July 25, 2017 Meeting
Special Meeting with Rotaract plus 5 Rotary Clubs.
Thanks to Ian Thompson for acting as Emcee & Don Dempson for taking the pictures.
It was a lovely evening at the Nanaimo Golf Club and rotarians had an opportunity to catch up with those from adjoining clubs.
Program
The meeting was originally planned for District Governor Tom Carroll's official visit; however he was unable to attend.
ADG Bev Hilton (Nanaimo Oceanside) conveyed regrets from the DG.
Past District Governor Ross White (Rotary Club of Nanaimo) gave a snapshot of the DG's perspective
Paul Geneau gave an update on the Youth Exchange Program
Ev Boegh (Nanaimo Daybreak) gave a report on the PI committee
Brent Barootes (Rotary Club of Nanaimo) summarized a proposal for a new Global Grant project in Ghana that area clubs will have an opportunity to participate in.
Announcements
Disaster Aid Canada has arranged to have a 20 foot shipping container placed on the NW corner of the parking lot at Nanaimo North Town Centre outside Lowe's.
It is being tended by Rotarians & Rotaractors on Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Contact Ron Blank, Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary: email ronfblank@gmail.com cell: 250 802-1473 if you can take a 2 hour shift.
Next week: Joan Ryan.