November 29 2016 Meeting (Nov 30, 2016)

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Join us for dinner!

Service Above Self

1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays @6:10 PM; 4th Tuesday is a service project

Nanaimo Golf Club

2800 Highland Blvd
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N8
Canada

Dec 06, 2016

Makenzie Leine

Island Timberlands

Dec 13, 2016

Christmas Party

Christmas Party

Dec 20, 2016

Loaves & Fishes Christmas Hamper Distribution

Salvation Army Church #505 - 8th Street

Dec 27, 2016

No meeting

Jan 03, 2017

No meeting

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Community Breakfast

Salvation Army

Dec 10, 2016
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

November 29 2016 Meeting

Held at Nanaimo Golf Club chaired by President Rob Waine.

Guests: Gary Anaka, speaker & his wife Maureen; members' spouses.

Visiting Rotarians: Ross White, Past District Governor, Rotary Club of Nanaimo; Barry Sparkes, Past Assistant Governor, Lantzville Rotary Club; Sandra Hulbert, Oceanside Rotary Club; Nelson Allen, Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary.

Derek meeting with foundation chairs from area clubs.

President Rob welcomed Roger Northwood back after his convalescence.

Glynis, Ann & Roger.

Announcements:

Brechin Pancake Breakfast - Bill Robinson is recruiting volunteers for Friday.

John Barsby School - Rob Waine is looking for volunteers to serve visiting Japanese students December 12 from 11 - 12:30 PM

Foundation Report - Gill said about $2,800 had been contributed to TRF by club members during November in response to the club's promotion.

Popcorn in Diana Krall Plaza - Ed said there was good response last weekend.

Landscaping at Eden Gardens - Ross White said volunteers are needed to help with landscaping on Saturday December 3rd at 11 AM - 1 PM.

Bring small garden tools, gloves & a sandwich if you wish. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

There will be a tour of the facility at 1.00 PM after the work party.

Beer & Burger - Jim Turley has made arrangements for our next Beer & Burger with auction on February 21st & asked us to think about items that we can donate for the auction.

Wedding Anniversary: Congratulations to Alphonsa & Larry celebrating their 46^th anniversary.

New grandparents: Barb & Rob Waine, Ruth & Ian Thorpe.

Rotary Foundation Minute - Colin gave examples of HIV projects in Bogota Colombia and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Program: Derek introduced Gary Anaka & his wife Maureen.

Gary started his presentation by engaging the audience. He used humour to encourage us to become life-long learners. We received many practical suggestions on how to maintain a healthy brain.

Next week: Makenzie Leine - Island Timberlands.

Service at Loaves & Fishes October 25 2016

Posted by Craig Clarke on Nov 04, 2016

Our hardworking crew at the warehouse in October. Images by Don Dempson.

Bill cancelling bar codes

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Brechin School Ski Swap

Posted by Craig Clarke on Nov 28, 2016

Bill Robinson, Gill Campbell and Jeff Tomlinson help out at the Brechin School Ski Swap. Another huge event that brings the community together and helps out the school, while encouraging activity for kids. Nanaimo North Rotary club also supported the Ski Swap last year and always puts Service before Self when it comes to lending a helping hand

TRF given outstanding Foundation Award for 2016

Posted on Nov 28, 2016

Rotary News November 15 2016

The Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized The Rotary Foundation with its annual Award for Outstanding Foundation.

The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.

“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”

The announcement came on 15 November, known to industry professionals since the 1980s as National Philanthropy Day. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP’s annual conference in San Francisco.

Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzel is set to accept the award on Rotary’s behalf, and Eric Schmelling, director of fund development at Rotary, will speak at the conference. The event is expected to draw more than 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionals from 33 countries.

“While almost everyone is familiar with Rotary, not everyone may realize just how much of an impact Rotary and The Rotary Foundation have had on countless people and communities across the globe,” says Jason Lee, AFP president and CEO. “On behalf of the entire charitable sector and people around the world, all of us at AFP are honored to be able to recognize The Rotary Foundation as our 2016 Outstanding Foundation.”

AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.

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