Meeting: October 15, 2024
Only 16 members in attendance. Fred led us in O Canada and Sheila gave the invocation.
Colin's Rotary Minute:
WOMEN IN ROTARY.
Until 1989, the Constitution and Bylaws of Rotary International stated that Rotary club membership was for males only. In 1978 the Rotary Club of Duarte, California, invited three women to become members. The RI board withdrew the charter of that club for violation of the RI Constitution. The club brought suit against RI claiming a violation of a state civil rights law which prevents discrimination of any form in business establishments or public accommodations. The appeals court and the California Supreme Court supported the Duarte position that Rotary could not remove the club's charter merely for inducting women into the club. The United States Supreme Court upheld the California court indicating that Rotary clubs do have a "business purpose" and are in some ways public-type organizations. This action in 1987 allowed women to become Rotarians in any jurisdiction having similar "public accommodation" statutes.
The RI constitutional change was made at the 1989 Council on Legislation, with a vote to eliminate the "male only" provision for all of Rotary.
Announcements:
Jim - our next Fundraiser is a Beer and Burger on Sunday November 24 at the Lantzville Pub. Set up will be at 4.00pm.
with festivities from 5pm. Best items for the silent auction are social events e.g. dinner, golf, game tickets etc. Jim is asking for a selection of gift cards for a draw, following suggestions from the last event there will be multiple draws. The pub holds 70 people - so get out and sell tickets to your friends and family.
Ed reported on the October Social event. Due to lack of interest the Weenfest has been cancelled. It is proposed that instead we have a Pub night at the re-opened Piper's Pub on Hammond Bay road. October 29. Everyone will buy their own meal and drinks.
Sheila proposes that is be a TRIVIA NIGHT night with quizzes and prizes. If you are interested please contact Ed or Ian Thompson as soon as possible so that the event can be booked at the Pub.
Larry reported on the 5 club Committee and the upcoming events from the other clubs. The Committee needs new members, If intrested contact Larry.
Rob reported that the Family dinner at Fairview was a great success with 60 - 70 in attendance. Next dinner is November 12 at Bayview.
Next Loaves and Fishes volunteering event is October 22. Contact Larry for more info.
Birthdays: Ian Thorpe who tried to get away before we sang to him!-
Program:
Derek introduced Kiersten Stewart, Programs Director of Canadian Mental Health Association Mid Island branch.
CMHA Mid-island is another of our local non-profit enterprises striving to break the cycle of homelessness by supporting people to find a good place to call home,working in collaboration with the community to ensure that people have the supports necessary to maintain their housing long term.
For more information : https://www.cmhamidisland.ca/
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