Our final Rotary meeting of 2017 was held on Tuesday, December 19th with over 25 Rotarians, friends and guests in attendance. Highlights of our morning breakfast meeting included:
• Having Rotarian, Brenda Hamilton, lead the group through a Rotary Moment where she asked members about their Rotary highlight of 2017. So many great Rotary moments!
• Listening to Inbound Rotary Exchange Student, David Wu, as he spoke about his week in review
• Presenting David with Christmas gifts as he looks forward to his first Christmas in Canada
• Hearing an update from our Rotary Christmas Tree Fundraiser Chair, Les Brough, about the success we have had over the past month
• Recognizing Les Brough with the honour of "Rotarian of the Month" for the month of November for stepping up and taking the lead on our Rotary Christmas Tree Fundraiser
• Receiving a visit from Ann Kemp and our very own Miss Rotary, Jessica O'Gorman
• Having local Pharmacist, Dayton Sobool, from Summerland Guardian Pharmacy join us as our guest
• Having Rebound Rotary Exchange Student, Emma Thomson, and her boyfriend, Joao, also a Rebound Rotary Exchange Student, join us for our meeting
Thanks to everyone who came out. Happy holidays! We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 9th at 6:00 pm!