Rotary Meeting Nov 3

 As it was the first Thursday of November, this meeting was a dinner meeting followed by the board meeting. Pres Cheryle introduced Marieze as the program..... she gave an excellent and entertaining update on her role as a 10 year survivor as our School Trustee.

Marieze is obviously passionate about learning, both in her own life and those of children as evidenced by her 4 terms as Trustee and her leadership in the Roots of Empathy program. 

We learned of the funding process by the Government that supports our local schools and the changes that are being contemplated. She also reviewed the options that were/are considered by the board to address the $750m shortfall in annual funding. She stressed that the one option of closing OSS would have a huge demographic impact but the current enrollment of 276 students appeared to be stable and can sustain the schools ongoing viability. Marieze concluded with the notion that our community needs to work together to attract young families with the necessary employment opportunties and affordable housing that goes along with that.

It was also noted that Marieze is now the host family for Alessandra. 

Our Pres drew the 50/50 draw ticket but somehow missed the joker!

The board meeting followed ...even though the Canucks were playing!