Nov 12, 2017

Posted by Murray Wood

What an event!

This was a big week for the Rotary Club of Whistler. First on Monday there was the celebration for the completion of this years Don MacLaurin sign project. On Friday I counted about 100 people for the Dedication of the Cenotaph at its new location. The ceremony was very moving. Then on Saturday there was a significantly larger crowd for the Remembrance Day ceremony. Some say there were about a 1000 people present. It was certainly a validation of the decision for move the Cenotaph and the great weather didn't hurt.

Again huge Rotary thanks to Anne Townley for being the catalyst on this project. We also recognize and thank President Ken and Past President Mary for their help and dedication in making the move happen.

Our refreshment committee: Marg Pallot and Gil Forester did a great job of arranging the cookies and refreshments following each event. Thanks to them for a job well done. Thanks to all who helped out. I heard lots of great feedback about the new location of the Cenotaph and the refreshments.

Look for more pictures and web site articles to be uploaded before Tuesday's meeting.

This Weeks Meeting

This week, at the BG Urban Grill on Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 David Malaher will give us some insight into Boeing's Position in the Small Airliner Market with Bombardier

Upcoming Meetings and Events - Still lots more going on in November

Nov 21, 2017 Stano Faben on hiking gems within 2 hours of Whistler

Nov 24 -25, 2017 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner If you are planning on attending please act now. Sheila has some important meetings and needs your reply before Nov 13.

Nov 28 President Ken and Anette Martin The Why we Belong to Rotary

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 - 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.