Reminders and Overview of July 30th Meeting

Posted by Linda Metcalfe 
on Jul 31, 2014
 

Reminder:

  • Challenge Penticton needs volunteers.  Contact Lori Motluk or Pres. Cal if for help registering online.
  • Barb Hoolaeff is still accepting your gently used items for the Yard Sale
  • Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)

Upcoming Club Events:

  • Contact Ralph Oslund if you are planning on attending a "Summer Rotary Party" on August 3rd at the home of Dave and Jo Young, who have sold their home and want to celebrate!  1:00 to 4:00 p.m.. Bring your beverage and desert.
  • BBQ at Peter Beulah's Home - Sunday, August 10th - Please contact Linda if you are attending. (Cost $20/person).  Bring 1 dish to share and your beverage.

Next Meeting:

  • Wednesday, August 8th at Noon featuring Membership Chair Don Michiel who will speak about Rotary Awareness for Membership Month.

Meeting Overview:

  • Guests: There were many guests today: Visiting Rotarian Brenda Hamilton from Summerland Rotary; former Exchange Student Vivi Guffanti and her friend Titouan Chassagne; Dale Krusher, a guest of Jim Henderson and our speakers Jen Vincent and Murray Swales.  We also had several spouses attend today including Garry Hoolaeff, Merle Hendricks, Liz Davis and Rowland Curnow.
  • Birthdays: None noted today.
  • Thanks to Erwin Ploner: Special thanks to Erwin for organizing the Rodeo Beer Garden volunteers this past weekend.
  • Don Michiel, as acting Chair introduced our speakers Jen Vincent and Murray Swales,  of the Penmar Community Arts Centre.  Their vision: A phased renovation/revitalization, based upon funds available and in-hand, with an achievable Phase One to be opened in Late April 2014; The completed project will see a multi-venue, multi-purpose performance facility that can present live music, theatre & dance, as well as screen independent, ethnic and youth-oriented film, and host lectures & community events; A strong connection with regional non-profit organizations, and Creation of new opportunities for regional cultural businesses and organizations with affordable theatre rental and an innovative referral opportunity.  Visit http://penmar.ca/ for more information.
  • Sheriff: Past President Dave Smith did an excellent job as Sheriff with many fines given as pay back for all the fines he had to pay during his year as President. Of course Don Michiel was one of the first to pay a fine! a fine for "loud" shirts, shorts and such!
  • Draw: The draw today was for  $587.  The winning ticket belonged to Rory McIvor who drew the joker from the deck! Congratulations Rory.