Bulletin - April 27, 2017

Snacks: Cookies special delivery, via Effie for John!

 

Meeting called to order by President Jack G at 7:00 p.m.

National Anthem led by Jack G

Invocation by Jack G

 

New members to be: Robert Hawes and James Parker

Guest speaker: Shantael Sleight, Saanich Peninsula Literacy, Literacy Outreach Coordinator

 

BBQ Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone for volunteering for the Hot Dog Extravaganza!

We were presented a cheque from Royal Oak club by Robert.

Heads Up...

Claremont Dry Grad UVic Student Building, Dry Grad 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

July 9 Strawberry Festival

 

The goal is to read / be read to by at least 1000 books by 5 years old to get a child ready! Literacy is extremely important in our daily lives, and needs to become a lifelong learning habit. Literacy is intertwined with economic growth, community development and crime prevention.

 

Approximately 40% of adults and 35% of working age people do not have the literacy they need to achieve their goals or to function and thrive in a modern economy. This needs to change....

 

SPL Goals:

1.  Increase awareness

2.  Grow and sustain our community partnerships and relationships

3.  Support community literacy and services

 

How are they doing this?

1. Literacy website and social media pages in all regions

2. Work with Community Services to research literacy needs

3. Open Air Library Tuesday mornings in July, Beacon Hill Park from 10-12, July 4 to August 22 weather permitting. 

4. Free program that encourages reading together.

Everyone welcome to come and read!

 

Discussed how our Rotary could do a project together with SPL. Details to follow.

 

50/50 DRAW: Jack M drew a white marble, better luck next time!

 

HAPPY & SAD DOLLARS: Happy dollars for Jack M birthday, happy dollars all round!

 

Bob prepaid for 10 weeks while he's away travelling.

 

NEXT MEETING:  May 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Greeter and Note taker: Ian

Sergeant at Arms: Hermann

Dessert: Leta

 

Meeting adjourned.