This weeks Paul Harris Fellow +3 Drew Markham
Julia McKenzie receives her 1st Paul Harris Fellow.
Ron Strickland Rotary International News
Some very sad news from Rotary International....Rotary President Elect Sam F. Owori dies suddenly due to surgery complications on July 13th 2017. Sam was a member of the Rotary Club Kampala, Uganda, for 38 years. RI leaves us with his message "Rotary has become a way of life for me-with the intrinsic value and core belief in mutual responsibility and concern for one another as a cornerstone."
ROTARY 5040 AND THE BRITISH COLUMBIA WILDFIRES
If you wish to support the immediate response and relief needs, then the best route to do that is through the established charities already at work, such as the Red Cross or Disaster Aide Canada. These charities have the resources on the ground now and are at work as the situation continues. These charities are also Canada Revenue Agency registered organizations able to issue charitable tax receipts for donations.
The District's intent to setup a special separate fund for contributions to help with recovery once the needs are assessed and identified. This fund will be centrally administered and held as a special Rotary account until the local clubs in the affected area can assess recovery and possible rebuilding needs in their communities. These funds would then be made available to the local Rotary clubs for appropriate projects in their communities.
WE HAVE A CELEBRITY IN OUR RANKS
Congratulations Peter Redwood!
SUNDAY WAS BINGO STAPLING
Bill Sibeon, Laura (Vern's granddaughter), Vern Foell, Laura's dad (Vern's Son inlaw) all had great time and wished others could have enjoyed the fun!