QB SUNRISE
SCUTTLEBUTT 
The QB Sunrise Scuttlebutt is a weekly publication that highlights the activities of the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise.
Around Rotary’s World – Fundraising
Debbie joined the Communications table at this morning’s Club Assembly “to see what we’re doing about PR and Communication”. One thing led to another and we started talking about Fundraising; remember when Debbie was first introduced by Sponsor Larry; she was introduced as someone that had some success as a fundraiser.
Debbie described a successful fundraiser that she was a part of that sounded like a good fit for our club and for Qualicum Beach; here’s how it worked:
- It would work best as a Valentine’s Day event
- The focus is Champaign and Chocolate
- Either “finger food” or buffet type eats
- Musical Program
- Silent Auction
- They generated $33,000 from the event
Next Weeks Worker Bees
- Greeter – Allen Ball
- 50-50 – Charles Beckingham
- Rotary Moment – Kim Brown
- Invocation – Giovanni Belcastro
July 6th Meeting
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy Birthday Kim
Guests
Debbie Martin-Cox and Robin Carr are seeking membership in our club and Ed and Evelyn Chernoff from Bend Oregon chat with George; Ed is a member of the Greater Bend Rotary Club;Welcome Debbie, Robin, Ed and Evelyn
Rotary Moment
Allan chose Honorary Membership as his Rotary Moment topic. Honorary Membership is bestowed at a clubs discretion and as Allan pointed out, Royals, Political Leaders, National and International Celebrities as well as local movers and shakers have been inducted as Honourary Members over the years. Honourable Members have no official voice in club affairs, nor do they pay fees, however clubs do pay the normal membership fee to RI for Honourary Members in their respective clubs. Over the last few years we have inducted 3 Honourary Members the latest being Ian Lindsay.
Announcements and Stuff
President David:
- Read a “thank you letter” from DG Bob Martin
- Asked Rotarians to consider becoming a Host Family for a young Thai Rotary Exchange student who will be attending KSS this next academic year. The evening Club, who sponsors the student is short two host parent positions. Exchange students typically spend 2 – 3 months with each Host parent and each host receives $300 per month to help offset costs. Contact David or Norm Watts at 250-752-0929 for more information.
- Announced the Board Meeting tonight, 7 pm at Rotary House
Peter circulated a sign up sheet for the Rotary House renovation Work Party’s; Work will start on Friday August 20th and continue weekdays until and including the following Friday, august 27th – Be there or be square.
Doug has mowed the lawn and everything is ready for our Saturday night BBQ at the Arbo’s; 842 Woodbridge Place. Bring your own stuff to eat and drink. See y’all at Arbo’s on the 21st
Rose Chair Ken announced that Oct 16th has been recommended as the Rose Delivery date. Ken also called a Rose Committee meeting to follow our meeting this morning.
Ed announced that the personal information for the 2010-11 edition of our Rotary Business Cards is almost complete – we just have to hear from Giovanni, Allen Ball, Gerry and Mike before going to the Printer.
Rider Green was the order of the day for Bob who has just returned from Regina where he witnessed the lucky Saskatchewan win over the Lions. A reminder Bob; Grey Cups are won in November not August.
Sgt Kim and his chief henchman Derek place the long arm of the law on Ken’s shoulder; fined for being a no show????
Trivia
Bill gets it right: the BBQ’s at Doug Arbo’s on Sept 21
This weeks Trivia question – Who wore Rider green to the August 10th Meeting?
Program
Club Assembly today but there wasn’t too much time for discussion and no time for a Committee response so I’m unable to report on outcomes.
Director Larry Mix and the Membership Committee
Director Doug Arbo and the Club Service Committee
Allan Gannon who is still pinch hitting for Director Gerry Herkel is pictured with the Community Service Committee
Director Stuart Jackson and the International Committee
Foreground is Director Bob Brown and Vocational Committee member Pamela Hadikin and background is Communications director George Venner and guest Debbie Martin-Cox
