Meeting: September 8, 2026
Ony 13 members present. Ian led us in O Canada and Moin gavethe invocation
Colin's Rotary Minute:
AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships Program is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. In 1947, 18 "Rotary Fellows" from 11 countries were selected to serve as ambassadors of goodwill while studying in another country for one academic year. Since that time, approximately $242 million has been expended on some 25,000 scholarships for people from more than 125 countries, studying in 105 countries around the world. The purpose of the Scholarships Program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. Scholars are expected to be outstanding ambassadors of goodwill to the people of the host country through both informal and formal appearances before Rotary and non-Rotary groups.
Beginning with the 1994-95 program year, The Rotary Foundation offered two new types of scholarships. The Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship is awarded for two or three years of specific degree-oriented study abroad. The Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarship provides three or six months of funding for intensive language study and cultural immersion in a language other than their native language.
Reports
Fundraising : Jim
Garage sale
Still no location. I sent a message to Loaves and Fishes regarding the potential availability of their ware house on Fry Street. Peter will let me know by the end of September if the site will be
available or not.
Beer and burger
The Legion has confirmed the large room for November 24 Tuesday.
There will be a fundraising meeting sometime next week. Details to come. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Loaves and Fishes - our night is next Tuesday, Sept 15th at the new Facility on East Wellington Road. Ask Larry for more info.
Moin reported that he had had a tour of the new facility. They are suggesting Rotary donations for a new kitchen ( $500,000!!!)-
Derek reported on the Youth Exchange Bar B Q.
$3,500 raised from the auction, final figure to be announced later.
Rob gave us a short slide presentation on the benefits of VIISC
We really need to get on board with a project of our own.
Program: Derek introduced Sophia Maher, General Managar of the Nanaimo Museum.
Sophia gave a passionate talk including the history of the Museum and what it now offers. Well worth a visit if you have not been before or recently.
