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A special thank you to Mrs Burdock’s grade 7 class who came down to the Elks Penticton Lodge 51a couple mornings ago and helped us pack 110 bags of food for our Starfish program. The Starfish program supports local kids and their families with weekend food. Penticton is lucky to have teachers like Mrs Burdock and kids like her grade 7s. |
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New Meeting LocationWe will be dining at the Rusty Anchor for at least the next few weeks.Chef DarinPaterson, of Bogners fame, will introduce the Rusty's concept to us, and the Yacht Club's social membership program. If you enjoy Bogners quality food with a great lake view, please join us. Rusty Anchor at 293 Marina Way, Penticton, Meeting every Wednesday at 11:45 am. |
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Thank You Elks Club !Thank you Penticton Elks Club for your generous donation to the Starfish program that provides food hampers to needy Penticton families. And thank you also for all the work you do facilitating the program.
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TGIF March 15th, 2024SAVE THE DATE: March 15, 2024 Due to the success of our last TGIF we are planning another TGIF for March 15, 2024 ! As a thank-you to everything that the Elks Club does for our Rotary Club - re: Starfish Packing and facilitating, I would like to support this club by hosting our TGIF at Elks on Ellis St. Friday, March 15th 4:30-7pm. Elks Lodge - 343 Ellis St Deb will have some nibble options for purchase - chicken fingers, fries, onion rings and taco salad I hear. IN addition, if you are interested, there is a 90's dance party that starts at 7pm. Tickets to this can be purchased at the Elks. Please RSVP to Tracy Van Rees if you wish to attend as we need to let Deb know how many seats to reserve for us. |
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TGIF February 23, 2024We have a TGIF happening at The Cannery Brewing on Ellis St. (in the back room "Alecatraz") on Friday, February 23rd (next Friday) from 4:30-7pm. Please RSVP to Tracy Van Rees if you wish to attend as we need to let Patt know how many seats to reserve for us. |
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ROTARY PEACE INITIATIVESROTARY PEACE INITIATIVES Today, over 70 million people are displaced as a result of conflict, violence, persecution, and human rights violations. Half of them are children. We refuse to accept conflict as a way of life. Rotary projects provide training that fosters understanding and provides communities with the skills to resolve conflicts. Rotary creates environments of peace Rotary’s Four Roles in Promoting Peace
Rotary and its members are:
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Mixology January 25thHappy to announce that Tickets are now available for our January 25th Mixology Night at The Nest restaurant in Penticton. This will be a fundraiser for the Rotary Foundation that supports many great humanitarian projects around the world.
Mixologist Randy Foster will take you through creating 3 different cocktails which will be paired with light appetizers. Tickets are $45 with $20 from each ticket doing to the Foundation. Are you bringing a guest who doesn't want to drink there is an option for a $25 which includes the appetizers and one mocktail to enjoy. Full menu will be available for purchase. Click the following links to purchase your tickets. $45 ticket for 3 cocktails and appetizers https://square.link/u/Ygr7uOHm $25 ticket for 1 mocktail and appetizers https://square.link/u/selDTOJc Just a reminder only 25 tickets are available for cocktail making so get them quickly. There will be a couple of raffle items for raising funds as well during the night. Any questions or if you'd like to help please reach out to Harpreet Sidhu at 250-486-1712 |
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Because I CanAt our December 20, 2023 meeting Peter Verge told the amazing story of his partner Shelley's 10 year journey to become a living organ donor. Shelley's story is now the subject of an inspiring documentary entitled "Because I Can". To learn more about Shelley's story and watch the trailer to the documentary click on the Global News story below. |
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Men's ShedOn December 13, 2023 Roger EO gave us a great presentation on Men's Shed Penticton. Men's Shed Penticton is an organization that provides a gathering place for men to meet, chat and develop friendships. There is ample evidence that developing social connections and relationships are key factors to promote happiness and long lives. A men's shed is based on a very successful model developed in Australia where a local "shed" provides men with a meeting place and a way for men to socialize, collaborate and work on meaningful projects. Over the years sheds have been formed in many countries including the UK and Canada. There are currently 46 in BC. To find out more about Men's Shed Penticton check out their Men's Shed Penticton Facebook page or contact Roger EO at rogereo@gmail.com |
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WINNERS: Wheelbarrow Raffle !!!Save on Foods: Judy & Al Chipney Canadian Tire: Bill Hoiland Safeway: Denis Delisle IGA: James Oliver Special thanks to all the great sponsors and volunteers. Proceeds will go the Soupeteria and the Salvation Army Food Bank. |
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Wheelbarrow Tickets Available ONLINE ! |
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Wheelbarrow Raffle 2023Tickets on sale December 15th and 16th at these great retailers:
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Rotary's Starfish ProgramJust some of the 107 Starfish packages delivered by Penticton Rotary volunteers every week to local schools. Click the link below to learn more about our Starfish program. |
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Don't Miss our Nov 22nd Meeting ! |
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November 8, 2023 MeetingToday we had a great presentation from Keith Girard of the ASK Wellness Society. Keith spoke about their innovative Peer Ambassador Program. The program links participants from two Penticton supportive housing facilities with community cleanup projects. See the images below for more info. Give them a call if you have a project that needs help. |
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November is Rotary Foundation Month !Since its formation more than 100 years ago, the foundation has supported more than $4 billion worth of sustainable humanitarian projects around the world. Click below to learn more: |
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Lobster Feast October 28, 2023Lobster Feast Returns to Penticton Super successful sold-out fundraiser on October 28, 2023
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Ribfest 2023Penticton Ribfest is Back June 30 - July 2, 2023 at Skaha Lake Park Visit For the Entertainment Schedule, information and your 50/50 tickets ! |
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Sally GinterSally Ginter, Chief Executive Officer for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation is going to be speaking to our club this Wednesday about the new Oncology department. Come and listen Wednesday, May 10 from 12-1 at the Sandman Hotel #local #rotary #oncology #health |
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Tom RichardsonTom Richardson of Penticton Hyundai is speaking to our club this Wednesday about Global Demand for Hybrid, Plug In Hybrid and Electric vehicles and how that puts a strain on consumer confidence with extremely long and unpredictable wait times. He will speak on how so many consumers have migrated to these three choices expecting reasonable wait times but are disappointed in the wait time and still willing to hold on until the new vehicle arrives. He will speak about what to consider when thinking about changing to a Hybrid or Electric vehicle and determine if it is in fact the right thing to do. Come and join us Wednesday from 12-1 pm at the Sandman Hotel. |
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Speaker Roderick StrikeTomorrow we have our Wheelbarrow Raffle Draw and the proceeds will be split between the Salvation Army Foodbank and the Penticton Soupateria. Roderick Strike the President and Chair of the Penticton Community Soupateria Society will be speaking to our club about the Soupateria and his career and how it led him to Penticton. Come out and join us at Match Eatery upstairs Wednesday, March 1st from 11:45 am - 1 pm |
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Scott DowneyScott Downey from the Cardio Pulmonary Rehab program came and spoke to our club Wednesday about heart health , exercise and things you can do to keep your heart healthy. It was a great speech. |
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sowinsPresident Jon Milligan presents a cheque to Marni Adams and Liz Gomes of South Okanagan Women in Needs Society (SOWINS) for $5000 to continue our fresh start kit program for women fleeing abuse. |
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sowins kitsIn 2019 we donated money to SOWINS (South Okanagan Women in Needs Society) to start their Fresh Start Kits These kits are for women fleeing domestic abuse and starting again on their own. The kits include start up things such as pots and pans, dishes, towels, bedding, cleaning supplies, utensils, and other things to help them have a fresh start. To date our club has donated 39 kits for a value of $16694. These kits are needed and appreciated. |
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New MembersRecently we have inducted some new members Andrew Bitcon has joined our club (Pictured Membership Chair Tracy Van Raes and new member Andrew Bitcon) And Cathi Sacidis and Heidi Harbison also have joined our club. (Pictured below Membership Chair Tracy Van Raes and Cathy Sacidis and Heidi Harbison) Welcome to our club !! |
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Pints for PolioJoin us for this fun evening of fellowship and raising money $30 gets you a burger, a side , a dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage. Of course there will be beer and wine for sale Come and join us for this great evening supporting polio - we are this close |
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Superintendent Brian Hunter Superintendent Brian Hunter is coming to speak to our Rotary Club this Wednesday, October 26th You do not want to miss his speech We meet upstairs at Match Wednesday from 1145 - 1 pm |
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Tam Dinh SpeakerTam Dinh is the Program Manager for Junior Achievement BC since Sept. 2021 A Rotary member of Rotary Club of Osoyoos since 2019. Recipient of Paul Harris Award. She is Co-Chair on Rotary Club Osoyoos -Lobster on the Beach 2021 and 2022 • Treasurer for Osoyoos & District Art Council since Sept. 2019 • Volunteer instructor with Mt. Baldy Bluejays-Adaptive Sports Program since 2019 • Volunteer of Operation Trackshoes-Victoria since 2011. She has been a Volunteer Facilitator with JABC since 2010-delivered 4 different programs She has always been involved with community efforts with BC Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club and many local non-profit organizations in Victoria, Cloverdale, Osoyoos and now Peachland. Junior Achievement was a perfect fit to continue being involved with a non-profit organization to share my personal experience and possibly make a difference in our BC Communities. She will be speaking to our Rotary club this Wednesday October 5th at Match Eatery upstairs from 1145-1 pm
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Blake LavenBlake Laven - Director of Development Services for the City of Penticton will be speaking to our Rotary club today at Match Eatery from 1145 am - 1 pm We meet at Match - 2nd floor of the Penticton Casino He will be speaking about the Horizons Development
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Todd ManuelTodd Manuel, Superintendent of School District 67 will be speaking to our club , Wednesday, August 31st - 11:45 - 1:00 pm We meet at Match Eatery, 2nd floor. |
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Chief Clarence LouieChief Clarence Louie is addressing the Penticton Rotary club about his book Rez Rules. Chief Louie’s book Rez Rules is receiving critical acclaim for its blunt assessment of the “Indian Problem” cultural genocide strategy adopted in the U.S. and Canada. The horrors of residential schools and papal apologies may fade from the front page and it is the voice of Chief Louie that will keep first nations issues front and centre. Chief Louie will be addressing the Penticton Rotary club on Wednesday, August 10 at 12 noon at the Match restaurant at the Cascades Casino. |
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Ribfest 2022Penticton Ribfest is Back!Ribs, Beverage Garden, Entertainment, Kids Zone and more!Join us in 2022 for 3 days of fantastic family fun. Champion barbecue teams from across Canada will compete for best ribs! ADMISSION IS FREE! You’ll also find live music on our main stage, entertainment and activities for children and youth, as well as a beverage garden and loads of vendors. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penticton, this event draws over 35,000 people for a weekend of good times, good music and great food. Proceeds raised fund ongoing community projects for the citizens of Penticton. July 1, 2, 3 - Skaha Park
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RibfestThe Rotary Club of Penticton presents Ribfest 2022 After a few years of not being able to hold events, Ribfest is back! Join us at Skaha Park for the wonderful Ribs, beverage garden, kidszone , music and entertainment. For more information please visit http://pentictonribfest.com |
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PathwaysOn Wednesday, June 8th, Steve King joined us from Pathways Addiction and Resource Centre to talk about Pathways Addiction and how it helps the community of Penticton and surrounding areas The Rotary Club of Penticton held a raffle to help Pathways and raised over $6000 dollars. The winners were as follows: A Premium Custon Built fully insulated Dog House Donated by Stu Harper Value $2100 – Winner Horst. Two –night accommodation in a king lakeview guest room with complimentary parking – value $640 – Donated by Penticton Lakeside Hotel Winner Rebecca Ashley Free simple new Will kit and a new simple will for your spouse – donated by Cory Goodrich McLeod and Schneiderat – value $525 Winner Helen One night at the Cactus Tree Inn – value $399 – Donated by Grant Klatik of Chamerlin Property Group Winner Matt Lowe Signed Penticton Vees Jersey and a Pony Keg Donated by Barley Mill Pub Value $350 Winner - Rhonda Schappert Yeti Cooler – Donated by Home Hardware value $350 Winner Hope Flatt Steve King and Dr. Sherry Ure were on hand to receive the cheque along with Rotarian Tracy Comber who has been instrumental in raising money for Pathways and incoming President Jon Milligan |
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Rotary goes InternationalAn important part of a Rotary Clubs mission is to support not only its local community but also, in a broader sense, people around the world who may not be as fortunate as we are in Canada. During the past two years, the Rotary Club of Penticton has been involved in many international projects. Allocating a very small yearly budget, we were able to support the following projects: • We gave one “Hippo Roller” to villagers in Africa. This device, similar to a roller we use in landscaping, contains a large reservoir and allows women (this is generally their duty) in small villages to reduce the number of trips they are making to get water from wells that are sometimes many kilometers away from their homes. Using the roller does reduce their risk to be attacked by animals or human predators. • We funded one “Shelter Box” to support the victims of big earthquakes in the world. A shelter box contains, a tent, a wood pellet stove, utensils to cook and to eat as well as blankets to keep people warm. It allows families who lost their homes to have a place to live during the time they rebuild. • We participated to the “Days For Girls” project: This global initiative, supported by a group of women from Penticton as part of many groups in North America, makes available a little bag (A Kit) with washable and re-usable sanitary pads for young girls in Africa and India. In those parts of the world, many families cannot afford the cost of disposable pads, therefore the girls cannot go to school during several days each month. Consequently, they get so far behind that they eventually abandon school. The “ kits” are handmade by women like the ones we are supporting here in Penticton. This simple solution can make a major difference in the future of these young girls by allowing them to continue their education. • The Rotary Club of Penticton is part of a global Rotary International initiative to provide drinkable water to people in Haiti. This country, the poorest in North America, has had several natural disasters in the past ten years in addition to be plagued by political instability and corruption. The two recent earthquakes have destroyed a lot of the source of drinkable water for Haitians. Therefore, people are drinking contaminated water making them gravely ill and killing many. Rotary created the “Hanwash” project, a large initiative supported by our Rotary District. As part of this project our club, along with 20 others in Canada and the U.S., has been involved in a pilot project with the objective of providing drinkable water to one “commune” (the equivalent of a small county) servicing about 400 families. We first funded the design of a sustainable solution and recently the project received a global grant from Rotary International to the amount of $490,000 to build the first well that will serve the commune of Ferrier. More recently, our Club donated $5,000 to International Red Cross in support of people victims of the war in Ukraine. When someone gives to the Rotary Club of Penticton via individual donations or by participating at one of our fundraising events, you are not only supporting our community but you also make good around the world. Michel Martel is Director, Club Services, for the Rotary Club of Penticton.
