Rotary Bulletin November 19, 2013 - Annual Tax Auction: $14,000 raised

Report by Lorna Curtis.

President Peter welcomed everyone and reminded us of the tax auction today - as opposed to the tax audit.

Visiting guests:  Hazel Braithwaite - guest of Lorna

Janice and Raymond Martin - guest of John Jordan
Deborah Michaels - Rotaractor

Visiting Rotarians: Paul and Elizabeth Johnson - Langley Rotary Club

Joan Peggs asked for Poinsettia orders by Friday, November 22nd. 

Please support Rotaractors to decorate a Christmas tree at the Empress - they are looking for toys to bribe the judges. If you have any toys to donate contact Joan Peggs.

Heather Aked reminded members about Thrifty Smile Card program and urged all to participate - you can get a card from Heather.

Sunday, December 1st is the Merrython Fun Run - please come out and participate or volunteer. Contact Leslie for details of how you can help.

Bob Schelle asked Directors to please let Tricia know of the dates and venues for committee meetings, so she can place the information on the EVENTS PAGE of the club's website. This will help avoid any conflicts in committee meeting schedules.

Philippine Relief Fund: members can donate to Disaster Aid Canada and the Canadian government will match the donation. 

John Jordan spoke about a literacy project in Rwanda which the Langley Club is involved with; he is hoping at some point the Oak Bay and Langley Clubs can work together on a joint Rwanda Project. 

Ron Cooley, Fines Master, fined seniors who have taken advantage of the free ferry rides, as well as Football fans; Lorna was fined for being appointed to the Oak Bay Kiwanis Pavilion Board which involved a second dollar as there was no mention of Rotary in the newspaper article. Happy Anniversary to Jessica Van der Veen. Lots of happy and sad dollars.  Mike Hodges won the draw. 

As it is Foundation Month Tav MacPherson acknowledged those club members who make significant contributions to the Foundation and are Paul Harris Society Members: Heather Aked, Jack Petrie, Joan Peggs, Joan Firkins, Lynne Murray, Renata Gibbs, Perry Bamji, and Tav MacPherson,

Tav presented Jack Petrie with his Paul Harris Society wings.

Tom Croft (left - photo by Neil Rawnsley) conducted the annual Tax Auction. $14,000 was raised - just like that!

CONGRATULATIONS to all who contributed.