Posted by Chantelle Meriam on Sep 15, 2017
Meet our newest member of the Summerland Rotary Club, Florida Town! Florida was inducted in as a member of our Club at our last summer BBQ of the season on Tuesday, August 29th. Learn more about Florida below:
 
Florida Town
 
I'm greatly enjoying meeting Rotary members and getting to know them a little better.
 
About me?
 
Hmmmm
I love challenges - on land or sea  Inline image  I seem to spend a lot of my time in, on or under the water. I race dragon boats and OC6's and do a lot of paddling (and some racing) in my OC1. I also compete in swim events - and, until recently, competed in skiing. All water related - although some of it was frozen.
I've had a wonderful work-life, starting at the Vancouver Sun, where I did a stint as Uncle Ben. I doubt if many (or any) of your members are old enough to remember him! Then moved into sports and finally, editorial. I worked on four Vancouver dailies, Sun, Province, News Herald and the short-lived Times, and did continuity at CJOR and CKWX in Vancouver, and on-air work at CKEK in the Kootenays.. Later, I did media and public relations for Canada Post and for Simon Fraser University.
 
Since retiring, I've written a few books and have more planned. One of the wonderful things about being a writer is,  you can exercise your curiosity to the fullest. Why? and How? are the writer's keywords.
 
I'm a recent arrival in Summerland, and am enjoying learning about my new home town. 
 
Not sure what more I can say .......except I'm greatly enjoying Rotary.
 
Well - we are greatly enjoying getting to know you better, Florida. Welcome to our Club!