Richmond Sunrise Rotary Club Bulletin October 1, 2015

Buy tickets for Rotary on Ice and donate to children

Remember to bring funds to pre-pay breakfast

We have two tables for the Pathways dinner at the Executive Inn

Reserve November 8 for afternoon tea.

October 29 our DG visits

 

Susan’s friend Shelley McPherson.

Superintendent of Schools Monica Pamer.

 

Belinda introduced Monica and our own Debbie T.

Superintendent Monica Pamer told us about SD 38 long term planning especially the Long Range Facilities Plan.

Enrolment is down in most of the 50 schools in Richmond due to demographics and programming.  2 schools are surplus. 4 parcels of land are held in reserve. 13% of the student population goes to private school which remains consistent.

25 schools are at high seismic risk requiring a $100 million investment.  Whether funds are spent rehabilitating them depends on age and projected population. As a result up to 5 schools will close due to seismic and population considerations.

School trustee Debbie told us the district is consulting with the community in various ways and has developed a public engagement website. 5 open houses are planned.

Monica and Debbie were thanked by Laine.

 

Florence is working diligently on the book sale for Thompson Community Centre.

Pat is back from her Alaska cruise which she “won” at the auction.

Sorry ladies, Doug’s boat will be out of action for up to 6 months, or not depending on repairs. Doug is learning patience.

Debbie continues her love affair with “RV” last weekend in Pt. Townsend.

Marg is looking after her 96 year old aunt.

Larry leaves on a three week cruise ending in New Orleans with Steve. Unfortunately Larry will have some health issues to attend to.  We all offer our strength and support.

 

Dick Wagner 23 years in Rotary!

Chris P 12 years in Rotary.

 

Social committee met after the meeting.

Projects committee following Thursday October 8 meeting.

 

The district conference is coming up. You can learn a lot and drink Scotch with Marg.