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New member inductionYesterday our Rotary club met at Match Restaurant for lunch and inducted our newest member Subrina Monteith
Subrina Anne (Herbst) Monteith was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta and raised on a family farm south of Etzikom. Subrina attended a small rural school until it was closed, forcing the family to relocate to Medicine Hat. After some time, her parent’s Frank and Melody Herbst and brother Dustin, relocated to Okanagan Falls in the 1980’s to operate the Falls Jade Shop. The store was located on Main Street in what is now an antique store. Subrina attend Okanagan Falls Elementary school from grade 3 to 7, before moving to Oliver where she graduated from South Okanagan Secondary School in 1996. After graduation, Subrina moved back to Alberta before the call of the mountains returned her to Penticton, where she met her husband Gordon Monteith. Subrina and Gordon Monteith have lived in Kaleden since 2004, raising their three beautiful daughters; Saphyre, Jocelyn and Madalyn. Subrina is completing her Business Administration Degree in Human Resources with courses in political science, economics, project management and tourism. Subrina has worked in many industries including hospitality, tourism, administration and event coordination. As an event management business owner, she has worked with many local organizations and festivals. Some highlights include the Midnight Service event at Blasted Church, and Celebration of Crafts at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Subrina and Gordon have coordinated the CCS BC 8 /9 Ball Championships at the Penticton Lakeside Resort since 2007. The event attracts hundreds of pool players to Penticton for a week of competitive matches on 40 pool tables. Subrina is proud to give back to her community and has volunteered for several festivals and events. She is past vice chair of Penticton Peach Festival and has also volunteered with Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC Senior Games, Terry Fox Run and Girl Guides of Canada. Subrina is an active volunteer in her own community including local events and organizations including the Kaleden Community Association and Kaleden Parks and Recreation. Subrina is proud to be the first RDOS director of Area “I” which was created November 15, 2018.
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Lobster on the Run is backOur Lobster on the Run event is back, head over to http://eatlobster.ca to order , register for the 5050 and the auction |
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breakfast clubThe Rotary Club of Penticton donated $5000 to the Penticton Breakfast Club run by the Penticton Speedway Foundation The organization provides nutritious breakfasts for three elementary schools in Penticton. |
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Our Summer Sizzler Box is sold out!Our Summer Sizzler Box is sold out!! People will be excited to receive this box mid June and see all of the local products in the box. Thank you to the Sponsors of the Summer Sizzler: Scarlet Creative, Minuteman Press Penticton, Varga Law, Ferebee Wealth Management, Barley Mill Brew Pub & Sports Bistro, Barley Mill Liquor Store, VBS Excavating and also our fabulous vendors inside the box: Back to Earth, Doug's Homestead, Route 97 Rentals, Bareback Marinades, Tickleberry's , Soda Creek Soap Co, Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Inc, Thor Cast, Woodcraft Creations and Farmhouse Deli Thank you for supporting Rotary and our commitment to help rebuild the children's splash park at Skaha |
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What is happeningWhat is NEW and Happening? Our Sunshine Boxes are SOLD OUT - the lucky subscribers to this deal should see their box sometime mid March. Our Lobster on the RUN Event has been scheduled for Saturday August 14th from 2 pm - 7 pm - details to follow In the month of January we honoured a few Rotarians with their first Paul Harris Fellowship Keith Johnson who is a vital part of our club with everything and anything you can ask received his first Paul Harris Andy Virk who always contributes to our Polio event and other happenings in our club received his first Paul Harris as well. Congratulations Keith and Andy !! |
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Cornholio for PolioCornholio for Polio A cornhole tournament in recognition of World Polio Day! Join us at Detonate Brewing in Summerland on October 24th for the ultimate Cornhole Tournament to raise funds to #EndPolioNow Choose from the : -Early Bird Tournament 11AM - 2 PM -Afternoon Tournament 3 PM - 6 PM 1. Grab a friend 2. Pick a Team Name 3. Register for the Early Bird or Afternoon Tournament 4. Dress up to show up Tickets are $50 per team Tickets include Team registration, two 12 oz glasses of beer and a bag of popcorn Register in Teams of 2 Tournaments are limited to 20 teams each Also available for purchase Beer, Cider, Wine BBQ Burgers, Corn Chowder, Corn Bread, Corn on the Cob, Polio Pops, Paint your pinkie purple for $2 Your donation helps Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thanks to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, your contribution will be tripled, getting us even closer to a polio-free world. Together, this event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Penticton and the Rotary Club of Summerland All event proceeds for Cornholio for Polio will be donated in honor of all participating Rotary Clubs. |
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Lobster on the RunWe held our First Covid friendly Lobster on the Run on Saturday, August 29th It was a great success raising over $35,000 for our club! A big thank you to our Lobster on the Run Committee for all of their hard work, as well as all of the media supporting us through this event. We could not have done this without huge community support so THANK YOU to the community that drove thru and picked up Lobster, Chicken or Plant Based Meals, who bought 50/50 tickets and who bid on auction items. A big thank you to Bogners of Penticton Darin Paterson for making this happen for us. A thank you to Slackwater Brewing , Moraine Winery and River Stone Winery for supporting us with this event. And thank you to our sponsors that made our auction happen, your donations to our event helped tremendously.
Thank you to our very own Rotarians Anita Petersen (Designer, Creative Strategist at Scarlet + Technica) for creating the www.eatlobster.ca website and to Deanna Dunham (Graphic Designer Deanna Dunham Designs) for all of our social media updates and getting the word out everywhere. We could not have done it without you . |
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Rotary Lobster on the RunWelcome to our next Fundraiser Rotary Club of Penticton Lobster on the Run Visit www.eatlobster.ca to purchase tickets to this event, and also to look at the auction items and buy tickets for the 50/50 draw This year our Rotary Club is taking a spin on our Lobster Feast event for a drive thru event on August 29th where you can pick up and enjoy a lobster dinner, or chicken or plant based meal and take to the beach or home. |
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Bike Repair and Water Stations a hit in the communityThe Rotary Club of Penticton provided 2 bike/repair stations in Penticton for the community, one located at Munson Mountain and one located at Skaha Beach. Here is a picture of a lady stopping to fix the training wheel on her childs bike at our bike station. |
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Cancellation of Weekly MeetingsCOVID 19 Announcement Rotarians and Friends of Rotarians Due to the COVID 19 outbreak we will be cancelling all Club meetings until further notice. We will continue to update you as this progresses. Thank you for your consideration and be kind to one another. Natalie Ferebee President - Rotary Club of Penticton
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Penticton Night at the Vees |
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Westjet Raffle Winners 2019Our Westjet Raffle was held on December 18th and the winners are: 3rd prize - 2 nights at Above the Beach Bed and Breakfast and a Wine Tour for 2 from Grape Friends Lounge and Tours - Ticket #657 - Chris Garwal (pictured with Rotarian Liz McLeod) 2nd prize - $1000 cash - Ticket #69 - Patty Ottsom (pictured with Rotarian John Kurvink) 1st prize - 2 tickets anywhere that Westjet Flies - Ticket # 1036 - Lenore Gosse A BIG THANK YOU to WESTJET , Above the Beach Bed and Breakfast and Grape Friends Lounge and Tours Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone that purchased tickets |
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Wheelbarrow Raffle 2019We held our Annual Wheelbarrow Raffle this weekend at 5 different locations, Save-on Foods, IGA, Walmart, Safeway and Superstore Congratulations to all of our winners and Thank you to Rotarians and Friends for selling the tickets A BIG Thank you to Save On Foods @saveonfoods, IGA Penticton @igastoresbc, Walmart @walmart, Safeway @safeway and Real Canadian Superstore @realcanadiansuperstore All proceeds go to the Soupateria and the Salvation Army Food Bank Save On Foods prize being presented to the winner by Rotarian Lori Lalonde and Save On Foods Manager Mike Jakubowki Karla Ziegler won the IGA Penticton Wheelbarrow - Her husband Chad picking it up Sam Der won the Safeway Wheelbarrow He is pictured here with Rotarian Derek Blaszak Real Canadian Superstore winner was Teri Brant Shown here are Teri, her daughter, Superstore Manager Rick Dunsmore and Rotarian George Gordon Arnie Atkin won the Wheelbarrow at Walmart . Arnie is kindly donating the groceries to Soupateria |
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Starfish FundraiserOur Starfish Fundraiser was held on November 7th at the Barley Mill The event was sold out for the 3rd Annual Starfish Fundraiser held at the Barley Mill. Andy Virk – owner of the Barley Mill gave us 100 free roast beef dinners so that we can sell tickets and have 100% of the proceeds go back to Starfish Pack Program (backpacks full of food for the weekends to support kids in need in our community) The event raised a whopping $18,462 in one evening!! That’s the equivalent of over 35 backpacks for one year. The cost to sponsor 1 child for 1 year is $525. Rod Ferguson from Brentview Developments and a bunch of his associates gave the Starfish pack a cheque totalling over $13,000 Starfish Pack Program is a Rotary Initiative. Thank you to
Generous donations from these businesses for their raffle items:
Thank you to our Rotarians who donated their time to volunteer at this event and some of them also donated liquor or raffle items:
And also Thank you to our Rotarians that deliver backpacks on a weekly basis
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World Polio EventOur World Polio Night was a Great Success with our Rotary Club raising over $2500 towards polio eradication Drew Nagy - the Foundation Chair of the Rotary Club of Penticton spoke about the Polio initiative and what it means to our club Today, on World Polio Day, Rotary and its Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners announced that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. WPV3 is only the third infectious human disease-causing pathogen to be eradicated in history, following smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2. This achievement means that two of the three wild polio strains have now been wiped out, an important marker of progress against the disease. The announcement comes on the heels of recent news that Nigeria has gone three years without a case of wild poliovirus, which means that the entire African region could be certified wild poliovirus-free in sometime in 2020. “The eradication of wild poliovirus type three is a critical step in Rotary’s fight to eradicate polio,” said Michael K. McGovern, Chair of Rotary’s International PolioPlus Committee. “Even as we’re addressing major challenges in Pakistan and Afghanistan, we continue to make historic progress that shows us that eradication is possible. Today is World Polio Day—a time to reflect on our efforts, how far we’ve come, and the work that still needs to be done to fulfill our promise of a polio-free world. It’s important that we remain optimistic and harness the momentum of this good news as we tackle the remaining challenges in the global effort to end polio.” The fundraiser had great food, games and fellowship Thank you to Drew, Neil and Rhonda for organizing the event
