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THE SUMMERLAND ROTARIAN
EDITION 14 Your club news source
February 2016
What’s happening in our Club?
January 05 Dinner meeting
New members induction, President Roch, Ayman Kanan, Barb Gillespie, Tony Boot, Leslie Viasanen,
Mateus Bieber, Jason Bieber and Garry Hollingshead
Nick honoured us with his
Rotary moment, the history of
the Rotary wheel, and a quiz,
then he gave Vegerville kobaysa
to the winners of the skill testing
questions.
Garry presented Denese with the Paul Harris
Award, two sapphires on the pin
Mike accepted the Unsung Hero Award, a new initiative
by our District Governor, for this, Mike will attend a
special event in Yakima May 14th. Mike’s coffee fund
has been a huge contribution to our club coffers.
Brenda and Ann discuss the Rotary 4 way test, and no
doubt, sharing their Christmas stories
February 08 breakfast
meeting. JB presents a
Rotary moment, a
touching story about past
Rotarian friendships.
Jean Munroe and Linda
Carnegie enlightened us
on The RECOPE Society
Egehan takes the plunge, New Year dip at Sunoka
Beach. Summerland's Rotary Exchange Student,
Egehan Solak, from Turkey, kicked off the New Year
by taking a plunge into Okanagan Lake at the
Summerland Kinsmen Club's 31th Annual Polar Bear
Dip. Way to go, Egehan!
Meet our new Miss Rotary, Breanna Smith,
she is currently preparing her Bio for our
next edition
Our club was fortunate to have Kim Wise,
School Counsellor from Summerland
Secondary School, speak at our meeting
this morning about a two-day Wellness
Retreat that was created for Grade 9 and
10 students at Summerland Secondary
School. The annual "Unity Retreat"
features workshops on self-awareness,
team building, cooperation and anti-
bullying. Grade 11 and 12 students from
the school assist with the workshops.
This will be the thirteenth year
President, Roch was pleased to
present, Brad Besler, with a cheque for
$250 to assist him with the costs of
organizing a benefit concert in aid of the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Brad is putting on the concert at Centre
Stage Theatre on March 19th and is
currently looking for local talent to take
part in this fundraiser. Brad can be
contacted at bbesler@gmail.com or at
250-494-4177 -
President, Roch was pleased to present
fellow Rotarian, Lesley Vaisanen, with a
donation of $300 at our meeting this
morning. Lesley will be leaving her home
and business later on this month to spend
six weeks helping refugees on the Greek
Island of Lesbos. Lesley, who will be
paying her own travel expenses, is raising
funds to purchase much needed supplies
for the refugees.
Rotary after Five Social
And our February 2nd Dinner Meeting
Alison and her
staff Lacey, and
Darrian,after a
great dinner,
Santorini’s rocks.
Ann, John &
Brenda filling up!
Rotarian Choice: Member of the Month
John Kemp
One of our newest members, Leslie Vaisanen has arrived on the Island of Lesbos in Greece to assist the
Syrian refugees on their plight to immigrate to Europe, her plan is to work with Lighthouse for the next six
weeks.
Board High lights People
Our out going Exchange Emma Thompson will be leaving for Hungary, and Sylvia Mott will be
leaving for Germany (Osoyoos Club )
Denese is planning the SSS $100 challenge, and the Public Speaking competition
John is one our longest
serving members, 31 years,
Past President, he has
served more burgers than
McDonalds, always has a
great story loaded with
humour, Ann has been
responsible for leading the
Blossom Pageant for our
club for years
Preliminary planning stages for the Giants Head Trail
December June 2016 dues are due, $125, cheques payable to Summerland
Rotary Club
Our Current Executive 2016 - 2017
President Preston Mott
President Elect Chantelle Meriam
Public Relations Ellen Mathews
Foundation Garry Hollingshead
Membership Sue Eden
International Chair Leslie Viasanen
Fundraising
Community Service Dionne Babakos
Youth Services Bob Van Balkham
Secretary Don Gemmel
Treasurer Doug Carnegie
Dates to remember
$100 Challenge
Public Speaking April 12
Pioneer Tea April 16
Giants Head Grind
Grand Fondo July 16
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