Luncheon Dec 11, 2014

President Judy introduced today's 3 guests, Bill Lawrence's wife Lenore, Gregor and David, although Greg and David are as clearly 'near-members'! The program was special in that 2 members were inducted and a Paul Harris was awarded. 

Pam Cann and Gail Scott are our newest members and before the induction, each gave a brief bio/vocational presentation. Pam has been a Prairie girl most of her life, born in Lethbridge but spending most of her years in Calgary. She has 2 daughters still in Calgary where she and husband Gord started several businesses. Pam earned her degree in Business Administration which obviously supported the successful companies. She suffered a stroke in '07 and retired to Osoyoos in '09. A year later Gord died but she has stayed with us clipping dividends from her Calgary company called Third Hand Caretaking Inc which is now managed by her daughter Natalie. 

Gail is our Managing Director of Destination Osoyoos and has been a self diagnosed workaholic through a career of economic and community development roles within various levels of government. She has her B of Admin Management from Uof C and more recently Certificate of Community Development. She is a mother of Reid and Laura who she raised as a single parent, which is where her volunteering and fundraising expertise originated. She has moved 17 times in 30 years and has the energy and creativity to add to Rotary and the business community in Osoyoos.

Judy performed the induction, including Cheryle and herself as the sponsors. Huge welcome to Pam and Gail!

A suprise Paul Harris award followed and it was to Lenore Lawrence! Bill had made the contributions and designated the recognition and award to Lenore who did not know it was coming and was thrilled and honored to recieve it. Well done sneaky Bill!

In other news:

-There will be a board meeting at 4:00 on Thursday, Dec 18th.

-Elly Contreras and Ramiro arrived safely in Manzanillo and wanted to remind us of the special E-Club meeting on Jan 5 with RI President Gary Huang. Even if you do not need a make-up, this would be a neat meeting - register for it at http://portal.clubrunner.ca/8529/Page/webinar-jan-5-2015

-Gregor and John hold the new record for tips at the Coyote Beer Garden...challenge?

-Gail won the 50/50 and donated it accordingly!

-there will be a Christmas Social with Pres Judy and Myers on Saturday at 6:30 at unit 54 in the Casitas del Sol.

-no meetings until Jan 8th!

 

Have a great and safe  Holiday Season and Happy New Year!