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Rotary Does Good in our CommunityFresh start for 20 women fleeing abuse in Penticton area The Rotary Club of Penticton earmarked $10,000 for hope chests for SOWINS’ clients
Twenty women fleeing abuse in the Penticton area are getting a hand-up from the South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS), thanks to a generous donation by the Rotary Club of Penticton. The club earmarked $10,000 for the non-profit society in order to build 20 hope chests or starter kits for women who are starting over after leaving their home. Debbie Scarborough, executive director of SOWINS, explained that these kits contain much more than just the necessary items for the women, and possibly their children, to get by. “What it’s going to is women that are finally getting free from abuse, that have permanent and safe, affordable housing, they often walk away with nothing. Sometimes when we leave from home, we have a hope chest,” said Scarborough. “These women did not have that opportunity so the Rotary is giving them a hope chest. And it’s more than that because it’s giving them hope, because someone is supporting them on their journey.” Natalie Ferebee, president of the Rotary Club of Penticton, and club member Lori Lalonde have already assembled and delivered six of the boxes to the club, which contain items such as dishes, bedding, cleaning supplies and other home essentials. Scarborough said three of the boxes have already been earmarked for specific clients and three will be kept on-hand at the society’s administration office. “Everything that we raise through the Rotary Club, we give back to the community. So SOWINS being one of them is huge, because it helps our community members to start their new life, and then hopefully come join our Rotary,” said Ferebee. “If they want to do the same thing for others, then that’s another way they can give back to the community.” All three women agreed that starting from scratch and furnishing a home in these instances can be extremely costly and that these kits would make all the difference in the lives of the women and children that SOWINS helps. Scarborough said the society currently serves 3,400 women and children a year and she’s seen the desperate circumstances they’ve been forced into. “I know women that will go into public washrooms and take as much as the toilet paper as they can, because it’s costly. When you think of you and I, we just add toilet paper on our grocery list,” said Scarborough. “We know women that will share one bowl and one plate with their children. Pillows are a luxury, they sleep on the floor.” To report a typo, email: editor@pentictonwesternnews.com. <p<< p=""> Jordyn Thomson | Reporter JordynThomson Send Jordyn Thomson an email. Like the Western News on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. </p<<> |
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Installation Dinner 2019We held our Annual Installation Dinner at Bogners of Penticton where Chef Darin made a mouth watering meal and desserts for us. We started on the patio for beverages and then inside for an amazing dinner. We inducted our newest member Don Collins We also inducted our new Rotary Board for the 2019 - 2020 year and said thank you to the previous board of 2018-2019 A great night of food fun and fellowship Our theme for 2019-2020 Rotary Connects the World! Your Rotary Board for the 2019-2020 year: Natalie Ferebee - President Jon Milligan - Treasurer Sandra Krauer - President Elect/Secretary Shannon Simpsonn - Vice President Peter Graham - Past President Randall Bamford - Membership Chair Rhonda Schapper - Public Image Chair Neil Wyper - Foundation Chair Brian Hughes - Club Service Chair Tania Schutz - Club Admin Chair Liz McLeod - Fundraising Chair |
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Naramata Elementary SchoolPeter Graham and Michel Martel present a cheque to Naramata Elementary School for $5000 for the outdoor teaching space. |
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Seniors Pancake BreakfastSaturday our Rotary Club was out in full force serving up the breakfast at the Seniors Centre for their 25th anniversary celebration. Thanks to our Rotarians Erwin Ploner, John Pankiw, Natalie Ferebee, Peter Graham, Cal Meiklejohn, Bill Broddy, Lee Pixley, Rhonda Schappert and Gord Herle for being the breakfast team!
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Lobster Feast 2019Our 11th Annual Lobster Feast was a great success. A Thank you to our Rotarians for cooking the Lobsters and A Big Thank you Darin Paterson from Bogner's of Penticton for the rest of the delicious food and always supporting Rotary events Thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting the Rotary Club of Penticton And a HUGE Thank you to our Sponsors, without you we could not have such a wonderful event THANK You Thank you Aantjes, Johnny & Jasmine Above the Beach B&B Accent Fireplace Andres Electronic Experts Ashley Home Store Blue Mountain Vineyard BC Hockey Hall of Fame Bad Tattoo Bamford, Randall & Dawn Banana Haircutters Barley Mill Pub Bartok, Klara Black Hills Estate Brownlee, Karen Cannery Brewing City Centre Fitness Clancy’s Liquor Store Da Silva Wines Days Inn & Conference Centre Dream Café EZ Bin Fountain Tire Ferebee Wealth Management Garden Works Garib, Jas Hester Creek Winery Grape & Friends Lounge & Tours Hoodoo Adventures Husky Gas Station - Fairview La Frenz Winery IRL International Truck Centres Dr. Megan Kimbereley Lake Breeze Vineyards Lakeside Resort Last Call Liquor Mart London Drugs M&M Meats Marion, Virginia Martel, Michel Martens, Michel Melt Mineral Spa Morelli, Joe Jr. Okanagan Essentials Omlund Heal Ortiz, Daniel Gonzalez Osland Jewelers Parker’s Chrysler & Dodge Dealer Peaches Lingerie Penticton Golf & Country Club Penticton Pet Resort Penticton Western Prospera Credit Union Ramada Penticton Red Rooster Winery Ruby Blues Winery Schappert, Rhonda Selles, Derrie Skaha Meadows Golf Skaha Vineyards Smith, Dave Smith, Dave & Nina Stewart, Megan Stuart Bish S.O.E.C St. Andrews by the Lake Golf Course Summerland Golf & Country Summerland Sweets Sun Fun Tours Swagman Teas & Weaves Three Sisters Winery Total Restoration Township 7 Winery Vancouver Canucks Valley First Credit Union & Insurance Vassilaki, John |
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Live Auction Items 2019Our LIVE Auction will be held on May 25th, 2019 at the Penticton Seniors Drop In Centre - 2965 South Main Street at 8 PM You MUST attend the live auction to BID on any items below. If you have questions on any of the items feel free to contact our Rotary Club Auction Chair at k.brownlee@shaw.ca Afghan Made of Patton's Disco 25% wool and 75% Acrylic yarn Reversible, made with kroknit need Donated by: Fran Beulah Value $500 Penticton Vees Club Suite for 12 guests Select any game for the 2019/2020 season Plus a voucher for food and drinks in the suite Donated by : Grant Thornton Value $900 Wine Cabinet and Wine This wine cabinet is great for entertaining in your home Along with 30 bottles of wine Cabinet hand made by Rotarian Ryan Smith Wine donated by Rotarians Value $1300 (picture of cabinet not identical) HNZ Topflight A Scenic Valley Canyon Flight for 4 through Ellis Canyon and over the City of Penticton and Skaha Lake Donated by: Dave Schwartzenberger - HNZ Topflight Value $800 Prefab Outdoor Cedar Cupboard Building Kit 4 ft. x 2 ft. Garden Chalet is made from Western Red Cedar Pre-drilled for easy assembly & has two adjustable storage shelves Donated by Outdoor Living Manufacturing Ltd Value: $825 One Bundle 5X8 Pointed Treated Constant Diameter Posts Donated by: Elizabeth Marion Value $500 Bogners Comes to You Enjoy dinner at your home for 8 prepared by Chef Darin Paterson along with a selection of wine from a case of wine you will receive what a great way to spend an evening! Donated by: Save-On Foods, Ferebee Wealth Management and Bogners of Penticton Ellis Avenue Analog Recording Studio This includes studio, producer, engineer, and 5 (five) hours of recording time. Mixing and mastering not included. Lucky winner records from 11am to 4pm, any day, except Wednesday. (Great for singers/ songwriters) Certificate expires September 1st, 2019. Donated by: Thurein Myint Value $500 Sparkling Hills Getaway Luxurious Couples Escape for two in a beautiful mountain view room Also included Two - $125 gift certificates in the Peakfine Restaurant Two - $100 KurSPa credits to be redeemed against any treatment A welcome cocktail for two in Barrique Java Donated by Valley First Value $1200 Conchas Chitas - Puerto Vallarta Condo Accomodation March 7, 2020 - March 14, 2020 Donated by: Robert Merklin Value - $1000 Campbell River Fishing Package Enjoy a 2 night stay at Dolphins Resort with a 5 hour guided fishing charter Up to 4 people! Two-night stay in Cabin #7 (4 bedrooms) , enjoy your own private hot tub , wood stove, fully equipped kitchen and more 18 holes of golf at Stoney Creek for 4 golfers Gift cert for $100 at Riptide Marine Pub Gift cert for $50 at Quay West Kitchen Donated by: Campbell River Rotary Club Value $ 2000 |
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Westjet Raffle WinnersOur Westjet Raffle Draw happened Wednesday, December 19, 2018 and here were the winners!! Congratulations to all 1st prize 2 Tickets anywhere Westjet flies - won by Peter Graham - Peter graciously donated these tickets to charity! 2nd prize - $1000 cash Won by Vicky Almundson 3rd prize - 2 nights at Above the Beach Bed and Breakfast and a wine tour for 2 from Grape Friends Lounge Won by Marie Prior Thank you to everyone that supported our Westjet Raffle
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Westjet Ticket RaffleImagine jetting off to Paris for a tour of the Eiffel Tower, or enjoying Wine in Tuscany, laying on the Beach in Barbados You can do ANY one of these IF you buy a Westjet Raffle ticket - but do not delay - the draw is December 19th! Contact a Rotarian to get your tickets or Keith Johnson at 778-476-5456 |
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Starfish BackpacksPresident Peter Graham provides Lisa Edwards and Students from Columbia Elementary with a plaque for eradicating polio The students spoke about their StarFish Backpacks and the positive impact it is having for them. |
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Lobster Feast 2018Our 10th Annual Lobster Feast was a HUGE success We raised over $41,000 at our event which will go towards the Penticton Youth Center as our club has committed $150,000 to this project. We could NOT Have done this without our sponsors, so THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, from the bottom of our hearts, YOU are the heroes that make this event possible
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Lobster Feast Live Auction Items 2019Our LIVE Auction will be held on May 25th, 2019 at the Penticton Seniors Drop In Centre - 2965 South Main Street at 8 PM You MUST attend the live auction to BID on any items below. If you have questions on any of the items feel free to contact our Rotary Club Auction Chair at k.brownlee@shaw.ca Afghan Made of Patton's Disco 25% wool and 75% Acrylic yarn Reversible, made with kroknit need Donated by: Fran Beulah Value $500 Penticton Vees Club Suite for 12 guests Select any game for the 2019/2020 season Plus a voucher for food and drinks in the suite Donated by : Grant Thornton Value $900 Wine Cabinet and Wine This wine cabinet is great for entertaining in your home Along with 30 bottles of wine Cabinet hand made by Rotarian Ryan Smith Wine donated by Rotarians Value $1300 (picture of cabinet not identical) HNZ Topflight A Scenic Valley Canyon Flight for 4 through Ellis Canyon and over the City of Penticton and Skaha Lake Donated by: Dave Schwartzenberger - HNZ Topflight Value $800 One Bundle 5X8 Pointed Treated Constant Diameter Posts Donated by: Elizabeth Marion Value $500 Sparkling Hills Getaway Luxurious Couples Escape for two in a beautiful mountain view room Also included Two - $125 gift certificates in the Peakfine Restaurant Two - $100 KurSPa credits to be redeemed against any treatment A welcome cocktail for two in Barrique Java Donated by Valley First Value $1200 Conchas Chitas - Puerto Vallarta Condo Accomodation March 7, 2020 - March 14, 2020 Value - $1000 |
