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First meeting of 2011! And Alessandra's birthday! An evening meeting (being the first Thursday of the month), Cheryle first welcomed Jo Knight as our newest member and advised that Judy Bennett also been approved. There was a brief discussion around continuing this evening meeting and we will have further reviews with the membership at upcoming noon sessions so give it some thought.

The program was committee reports and updates. Dennis reviewed next years executive and only needs volunteers for Sargeant At Arms and Phone Committee to fill his slate. Dennis reported that we are still well solvent (money in the bank!) but suggested we need to make progress on getting our name out in front of the public in the form of a project and another fundraiser in addition to the golf tournament. Work is proceeding on both fronts with meetings scheduled for the splashdown water park and the bandshell as projects and either a lobsterfest or curling bonspeil as fundraisers. 

Pres Cheryle gave an update on the District Conference to be held May 31 to June 3rd. While it is in Penticton, we are part of the hosting clubs so will need to be involved with the meetings and home hosting event.  She is expecting to see a large number of members register as the site is open now. Also, a volunteer to head up the kite building committee is needed. Anyone? In Youth Exchange, it was announced that Avry was sent home just before Christmas from Thailand. Also the Weekend in the Mountains event for Ale and Tianna is coming up in early February. Pres Cheryle also encouraged every member to bring a guest to next Thursday's noon meeting to hear Alan Cunningham speak on the waterfront re-development. 

There is the dismantling of the Christmas tree Jan 9 at 4:00 followed by a reception.