September 20, 2016 Meeting (Sep 22, 2016)

September 20, 2016 Meeting.

Attendance was sparse, possibly due to the excitement about the Canada-US hockey game in the World Cup series.

Visiting Rotarians: Jean-Marc Meier, Rotary Club of Holzminden, D1800.

Guests: Rowan Somerville, Julia Somerville, Olivia Somerville, Jackie Sheng, Andrea Van Rensburg, Ingrid Van Rensburg, Man Chaijit, Evan Baksaas, Richard Benoit, prospective member.

Rotary minute: Colin spoke about the use of District Simplified Grants for community projects.

Visiting Rotarian Jean-Marc said he joined the Rotary Club of Holzminden four years ago because of the Youth Exchange Program. His club's Duck Race fundraiser has been successful.

Announcements

Bill Robinson - just back from membership workshop which he attended in Victoria; he & Don will make a presentation to the club.

Rotary Youth Exchange Information Meeting - Sept 21 at Beban Park, 7 PM.

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Program.

Paul Geneau introduced Roland Somerville who spoke glowingly about his exchange to Holzminden, Germany. Jean-Marc was one of his host fathers. Apart from the picturesque small town, the Christmas markets and friendships he made, another highlight of his year was a three-week bus tour of Europe with the students in D1800.

Roland with host father Jean-Marc.

Exchange students, Roland, Andrea, Man & Evan

Next week: Service project at Loaves and Fishes food bank.

6-Sep-2016

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