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Rotary Lobster Feast 2018Our 10th Annual Lobster Feast is coming soon! Make sure to get your tickets early! |
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Peanut butter drive to benefit Penticton food bankOur very own Randall Bamford Save-On-Foods general manager Randall Bamford is hoping to turn a sticky situation into a bonus for the Salvation Army Community Food Bank this Christmas. Starting Friday, for one week the grocery store is donating a jar of peanut butter to the food bank for each jar customers purchase and give to the cause. “We started this when I was in Williams Lake,” said Bamford about how he came up with the idea. “The food bank there ran an article in the local paper saying how low their inventory was at that time of year (February) but I mean it’s low all the time, and what they really need is protein, so things like tuna and peanut butter are great, so I said ‘hey, lets do a peanut butter drive.’” Read more: Update: ‘Stunning’ support for food drive After doing a costing the drive proved to be feasible and for that week, like they are doing here, there were jars of peanut butter at each till and customers were asked if they would like purchase one and donate it. The response proved to be overwhelming. “We really didn’t think it was going to take off the way it did,” recalled Bamford. “We got 1,700 jars for the food bank and we could have done more if we’d had more peanut butter, we actually ran out three times, so we’re prepared for this one. “Every time a customer bought one and donated it to our huge stack of peanut butter that we created at the front of the store we would donate one as well right then and there. So the cashiers were walking over with two peanut butters for every customer that bought one and putting them on the pile.” That event was so popular that Bamford’s idea peaked an interest at the corporate level and this year all 160 Save-On-Foods stores are having their own peanut butter drive. “I’m just really hoping each one of them pulls it off, and I’m really hoping we can beat 1,700 jars at our store,” he said. The specific item is the 500-gram smooth Western Family brand. Manager John Rankin of the Salvation Army had one word when asked by Bamford if the drive would be something of interest. “Great,” said Rankin, adding: “The protein is excellent, it’s a staple and people can utilize it easily. Clients are very appreciative of peanut butter.” He also expressed his appreciation to Save-On-Foods for its efforts in helping the food bank and an especially busy time of year for the organization |
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Wheelbarrow and Food Raffle 2017 Winners
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Store | Ticket | Winners |
IGA | 0242 | BJ Standish |
Safeway | 3491 | Michelle Milligan |
Save On Foods | 5856 | KL Walford |
Superstore | 4597 | Sarah Russick |
Walmart | 5410 | Theresa Eisner |
wheelbarrow raffle 2017
5th Annual Diamonds on the Deck
Valentine Dance / S.S. Sicamous
Committees 2016/2017
2016/2017 Committees |
4th Annual Diamonds on the Deck
RIBFEST 2016
Ralph Oslunds 50th year in Rotary!
Copy of Westjet Draw Winners
Valentines Dance February 13, 2016
Lunch Meeting Dec 2 2015
Wheelbarrow Raffle
Audrey Coates and Keith Johnson - Our Wheelbarrow chair people this year. Wheelbarrow Raffle is this weekend at IGA, Safeways, Savon Foods and Walmart. |
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And the "Black Belt Award" this week goes to Grant, for the great Christmas party! |
September 30th Joeys Thank you
3rd Annual Diamonds on the Deck
Penticton Rotary completed Shatford Centre fundraising for the Rotary Kitchen
Bridge Club Cup 2015
Shriner's Breakfast A Great Success
Lobster Feast 2015
A Big Welcome to our Two New Members
ShelterBox Campaign for Disaster Relief in Nepal
Annual Golf Event - Lots of Fun
Pioneers Reception 2015 - A Great Success
Welcome Our Newest Member
Visit from Chief Clarence Louie
Cheque Presentation to SS Sicamous
Be Good, Do Good and Have Fun Doing It
Judge Gerry Pash
Exchange Student Inbound and Outbound Weekend
Dancing the Nite Away for Mental Health
The Penticton Rotary Club is hosting the Dancing the Night Away fundraiser in support of the club's mental wellness initiative. The fun evening will take place on the S.S. Sicamous Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 250-486-0367 or at 101-100 Front St. (RBC Dominion Securities Inc.).There will be a cash bar and chocolate fountain on site the night of the dance.
Youth Mental Wellness Initiative
WestJet Raffle Sales
Wheelbarrow Raffles, Dec. 5 & 6
Toys for Tots to Teens
Dressed in Style at Wine Festival
Welcome Two New Members
Paul Harris Fellow
Community Kitchen Kick-Off Celebration
Rotary Yard Sale
Overview of September 10th Meeting
Reminder:
- Yard Sale: Do not forget to show up for your shift on Saturday, September 13th and 20th. Please contact Barb for a shift.
- Octoberfest - Each member is asked to bring a case of beer for the Octoberfest fundraising event to a future meeting.
- New Projects - Gerry Karr has provided information on the website for your input for new community projects.
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
Upcoming Club Events:
- Yard Sale, September 13th and 20th.
- A Taste for the Arts, September 26th: Natalie Ferebee has tickets available. Contact her for the Rotary special price of $25.
- Wine Festival, October 10th -11th - 6-8 Rotarians to volunteer as servers.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, September 18th at Noon in the Day Break Room is a Business meeting. Please note the change of room for this meeting.
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: Guests today included DG Bruce Falkins and his wife Donna; ADG Dennis Jacobsen and his wife Jean, both Rotarians from the Penticton Okanagan Club who brought along their exchange student Marko Semperteli; former exchange student Vivi Gufanti and Jennifer Malaskal from the Okanagan School of the Arts.
- Birthdays: None mentioned this week other than the fact that Barb Hoolaeff is off to join Jackie Frederick to help celebrate her 50th.
- Brian Hughes spoke about the October line-up of speakers. These will be posted on the website once he gives them to me!
- Barb Hoolaeff asked for more volunteers for the Yard Sale. The Vees and Scouts will be helping with the setup this Friday.
- ADG Dennis Jacobsen introduced our special speaker DG Bruce Falkins. Prior to the luncheon they had met with the Board to discuss our club's goals, projects and other matters. DG Bruce is very passionate about the family of Rotary and urged everyone to attend the District Conference in Kelowna next year on June 18th to the 21st. He also noted the District Training session in Osoyoos on the weekend of October 31st to November 1st and hoped our members would attend. He ended his speech with his favourite quote "The key to life is not accumulation, it's contribution."
- President Cal Meiklejohn thanked DG Bruce Falkins and presented him with our esteemed pen and a Rotary clock for his wife Donna.
- Sheriff: Barb Hoolaeff levied quite a few fines including anyone who had not put their name down to help at the Yard Sale nor donated an item!
- Draw: The draw today was for $72. The winning ticket belonged to Jon Milligan who did not draw the joker from the deck!
DG Bruce Falkins Visit
Today we had a chance to meet our DG Bruce Falkins and his wife Donna who spoke to us on some of the happenings in the District as well as the strong network of Rotary. The theme of "The Family of Rotary" will be celebrated at the upcoming Rotary District 5060 conference on June 18-21, 2015 at UBCO in Kelowna. Five of our members received pins for recently sponsoring a new member and DG Bruce Falkins presented them: (left to right) Roy Phillips, Jim Henderson, Barb Hoolaeff, Gerry Karr and Ken Davis.
Overview of September 3rd Meeting
Reminder:
- Yard Sale: Barb Hoolaeff needs volunteers for Saturday, September 13th and 20th. Please contact her for a shift.
- Tastes for the Arts: Bring your money for tickets for this event. Natalie Ferebee will have tickets available at the next meeting.
- Octoberfest - Each member is asked to bring a case of beer for the Octoberfest fundraising event to a future meeting.
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
Upcoming Club Events:
- Yard Sale, September 13th and 20th.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, September 10th at Noon we have a very special meeting with guests DG Bruce Falkins and his wife Donna we well as the Assistant DG, Dennis Jacobsen and his wife Jean. The Board will meet with them prior to our luncheon meeting. DG Bruce Falkins will be our featured speaker for this meeting.
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: Guests today included Mark Bedford, previously with the Oak Bay Rotary Club; Vivi Gufanti and our speaker Jerome Abraham.
- Birthdays: Peter Beulah, Past President Dave Smith and Gord Watson.
- Milton Orris spoke about the upcoming Shatford Centre Tastes for the Arts event on Friday September 20th at 6:00 PM. Tickets will be available at a discount price of $25 for Rotarians.
- Dave Smith announced a meeting of the Octoberfest Committee after the meeting.
- Erwin Ploner introduced our speaker Jerome Abraham, from Discovery House. Jerome shared his 17 year struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Sober now for 4 1/2 years, he serves as director for Discovery House which is managed primarily from grants, fundraisers and donations.
- Gerry Karr as Chair of the New Projects Committee, asked members to think about new community projects that the Club could take on. He will provide documentation on the website that will aid members in this process.
- President Cal spoke of the recent motion passed by the Board for the Ribfest Committee to hire All She Wrote Consulting to acquire sponsorships for a fee of $500. Of note, the Title Sponsor must be acquired by October 17th or Rotary will not be obligated to hold a Ribfest fundraiser. Further, if the total minimum sponsorship of $60,000 is not secured by November 28th, Rotary will not be obligated to hold a Ribfest fundraiser. The members will be sent a PDF of the Ribfest budget for their perusal.
- Sheriff: Barb Hoolaeff levied quite a few fines including anyone who had not put their name down to help at the Yard Sale; Dave Smith for answering his cell phone; and several members who were apparently snoozing!
- Draw: The draw today was for $63. The winning ticket belonged to Don Michiel who did not draw the joker from the new deck!
Business Meeting of August 27th
Reminder:
- 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:
- Yard Sale, Saturday September 13th and 20th.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, September 3rd at Noon with featured speaker Jerome Abraham of Discovery House, a drug and rehab centre here in Penticton.
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: Our guest today was Mark Bedford, previously with the Oak Bay Rotary Club.
- Birthdays: Ben Amos.
- Sandra Curnow chaired our meeting during President Cal's absence.
- Ribfest: Barb Hoolaeff gave an update on the work of the Ribfest Committee. She and Gord Watson met with the City and also the RCMP re the Beer Tent and holding the event. Craig Dusel will be looking after the volunteers and John Vassilacki will be looking after the Beer Tent. Don Michiel is in charge of the 4 Ribbers and has already had a meeting with them. Barb discussed the budget and the need for $60,000 in sponsorship. Several members expressed their concerns regarding the financial risk but Barb emphasized that if the sponsorship goal is not met by a date in November, that the event will not happen.
