Guests: Our exchange student Boss, candidate outbound exchange students Rowan Somerville & Andrea VanRensburg, Sarah (guest of Suzy) Nyla Rumming Williams, Carol Roworth, Spouses Cathy Geneau, Val Smith, Chris Campbell & Joyce Clarke.
Announcements:
Beer & Burger night Jim Turley reminded us of the date change for Beer & burger to Nov 5 (Gill suggested that we add fireworks & a bonfire in honour of Guy Fawkes Night). He has tickets for sale; let him know how many tickets you need and what items you are donating to the silent auction.
Citrus - Jim Turley said that he is waiting until Nanaimo Cold Storage confirms the pricing for California citrus but has tentatively set our prices at $30 for a small box and $50 for a large box.
Beer & Burger Event - Jim renewed a call for donations to the auction.
Program.
Gill explained the operation of the Rotary Foundation and the Paul Harris Award, when a member gives $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. To recognize someone else as a Paul Harris Fellow, one can give that amount in their name. Donors are recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow with each additional gift of $1,000. Gill awarded Paul Harris pins to Nyla Rumming Williams, Carol Roworth & Val Smith.
President Greg explained the Major Donor designation; when a donor's cumulative donations reach $10,000 they can choose to receive a crystal recognition piece and a Major Donor lapel pin or pendant. He presented the Major Donor pins to Paul & Cathy, Craig & Joyce, and Gill & Chris.
Next week: David Edgar & Janelle Erwin Vancouver Island Transportation Plan
