Reported by Eugen Bannerman
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| Wilmot Place, Oak Bay. Photo by Dave Maxwell. |
President Joan Peggs called the meeting to order by proudly telling us of the many flags that were distributed this Victoria Day weekend throughout Oak Bay and area, and that it truly represents our commitment to Community, which is this month’s Rotary theme. View Flag Photos Here.
After O Canada, and Grace by Joan Firkins, guests and visitors were invited to the head of the food line. Heather Aked introduced two visiting Rotarians, Derek Rickwood, of Nanaimo North, and David Sheppard, of Qualicum Beach, and John Whittaker, a guest of Joan Peggs.
Mary Canty reported that Hans Ockermueller is at home but continues to be very ill, and that his wife Lesley, feels he is really too tired to receive visitors.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wynn Taylor reported that there was really not enough Club interest in helping out at the Oak Bay Tea Party, so we will bow out of it this year.
Eugen Bannerman mentioned that Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre’s summer season will begin in two weeks, that the Oak Bay Rotary Club has two members on the Blue Bridge Board of Directors, himself and Jerry McLean, and that this year his wife Iris MacGregor Bannerman was invited by Director Brian Richmond to audition for two plays, Uncle Vanya, and My Fair Lady.
FINES MASTER Lori McLeod continued with her usual whimsical charm as she fined Jack Petrie for being on the front page of the Times Colonist this week, but made no mention of Rotary; all those not wearing ties (the majority, it seemed); all those not watching the Victoria Parade yesterday (again, it seemed the majority); since all our guests ended up at one table, all the others at the table paid a dollar fine. Lori congratulated Jim Force for having a wedding anniversary this week, to which he called out, “Thanks for reminding me.”
Neil Rawnsley fondly remembered Helen Beirnes who passed away recently. She was a member of Oak Bay Rotary and was the first female President of the club.
Mary Canty won the 50/50 draw, but drew the black marble.
FINANCES were reported by Anne Sims. We are basically “on budget” about our revenue, about use of our Foundation money, about our expenditures. Our Tuscany Dinner made about $22,000, but may be less when all expenses paid. Details were provided in a handout.
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| Allenby Street. Photo by Don O'Coffey |
Peter Lawrie, President-elect, wanted to know the Club’s feelings about a number of FUNDRAISING issues, primarily, what percentage of our money should go to local projects, and what for international projects? Opinions varied greatly. The consensus seemed to be around 39% of total budget for local projects, 39% international assistance, and the rest Other. Comments included: “We don’t want to tie ourselves down to set figures.” As for new FUNDRAISING PROJECTS, most people agreed our new FLAG PROJECT has proven highly successful. Joan Peggs, who helped install many of the 100 flags, thanked those who bought and put out flags. “Don O’Coffey’s street (photo above) really looked grand.” Interest has already ignited for next year. Peter Lawrie introduced the idea of a Crazy Dog Show as a fundraiser. The discussion ended on a positive, practical note: “Whoever gets a project going, should be supported by our club.”
A ROTARY MINUTE
Joan Peggs read a letter of thanks from Marilyn Campbell, Principal of L’Ecole Quadra School. Using the $1,000 Thrifty Foods Smile Card money and $2,500 of Oak Bay Rotary club funds, a donation was made enabling the school to purchase document cameras and LCD projectors for use within the school.
The letter included the following: "An old Hebrew proverb says: Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.
It takes a village to raise a child and thanks for continuing to be part of our village!"
After the singing of The Queen, the meeting adjourned.
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