Meeting Round Up October 25, 2017 Meeting #1384
Club Members enjoyed lunch and discussion with esteemed guest speaker, David King.
Announcements
Welcome back Steve.
Safe Travels to Neil.
7 Rotary Club of Sooke Members joined almost 50 other Rotarians for a lively Pizza & Beer fundraiser in the Westshore, supporting Polio Light Up the Night. The event was organized by the Greater Victoria Public Relations Committee.
Members are invited to John Muir School today at 4pm for a Thank You to those who have supported the Teaching Garden.
HOOPS - a fundraiser for the Warriors Basketball Team is taking place at Royal Bay School in Colwood on Nov. 4th
Rotarians are invited to attend the Oak Bay Rotary Club's Rotary Xmas event taking place at Cedar Hill Golf Course on Dec. 20th. Tickets $20
Happy Anniversary to Laurie M., an honorary member who joined the club in Oct 2001.
Rotary Foundation Dinner (Sooke Rotary) is taking place Nov. 1st 5:30pm at Little Vienna. Cost $17 for dinner, BYOB. RSVP to Mark Zeigler. We will be joined by Lorna Curtis and Joan Peggs.
Jean Lister (Literacy Chair) announced that we are now accepting donations of children's books.
SPEAKER
Margo Swinburnson introduced "Distinguished Citizen of Canada", David King. David refers to himself as a Citizen Politician committed to Democracy and Education. David was a Rotarian for 15yrs. He spoke to club members and guests about education and the importance of drawing young people into understanding what it means to be a member of this community. He says, "Education is the most important undertakings in any community." Through education, young people learn to be honest, reliable and empathetic. David also spoke about the significant changes coming to our area with the election of a new School Board (SD 62 has 7 trustees) and Sooke's transition from a small to mid-sized jurisdiction. "Kids need one place to form deep relationships and schools provide us with a real opportunity," he enthusiastically shares.
DRAW
Jean was the lucky ticket holder but unfortunately, did not draw a winning card!