Meeting: 16 August, 2022
Colin's Rotary History: (as told by Larry)
2001/2002 Bruce Coleman ( Mr Rotary) was Rotarian of the year while Rob Wayne was President. The first Joint Project for the 5 Nanaimo Clubs was recognised. We raised $50,00 towards the picnic and bathroom facilities at the Northfield Parkway Rest Area. The 5 clubs also planted 2300 daffodil bulbs along the Parkway Trail. Fundraisers included bartending, Citrus sales, hockey timekeeping, bingo and an auction. We hosted a GSE team from Vladivostok. Lots of fellowship events including a boat cruise and dinner at the Dingy Dock, bowling and an interclub dinner.
2002/2003 Sheila Anderson was President and Gill Campbell was Rotarian of the year. Ross White from the downtown club was District Governor and the District Conference was held in Nanaimo. The 5 clubs raised money for the community of Badge, NL which had been flooded. Our own fundraisers included the Doggie Dream House competition, Citrus sales, bar tending, art calendar sales, bingo and a Polio fundraised at Nanaimo Theatre Group's Bailey Studio. For fellowship we had a team take part n Ladysmith Rotary's "Yellow Point Pant and Paddle" I don't remember if we did well...but it was a fun day! The RI Convention was held in Brisbane.
Guests: Peter Lang, Anne Northwood and Jasmine Ginn ( outbound student to Belgium).
Visiting Rotarians: Rachel Robertson ( Lantzville)
Announcements:
- Rachel encouraged us to attend the Lantzville fundraiser Fitness in the Park on Saturday August 20. at the Rugby Club. Classes are:
8am - Zumba with Shaundra Mayes
9am - Core Circuits with Ave Koch
10am - Pilates with Rachel Robertson
11am - Yoga with Christine Kemppi
There will be tents to help create shade and space participants out on the field. Our DJ, Stephen Cochrane, provides fun music to get everyone moving. Recommended donation to the Rotary Club of Lanztville is $15/class. To reserve your spot contact:
250-618-7853
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We have a new Paul Harris Fellow. Bill Grace received his certificate and pin from President Perry. Bob Moss also received congratulations and a 3 sapphire pin in recognition of his 4th Paul Harris. Congratulations to both!
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Paul advised that there will be a welcome Beer and Burger event to meet and greet the inbound exchange students on Wednesday September 14th, 2022 6 - 9 pm at the Rugby Club @ 6700 Dover Road.
Tickets are $25 and include dinner (Children under 12 are $15) There will be a 50/50 draw, silent auction and wine draw. The rugby club will have the bar open with drinks ranging from $5.50-$7.50. They accept cash, credit or debit. Tickets are available at our Rotary meetings or by e-mail. Please note that there are no physical tickets. The 5 clubs are asked to donate 15 or so bottles of wine for the draw. If you would like to donate a bottle or two of wine please bring it to any of our meetings
They are also looking for sponsorship for the silent auction. Donation of a physical item(s) for the auction or cash which would be used to purchase items for the auction. If your business would like to donate, please send Paul your company logo to put on the poster and on our Facebook page.
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Larry reminded us of the next Loaves and Fishes volunteer event on August 23.
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Rob reminded us of the next Sally-Ann breakfast which will be on September 17 .
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Jim reminded us that the Garage Sale is coming up on September 10th at the Pleasant Valley Hall. He needs volunteers for Friday 9th to sort. price and collect items and for Saturday 10th for the sale and cleanup. Let Jim know if you have items for the sale and he will arrange pickup.
Birthdays: None
Anniversaries: Paul and Cathy ( 43 years )
Gill and Chris ( 51 years) Congratulations!
Program: Rob Wayne stepped up at the last minute to give us a presentation of another of his wonderful travel trips- this time to Japan. He and Barb visited after their stay in Korea and were shown around the cities of Tokyo and Kyoto by friends and relatives of friends! The takeaways from the visit - how clean and safe everything is, how efficient the transportation system in Tokyo is and how welcoming and helpful are the people.
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