Bulletin - Oak Bay Rotary now has its own Foundation

President Joan opened the meeting with a short history of the Rotary Foundation started in 1928. Club members then sang the national anthem and Lynn Murray said grace. Barry Mutter introduced the visiting guests - Colleen Buker and Mark Fisher. We have  a November program to look forward to in which we have an auction, the district governor’s visit, and a Spinnakers Pub meeting.

Tom Croft’s membership was approved by the Board. Members have 7 days in which to lodge a concern should they wish to.

Dallas Chapple (left) fined all of us who ate their Halloween candy instead of giving it to the kids.  Jerry McLean was fined for not attending a Blue Bridge Theatre board meeting! Tom Croft won the draw!

Committee reports:

Brian Lamb presented the Treasurer’s report and said that the club needs to raise large amounts from the Poinsettia Sale and the Merrython Fun Run.

Administration: Heather Aked (right) outlined her position, that of obtaining speakers and reminding members of their roster duties. She asked member to refer to the Preferred Practices if they are not certain of the details of the duty. Barry Mutter, Jim Laing, Vicky Pitt, Eugen Bannerman, Renate Gibbs, and Tricia Timmermans are committee members

Secretary: Leslie specified the responsibility of minutes of meetings, correspondence, and attendance as being her responsibility. She outlined attendance requirements and gave many options for make-ups. Leave of absence and attendance-exempt categories of membership were detailed.

International Committee: Perry Bamji (left) spoke on the projects. All matching grant projects are on hold as the district has not dispersed the monies. The Mexico project has been adopted by Royal Oak Centennial; the India project (building toilets) will commence once the grant is received. Grant monies received include funding for a Mobile Dental Unit for Guatemala;  and John Jordan’s project in  Rwanda (this project has also been adopted by the Sooke Club).

Community Services Committee: John Snively (right) spoke on behalf of Peter Lawrie. He showed a PowerPoint presentation describing the many projects – Radcliffe Lane signs, Smart Boards for 2 elementary schools; involvement with the Oak Bay Wednesday Night Summer Market, the Mustard Seed Food Bank, Interact at Oak Bay High School. Upcoming projects include the Poinsettia Sale (pick up Dec 2nd), and the Merrython (Dec 4th).

Membership: Interim chair Joan Peggs reported that there are 56 members.

Foundation: Brian Lamb spoke for Neil Rawnsley. There will be an auction on November 15^th, at which $4,000 will be up for auction. Neil Madsen will be dividing the monies up into bid-able lots.

Literacy chair Jim Force commented on the Project Unity and the Literacy Roundtable.

PR chair Corey Burger reported on his successes in getting the club’s activities before the public.

And last but not least, David Maxwell reported on the establishment of our very own Oak Bay Rotary Foundation, the result of a lot of work by Dave, Vicky Pitt, Rod Sim (left) and Tav Macpherson.  We now have our own foundation to which we can contribute tax-deductible donations!

The meeting ended with a rousing rendition of God Save The Queen.