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Our weekly morning Rotary meeting was held at Second Home Restaurant in Summerland this past Tuesday, February 13th. A Valentine's Day themed meeting was planned around the holiday, with a sweet Valentine's Day treat for each Rotarian and guest in attendance. President, Chantelle Meriam, prepared the gift boxes which included one of the "10 Reasons to fall in Love with Rotary" in each.
The Rotary Moment was presented by Rotarian, Michael Weis. Michael shared information on Sadi Youth-Club's annual fundraiser at Zias Stonehouse Restaurant which will be taking place again in April this year. Inbound exchange student, David Wu, shared his last week's adventures. David is looking forward to attending our District's annual "Weekend in the Mountains" event where both Inbound and Outbound Rotary Exchange Students from our District 5060 get together for some training and fun in Revelstoke. Rotarian, Brenda Hamilton, announced the weekly anniversaries and birthdays. President, Chantelle, presented Rotarian, Brenda Hamilton, with the "Rotarian of the Month" award. Brenda regularly goes out of her way to help other Rotarians. Well deserved, Brenda!
Rotarian, Roch Fortin, was excited to introduce our weekly guest speaker, Jayne Graydon, from Saxon Estate Winery. Speaker, Jayne Gradyon, shared her story about how her and husband, Paul, came to own and operate Saxon Winery. Proud hubby, Paul, shared a photo of Leeds Castle in the UK where Jayne worked as an Executive Secretary to the manor. We learned so much about Jayne and are grateful her and Paul have made Summerland their home. At the end of presentation, Roch presented Jayne with the sought after Summerland Rotary Mug.