Meeting: August 6, 2024
Guests: James McGuire, Marshall McGuire, and Nieko Ootake
Visiting Rotarians: Melissa McGuire, Oceanside Rotary
Joan Ryan, Downtown Club and Guest Speaker
Our guests did not stay for dinner but Nieko and Marshall gave interesting presentations about their short term Rotary Exchange. Marshall went to Niigata, a port city on Honshu, Japan’s main island. Nieko came to Nanaimo. Both were able to experience a different culture and learn. They thanked Rotary for the opportunity. Nieko gave his talk in English and Marshall demonstrated his proficiency in Japanese.
Colin's Rotary Minute:
1. From July 16th
THE 4-WAY TEST
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary "4-Way Test." It was created by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor in 1932 when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago based Club Aluminum Company, which was facing bankruptcy. Taylor looked for a way to save the struggling company mired in depression-caused financial difficulties. He drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy.
The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways. ( you all know it by heart!)
2. From August 6th
FIRST NAMES OR NICKNAMES
From the earliest days of Rotary, members have referred to each other on a first-name basis. Individuals who normally would be addressed as Doctor, Professor, Mister, the Honorable or Sir are regularly called Joe, Bill, Charley or Jerry by other Rotarians. The characteristic Rotary club name badge fosters the first-name custom. However in some parts of Europe, club members use a more formal style. In Asia the practice is to assign each new Rotarian a humorous nickname which relates to some personal characteristic or which is descriptive of the member's business or profession. A member nicknamed "Oxygen" is the manufacturer of chemical gas products. "Trees" is the nickname for the Rotarian in the lumber business, "Building" is the contractor, "Paper" is the stationery or office supply retailer.
The nicknames are frequently a source of good-natured fun and fellowship. But whether a Rotarian is addressed by a given first name or a nickname, the spirit of personal friendship is the initial step which opens doors to all other opportunities for service.
Announcements:
Jim reminded us of our participation in the City's Family Fun day and asked everyone who has not done so to et Ed know if they can help or not.
Jim also advised that he will not be able to organize a Garage Sale in the fall and aksed if anyone else would handle it. He needs stuff moved out of his TR6's garage before winter!
Jim again - last but not least the club has received a donation of a mobility scooter worth $3000. Jim has it stored. If you know of anyone who might need one please contact Jim, he is advertisig it on Marketplace.
Shoprider Trail Blazer 889SL. It has a windscreen, weather cover, rear bag, battery charger, a free wheel lever and printed manual! Used but in great condition.
Paul reminded us of the Fund Raiser Bar-b-q for the Exchange students and Joan added that every dollar raised is a dollar less that each of the 5 clubs has to finance! So get your tickets, asked for donations for the Silent Auction, come and meet the exchange students and participate in the fun.
Ian reminded us of the Mexican Taco Night Social next week. Let Ian know if you are coming and pay Ed before the event.
Larry: reported on Loaves and Fishes and also advised that the 5 club activites were being reassed. Speak to Larry if you are interested in getting involved.
Did you know that our Club is a member of the Chamber of Commerce? Any member can attend their meetings as a Chamber member.
Anniversaries: Paul and Cathy 45 years.
Program:
Joan Ryan from the Rotary Club of Nanaimo was introduced as the speaker with the topic of Scenario Based Youth Training.
However her talk ws about much more. She read several scenarios where members were asked to say what steps they would take to deal with a variety of situations, not just involving youth but also involving club members. Scenarios included a youth confiding in you as a Rotarian that she had been abused; having a club mmber who told off colour jokes which offended other members; a member who did not respect other members' personal space etc. We had a really good discussion and were reminded that we should all have our criminal record checks done whether we are dealing with youth, the elderly or those with disabilities.
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