Scribe: Russell Kane                         

                                                              

Zoom Greeter: Geraldine Hampton

 

Oh Canada: Led by Gary Williamson

 

Invocation: Roger Frayne

Invocation was from the point of view of a 12 year old and desire for peace in our world that is full of chaos.

 

 

Bob James suggested a seasonal gathering in the absence of Santa Ball, and the discussion revolved around the locations and dates. Mel is going to help in securing a location. The date they are shooting for is December 16^th.

 

Russ gave update on upcoming Double Bingo on Friday November 19^th, and the volunteer schedule.

 

Bill Dickson introduced our guest speaker Dr. Tanyss Munro with the Amarok Society.

 

Tanyss provided an update to the Club regarding the Amarok Society. They operate in at-risk countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nigeria. The model is based on empowering women to provide the network in the community to improve quality of life. Specifically teach mothers to teach the children in the neighborhood.

 

In 2005 Tanyss packed up the family and moved from Vancouver to the slums in Bangladesh. It is the most densely populated country in the world with a population of 110 million people that grows by a city of Winnipeg each year. Most live in poverty, and challenging conditions. Starvation is rampant

 

To succeed in the absence of a public system to offer a safety net, the need to take control of neighborhoods by creating a new dynamic. Leveraging of the caring passion of mothers to pass onto the next generation a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to learn.

 

Tanyss shared the power of community and breaking the norm one girl at a time. The norm is marrying off the girls at a very young age into a life of servitude, and continuing the cycle. Each year 4.5 million girls get married, and do not get a chance to get an education. In a world of poverty, the reality of tradition where the older the woman the higher the cost of a dowry, forces the necessity to marry off the daughters at a young age.

 

The change Amarok provides is allowing young girls to grow up, get an education to do something to make a difference. The difference is creating neighborhoods that are connected, safer, and improving lives. The hope is to stop human trafficking that is rampant. Tanyss illustrated that the education is being shared with all, and often times the use of a drama and story telling helps create change and improve the attitudes of everyone. It is helping improve hygiene, food security, and independence through education.

 

David Brinsmead thanked Tanyss.

 

Rotary Moments: Gary Williamson

Remembrance day today is honoured around the world and gained momentum in history after Armistice of World War I.

 

Big Word:  Robin Elford was actually a small word “Nice”

 

Mel shared the  story of Jeff’s Dad showing up for Remembrance Day in is uniform, Paul for Tanyss presentation and curling win, Bob with a US perspective, Chris for Remembrance Day and family history, John for those that showed up for Field of Crosses, Gary Williamson for presentation.

 

Sergeant: Lorne Plantje $1 for lack of Poppy, and $2 if you have not bought one yet

 

 

Next Week – United Way