January 30, 2018 Meeting
Chaired by President Jim Turley
Guests: Ed Chan; Robert Anderson, Salvation Army; Marcia Pike; Joyce Clarke; Warren Turley
Visiting Rotarians: Bev Hilton, A/Governor.
President Jim welcomed Richard Benoit back after his leave of absence.
Announcements
Grant Management Training - Saturday February 10th at VIU; contact Doug Pearson to register.
Online membership training - Wednesday January 31. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/181347909
Literacy Challenge Laurie Carroll challenged clubs to donate children's books to the community; the club with highest number of books per capita in each area will receive an award at District Conference in May.
Presidents Conference in Vancouver February 10 - registration deadline February 4.
In Memoriam ceremony at District Conference in Tacoma - none in current year.
Call for Interest in Rotary Friendship Exchange with New Zealand is open February 3rd - February 17th
Oceanside Club Bond Gala - save the date, June 2.
Program: Celebration of more than 5 years of the community breakfast program.
Rob Waine delivered a PowerPoint presentation with photos provided by Don Dempson to review the program over the years. He thanked Jeff & Ed for initiating the project and Rob Anderson for the tremendous cooperation we receive at the Salvation Army New Hope Centre.
Next week: Jack Turley - Adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail.