The Eye Opener - May 16 2013
Posted by Mark Ferrari
on May 16, 2013
13/05/16
- President-Elect Robert welcomed one and all to breakfast.
- Club member Michael U.'s Community Service initiative is gaining momentum. The Club has made a connection with Lions Gate Hospital that will help us to identify a specific need for an access ramp for disabled persons. It is hoped that the Club will be able provide the facility to members of our community in need. Thanks Michael for getting this going.
- Club member etc. Ken W. reports that the Adventures in Citizenship alumni of B.C met last weekend, our own delegate Alexa got together with 20 other B.C. delegates to renew ties, talk over 'old' times and share memories.
- Club Treasurer Ted M. provided a quick update of Club business and finances this morning. All the Club bookkeeping is up to date and we are in a sound financial position. Club business administration is on schedule and on budget. Club fundraising is doing fine and we await the success of our upcoming Ride for Rotary.
- Rotary Ride for Rescue: breakfast this year will be hosted in the Cypress Mountain Lodge, the awards ceremony and speakers will also take place in the lodge. Tents, tables and chairs will be set up at intervals along the course for refreshment service, Sussex Realty has provided a large marquee tent for the finish line, Price Smart will be providing breakfast for the competitors once again. Club member Bob M. thanked the Club for all the help recently with raising awareness about the event. Thanks also to Karen H., Robert C. and Bob M. for the great job of organizing this large event for us, no small job.
- President Elect Robert C. will announce the time and venue for the Club Strategic Planning meeting.
- The Club installation dinner will take place June 20th at the West Van Yacht Club, the regular meeting for that day will be cancelled.
- 50/50/happy/sad/fines: no winners, no losers.
Meeting adjourned.
- President-Elect Robert welcomed one and all to breakfast.
- Club member Michael U.'s Community Service initiative is gaining momentum. The Club has made a connection with Lions Gate Hospital that will help us to identify a specific need for an access ramp for disabled persons. It is hoped that the Club will be able provide the facility to members of our community in need. Thanks Michael for getting this going.
- Club member etc. Ken W. reports that the Adventures in Citizenship alumni of B.C met last weekend, our own delegate Alexa got together with 20 other B.C. delegates to renew ties, talk over 'old' times and share memories.
- Club Treasurer Ted M. provided a quick update of Club business and finances this morning. All the Club bookkeeping is up to date and we are in a sound financial position. Club business administration is on schedule and on budget. Club fundraising is doing fine and we await the success of our upcoming Ride for Rotary.
- Rotary Ride for Rescue: breakfast this year will be hosted in the Cypress Mountain Lodge, the awards ceremony and speakers will also take place in the lodge. Tents, tables and chairs will be set up at intervals along the course for refreshment service, Sussex Realty has provided a large marquee tent for the finish line, Price Smart will be providing breakfast for the competitors once again. Club member Bob M. thanked the Club for all the help recently with raising awareness about the event. Thanks also to Karen H., Robert C. and Bob M. for the great job of organizing this large event for us, no small job.
- President Elect Robert C. will announce the time and venue for the Club Strategic Planning meeting.
- The Club installation dinner will take place June 20th at the West Van Yacht Club, the regular meeting for that day will be cancelled.
- 50/50/happy/sad/fines: no winners, no losers.
Meeting adjourned.