March 1, 2012 Rotary Meeting

Today was our club assembly

Reports: Judy and Cheryle creating a committee for the Splash Park. First meeting is on March 13, 2012 will find out what the town’s commitment is and what Rotary’s role is. Astral will give us free advertising for all of our fundraising initiatives for the Splash Park.  We will need to put together a Press Release for the Splash Park once we have more details.

Not going ahead with the Curling Bonspiel but will do it in 2013

Lobster Fest on September 14, 2012 – Destination Osoyoos have offered to do all the promotions and advertising for us and we keep all the profits for Rotary. Will be at Gyro Park. Cheryle and Bobbi are coordinating.

Kite Committee – Harold and John

Golf Committee update – Want to create a theme to make it more attractive more golfers. Will look at doing more marketing for 2013. There will be a silent auction again and prizes will be donated. Prices won’t be on registration. Would like to increase the amount of registration prizes like (golf balls, snacks, bags). Hole sponsors are $100/hole and look at having signage done professionally. Title Sponsor will be $1500 this year to make it more accessible for businesses.

Also today was the last day for Happy Bucks for Teagan and our club raised over $300!!!