- Corporate Membership: Membership Chair Don Michiel reported that while RI does not endorse corporate membership, other than from accepted clubs in a pilot group until 2017, that our club, along with other clubs in the District, have chosen to allow this type of membership on an exceptional basis. One of the 3 corporate members from BMO is listed as an "Active" member with RI. All 3 corporate members receive notices, are welcome at our meetings and events and have a name badge.
- 2014/2015 Budget: Treasurer Jon Milligan discussed the budget as presented to the members (copies supplied to each table). It was noted that the item re "Toys for Tots" should be removed from the budget with no reflection on the net for the year. Motion: Moved by Ben Amos, seconded by Paul Varga, that the Rotary Club of Penticton 2014/2015 Budget be accepted as presented with the removal of the Toys for Tots. Motion accepted. Carried. Note: Post meeting, the revised budget was sent to all members in PDF format.
- Committee Lists: Sandra Curnow reminded the members that the Committee Lists have been distributed prior and will continually be updated as new members join our club. The current list is available on the website for download.
- Exchange Student: Sandra Krauer introduced our exchange student Irene Menegazzi, who is from northern Italy. Irene presented her club banner to our club.
- Induction of New Member: Jim Henderson introduced our newest member Dale Krushal to our members. Dale is from Winnipeg and in 1993 moved to the Okanagan. Dale is with TD Waterhouse and has 3 grown children living in Kelowna. Roy Phillips oversaw the induction of Dale and did a splendid job as usual! Tom Rahkola, returning to our club, is also one of our new members.
- Other Announcements: Judi Cassidy spoke of the Rotaplast team who need 2 more members for their trip in October. If anyone is interested, contact the Summerland Club or Judi. President Cal and Lori Motluk sent their thanks to all the members who volunteered with Challenge BC.
- Sheriff: Sandra Curnow, not only the Chair but also the Sheriff, levied quite a few fines. Any Rotarian who did not volunteer with Challenge BC paid a fine. Other fines included "visiting Rotairan" Grant Klatik; Justin White for texting during the meeting and President Cal for being absent and causing Sandra to chair.
- Draw: The draw today was for $54. The winning ticket belonged to John Deyaeger who did not draw the joker from the new deck!
Below are photos from the airport welcoming our new exchange student as well as some from the meeting.
Welcome to Exchange Student Irene Menegazzi!
Our new exchange student 16 year old Irene Menegazzi arirved on Sunday August 24th. She is from Sacile, Italy. We hope to see lots of Irene and extend our warmest welcome from our members.
The photo shows Sandra Krauer, Irene, past exchange student Viviana Black Guffanti and Barb Hoolaeff upon her arrival at the airport.
Welcome Dale, Our New Member
We are so happy to welcome Dale Krushel as our newest member! Dale is seen here with Roy Phillips, Sandra Curnow and Jim Henderson (who was the sponsor for Dale).
Reminders and Overview of August 20th Meeting
Reminder:
- 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:
- Sandra Krauer reported that our new exchange student, 16 year old Irene Menegazzi will arrive this Sunday at 6:00 pm. She is from Sacile, Italy. Sandra is hoping that a few Rotarians not participating in Challenge Penticton can help welcome her!
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, August 27th at Noon is a Business Meeting which includes the review and acceptance of the 2014-2015 Budget; 2015 Ribfest report and much, much more!
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: There were many guests today: Visiting Rotarians Bob Bradley and his wife Jillian from the South Holland Rotary Club, England; Outbound Exchange Student Jozsef Varga; Steve Nagle and our speaker Kelsi Lopatecki Cox and her boyfriend. (as I was absent from the August 13th meeting, I am including a photo of the speaker Brenda Lowe being introduced by Sanra Krauer and the winner of the draw that day, Paul Varga.
- Birthdays: Ken Davis, Heather Buzzell, Jackie Frederick, Sandra Curnow and Mayor Garry Litke.
- President Cal exchanged banners with the visiting Rotarin from England.
- Don Michiel spoke of placing the Rotarian magazines at businesses around town. He was recently called by a lady who read one at an eye clinic and wanted to register early for next year's Lobsterfest. We may even attract some new members.
- Judi Cassidy introduced our speaker Kelsi Lopatecki Cox, who spoke about The Digital Learning Room (DLR) project in Fiji. Kelsi is a former Rotary exchange student in 2001 in Turkey. She was also an Ambassador Scholar at the University of Auckland. She has a Masters from SFU specializing in Community Health and Development. To find out more about this very inspiring project visit www.digitallearningroom.org.
- Sheriff: Paul Varga levied quite a few fines. Of course Don Michiel was one of the first to pay a fine Followed by Judi Cassidy, Carl Tymm, Geoff Severide, Dave Smith, Ben Amos, Rory McIvor and myself.
- Draw: The draw today was for $39. The winning ticket belonged to Sandra Curnow who did not draw the joker from the new deck!
Reminders and Overview of August 6 Meeting
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:
- BBQ at Peter Beulah's Home - Sunday, August 10th - If you have not paid your $20/person, please bring your cash to the BBQ and give to Peter. Bring 1 dish to share and your beverage.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, August 13th at Noon featuring Ribfest Chair Barb Hoolaeff who will speak about her weekend in Kamloops as well as other Rotary business.
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: There were many guests today: Visiting Rotarians Trish Isaac from the Canmore Rotary Club and Dr. Holly from Vancouver Yaletown Rotary Club; former Exchange Student Vivi Guffanti; The McKay's - Andrew, Barry and Ian; David Kopp, a guest of John Pankiw; Dave Krushel and Sandra Curnow's son, Mitchell Tomizza.
- Birthdays: Derek Blaszak, Navid Chaudry and Pat Coburn..
- Ben Amos sought out all the attendees for the BBQ at Peter's place this Sunday and asked for their money!.
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President Cal Meikljohn, introduced our speaker Don Michiel, who spoke about Rotary Membership. Don spoke about the fact that more females are being introduced to Rotary and becoming members. He spoke of the importance of being a sponsor and mentor to not only bring new members to the Club but to ensure their retention. Under the Membership umbrella are The Recruitment Committee and Retention Committee who are busy helping to drive our numbers up and keep them there. As Don turns 71 on his next birthday, that is the goal for membership before the end of the Rotary year. Brian Hughes spoke of our upcoming speaker on August 20th, Kelsey Cox, who is the District 5060 Scholar. She spoke at the International Rotary conference in Australia. Don't miss this meeting and please bring your partner and any potential new members.
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Sheriff: Rory McIvor as Sheriff levied a few fines. Of course Don Michiel was one of the first to pay a fine for all the fines he levied on Rory. He also got a few fines from the Rotarians who had not paid their dues as yet.
- Draw: The draw today was for $10. The winning ticket belonged to Lori Motluk who drew the joker from the new deck! She was already walking on air with the announcement of the hospital expansion so the $10 was just another win for her.
Reminders and Overview of July 30th Meeting
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.
Reminders and Overview of July 23rd Meeting
Reminder:
- Erwin Ploner still needs 3 more volunteers this weekend to serve beer at the Rodeo Beer Garden. Please contact him.
- Challenge Penticton is still looking for volunteers. Contact Lori or Pres. Cal if you need help registering online.
- Kamloops Ribfest is happening August 8 -10th if members are interested in attending and helping
- 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:
- Ralph Oslund announced a "Summer Rotary Party" on August 3rd at the home of Dave and Jo Young, who have sold their home and want to celebrate!
- BBQ at Peter Beulah's home, Sunday, August 10th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. NOTE: Cost to be determined shortly.
Next Meeting:
- Wednesday, July 30th at Noon featuring speaker Jen Vincent from the Penmar Community Arts Society
Meeting Overview:
- Guests: There were many guests today: Visiting Rotarians Liliana Sulikowska from Kindersley Rotary with her two guests Maria Woronko and Aurelia Woronko and Walter Zuk from Heritage Park, Calgary Rotary. Also John Pankiw's guest was Dale Krusnel. Ken Davis brought Jerry Briggs, a B52 Bomber Pilot visiting from Arizona, as his guest. You can check out the plane at Penticton Airport until the weekend.
- Birthdays: Fred Hendricks, Lori Motluk and Paul Varga.
- UBC Visit: Rory McIvor announced that the annual UBC visit will not be taking place this year.
- Pres. Cal introduced our speaker Dave Del Rizzo, President of the Peach City Community Radio Society, a not-for-profit society which is volunteer driven. The society was formed in 2010 and has 70 members. To date they have live internet streaming and have applied for a FM broadcast application. His "Raise the Radio" campaign is aimed to engage enthusiastic community members who believe that radio can give a voice to the community. To find out more about Peach City Radio, visit www.peachcityradio.org.
- Sheriff: Aaron McRann did an excellent job as Sheriff with many a fine for "loud" shirts, shorts and such!
- Draw: The draw today was for $560. The winning ticket belonged to Past President Dave Smith but he did not draw the joker from the deck.
- Camera was left at office so no photos today!!
Weekly Update
Reminder:
- Please bring your Dues cheque to our next meeting if you have not already paid
- Barb Hoolaeff is still accepting donations for the Yard Sale
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
Upcoming Club Events:
- BBQ at Peter Beulah's home, Sunday, August 10th, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. NOTE: Cost to be determined shortly.
Next Meeting
- Our July 23rd Noon Wednesday meeting features speaker Dave Del Rizzo, President of Peach City Radio.
Overview of July 2 Meeting
Reminder:
- Barb Hoolaeff needs help with pricing Yard Sale items at the bin tomorrow (Friday 4th) at 1:00 p.m.
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
Upcoming Club Events:
- Dinner at Joey's, Wednesday, June 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. NOTE: There will not be a luncheon meeting on this day!
Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guests today were Jean Jacobsen from the morning Penticton Okanagan Club, Jane and Dennis Robzell from the Red Deer Downtown Club, Amaya Black, our exchange student back from Thailand and Lori Motluk's husband Bill..
- Birthday: Bob Gibbs.
- Pres. Cal,chairing his first meeting of the new Rotary year, was also the speaker today. He spoke about Challenge BC. Rotary will again be looking after the #7 Aid Station on Sunday, August 24th. To volunteer this year,you need to register on-line at www.challenge-pentcton.com. There are five time slots and a training session for new volunteers. Cal gave time to allow members to sign-up on the computers available at the meeting.
- Draw: The draw today was for over $500. The winning ticket belonged to me (Linda Metcalfe, who had to leave early so my fellow Rotarian Linda Chabot looked out for my ticket) but she did not draw the joker from the deck.
Intallation of 2014/2015 Board of Directors
District 5060, Area 5, Assistant Governor Dennis Jacobsen presided over the installation of our new board of directors for the 2014/2015 Rotary year at our dinner meeting. Note all the smiling faces!
Great Year President Dave
Now Past President, Dave Smith is presented with a plaque to honour his year as our President and all his accomplishments during his very successful year. He was also presented with a Paul Harris Fellow award for his dedication and service to the silent auction components of both the annual Lobsterfeast and Oktoberfest. Great job Dave. We will miss your Newfie jokes.
Overview of June 18th Meeting
Reminder:
- June 25th Meeting - There will NOT BE A NOON MEETING!!! The Installation Dinner will start at 5:30 PM for cocktails with dinner at 6:00 PM at the Day's Inn. You can still get tickets for the dinner at Pres. Dave's office.
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
- Contact Barb Hoolaeff if you have items for the Yard Sale.
Upcoming Club Events:
- Diamonds on the Deck, this Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guests today were Debra Mohr, from BMO; speaker Mary Ellen Heidt, Community Futures and Mark Bedford, from Oak Bay.
- Birthdays: Nico and Erwin.
- Gusto Award: Natalie was recognized for the successful Mystery Dinner evening.
- Heather Buzzell was presented with a $500 cheque for the Library's Lego Club program.
- Pres. Dave also announced that a $500 donation has been awarded to the Henning Emergency Clinic of Kindness dental clinic.
