December 12 bulletin Notice of todays AGM’s Beautiful baroque amibiance courtesey of Pablo Diemahler and Ceci Valdes who will be hosting traditional christmas carols dec 16 at 2:30pm at st.marys church. Visiting rotarians and guests: Lesley Ockermuller guest of Rod Sim. Peter Lawrie host induction of two new members: Jamie Talbot (Scotiabank) sponsor Rod Sim […]
December 5, 2017 – An Epic Story
With the Oak Bay Beach Hotel decorated for Christmas, a festive mood was evident in The David Foster Theatre. Lynne warmly welcomed attendees. On the other side of the entrance, Ali was accepting luncheon payment and Gary was a handing out 3 50/50 tickets for $2 Stand -in President Heather started the meeting promptly at […]
November 28, 2017 – District General Governor Tom C visit
Rotary Club of Oak Bay – Bulletin for Nov 28, 2017 President Wendy opened the meeting as members sung Canada and the Star Spangled Banner in honor of our special guest, District Governor Tom Carroll and his wife Laurie from Lacey, Washington. Pablo did a lovely job of the invocation and Cici introduced our guests; […]
November 21, 2017 – Foundation Tax Auction
Reporter: Mandy Pui MC and Club President Wendy called the meeting at 12:10 pm. The extensive list of visitors included: Don Bain (guest of Joan F.), Krista Voitchovsky (guest of Ron C.), Jamie Talbot (guest of club), Leila Hartford (guest of Bob Schelle) and Interactors Molly Pearce and Annika Weir. Announcement #1 Health of the club […]
November 14, 2017 – The Rotary Foundation
Rotary Club of Oak Bay Bulletin for Rotary Meeting of November 14, 2017 Scribe: Perry Bamji Meeting commenced with the singing of our National Anthem (Unmodified version. Tom Lidkea donned his Scottish Tartan Cap and said a Scottish Grace which went something like this “Some hae meat and canna eat And some wad eat that […]
Bulletin – Tuesday November 7, 2017
Reporter: Joan Peggs On arriving for the meeting, Rotarians were meet with a warm welcome from Perry Bamji and Wynn Taylor. There was a buzz of friendly banter in the David Foster Foundation Theatre. President Wendy welcomed everyone. A delight to see Mary Canty in attendance. We are all hoping to see you at many […]
October 31, 2017 – Social event at Spinnakers Pub
Reporter: Janette N Photos: Joan Peggs Joan Peggs arranged a delightful lunch event at Spinnakers Brew Pub in the Songhees. Some were brave enough to arrive in fancy dress for Halloween! We gathered at midday and the cider tasting was not just a sleeve of shot glasses but 4 regular glasses of their specialty ciders. […]
October 24, 2017 – Fundraiser for Polio Eradication
Reporter: Edwin Taylor President Wendy called the Meeting to Order, but members were slow in coming forward into the meeting area. Tom Croft led the singing of O Canada Jim Force sang the Invocation Joan Firkins began the proceeding by announcing that the Silent Auction would remain open unto 12:50 pm. This is a Fundraiser […]
October 17, 2017 – Club Committee reports
Reporter: Wynn Taylor President Wendy called the Meeting to order noting that it was the first time in six years that she was the first to arrive in the room. Joan Firkins delivered the Invocation. Alex introduced the Visiting Rotarians and Guests: Harry Abrams, Saanich; Atam Uppal, guest of Sanjay Uppal Announcements: Wendy announced that Naida […]
October 10, 2017 – Sean Rodman, Director of Story Studio Writing Society
Reporter: Jim Laing Meeting called to order by President Wendy at 12;15 pm Guests: Trond introduced guests Dave Arnett, Sabrina Lundquist and speaker Sean Rodman Health of the Club: Lynnie Murray is back in he hospital and Mary Canty was in hospital but has been released and is having visitors. Jim Hickie is taking a […]