Regional District of North Okanagan

Mike Macnabb spoke at our July 9^th meeting about local government. He is a director in electoral area “C” with the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO). He described the background to Regional Districts in this province and some of the similarities and differences between them and municipal governments. The RDNO is responsible for providing basic local services such as community planning, regional services such as solid waste management and services to different combinations of municipalities within all electoral areas. Please visit their website to see descriptions of all services provided and contact information, if needed - http://www.rdno.ca/  (photo shows Rotarian Rob Bauml, on the left, with Mike)

 

John Hogarth is celebrating his 30^th year in Rotary this month, having joined as a member of Kalamalka Rotary on July 3, 1985.  His sponsors were  Floyd Varchol and Hugh Mori.  John is known as our Cowboy poet and he wrote a poem for Vernon Rotary’s 90^th Anniversary.  He has been active in many areas of service over the years.  The trail ride he and his cousin offer as part of the Dream Auction is memorable.  John was president the 16^th year of the Dream Auction.  During his year as President, he oversaw the construction of the Coldstream skateboard park and the cenotaph.  He and Janis were regular exchange student hosts and were active in this program for many years.  John also chaired Vocational Service and was our club historian for many years. (photo shows John with Club President Mary Jackson, who also provided this story)

 

 

 

Roger Perry presented Rotarian Beth Marks with a very special Rotary Foundation Award for her support of the Foundation. Beth explained to the club how important it was to her to provide this support and how good it can make someone feel when they are helping others.  The Rotary Foundation transforms gifts into projects that change lives at home and around the world.  One site that gives you a good insight into this process is https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/my-rotary/rotary-foundation    (photo, left to right, shows Roger, Beth and last year's Club President Greg MacKinnon)