Dan Paarsmarkt will give his introductory talk to the members.
Denise Anstey will present a slideshow about the upcoming RI Convention 2025 in Calgary.
December 3rd Business Meeting Recap
Stephen Simms chaired the AGM, which had a great turnout of 32 Members plus 4 proxies. All positions were filled except that of Secretary. The Board is willing to have an 'in training' position for the short term for a new candidate. The new Board commencing July 1, 2025 will be as follows:
Past President: Keith Johnson
President: Anita McDonald
Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Glen Gryzko
President-Elect: Hank Pilotte
Community Service Director:
Samson Marcus
New Generations Director: Denise Anstey
International Services Director:
Chrystal Skead
Rotary Foundation Director: Dan Paarsmarkt
Communications Director: Bill Belsey
Club Services Director: Hank Pilotte
Membership Director: Sue Carpenter-Parnell
Anita announced that Sue will also be the incoming District Governor - the first female from our Club to be nominated.
Keith shared that he and some friends have been saving PC points, and on the afternoon of Giving Tuesday he is meeting representatives from Big Hill Haven at Shoppers to help them spend $2700 in point.
Bob MacLeod, on behalf of the Rotary Foundation, recognized Earl Boon for this significant contributions.
Dan spoke about last week's volunteering at the soup kitchen and the high demand there is for food in the food shed. He is planning the same event for January 28th, not as many volunteers will be needed as last time. He added that donations to the food shed can be made at any time.
Clark reported that, in record time, enough volunteers have stepped up for Meals On Wheels to flesh out the schedule for the first quarter of 2025.
He also advised that our Casino fundraising night will be assigned in May, and will occur in the last quarter of 2025.
Register through Clubrunner for the Christmas Party December 17th!
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