May 2 2017 Meeting
Guests: Marsha Pike, RYLA students Paige, Emily, Sarah & Hope; Tony Akenhead, guest of Lynne Hannay.
Visiting Rotarians: Jerry Davis, Oceanside Rotary; Brian Kirkhope, Daybreak Rotary; Caitlin, Erin & Kim, Nanaimo Rotaract.
Announcements
Bond Evening Fundraiser for Oceanside - Jerry Davis invited us to James Bond formal event May 13th; Derek is putting together a table for our club; tickets for dinner, dance & auction @$125.
President Rob told us that our Immediate Past District Governor, Rose Bowman died this morning. The family is planning a memorial service in Centralia WA on May 13.
On a happier note, John & Marsha Pike are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!
Dragon Boat - Gill is looking for volunteers for the beer garden & survivors dinner, July 7,8 & 9th.
Program
Nanaimo Rotaract - the club has updated its logo & website. Over the past year it has participated in a number of events with area Rotary clubs, including our Beer n Burger in February.
They have a couple of fundraisers planned for the coming year including an auction and a water walk at VIU on world water day. Rotary Clubs are invited to participate.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) students shared their experiences from the trip to Pacific Lutheran University to attend the course with more than 5000 students from Rotary District 5020 & 5030.
President Rob with Paige, Sarah, Hope & Emily.
Trip to New Zealand Tony was in New Zealand with her aunt Lynne over Spring Break. She gave a slide presentation on the things that she learned from the trip.
Thanks to Don Dempson for the pictures.
Next week: Rick & Adrienne Lennart, Kids International.