First, THE PARTY. On Saturday, May 24, Rotarians and their partners gathered at the home of President Jack and his wife, Brannan for a great BBQ. Jack served up delicious Bison Burgers, the wine and food flowed non-stop, and were great. We were also blessed with an unusually balmy evening, so could enjoy ourselves on the spacious patio and lawn of the Petrie home. Our most sincere thanks to Jack and Brannan for their generous hospitality and to Heather and Lorna for organizing the affair and the games.

President Jack presided and called on Tom Lidkea to play for O Canada and David Sills to recite grace.

Visiting Rotarians and Guests, introduced by Rod Sim:

Liz Ashton, Harbourside, Education - College;
Christopher Causton, Harbourside, guest of Lorna Curtis.
Rebecca Marshall was the guest of Jim Force,
Michael Prescott was a guest of Jack Petrie,
Terry William was a guest of Peter Johannknecht;
Lorne Middleton was a guest of Lorna Curtis.

Announcements:

Will Carter reminded the members that the Oak Bay Tea Party, which is a major club fundraiser will be held on the weekend of the 6, 7 and 8 June at Willow’s Park. He made a plea for volunteers, because there are quite a few time slots still to be filled in.

Jim Force was pleased that members had donated $1,000 toward a Shelterbox, and with aid from the Club, one will be purchased for Burma.

View photos of Cyclone victims from the Irrawaddy Delta region in Burma (Myanmar) receiving ShelterBox containers here: Right: The contents of the container in use. Photo courtesy of ShelterBox

Mayor Christopher Causton was on hand to receive (or give?) a check for $15,000 in connection with the Waterpark, but in the absence of the reporter’s minutes your Editor cannot give the correct details.