- Mary Ellen Heidt, General Manager of the Community Futures, gave a very informative presentation about the organization of which both Rory McIvor and Ben Amos are directors. The Community Futures Program is a federal government initiative, which was established in 1984 to assist rural communities in the development of strategies for dealing with a changing economic environment. The program is based on the philosophy that local decision-making and local development are the most effective means for communities to shape their future. They believe that providing small businesses with resources leads to job creation and economic growth. Over the past 25 years, B.C. has become a small business economy. Community Futures has played a leading role in that growth by providing financing and small business training. Visit their website at http://www.cfokanagan.com for more info.
- Special Happy Announcement - John Pankiw announced that member Jim Henderson was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Okanagan College.
- Draw: The draw today was for $500. The winning ticket belonged to our guest Debra Mohr but she did not draw the joker from the deck.
Cheque Presentation to Penticton Library
President Dave presented a cheque for $500 to member Heather Buzzell for the Penticton Library Lego Club, a new activity aimed at pre-teens.
Tree Planting for Dinal
Members joined our exchange student Dinal Mehta and her family for a tree planting in her honour at Skaha park. A stainless steel plaque will be placed with her name shortly. Barb presented Dinal with a framed maple leaf for her to take back home. View more photos in the Photo Albums on this website.
Mark Your Calendar
Next Week’s Meeting: NO MEETING ON JUNE 11TH (Replaced by Mystery Dinner)
Installation Dinner, June 25th: There will not be a Noon meeting on June 25th. There will be a Dinner Meeting at the Day's Inn, 5:30PM for cocktails, 6:15PM for dinner. Cost is $25. Please get your tickets for this evening.
Reminder:
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
- Contact Barb Hoolaeff if you have items for the Yard Sale.
Upcoming Club Events:
- Going Away Party for Dinal, June 8th, 6:00 PM, home of Sandy Hodson,187 Evergreen Crescent. Bring Lawn Chair, Food and Beverage.
- Mystery Dinner, June 11th, $40/person to a mystery venue by bus. Contact Justin White - 4 tickets left.
- Tree Planting at Skaha, Saturday June 14th at 10:00 AM. Dedication for Dinal Mehta
- Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Meeting of June 4th - Featuring Exchange Student Dinal Mehta
Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guests today were Rory McIvor's wife Anna; speaker and co-chair, Dinal Mehta; Zoe Peritaz, fellow change student and Balkar Hans, guest of Paul Varga.
- Birthdays: None this week.
- Make-up: Geoff Severide presented a banner from the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town
- June 11th Meeting - There will NOT BE A MEETING!!!
- Gusto Award: Erwin Ploner was recognized for all his hard work this past year with his many fundraising projects.
- Erwin Ploner presented the 'real' cheque for Shriner's Pancake Breakfast of $2,000 to our Treasurer Jon Milligan.
- Justin White announced that he has 4 tickets left for the Mystery Dinner.
- Dinal Mehta, gave a very informative presentation, along with photos, of her year as an exchange student. She was thanked by President Dave with a Rotary pen, Coin and Clock. Triple the thanks.
- Draw: The draw today was for $482. The winning ticket belonged to Paul Varga but he did not draw the joker from the deck.
Very Special Co-Chair Today
Our Exchange Student Dinal Mehta was an outstanding co-chair today! She was also our featured speaker, giving a power point presentation on her year as an Exchange Student with our Club. She showed many photos including her special host families of members Cal Meiklejohn, Paul Varga and Jim Henderson. Her best friend Zoe Perritaz, fellow exchange student with the Penticton Okanagan Club, was in attendance today. We will miss her smiling face at our future meetings and wish her a very successful, healthy and fulfilling life ahead.
Weekly Announcements
Next Week’s Meeting: Dinal Mehta, Report on her Year as an Exchange Student
Greeter for Next Meeting: Navid Chaudry
NO MEETING ON JUNE 11th: There will be no meeting on Wednesday June 11th due to the Mystery Dinner event in the evening.
Reminder:
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
- Contact Barb Hoolaeff if you have items for the Yard Sale.
Upcoming Club Events:
- Going Away Party for Dinal, June 8th, 6:00 PM, home of Sandy Hodson. Contact Ralph Oslund for further details.
- Mystery Dinner, June 11th, $40/person to a mystery venue by bus. Contact Natalie Ferebee and bring your cheques!
- Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Lobster Feast 2014 Our Best Year Yet
Peter Beulah presented President Dave Smith with a very special bottle of scotch for his hard work in making this year's Lobster Feast silent and live auction one of the best yet. Thanks President Dave and to all those members who worked so tirelessly on this successful event.
Men's Bridge Club Award
Ken Davis presented member John Pankiw with the award for the 'highest average' from the men's bridge club during the past year. Congratulations John.
Shriners Present Cheque
Bruce Barker, Potentate of Shriners of BC & Yukon, presented a cheque for $2,000 to Erwin Ploner who organized a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 24th. At least ten of our members helped at this breakfast - thanks for coming out so early! Of course Erwin then presented the cheque to President Dave Smith for deposit to our club's bank account!
Magic Genie, Rotarian and Shriner All In One!
Did you ever wonder what the genie would look like if you rubbed that magic lantern? He might just look like our fellow Rotarian and Shriner, Carl Tymm! Here he is at the Shriner's Pancake Breakfast at Okanagan Park on Saturday, May 24th.
Weekly Announcements
Next Week’s Meeting: Great Henning, Henning Emergency Clinic of Kindness
Greeter for Next Meeting: Patrick Coburn
NO MEETING ON JUNE 11th: There will be no meeting on Wednesday June 11th due to the Mystery Dinner event in the evening.
Reminder:
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
- Contact Barb Hoolaeff if you have items for the Yard Sale.
Upcoming Club Events:
- Going Away Party for Dinal, June 8th, 6:00 PM, home of Snady Hodson. More details to follow.
- Mystery Dinner, June 11th, $40/person to a mystery venue by bus. Contact Natalie Ferebee and bring your cheques!
- Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Metting of May 21st
Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guests today were Pat Martel (guest of member Erwin Ploner), Navid Chaudry's wife Sue, speaker Manish Willms, Oak Bay member Mark Bedford, Derek Blaszak's guest Mark Cahill and special guest Fred Penner, long time friend of Gord Osland.
- Birthdays: Barb Hoolaeff celebrated her birthday on May 20th. Gerry Karr and Cal Meiklejohn will also have birthdays this week.
- June 4th Meeting - Dinal Mihta will be running our meeting and reporting on her year as an Exchange Student.
- Peter Beulah, Lobster Feast, reported that the event is a complete sell out! A list of the Live Auction items were available on each table today for members to review. There will be approximately 149 silent auction items.
- Don Michiel confirmed volunteers to help with the set-up and take-down at the Lobster Feast.
- Erwin Ploner confirmed and sought more volunteers for the Shriner's Pancake Breakfast at 6:30 AM, Saturday, May 24th. That is early for me!
- Manish Willms, OSNS Child Development Centre, spoke about the vision and mission of the Centre - the latter being "A Community in which all children and youth reach their full potential." Also, her ending quote "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to steer my ship", represented their mission for the children at their Centre. For more information visit their website at http://osns.org/.
- Bob Gibbs had the winning ticket but did not draw the joker from the deck. The pot is at $439.
Fred Penner's Place
At our meeting today, we were privileged to be entertained by Fred Penner who is in Penticton for the Okanagan Children's Festival. Also, being a long time friend of our member Gord Osland may have something to do with him attending our meeting! Fred's has had an outstanding career publishing 12 albums, TV shows, and honoured with an Order of Canada, Order of Manitoba and a Paul Harris Fellow. He has been singing his songs for 42 years! He shared a story with us about Gord where Fred has lead a conversation with "and lead us not into expectations" and Gord quickly responded "but deliver us from ego". That's our Gord! He also lead the club in singing happy birthday to fellow Rotarian Barb Hoolaeff.
Meeting of May 14, 2014
Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guests today were Chris Allen (guest of member Don Michiel), speaker Barb Haynes, Colin Kobza, Riley Gettens, Barb Shepphard and Oak Bay member Mark Bedford. Mark had a few raffle tickets to seel for his Oak Bay club.
- Birthdays: Barb Hoolaeff will celebrate her birthday on May 20th.
- Ralph Oslund presented $400 in donations from the pancake breakfast at the opening of Discovery Park.
- Going Away Party for our Exchange Student, Dinal - Ralph Oslund reported that there will be a going away party at Sandy Hodson's on June 8th at 6:00 PM. More detials to follow closer to the date.
- Peter Beulah, Lobster Feast, again has requested that all monies from ticket sales be given to him and to return ticket stubs for catering requirements.
- Don Michiel is still in need of volunteers to help with the take-down at the Lobster Feast. I believe at least 4 members volunteered to help at the meeting.
- Jon Milligan reported that he has deposited monies in a separate bank account for District Grant monies.
- Erwin Ploner reported that he will be seeking volunteers for the Shriner's Pancake Breakfast at Gyro Park at 7:00 AM, Saturday, May 24th.
- Warwick Parker had the winning ticket but did not draw the joker from the deck. The pot is at $417.
Boonstock Music and Arts Festival, August 1- 3, 2014
Our featured speakers at our meeting of May 14th featured Barb Haynes, Operations Director and Colin Kobza, owner of Boonstock Enterainment. The event will take place Friday August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. (Sunday 1:00 a.m.) with 8,5000 attendees each day (19 to 45 years of age). Boonstock has a 10 year history. To find out more about this event, visit http:/boonstock.ca/. Below is a photo of Pres. Dave thanking Barb and Colin.
Discovery Park Pancake Breakfast
The rain held off for a very successful pancake breakfast at Skaha Lake's new children's playground, Discovery Park. Here is fellow Rotarian Gord Watson preparing the batter mixture for our mouth watering pancakes! Thanks to all the Rotarians who helped today. More photos will be added to the Photo Album section as they become available.
Weekly Announcements
Next Week’s Meeting: Barb Haynes, Operation Director, Boonstock Entertainment
Greeter for Next Meeting: Ken Davis
Reminder:
- Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine for the Lobster Feast Silent Auction.
- Bring your Rotarian Magazine (after you have finished reading it)
Upcoming Club Events:
- Annual Lobster Feast, Saturday, May 24th, at 5:30 PM – need volunteers for set-up and take-down (contact Don Michiel)
- Mystery Dinner, June 11th, $40/person to a mystery venue by bus. Contact Natalie Ferebee and bring your cheques!
- Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
May 7th Business Meeting
Business Meeting Overview
- Guests: Our guest today was Jo-Ann Herle and Oak Bay member Mark Bedford.
- Birthdays: Justin White will celebrate his birthday on May 11th. Gordon Herle also brought along his birthday cheque for the Rotary Foundation.
- Gusto Award is still broken and needing repair!
- Natalie Ferebee, having attended the recent District Conference along with Barb Hoolaeff and Pres.-Elect Cal Meiklejohn and his wife, reported that the Rotary Club of Penticton received two awards: the award for greatest increase per capita annual giving to the Rotary Foundation for a medium sized club in District 5060 and also the award for the largest growth for a medium sized club in District 5060. Our membership has grown by 13% this year.
- Pres. Dave reported that the Board agreed to sponsor the Scouts Canada 2nd Penticton Group and will ask for a member to volunteer as a liaison. We will also be volunteering to help with a pancake breakfast for the Shiner’s late in May. We will also be helping out with the selling of raffle tickets for the Vees home games as well as 50/50 tickets. At the SS Sicamous event, we received $900 cash and $400 in liquor, the latter to be used at the Lobster Feast.
- Electronic Payment System will be implemented for a one year trial basis after the Lobster Feast. The sergeant-at-arms table is exuberant at taking on the task!
- Peter Beulah reported that the Lobster Feast is a sell-out. He requested that all monies from ticket sales be given to him and the return of ticket stubs for catering requirements.
- Brian Hughes reported that $75,000 of our $110,000 commitment has been raised for the Shatford Centre. More monies should come in from the Lobster Feast and a gaming grant.
