7:11 Larry rang for whom the bell tolls
7:15 Eric silenced the energetic crowd with a rousing Good Morning.
Full house in the house this morning with a robust rendition of O Canada.
Welcome to guests.  
Mike Reddington “Why Rotary” June 1, 2000 member.
Linda H did her first reading. 
Auctioned off two books – one on Trump and one on wine.
5050 won by Duchess Mary – or Mary Queen of Scotch. 
Queen of hearts draw by Scott – so close and yet so far.
Happy dollars – lots of people back from holidays.
Beth B re Christmas gifts and food hampers for Atira Transition Houses – health and wellness programs – toothpaste, toothbrushes, toiletries. Wrapping party will be at Ozzie’s on Sunday morning Dec 18. Delivered by “men with trucks”.
Update on Haiti and Duchity – Allan B – we sent $5000 down to help them with the latest Hurricane and how we are helping them and where the money is going.
Guest speaker: Dwayne N – publisher of Peace Arch News speaking to the Future of the Peace Arch News.
The biggest threat is the internet – how can print media align with it’s readers?
PAN Best overall newspaper in North America in 2014 and best overall newspaper in BC 2015. Average over 40 flyers on a weekly basis.
5 local reporters – 20 Surrey reporters – 2.0 million dollars of local editorial power.
Last year PAN contributed $400000 worth of In kind advertising support.
Pan has over 400 dedicated carriers.
Black Press is a very innovative company that has a very engaged on-line community.
The community will determine the future of the newspaper.
Paul Harris nominations: Victoria nominated Robin and Mei Harper – John Block nominated Rowena from the Food Bank
Club voted and decided both parties to be presented with Paul Harris Fellowes Nov 24 at the evening club meeting.