Meeting: October 13, 2026
16 members present.
Guests: ADG Jodie Williams, Gunda Meissner, Chief of Staff for District 5020, and Debra Stokes
We sang O Canada and in honour of our speaker, District Governor, Linda Kaye Briggs, we sang the Star-Spangled Banner (surprisingly well!)
Colin's Rotary Minute:
SPECIAL ROTARY OBSERVANCES.
In the annual Rotary calendar several months are designated to emphasize major programs of Rotary International. January is Rotary Awareness Month. This is a time to expand knowledge of Rotary and its activities among our membership and throughout the community. February is designated as World Understanding Month. This month was chosen because it includes the birthday of Rotary International, February 23. During the month, Rotary clubs are urged to present programs which promote international understanding and goodwill, as well as launch World Community Service projects in other parts of the world. World Rotaract Week is the week in which March 13 falls. It's a time when Rotary clubs and districts highlight Rotaract by joining in projects with their Rotaract clubs. August is Membership and Extension Month, a time to focus on Rotary's continuing need for growth, to seek new members and form new clubs. September is Youth Activities Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored programs which serve children and young people. During this month many clubs give increased attention to youth exchange activities. November is selected to be Rotary Foundation Month. Clubs and districts call attention to the programs of The Rotary Foundation and frequently cultivate additional financial support for the Foundation by promoting contributions for Paul Harris Fellows and Sustaining Members. Each of these special months serves to elevate the awareness among Rotarians of some of the excellent programs of service which occur within the world of Rotary.
Ed's note : October is Economic and Community Development month.
Reports:
The Garage Sale will be on October 31. Volunteers are needed!!! On Friday 30 to set up and price items. On Saturday 31 to help with the sale and clean up afterwards. Ed has sent our info with time slots to be filled - everyone is expected to help.
Jim has room in his locker if donors cannot bring on Friday. Contact Jim to arrange a time for delivery but not this week as he has just had cataract surgery and cannot drive for a few days.
Jim also has posters or print you own. The event is being promoted in the Coffee News, the Harbour City scoop, and the Nanaimo News Bulletin classified and on the yard and garage sale page on Facebook market place.
Beer and Burger night is November 24, our usual meeting night and at the Legion. Tickets are $35. and when you sell them please ask the preference of beef, chicken or vegetarian.
We will have lots of room for a silent auction table so please come up with items. We will also have a book sale table so please bring books that you no longer want. There will also be a raffle with the prize being gift cards or certificates.
The Wellington Secondary Jazz Combo will be playing from 5PM till 6PM thanks to Carmella Luvisotto.
Loaves and Fishes - our night to help sort is next Tuesday October 20th.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.at Tom Harris Regional Food Centre 1861 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo. Larry has send out an email with instructions. If you need help tp register or need more info contact Larry at lrumming@gmail.com
Celebration of Life for past President, Gill Campbell will be held at the Nanaimo Yacht Club on Sunday October 18, 2 - 5pm.
Ian Thorpe remnded us to get out and Vote on Saturday 17th!
Speaker: ADG Jodie introduced Linda Kaye Briggs from the Rotary Club of Tacoma 8. Linda gave a motivational prsentation reminding us of the possibilites available to Rotarians to Create Lasting Impact.
Sue Gibson received an unsung hero award from Linda . Sue has been the Secretary of the Club but also a regular and dependable attendee and helper at events and meetings.
Linda continued and reminded us of how our TRF contributions provide funds to clubs for their projects both local and world wide. There is a club challenge details below.
She introdued us to the Cub Support Team for District 5020 and recommended that we call and get information and help.
Linda handed out hard copies of the contact info for the Support Team but you can access it at :
https://www.rotary5020.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-District-Club-Support-Team-Guide.pdf
The District is holding a "Purple Rally in support of ending polio. October 24 at the Asian Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma.
Area 40 Partnership events
Lantzville is holding a Puzzle Fall Event at Woodgrove mall .
October 24-25
The Salvation Army is holding a Harbour Gala Luncheon Fundraiser November 21.
Rotary Interact Club is hosting a Dementia Awarenes Lunch on November 21 at Bowen Park Auditorium 11am - 2pm
Wow-there is a lot going on!!
