February 16, 2016 Meeting (Feb 19, 2016)

February 16, 2016 Meeting held upstairs in Longwood Brew Pub, chaired by President Lee.

President Lee with the brand new lectern made by Ed Poli.

Side view of new lectern.

Ed has organized meeting supplies including the new folding lectern so that they will fit in a large suitcase.

Thanks Ed!

No guests or visiting Rotarians.

Foundation Minute: Colin's topic this week was District Simplified Grants.

Announcements.

Jim Turley. - Aladdin has prepared income tax returns for the club

Thanks, Aladdin!

- the Shop & dine fundraiser is being prepared; flyers have been sent out to merchants and a number have already agreed to participate: Flying Fish, Coop, Cherub Chocolates, Literacy Nanaimo, Urban Wine Cellar, &Turley’s Florist.

Rob Waine - last week's breakfast went well, with a larger turnout than the previous month.

The United Way project last week was a success. Larry, Rob, Lee, Bill & Craig were able to help out.

- Rob is collecting pledges for the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser which benefits the Island Crisis Care Society.
Audrey - the book festival is looking for sponsors & volunteers.
Paul Harris night - there are only 27 confirmed participants to date

Program

Paul Geneau presented an overview of a trip Malawi, with many gorgeous pictures of the scenery. He volunteered with the charity Canadian Vision Care to support a school which has now graduated its first optometry students. CVC provided training and equipment for the students to enable them to start providing eye care services in local communities.

Next week: Paul Harris night at Lucky's.

Craig produced this edition in Sue's absence.