- Linda Metcalfe asked members to please let her know if you have volunteered at one of our events or attended a committee planning meeting that can be counted as a make-up for a missed luncheon meeting. We prefer to see you at our luncheons but understand that you cannot always make every one!
- Don Michiel reported that there was room for one more couple for the Guess Who's Coming to Dinner evening. He also asked for volunteers to help with set-up and take-down at the Lobster Feast – 6 people for each for about an hour.
- Jon Milligan reported that he had opened a separate bank account for District Grant monies. He also quoted all the bank account balances but spoke too quickly for me to report!
- Barbara Hoolaeff reported that she just received a cheque for $500 for popcorn sales from RONA. She will be hosting a Ribfest meeting this Saturday from 11:00 – 3:00 with Sandra Blair, Co-Chair of the Kamloops Ribfest, who will enlighten the committee members on all that needs to happen to run a successful event. All interested members are welcome to attend.
- Peter Graham had the winning ticket but did not draw the joker from the deck. The pot is at $394.
Our Newest Paul Harris Fellow Award Recipients
Our Foundation Chair, Natalie Ferebee, presented both Gordon and Jo-Ann Herle with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. For Gordon, it is his third award and for Jo-Ann, her first time receiving the award. Congratulations!
Penticton Rotary Gals at Yakima Convention Centre
Rotary members Barb Hoolaeff (Left) and Natalie Ferebee (Right) are seen here with President Elect Cal Meiklejohn's wife, Jacinta Ferrari (middle), sporting our upcoming Ribfest t-shirts. They look fantastic and what a great marketing tool to promote our 2015 event at the District 5060 conference.
Weekly Announcements
Next Week’s Meeting: Business Meeting
Greeter for Next Meeting: John Deyaeger
Reminder: Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine for the Lobster Feast Silent Auction
Upcoming Club Events:
- Discovery Park Pancake Breakfast at Skaha Lake, May 10th - Have volunteers thanks!
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, May 10th - Contact Don Michiel if you have not signed up yet
- Annual Lobster Feast, Saturday, May 24th, at 5:30 PM
- Mystery Dinner, June 11th, $40/person to a mystery venue by bus. Contact Natalie Ferebee and bring your cheques!
- Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Blast from the Past - 1966
Our dear member Ralph Oslund handed me this report from a meeting that he attended back in April 1966 as a new member!! Obvioulsy he did like Rotary and has been a dedicated member of the Penticton Rotary Club.
April 30th Business Meeting
Business Meeting Overview
- Guests: As this was a spousal/partner meeting, there were many guests including Patty Rowe, Liz Davis, Charlene Oslund, Merle Hendricks, Jon Ferebee, Maureen Deyaeger, Sue Michiel and Jacinta Meikeljohn. Other guests included Simon St. Laurent, Mark Bedford and our guest speaker Janice Perrino. See the photos below of our guests.
- Member Sandra Curnow presented a report on the very successful and below budget Pioneers Reception of April 6th.
- Birthdays: James Hare definitely topped up our Foundation quota with his birthday cheque for $92! Gordon Herle also has a birthday this week.
- Gusto Award was presented today to member Trev Grey-Dreaper, for a second time! Where did the moose head go?
- Don Michiel reported that he needed two more hosts for the Guess Who's Coming to Dinner evening and I believe he received two volunteers at the meeting!
- Janice Perrino, Mayor of Summerland, gave a very interesting presentation on the Hospital Foundation. The exisiting hospital was built back in 1951 to serve a population of 10,500 but it now serves 90,000. The business plan is complete for the new tower and we must wait until the Fall for government approval. She is very optimistic that the new tower will indeed be built.
- Ben Amos had the winning ticket but did not draw the joker from the deck. The pot is still growing in value!
Rotarians at Work - Helping at SS Sicamous
Here are some photos pre-event at the SS Sicamous on Wednesday, April 30th, with Rotarians President Dave Smith, Navid Chaudry and Sue Chaudry.
Rotapen Content for April 9, 2014
Rotapen - April 9, 2014 Meeting
Next Week’s Meeting: Don Gemmel and Paul Barber, “Trail of the Okanagan”
Greeter for Next Meeting: Bob Gibbs
Reminder: Don’t forget to bring a bottle of wine for the Lobster Feast Silent Auction
Wanted: New editor for the Rotapen by July 1st. (Current editor has served for a year and time to step away! There must be a budding writer in our midst? Will train, help, convince...)
Upcoming Events:
· Bring Spouses/Partners Club Meeting, April 30th – Inform Roy if spouse attending
· Discovery Park Pancake Breakfast at Skaha Lake, May 3rd
· District 5060 Conference in Yakima – May 1- 4th
· Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, May 10th - sign up now!
· Annual Lobster Feast, Saturday, May 24th, at 5:30 PM
· Diamonds on the Deck, Friday, June 20th, at 4:30 to 6:00 PM
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Announcements and Meeting Proceedings:
Guests - Guests today included Mark Bedford from the Oak Bay Club and soon to be member; our guest speaker Dave Snyder, and our exchange student Dinal Mehta.
Member Attendance Today: 44. Judi Cassidy, as a result of a makeup meeting, brought back a banner from the Grand Cayman Sunrise Rotary Club and also a very nice tan!
President Dave, as Chair, reminded us that on April 30th about 7 members will be serving as bartenders at the SS Sicamous. He also reported that the Board was in favour of a donation for $500 to Agur Lake Camp for a Penticton family. Jeff Smith was asked by the Board, and has agreed, to look into the process for implementing electronic payments for our luncheon fees
Notice of Motion: Geoff Severide, on behalf of the International Committee, asked for a notice of motion for a donation of $3,000 to Rotoplast Canada for the project that Sharon Romank of Kelowna reported to our club previously. There will be a vote in two weeks.
Sandra Krauer reported that she and Ralph Oslund enjoyed a Youth Exchange weekend in Naramata with both inbound and outbound exchange students. She also reported that there must be three (3) hosting families for our inbound female exchange student from South America. If anyone can to be a host, please contact Sandra.
Don Michiel pointed out the sheets on each table for members to sign up to attend and/or host our Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner event on Saturday, May 10th at 6:00 p.m. Typically 2 to 3 couples bring along an appetizer, salad or dessert and their own drinks while the host prepares the main course.
Peter Beulah reported that he has no tickets left for the Lobster Feast to hand out. He requested that members who have tickets let him know how their sales are going. He needs the stubs back to ensure adequate alternate meals for those who have requested them.
The Gusto Award was presented today by Ken Davis to Sandra Curnow for all her efforts in organizing a very successful Pioneers Reception. Sandra thanked all the volunteers that helped on both the Saturday and Sunday.
Our guest speaker Dave Snyder was introduced as having written a book “Pen Hi, Chronology of a High School”. He provided a slide show of many photos dating from the first grad class in 1912 to the current school. From 1914 to 1936 the old school was situated where the library now sits. Nearly 40% of the boys were Sea Cadets in the 1930’s and many more were Air Cadets. In 1945 1300 students marched down Main Street with placards stating “Vote Yes” for an increased tax base for their school to receive more funds. In 1949 there was a fire which caused much damage to the school. Even PM Pierre Trudeau visited the school in the 1970’s! Twenty teachers served for over 30 years; sixty teachers served for over 20 years and the there have been 17 principals over its lifetime. Rory McIvor thanked Dave with our esteemed Rotary pen.
Today, we were graced to have Barb Hoolaeff as our Sheriff. The “Duelling Sandra’s”, Barb’s very inventive game to have club members who typically confuse the two ladies names, answer questions about Sandra Krauer and Sandra Curnow. The game resulted in many coins being gatherede at each table! Welcome back Barb!
Draw - The winning ticket was held by Brian Hughes for the pot of $303 but he did not draw the joker from the deck.
Pres Dave closed the meeting with Newfie joke pretty much on time.
Quote for Today: “A person with an increasingly grateful heart is one with a decreasingly complaining mouth”. - Burk Parsons
Welcome Andy Virk - Another New Member
Andy Virk is introduced by his sponsor Jim Henderson. We are delighted to have Andy as our newest member.
Welcome Kristy Trimmer - Our Newest Member
Salute to Industry
At our meeting today we were fortunate to have as our guests Frank Conci, Ann Brewster, Daryl Clark, and Ron Ryde who spoke to us about the industries in Penticton and the Penticton Industrial Development Association (PIDA). Our member Keith Bevington also spoke of his involvement with PIDA. Below President-elect Cal Meiklejohn thanks Frank Conci for his informative presentation.
New District 5060 Website
For all the latest news in our District 5060 and links to Rotary International, visit http://rotary5060.com/index.php.
Exchange Student Weekend at Revelstoke
The weekend was perfect weather for our exchange student Dinal Mehta to meet with other District 5060 exchange students in Revelstoke. Our member Sandra Krauer was on hand to help with the activities.
Two New Members
Roy Phillips led the induction proceedings for our newest members Linda Chabot and Gordon Watson. Welcome to our Club.
Rotapen Content of January 29th, 2014
Next Week’s Meeting: Business Meeting
Greeter for Next Meeting: Rory McIvor
Upcoming Events:
Firesides – February 24 and 25th. More information to follow when available.
Rotary Items Available: Did you know that we have Rotary ties, “Rotarian at Work” T-shirts, 4-Way Test coins and more available at our front desk for purchase?
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Rotapen Content of January 22nd, 2014
Next Week’s Meeting: Robbie Burns Celebration with Graham Watt
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE BRINGING GUESTS, PLEASE INFORM ROY PHILLIPS.
Greeter for Next Meeting: Aaron McRann
Upcoming Events:
Firesides – February 24 and 25th. More information to follow when available.
Rotary Items Available: Did you know that we have Rotary ties, “Rotarian at Work” T-shirts, 4-Way Test coins and more available at our front desk for purchase?
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Special Cheque Presentation
Rotary Member Judi Cassidy and President Dave Smith presented a cheque for $2,100 to Bill Coulter, from Octoberfest, for the SS Sicamous. These funds were raised through our Club's silent auction event at the 2013 Octoberfest.
Fifteen Paul Harris Fellow Awards Presentation
Today was a very special day for our Penticton Rotary Club with 9 members and 4 Friends of Rotary recognized to receive a Paul Harris Fellow award. For some it was their first time to receive this award, but for others it was their 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and even 7th! Congratulations to all the worthy recipients!
Back Row, L-R: Justin White (1st), Brian Hughes (2nd), Roy Phillips (4th), Neal Davies (2nd), Gerry Karr (6th), Ralph Oslund (2nd), Peter Beulah (4th), Don Michiel (7th)
Front Row, L-R: Natalie Ferebee (1st), Marlene Phillips (3rd), Marian Henninger (Honorary 1st), Daisy McAlpine (2nd), Frances Beulah (2nd)
Absent: Geoffrey Willers (1st), Bob Gibbs (5th)
Wheelbarrow Raffle
Our Rotarians manned shifts on December 6 and 7th at Safeway, Save-On Foods, IGA and Wal-Mart to sell $2 raffle tickets for our wheelbarrows full of goodies. Monies raised were in excess of $3000. There were also two eager students from Penn High who volunteered for a shift. Looks like they enjoyed themselves!
Toys for Tots to Teens
Rotarians and their spouses helped out with the toy donations and breakfast at the Penticton Lakeside Resort today from 6:00a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Looks like they were having lots of fun!
Christmas Party 2013
Here is just one of many photos taken at our annual Christmas Party at the Penticton Lakeside resort. Great food, lots of dancing and a good deal of socializing! View more photos under the Photo Album section on the right side of the Home page. A big thanks to Barb and her committee, Grant and Jackie, for organizing the event.
