THE SUMMERLAND ROTARIAN EDITION 16 April 2016 Your club news source What s happening in our Club? Linda Beaven with Meagan representing Shakespeare Festival 2016 April 12 Breakfast meeting Preston and Roch present Shakespeare Festival 2016, $2500 funding for this year s program May 11-14. Jackson Davies will be front and centre
Our annual Public speaking contest, under the auspices of Denese, Royalty candidates introduced each of the 14 student speakers, Paul Varga, Charlotte Burley and Tony Boot judged the contestants GIANTS HEAD GRIND Christopher Walker Memorial Race Saturday, May 21, 2016
The Great Ogopogo Bathtub Race on August 20, 2016. Come and join the festivities and help SYC raise money for the South Okanagan-Similkameen Medical Foundation to equip the Regional Hospital Tower Project. Annual SADI Fundraising Dinner and Auction A full house enjoyed Zias culinary presentation, Auctioneer Roch conducted the Live Auction, Chantelle wins the $ 50/50, and a young helper clears the guests tables. $9000 was raised from this event.
Rotarian Choice: Member of the Month Chantelle Meriam Chantell into her second year with our club, has been keeping the Facebook site current, organising the monthly Friday socials, and The Pioneer Tea.
President - elect Preston presented his Rotary moment, his topic: Why are you a Rotarian? This gave us time to reflect on the question. Jason and Mathias related to their recent trip to Belize and the Bird Branding Project. A very insightful look at the importance of the study both abroad and in our region. Their local initiatives will gain momentum as they continue to become more involved with birders in the South Okanagan... Erik Thompson President of the Chamber of Commerce was our guest speaker, he covered a variety of topics relating to the potential growth and development of our town, we wish him well in his new role!
Michael presents another $3000 cheque from his coffee machine revenue, as you can see, he is very serious about his on - going contributions to our club Kim Wise receives our contribution to support the SSS School Wellness Program. Kim had previously visited our club to tell us about the school initiative. May 03 Spousal Dinner Our annual Wine & Cheese Meals on Wheels recognition, a cross section of our community, giving their time and vehicles to provide meals to the elderly. Thankyou from the Summerland Rotary Club
Egehan gave us an exceptional tour of Turkey, his family, culture, history and vistas. Bob Van B trades club banners as has been a tradition with our exchange students. We wish you great success Egehan, as you complete your year with us, it has been fun! President Elect Preston thanks Barry Dean for his presentation on partnering plans for Bangladesh John K. bought 50/50 tickets for each of our Royalty guests, Emma thought the photo would bring her luck, she really needs the funds for her up-coming exchange
A picture is worth a thousand words, a nice way to end the evening.. High lights People We now have two School Bursaries, Gordon Smith $1500, George Sutton $1500 Denese is planning the SSS $100 challenge, Preliminary planning stages for the Giants Head Trail Dionne has requested a 6 month leave of absence The board recently announced $3000 will be presented to SADI and SSS Unity Retreat A student from Germany has been accepted as our Inbound for 2016-2017 Our Current Executive 2016-2017 President Preston Mott President Elect Chantelle Meriam Public Relations Ellen Mathews Foundation Garry Hollingshead Membership Sue Eden International Chair Leslie Viasanen Fundraising
Community Service Youth Services Secretary Treasurer Dates to remember Dionne Babakos Bob Van Balkham Don Gemmel Doug Carnegie Shakespeare Festival begins next Wednesday, don t forget to arrive early for your luncheon shifts, nice work organizing the two events Garry. $100 Challenge Giants Head Grind May 21 Ellen has all of the details for registration May 28 Fundraising Gala at Dirty Laundry details to follow In Memorium George Sutton May 9 th 1940 March 05 2016