Glynis led us in O Canada and Sheila gave a new invocation.

 

 

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE
One of the most popular and rewarding programs of The Rotary Foundation used to be Group Study Exchange. Starting with an exchange between Clubs in California and Japan in 1965, the program provided educational experiences for about 25,000 business and professional men and women in about 5,500 teams. The GSE program paired Rotary districts to send and receive study teams. Since 1965, more than $42 million was allocated by The Rotary Foundation for Group Study Exchange grants. GSE gave the opportunity for the visiting team members to meet, talk and live with Rotarians and their families in a warm spirit of friendship and hospitality in addition to learning about another country. While teams visited farms, schools, industrial plants, professional offices and governmental establishments they also served as ambassadors of goodwill. Many of the personal contacts blossom into lasting friendships. Sadly this program was discontinued in 2013.
 

Guests: Patrick Cox  

 

Paul  reminded us of the Youth Exchange Fundraiser and provided hand outs. When - Wednesday August 30th 6 - 9 p.m.

Where- Nanaimo Rugby Club, 6700 Dover Road. Cost - $25.00 for dinner burgers. Tickets can be purchased on line at   rye5020.jasonbradley@shaw.ca  Cash bar, Silent Auction, wine draw. Returning and outbound students will be there and give presentations. 

Jim gave the sad announcement of Chris Campbell's death last Wednesday. There will be a  Celebration of Life at Nanaimo Yacht Club on Sunday August 20 at 2.30 p.m. Gill is still living at Origin at Longwood but has moved to assisted living. Cards may be addressed to her at #319 - 6204 Oliver Road. Jim also suggested that we use our social media to make others aware of the event at the Yacht Club.

Jim also advised that there would be a club Beer and Burger Fundraiser night on November 7th at the Golf Club.

The Garage Sale is set for September 9 and 10 . We don't know if we will have the same premises at Dover - if not it will be a Garage Sale Trail again.

Derek attended and reported on the District 5020 Foundation Gala with speakers, RI President, Gordon McInally and DG Caleb Summerfelt on August 8th at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Victoria. 

 

Past President Perry then presented President Bill with a Paul Harris Fellowship. 

 

Anniversaries:  Derek and Lisa   

 

Program: Radek introduced our speaker who actually needed no introduction. Sheila talked about the car trip which she and Pat and Dexter ( the dog) took to Mexico, where they usually spend January and February. They left December 29, 2022 and returned March 12, 2023. There were several reasons to take this 11,000 km trip but she and Pat agree that they will not be doing it again!.