• We had  two guests this week. Chris Wilk  was a guest of Todd and the club and a Prospective member. Nicole McNally was a guest of Kristie  and the club and is also a prospective member.

• David Barth, Spencer Yule and Rick Bolzon’s wife Janice are celebrating birthdays this week. John Thompson is celebrating his nine year club anniversary. Neil A. and Gord F.  are celebrating 37 yrs with club as charter members.

• Brad reported Graham Gardner is doing well. Graham still welcomes contact and updates from fellow Rotarians.

• Jake Thomas  was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations Jake!

• Ed distributed an article on Rotary’s work with Polio world wide and he talked about a recent initiative in Afghanistan. It is worth the read.

• Ed also reminded members about the International Convention. Please take a look at the website and think about participating. Our club committee will help coordinate our participation in the conference. 

• Kristie announced the Habitat for Humanity golf tournament  on June 7 at Rebel Creek. Members are invited to play. Ed will send out information. 

• The 50/50  was a whopping  $517. Neil, Larry and Troy  were unsuccessful today. The  pot still grows (legally). 

• Ed’s Rotary Trivia question was answered by Julie Powell today. Where is Rotary International Headquarters?  Answer: Evanston, Illinois.

• Larry introduced fellow club member Simon Adler. Simon has been a Lawyer in town since 1978 and is celebrating 40 yrs  in practice. Simon was born in England and immigrated to Canada when he was younger with his parents. He is a proud Canadian. Simon and his wife are avid hikers and are passionate about their travel to Israel where they own an apartment. Simon is will soon take a three month trip to Israel.  Simon is currently the President of Beth Jacob congregation

• Today Simon presented on his travels in Israel. He wanted to clarify some misconceptions about Israel particularly around the  size of country and the nature of the topography. Simon shared pictures and his experience in travelling from the northern part of  Israel down to the south, where the land becomes sand desert. Israel is a small but diverse and beautiful area. Simon highlighted scenes from the River Dan, Golan Heights, The Nimrod Fortress and then areas in and around  Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and the Sinae Peninsula. He also welcomed fellow rotarians to visit his apartment!

• Simon was thanked by Jairus. Meeting was adjourned at 1:30.