Ride for MS - once again Eowyn will participate in this fundraising / awareness event. She will send out an email with a link for those inclined to help her fundraise.
Youth Exchange BBQ - July 19th 5:00pm at the Beltgens. More info will be sent in an email.
Forrest Field work party- July 29th-30th. Carl will provide more info…this part of the project will be to help build accessibility access for players and supporters.
Celebration of Life for Bill Hutchinson - July 22nd at Bill’s place
Canadian Blood Services Blood drive - July 26th @ Ladysmith Bethel Church. Contact Suzanne if you are able to volunteer for a couple of hours. 2 people needed per shift.
Shift times are : 12:00 - 2:30, 2:30 - 5:00, 5:00 - 2:00 - 7:00ish
Gerry's Vision 2023-2024
Members were asked to consider possible projects / activities that would be an asset to the community and that could be completed by the club.
Some suggestions included:
Gazebo at Brown Drive Park
Upgrading of the Ladysmith Skateboard ParkA Signature Event
Current events include Rotary Golf Tournament, Rotary Garden Tour and Shredding Event
Past signature events included Corks and Forks, An Evening With Local Legends, Night At the Savoy ( and later For King and Country)
Future Activities
Christmas Party with Chemainus
- Possible outdoor meetings at Transfer Beach
Social events like a brewery tour, theatre etc…
District Governor visit…AG Doyle Childs to arrange date and location
Sgt At Arms
- beware the Scotsman, Barry…it could be a costly year for all members :)
- Gerry $5 for starting the meeting ONTIME !
- don’t be late or it’s $2…even if prearranged. Yikes !
- sit at the table or share your wine with the boss (no, not Gerry…Barry !)
- Bob will be absent next week
Happy / Sad $
Suzanne had a lovely visit with family in Saskatchewan and Alberta
Michael thanked Rotarians for the successful Garden Tour BBQ, International Student Education BBQ, Pirates Day BBQ and Installation