BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION 2025. The nominations are in, and 9 club members have graciously agreed to stand for election to our board. Starting this week, all club members will have the chance to vote (online) for up to four candidates as future directors. We are truly fortunate to have such an extraordinary talent pool. Be sure to read the short description about each member.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIPS (PHFs).
Andrew Johnson presented Lawrie Jones with a PHF+8. Lawrie has been a member of our club for 52 years and says that becoming a Rotarian is still one of the greatest gifts in his life.
Noma Vales shared that the Rotary Club of Maseru in Lesotho has informed her that they are awarding her with an Honourary PHF and will present it to her during her next visit there, on May 27th. Noma has worked tirelessly for many years to improve life for Lesotho citizens and she is deeply moved by this unexpected gesture from the Maseru Rotary Club.
For information ... An Honourary Paul Harris Fellowship award, named after the founder of Rotary, is one of the highest honours that Rotary International can bestow upon a person. It recognizes recipients for their outstanding contributions that exemplify the highest ideal in Rotary of delivering “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”
MEMBER NEWS. Numerous members shared personal updates and anecdotes at the meeting - so lovely to hear! A particular shout-out was given to members we haven't seen in a while - Bill Stevens and Roger Garriock. We are also looking forward to welcoming Ray Funnel back as soon as possible.
BUDGET FOR 2025-2026. Our president elect, Marva Wisdom, has started the process of building our club's budget the Rotary year beginning July 1, 2025.
Matt Webster would like to hear from members regarding any items to be included in the Club Service budget.
Crista Renner would like to hear from members regarding any marketing suggestions and/or expenses for next year.
CLUB'S VISIONING EXERCISE - TAKING IT TO THE NEXT STEP.
President Brian emphasized that the goal of the initial Visioning Exercise held on March 22, 2025 was to identify the WHAT - what we want our club to be like in five year's time. Brian gave an overview of the key questions that were addressed during the Visioning Exercise and the most-voted suggestions by those present at the Exercise. The process is now moving towards the HOW - how we can achieve the high level goals. Each table at our club meeting was requested to debate a couple of specific club goals and to suggest ideas on HOW these goals might be achieved. The visioning and planning process will continue.
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