April 11 2017 Club Assembly Meeting
Guests: Ann Northwood, Marianne Turley.
Announcements
Community Breakfast - about 130 meals served last weekend.
Paul Harris Recognition - Marianne Turley was awarded a Paul Harris pin & certificate by Gill. Marianne also accepted one on behalf of her late mother Edith Taube.
Image by Don Dempson.
Rotarians may give another person
recognition points , which are accumulated when Paul Harris Fellows make personal contributions in addition to their initial gift of $1,000. As donors increase their recognition levels through new gifts, they accrue points, which don't expire and can be transferred to other donors' accounts. If 1,000 points are transferred to one person, that individual becomes a Paul Harris Fellow
Beer Garden Coordinator - a volunteer is needed at Dragon Boat; contact President Rob.
Club Assembly
President Rob - need a president elect nominee for the coming year
Treasurer Jim - the grant from Gaming Branch was $15k instead of $20k this year because year-end cash balance was too high after member dues were collected early. The deficit on meal costs is about $2,000 due to low attendance and number of guests.
International Service - Doug said the Ghana medical equipment project is proceeding with support from the Mid Island Group of clubs and $31,000 from the Canadian Government (GOC has made $1.2M available annually for Cdn clubs to apply for TRF global grants). Now looking at a project with the Hospital Foundation through a community grant.
Public Relations - Don is working with the Public Information group among our local 5 clubs.
Membership - Larry is working on a new member forms manual.
Community Service - Ed Poli was absent. The Audit by the BC Gaming Policy & Enforcement Branch is going well. Our community breakfast program might be eligible for gaming funds.
Club Administration - Jeff said the club had received good service from Nanaimo Golf Club.
Foundation - Perry was absent. This year members have donated $3,700 to TRF, $107 per capita. $800 was donated to polio plus. Members are reminded that you can set up automatic contributions monthly, quarterly or annually.
Next week: Food triumph.
