Pres Dennis welcomed the 12 members and 3 guests to the meeting with special welcome to Honorary member Judy. Updates were given for the golf tourney, Lobster Fest and Cactus Jalopy, all moving forward under very capable leadership!! Jim introduced the $50 Splash Park tickets that will be available through Vaughn - we are expected to sell 40 tickets at a minimum as a club. 

Brian introduced a return guest speaker, Nancy Katerenchuk, who is the President of the Osoyoos Festival Society. Nancy is in her 3rd year as President and she read us an update on the past year. This is a non-profit society of 16 members who sponsor 3 seasonal events in Osoyoos; the Easter Eggstravaganza (19th year), the Cherry Festival (65th year) and the Christmas Light Up parade (25th year). Obviously a tremendous amount of volunteer time has been donated for an amazing number of years. The focus of all events is on children and their participation is encouraged. They have a budget of $24m and have various sources of revenue including most service clubs in Osoyoos...except Rotary, evidently! 

Isadora described her weekend in Naramata with all the inbound and outbound youth exchange students. Why do these all sound the same over the years when it comes to sleeping habits? They never sleep! There was swimming (yes, she did...I have pictures), games, social and the proverbial tears. She had fun! The picture included is of Isa and those members who wore anything resembling the Brazilian national colors of gold and green. Obviously not a wardrobe fav color of members!

In case you miss the Firemen's Oyster Fest Saturday, think about attending the Chamber of Commerce Osyster Brewfest April 19 at Spirit Ridge....$25. 

Thanks for all you do in Rotary!