This weeks August 8th meeting at the Urban Grill- Murray Wood will be providing an update and presentation of our efforts at the Ironman registration station earlier in the month. We will also be settling on a date for our upcoming Strategic Plan review with Don Evans, likely in mid September.
Last Week's Happenings
At our Tuesday morning meeting we hosted District Governor Don Evans, his wife Deb, and Assistant District Governor Liz Scott. Don provided an update on District 5040 initiatives and his upcoming year. The Venue again did a great job feeding 30+ members and guests.
The Rotary Club of Whistler and the Millennium Club of Whistler manned the pancake flippers at the BBQ Championships at Creekside Saturday and Sunday morning. Thanks to Gill Forester for organizing the great event and everyone from both clubs who came out to help.
Labour Day Weekend Corn Roast - Expect to hear more details shortly about our Corn Roast in the Village. Volunteers from our members and Friends of Rotary will be most welcome.
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)
