to be present from approximately 9am to 3pm.

Where?
The grassy field right by Science World. Races will be held in False Creek, also right by Science World.

Equipment?
Paddles, life jackets, and boats will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself! Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will also be provided.

How much does it cost?
Registration is $500. Since a team is composed of 20-24 people, it will cost $25 per person if we have 20 paddlers. There is also fundraising through pledges on top of that.

It’s completely fine if you’ve never paddled before! I can give everybody lessons using one of my team’s time slots right by Science World (we’re currently not using one of them). There are corporate teams every year that also have never paddled before.

If you are interested in this event at all, contact our Rotaract District Liaison and he will hook you up with more details.

Cheers and have a great summer

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