Annual General Meeting Elections
2014-2015 Rotary Board Members
Elected for a two year term as a director were: Judi Cassidy, Penny Morrison and Justin White. Also elected was Sandra Curnow who will hold the office of President-Elect. Linda Metcalfe, as Secretary, and Jon Milligan, as Treasurer, were also elected to continue in their roles. Congratulations to the newly elected and remaining directors.
Natalie Ferebee, Grant Klatik and Don Michiel still have one year remaining in their term. Cal Meiklejohn (missing from photo) will be taking on his role of President and of course Dave Smith will remain on the Board as Past President.
Newest Member Ron Perrie Inducted
Sponsored by Ken Davis, Ron Perrie became our newest member today. Welcome aboard Ron.
Shelter Boxes for Philippine Storm Victims Relief
The Rotary Club of Penticton is sending help to Philippine storm victims by way of purchasing ShelterBoxes to ship to the affected zone.
ShelterBox is a solution in disaster response that is as simple as it is effective. ShelterBox deliver the essentials a family needs to survive in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Each large, green ShelterBox is tailored to a disaster but typically contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, blankets, groundsheets, water storage and filtration equipment, cooking utensils, a basic tool kit, a children’s activity pack and other vital items.
Penticton Rotarians with Stanley Cup!
Penticton Rotary was asked to help to marshal the Stanley Cup for display at the Gyro Band Shell. Shown are Rotarians Roy Phillips, Garry Litke and PDG Carl Tymm with Boston Bruins #2, Brandon Kieth #2.
UBC Weekend Visit
UBC students visited our club on the weekend of September 20 to 22nd. Jim Hare and Rory McIvor worked diligently to find host families for all the visiting students from the members of the Penticton Rotary Club. It was a fun weekend for all. View more photos in the photo album on the right of the Home Page.
Rotarians Flip Burgers at Huber-Bannister
Rotarians Ralph Oslund, Sandra Krauer and Dave Smith along with Sue Chaudry heated up the barbecue and cooked some goodies at a Huber-Bannister event on Saturday, 21st. A cheque for $500 was donated to the Rotary Club of Penticton for their community project.
RBC Dominion Securities Present Cheque for Shatford Centre
Rotarians Brian Hughes and Natalie Ferebee, both with RBC Dominion Securities, are shown in the photo along with RBC coilleagues presenting a cheque to Rotarian Keith Bevington for $5,000 for our Shatford Centre Community Kitchen Project.
Cheque Presentation to Okanagan College
Rotarian Ben Amos presented Donna Lomas of Okanagan College with a cheque for $5,000, which is the final payment for a total commitment of $15,000 over the last 3 years. Donna thanked the Penticton Rotary Club for their donation and pointed out that the proceeds not only benefited the students but also the community.
DG Darrell Blue Visit
We were delighted to have Rotary District 5060 Governor Darrell Blue pay us a visit at our luncheon meeting of August 28th. Prior to the meeting, he also met with the Board members to bring us up to speed on the happenings in the District and Internationally.
Welcome Dinali Mehta, Our New Exchange Student
Dinali Mehta attended our meeting of August 21st. She is our new Exchange Student from India. She was introduced to the members by Sandra Krauer who is in charge of our Youth Service and Inbound Exchange Committee.
A Big Thanks for Dan Adam of Joey's Only Seafood
Fellow Rotarians enjoyed a delicious meal at Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant while thanking owner Dan Adam for supplying the lobsters and ribs for our past Lobster Feast. View more photos in the Photo Album to the right of this webpage.
Fall Rotary Leadership Institute Training in District 5060
This is a three-part, facilitated, classroom course to be completed on three Saturdays throughout the year. While the interactive discussions will take you from the basics to a practical application of what is needed to be in a club or district leadership position, this course is also extremely beneficial for new Rotarians to enable them to enjoy a very successful and fulfilling experience as a new Rotarian. New Rotarians with leadership ability should seriously consider taking this course to realize that they could apply their leadership potential in Rotary and at the same time gain personal development.
Newfoundland Flag Presentation
We were honoured today to have "Staff Sergeant" Anna McIvor presented President Dave Smith with his much loved Newfoundland flag. It was mounted in its special spot along with the flags representing the United States, Canada and Rotary. It was definitely a tearful moment for Dave!!
A Paul Harris Fellow Award for Barb
President Brian Hughes recognized a Rotarian who had contributed greatly to our Club including recruiting several new members and stimulating our International Projects, as well as personally raising funds for an operation for a child in a third world country. Barbara Hoolaeff was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow Award. Well deserved Barb!
Installation of 2013/2014 Directors
Club members, spouses and friends of Rotary, as well as the Past DG Garry Hollingshead, were on had to welcome the new directors and President Dave Smith. View more photos from the evening in the Photo Album section.
Visit from Castlegar Rotary Club for a Special Presentation
We were pleased to have members from the Castlegar Rotary Club at our meeting today. Past President Alexia Turner and President Brenda Bulahura invited two Penticton guests, Jim and Sue Willard, who were presented with Paul Harris Fellow Awards for their on-going support with the Castlegar Wine Festival.
Allison Markin, All She Wrote Consulting, “Wine Bloggers Conference”
Our featured speaker, Allison Markin, informed us of the Wine Bloggers Conference from Thursday, June 6th to the 9th. It will be the first time that it has been held outside of the US. 75% of the attendees have never been to Penticton or even Canada. About 225 wine bloggers will arrive in Penticton to enjoy
Urban Agriculture and Backyard Hens
Anthony Haddad, Director Developmental Services, City of Penticton spoke at our Rotary Club meeting about Urban Agriculture and Backyard Hens.
Urban Agriculture
Anthony spoke about the pros of urban agriculture – locally grown produce in your own backyard:
- Promotes a healthy lifestyle
- Family Activity
- Physical Activity
- Education for children
- Low cost food source
- Creates culture of health
2013 Pioneer Reception
The annual Pioneer Reception was a great success thanks to all the help from our Rotarians, spouses and exchange students. The oldest man, at 95 years young and the second oldest lady, 100 years young, along with other pioneers enjoyed the fellowship and abundant food and beverages. The photo is of Cal Meiklejohn & his mother Carol, a pioneer. Both his mother and father were active in Rotary. To view more photos from the event, see the Photo Album on the Home Page.
Shatford Centre's Community Kitchen Project
Rotary Community Kitchen Proposed Project (Motion to be voted on by the club on May1 2013)
The Shatford Centre's main floor classroom in the south-west corner is being converted to a commercial community kitchen. The room is adjacent to the Shatford Auditorium and is 768 sq ft in size. The capital budget for the kitchen is $220,000. The proposal is for the Penticton Rotary and Okanagan School of the Arts, Shatford Centre to raise $110,000 each for this project.
Penticton Rotary Club Gives and Receives
Our Community Project- InStill Life Creating Global Citizens
Watch a wonderful InStill Life Videos at their site!
Our International Project
View in our Photo Albums on the Home Page to the right. Or you can view the photos on Facebook by Clicking here to see pictures of the progress of the school building for the Akha Hill Tribe Children outside of Chiang Rai, Thailand
Meeting Photos May 11 2011
Annual Lobster Fest
Rotarians at Work Day - April 30 2011 - SPCA Pet Cemetary Clean Up
Meeting Photos May 4 2011
Penticton Rotary Pioneer's Reception 2011
Meeting Photos April 20, 2011
Meeting Photos April 27 2011
Meeting Photos April 13 2011
Meeting Photos April 6 2011
Meeting photos for February 2
Meeting Photos for January 26
Meeting Photos for January 19
Meeting Photos for January 12
Photos for January 5 2011
December 22 Meeting Photos
December 15 Meeting Photos
Wheelbarrow Raffle 2010
December 8 Meeting Photos
Christmas Dinner 2010
December 1 2010
Meeting Photos November 10
Meeting Photos for Ovtober 27
Appreciation Dinner at Joey's
Fellow Rotarians gathered for a seafood meal in appreciation for Joey's supplying and serving at the annual Lobsterfest fundraiser. Rotarian Peter Beulah gives thanks to Dan, the manager of Joey's. To view more photos, look in the "Photo Albums" on the right of this home page.
Diamonds on the Deck
Apirl 23 Meeting
Business Meeting Overview
- Member Lawrence Stoochnoff asked members to bring their Rotarian magazines, once they are finished reading it, for the Membership Committee to collect and distribute to potential new members.
- Peter Beulah, Chair of the Lobster Feast, asked members to bring their cash from ticket sales to the next meeting
- Ken Davis asked for member volunteers to help serve a dinner at the Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre on May 3rd, honouring their many volunteers from 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM. Five members volunteered but more would be appreciated.
- Gusto Award was presented today to member Linda Metcalfe, who was very surprised and honoured. Thanks President Dave.
- Member Jon Milligan, aka our club Treasurer, distributed copies of the financials to the end of March 31, 2014. He went over all entries and took any questions from the members. Thanks Jon for such a great job!
- Motion: Member Geoff Severide, Chair of our International Committee, put for a motion to donate $3,000 to Rotoplast Canada. The motion was seconded by Ben Amos, accepted and passed unanimously by the members.
- Justin White, Co-chair of the Ribfest Project for 2015, reported that he is gathering workflow charts and other materials from the many Rotary clubs that have held these events and will give a more formal presentation each quarter as to the progress made by his committee.
- Sandra Curnow, feeling quite rejected that she had not been given time to present her Pioneer's Reception report, has been promised by President Dave that she will be able to do so at our next meeting or he will personally pay $10 to the pot!
Lobster Feast 2014
Update from Amaya in Thailand
This October (and first part of November) has been a traveller's wishlist and an exchange student's dream. Thailand is satiating my architecture, art and culture buff within. October was filled with an array of exciting adventures such as attending a traditional Thai wedding, going to Ban Chiang: an archaeological pottery site, eating bugs at a walking night market, modelling traditional Thai dress in a Rotary sponsored fashion shoot, seeing a cobra taming show and being on local t.v for a Rotary sponsored dinner for members of the community, who are diligently practising for an upcoming Chinese parade. With Rotary we also visited a rural school for the unveiling ceremony of children's play ground equipment.
Exchange Student Vivi at HNZ Topflight
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Jackie Frederick, Hotkey Marketing Group
Our fellow Rotarian Jackie was especially welcome today and provided some great draw prizes for our members. Vivi was the winner of a NWT licence plate.
Jackie, previously with Tourism BC, decided it was time to start her own company called Hotkey Marketing Group. Her company looks after marketing for many organizations as well as business development in the NWT, Saskatchewan and the Maritimes. With her expertise in wholesaling and distinction development, she provides workshops dealing with pricing and marketing strategies.
Welcome Our Newest Member
Sandra Curnow was inducted at our May 22nd meeting. Thanks to Barb for introducing Sandra to our Club. Brian shows his delight in welcoming Sandra to our Club which now has a membership of 57!
Lobster Feast May 25 2013
Our Club's Annual Lobster Feast and Fund Raiser supporting Rotary Community Projects. Saturday, May 25th at 6:00 pm
- Featuring a Live and Silent Auction
- Great Maritime Entertainment
- Tickets $60 per person available at Penticton Visitors Centre
Father Joe from Zambia visits the Penticton Rotary Club
Melike Likes Penticton!
Our illustrious exchange student from Turkey, Melike, gave her presentation to the club. She is heading back to Turkey on July 5th at 6:00 am (hint Get out there and see her off!). Now I am a mere newcomer to this club being a 17 year member, but I can't recall a more inspiring and motivating speech! She was amazing! We will be planting her tree soon and hopefully the tree will lure her back soon. What an fantastic young woman!
To quote her "She arrived in Penticton a year ago as a kid and she leaves a woman of the world!" Melike, Welike you...very much! Come back and see us soon!
≈Rotaplast Goes to Ethiopia
The Club was treated to a great presentation by Rotaplast Canada members Bud and Rita. They are raising their $100,000 they need to make the trip to operate on 100 to 150 children with cleft lip or cleft palate. What a noble cause! For more information click here.