Announcements

Bruce C. detailed November 18 Progressive Dinner - " Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Jackie R., head of our Membership Committee, informed us about the new survey cards being handed out to guests & exhorted us to use "Be Our Guest" cards to invite prospective members. The third Friday in the month will be bring a guest day - GUEST WILL EAT FOR FREE! This would be the same Friday that Muriel brings in her high calibre speakers. We will track the number of potential Rotarians brought in by members and have an award at the end of the year for the member bringing the most number of eligible guests. Pres. Mary has some tickets for the November 23 RI Foundation dinner ($70 each). Susan B. emailed us about her son's progress in the World Cup Rugby competition (currently in Cardiff, Wales) & her upcoming conflict resolution trip to Ethiopia. Projects: International: $5000 for new washers & dryers for Angie's Ukraine orphanage has been committed. Local: Donation to support "Sleep with the Whales" dreamnight in concert with the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation & Vancouver Aquarium. Also asking for volunteers to participate! Event occurs November 16. Cyril P. reminded us that we need new ideas for projects at all levels: Community, Youth, International