At our Tuesday morning meeting we hosted Micheal Blaxland who provided an update on the Whistler Syrian refugees. Wendell Moore provided a Did You Know talking about his funding initiative for a Hospice in Squamish. Ken Martin won the wine draw.
This Weeks Meeting
This Tuesday we will again be back to our regular morning meetings at the BG Urban Grill. Jim Watts will be sharing stories of Whistler's pay parking wars and about the current new pay parking policies.
We still need volunteers (Thanks to those who have signed up!) Murray Wood is coordinating this year IronMan event support this year and needs more volunteers. Athlete Check in occurs over three days. (July 27,28 and 29). Check in is where athletes pick up all the necessary paperwork and race articles necessary to compete. It is a great opportunity to meet the people who will be competing in the event. Those who have worked the event in previous years will note that, in general, these athletes are a pretty friendly bunch and Athlete Check in is a good experience.
Subaru Ironman Canada is a big event. Consequently you must register using their web site. Sorry!
August 1st - Our incoming District Governor, Don Evans and his wife Deb will be attending and presenting. This will be an outdoor deck barbecue summer evening at The Venue. As always please RSVP here so we can accurately advise the Venue as to seating and food quantities.
- Creekside Barbecue Championship Pancake Breakfast.- August 5th and 6th. Once again Rotary cooks pancakes for the Canadian BBQ Championships competitors. Contact Gill Forester to pick you shift and passion (pancake flipper, batter mixer, server etc)..
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)
