Luncheon Nov 03,2016

A fun meeting on a sunny November 3rd day. Shouldn't everyone be golfing? Evidently the call of Service Above Self prevailed so we met indoors with a board meeting first and then a regular noon meeting. Choices! 

Guest introductions included honorary member Roger Clinton and newest member Ken Campbell. Roger is not returning to Honduras this year so maybe we will see him at more meetings- he will do a Honduran presentation/update in the New Year. 

As Foundation Chair, Jim presented an update on Rotary Foundation in this 100th Year anniversary of the founding of the fund. Back in 1917, the first donation of $26.50 was made in Atlanta GA. to what became the Rotary Foundation, an endowment fund dedicated to 'doing good in the world'. It is one of the world's leading humanitarian foundations and has funded thousands of Rotary projects worldwide, the most noteworthy being the eradication of polio. November is recognized as Foundation month. 

As a sidenote, I benefited myself, with grants from the Foundation, to establish a refuge for 360 tribal children in Northern Thailand over a 5 year period for which I will always be thankful. 

Jim asked that each Rotarian think about what the Foundation has done and will continue to do and support it by giving at least the original $26.50, but give something. The expectation of EREY (Every Rotarian, Every Year) is $100 US. It is so easy to do online through rotary.org and MY ROTARY but if anyone has any difficulties, Jim is available to walk you through the process. Easy peasy!

Did you note that the 2017 Rotary Convention June 10-14 is in Atlanta? Coincidence? I think not!

The District leadership training was successfully held in Osoyoos over the weekend with 9 attending from our Club. Pres Brian summarized the 3 District goals of Foundation, Rotary Image and membership - we will address all 3 in our Club. 

Under dates to note and remember, the noon meeting on Dec 8th will be our annual general meeting and we will have our Christmas celebrations that evening....details to follow.  Also Osoyoos Xmas light-up will be on Dec 2nd and the Club will be serving hot chocolate and hot dogs - volunteers will be needed so please contact Brian if you can help out -proceeds will go to the food bank.

Pres Brian also asked for input for a community project for this Rotary year - the club has the funds and is looking for a worthy project. Considerations so far include developing a hiking trail, expanding facilities at the splash park and a new playground at the elementary school. 

The tour of the new prison in Oliver for the Club is well subscribed and we will leave by bus from the Arena at 3:00pm on November 23rd. Those who have not given to Foundation by then will NOT be required to remain at the venue!

Pam won the 50/50 and somehow got the notion that it should be donated to the Foundation...smart girl!

And the best news of the day? Lynda has done some deep thinking and with only one (or two) minor hurdles left to work through will be our President Elect....yay!

The speaker for next week is Nina! She will share her experiences from a fantastic year in YE in France last year. 

Cheers!