June in Oceanside - there's not much better, is there? Beautiful weather, a spectacular environment, and smiles on every face! There's no doubt we are blessed.
Now is a good time to think of how we can contribute to our broader community. Outlined below are two one-off opportunities (just a few hours of your time) to get involved with organizations who make a difference in the community - one a social service, the other involved with the environment. And - for just 10 minutes out of your day - a way to help our health services assess needs via a short survey.
See you Friday!
Judy |
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Your Committee have found it necessary to go back and take a closer look at the budget to see what could be done to help the club run on a break-even basis while maintaining a one-year reserve.
The 2014 budget was initially prepared and approved based on having approximately 135 members. After renewals this year we find our membership will average about 110...
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PARALYMPIC CHAMPION TO SPEAK
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Michelle Stilwell is the only female Paralympic athlete to have ever won gold in two separate summer sport events will speak from experience at our monthly meeting on June 6th.
Her topic? Be the Best You Can Be
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| Out & About: to the TEAFARM (June 24th) |
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 Come out to Canada's only tea farm, located in the Cowichan Valley on Wed. June 24th for a tour, tea and sweets.
Check out the video from Shaw TV by clicking "read more"... |
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 One of the main complaints from newcomers to our area is "I can't find a family doctor".
Your input is needed!
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EMPOWERING THROUGH LENDING
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 After hearing Scott Rowswell's talk last month, Probus member, Steph Smith, decided she would like to try making her own Kiva loan. It made good sense...
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| Out & About: Sunset Paddle (July 17th) | |
 Have you ever had the urge to try kayaking but didn't really know where to go or how to do it?? Well, here's your opportunity to give it a try in the company of Probus friends. |
| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | |
Nanoose Community Services is in need of spotters for the Lantzville Rotary Golf Tournament on Friday June 6th. There are two shifts: 1:30-4pm and 4-6:30pm. The Rotary is kindly providing NCS with a share of the proceeds from this tournament. Please contact Liz Holme if you can help out this very worthy local charity.
Moorecroft Stewards, who provide volunteer assistance and funding to our beautiful local Moorecroft Regional Park, are looking for volunteers to "man" their booth at Art in the Garden, July 19-20. If you can spare a few hours to provide information on the park (including it's special history) on either of those days, please contact Judy.
Check out the websites by clicking the name of both of these very worthy local organizations to get further information.
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