Rotary Meeting Mar 22 2012

Pres Cheryle opened the meeting of 11 members plus 2 guests with a request that Rotarians submit their annual Foundation support and it was intimated that this may add to potential club citations in addition to the one of 100% retention of members. There was also a reminder to register online for the District Conference which is local (Penticton) and always fun.
Councillor Mike Plante was our guest speaker and he did an a great job of bringing us up to date on Council activities in general and his areas of focus in particular. Evidently there is an orientation venue made available to new electorates (?) in Western Canada as an introduction into the new world of 'politics' which Mike participated in and after exposure to Osoyoos processes and procedures, he is ready! Mike brought us up to date on the very current capital projects and then commented on his areas of focus on Council this year. Those are Child and Youth Committee (chair), Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC ....Jason also serves on this one) and the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety committee. 
There was good discussion and updates on the Splash Park. Mike is a champion of this and appreciates the Rotary commitment, letting us know that there is $10m in this year's budget for planning and promotion and then the $94m in the reserve for construction next year. Other questions and discussion centered on the National Park which has positive direction generally and Mike is optimistic and supportive. 
Sounds like we can look forward to frequent updates to the club....we know how to reach him! 

Ron's ticket was drawn for the 50/50 ....a coincidence? Hmmmm...

A golf committee meeting broke out once the meeting ended!