April 28, 2015 Meeting
Guests: Exchange student Bas & the Bakker family, outbound students Rowan & Andrea, Barb's friend Suzanna Van Galen.
Announcements
Nepal earthquake - President Greg reported that he heard from District Governor Michael Proctor that Rotary is assessing the need for assistance.
President Greg & Suzy Depledge attended Part 1 of the Rotary Leadership Institute session on Saturday.
President Greg relayed an invitation from the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society to participate in the citizenship ceremonies at the Port Theatre on June 9.
President Greg read a thank you card from the staff at John Barsby school for our assistance.
50:50 Ticket Sales - Ed reminded us that the last sales event at Walmart takes place on Sunday; he is looking for more volunteers.
Jim Turley reminded us that Bob Lasota was looking for volunteers on May 8 & 9.
Jeff announced that the Interact Club is planning a Battle of the Bands fundraiser at Diana Krall Plaza on the afternoon of May 30. They will want to use our popcorn machine.
Community breakfast - Jeff announced that the next breakfast will be held on May 9, not May 16 as originally scheduled.
Images by Don Dempson
Program: Bas spoke about his experience during his exchange with many memorable experiences. He also showed pictures of his home town Wieringerwerf, in the municipality Hollands Kroon, and the province of North Holland. Afterward his father spoke about his Rotary club and their experience as a host family with the student exchange program. President Greg gave him our club banner to take back to his club.
Birthdays/Anniversaries: Gill bravely volunteered that her birthday was last week, so of course we had to sing.
Next Week: Donya Baker will deliver the second part of her presentation on engaging and retaining members.
Door Prize: Jim Turley was the winner, but he will have to remind Derek. It seems that Derek had a "Turley moment" and forgot that he was responsible for bringing the gift after winning one last week.
Exchange students Rowan outbound to Holzmindeh, Germany & Andrea outbound to Ratingen, Germany later this year.
Craig took notes this week in Lee's absence.
