This weeks August 15th meeting at the Urban Grill- Ken Roggerman will be providing a presentation of his canoe trip down the Peruvian portion of the Amazon earlier this year.
Last Week's Happenings
At our Tuesday morning meeting Murray Wood provided a presentation and discussion on our annual Ironman registration station efforts over 3 days leading up to the main event, We also hosted a Rotarian (Pierre) from Luxembourg.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
August 15th - Ken Roggerman will be presenting this most recent amazing travelogue - paddling the Peruvian Amazon.
August 22nd - Tom Smith, District 5040"s Membership Chair will be speaking on new member recruitment strategies.
Looking for volunteers for the following two days helping raise funds for our Uganda projects and support of the Skatin Community School. Please click the links to sign up or contact Gill Forester directly.
Sept 24 - Brandywine Meadow and Beyond Guided Hike - Stano Faban, a recent guest at our meetings, has graciously volunteered to guide a hike to Brandywine Meadows. Donations for the Rotary District 5040 Wildfire Relief fund will be accepted.
Also consider registering for the Rotary International Peace Building Conference 2018 being held in Vancouver February 9 - 11, 2018. The theme is Environmental Sustainability and Peace. David Susuki will be the keynote speaker.
Wildfire Restoration Assistance
District 5040 is now collecting donations for fire affect local club areas can us to help those in need. Contributions should be directed to: Rotary BC Wildfire Recovery Fund c/o Rotary Club of Squamish Foundation Box 391, Squamish, BC, V8B OA3
Online individual donations can also be made through Canada Helps (Canada Helps provides a charitable receipt) at www.canadahelps.org: Search for: “Rotary Club of Squamish Foundation” Click on: “Donate Now” Select: “Wildfire Restoration Fund (from the specific fund drop down menu)
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