Firstly we welcomed Braden Hooper ( Russel's son) into the Rotary Fold with the usual pomp and circumstance.
Announcements:
Tracy had us suggest some names for a National Service dog....Kody, King, Kahlua, K9 etc
Kristen has purchased a table at a Presentation about Human Trafficking ( sorry I missed the name) She has two tickets left if you want to go.
Miljia reminded us of Boots and Bands. Please sign up if you want to help or volunteer on the day of.
Raj and Ann Marie spoke of the International Service Committee's involvement in bringing clean water to refugee kids in Mexico. Some involvement of district grants and other local clubs.
Good News. Rotary will be 121 years old on February 23rd.
Hey Folks, we had a great Fireside last week. Too bad if you missed it.
Miljia is looking forward to a holiday in Costa Rica.
Serena, her daughter, spent an Rotary exchange year in Japan. She liked it a lot and is going back to visit her house family, then on to a teaching stint in Laos.
Paul Cody is moving to the Gas Light. We hope he can stand the excitement.
Raj is finally going on a real holiday to India. He promises that this in not a 'working vacation'.
George Sczepski is going to his place in Sooke on Vancouver island. Looking forward to line dancing, fishing and musical bingo. Wow!
Lena is going on a ten day tour of Dubai with 10 other travel agents.
Todd talked about his 33years in Rotary. He must have joined in February. Also he spent Family Day with his lovely daughter Abigail.