Meeting: July 16, 2024
Only 15 members in attendance - everyone else on holiday?
Colin gave a Rotary Minute - but I didn't get a copy - I'll maybe put in the next bulletin.
Guests: Katerina Senos ( checking us out)
Announcements:
Jim gave us the details of our involvement in the Family Fun Day scheduled for Sunday September 1 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
from 11am until 4pm There will be activities, entertainment and food. The activities will be by donation and include bouncy castles, climbing wall, kayak paddling in the lagoon, pet dress up contest, and etc. Our club will accept donations at the event in exchange for wristbands that will provide access to the activities. We will also be cooking and selling corn on the cob along with our popcorn. Set up will start at 10AM with cleanup starting at 4PM. We will have three shifts each needing about 8 volunteers. The first shift will be 10AM till 1PM, second shift 1PM till 4PM and the cleanup shift 4PM till 6PM. We will be providing space for vendors and non profits for exposure to the anticipated large crowd. Vendor spaces will be $125.00 and non profits space $75.00. If you know any groups that might be interested in this have them contact Ed or Jim. We will also be seeking sponsors of specific activities and entertainment.
Larry reminded us that next Tuesday is our turn to help at Loaves and Fishes. Sign up on line.
Mexican Night! Ian has organized a fun night 6pm Tuesday August 13 at Ian and Carols backyard, 6328 Invermere Road North Nanaimo. Amazing Tacos from the TacoMania truck. $25/person. partners and spouses welcome. Choice of beef, chicken, fish, pork with a special dessert. BYOB ( tequila?)and BYOC(chair).
Birthdays: Fred was the lucky recipient of our usual rousing chorus.
Program:
Derek indroduced Trevor Kempner, Director of Crossroads Pregnancy Centre in Nanaimo
Trevor gave a very informative talk about the centre and those who need its services. For most of us this is the first time hearing about Crossroads, which is a non-profit organizaion . The Centre provides a wide and complete range of support and councelling to women and families with unwanted pregnancies, loss of a baby, decisions to give a baby up for adoption and decisions to keep the child. The services are free and referrals are made to other support service when needed. More information at https://www.cpcnanaimo.com
Donations are always welcome.
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