We will be back a the BG Urban Grill on Tuesday October 3rd. Dr Judith Fothergill , along with Greg Gardner and Bill McNeney from the Fundraising Committee, ADG Liz Scott and Squamish club president Judy Mcquinn will be presenting an update on the Sea to Sky Hospice initiative.
Last Week's Happenings
We help our Strategic Plan update at The Venue on Monday evening. Don Evans lead the session for a dozen members. A positive and lively discussion ensued and I think we came up with a pretty decent plan for the next 5 years. Key 2022 objectives included the development of a major signature service project, along with a major annual fundraiser, engage with local businesses, grow to 50 ,members and to have at least 50% of our membership be aged 50 and younger.
Upcoming Meetings and Events - A Great October Lined Up!
Oct 03, 2017 Dr Judith Fothergill - Sea to Sky Hospice. Jan, along with Greg Gardner and Bill McNeney from the Fundraising Committee, ADG Liz Scott and Squamish club president Judy Mcquinn will be presenting,
October 05 - Creekside Pizza Dinner Fundraiser - Come out for pizza and support our fund raising efforts for the Amorak Society. Board meeting from 5:30 to 6:00 so if you want to dine with fellow Rotarians come for 6PM.
Oct 10, 2017 Mecki Facundo - From the Spirit Pass to the Award-Winning Whistler Experience Program
Oct 17, 2017 Doug Trelevan - WCSS perspectives from the eyes of a board member.
Oct 24, 2017 Chez Le Venue - Mr. Harry Measure - Ski Town Case Studies from Sun Valley & Telluride to Revelstoke's Innovation Corridor. Dinner Meeting/Social at The Venue.
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.
Rotary Leadership Institute - RLI Part 2 is October 28 and Part 3 is November 25 from 8 AM - 4 PM each day. Registration is open now. Part 1 is being held at Sheraton Four Points Richmond, and Parts 2 and 3 are being held at the Accent Inn on Henning Drive in Burnaby. The cost is $85 and some clubs choose to subsidize or cover this cost. Of course, carpooling, especially coming from our area is encouraged, and only adds to the fellowship! Those interested can access the registration page online by going to the District webpage rotary5040.org and scrolling down. It appears on the lefthand side.
Wildfire Restoration Assistance
District 5040 is now collecting donations for fire affect local club areas can us to help those in need. Contributions can be made by clicking here.
