Rotary Club of Beijing

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090707_bulletin.pdf

President John opened the meeting by extending a warm welcome to our guests and fellow members.
PE Gilbert led the four way test in English and Chinese.

Sergeant-at-Arms Rtn. Charles welcomed visiting Rotarians:
- Rtn. Kenneth Leow, RC Bugis Junction, Singapore
- Rtn. Lance Chong, RC Bugis Junction, Singapore
- Rtn. Becky Loy, RC Canadaigua, New York
- Rtn. Leigh Files, RC Mid-Valley Eugene, Oregon
- Rtn. Frances Jeffries, RC The Bridgewaters, MA
- Rtn. Ronald Chung, RC Taipo, HK
- Rtn. Raymond Mobrez, RC LA5
- Rtn Stanilovas-Vidas Vajansky, RC Kaunas, Lithuania
- Rtn. Arvydas Sabrinskas, RC Kaunas, Lithuania
And visiting guests:
- Ms. Mana Zhang, guest of Rtn. Kenneth Leow
- Ms Yvonne Pang, guest of Rtn. Ruby
- Ms Molly Williams, guest of Rtn. Rtn. Frances Jeffries
- Ms Enoch Li, guest of Rtn. Gilbert
- Mr Kirk Mildner, guest of Rtn. Arne
- Mr Stoh Schmitt, guest of Rtn. Charles
- Ms Katia Weigratz, guest of Rtn. Charles

Banners were exchanged with the following Rotary Clubs:
- RC Kaunas
- RC Lethbridge, Alberta Canada
- RC Mid-Valley, Eugene, Oregon
- RC The Bridgewaters, Massachusetts

Reports & Announcements
Club President John made his report arising from the July Board meeting. He announced the Board’s objectives for the 2009/10 and ran through the key items discussed and agreed by the Board.
Club President John announced that the scheduled meeting for August 11th will be changed to August 14th to enable the Rotary International President, John Kenny, to attend our meeting. Visiting Rotarian Becky Loy gave a presentation on her current joint project with our club on Safe Birthing in Tibet.
Rtn. Norbert announced that he was being repatriated back to Germany and wished to thank his Rotarian family for the fellowship that has been extended to him during his time in Beijing. He donated two books which were later auctioned and raised RMB350 for Club projects. President John thanked him for his service to Rotary and hoped that he will continue his Rotary work in Germany.
President John read an email received from a previous Rtn, of our Club, Rtn. Urpo Raunio, from Finland who had recently undergone a brain operation. On behalf of the Club, President John wished him a speedy recovery from his recent operation.