Erika Loucks, chairperson of Nechako Elementary School's PAC joined us at our March 6th meeting to share their fundraising story for a new playground at the school. Looking at photos of the planned playground surface, brightly colored, a product made from recycled tires and playground equipment designed to accommodate students with mobility challenges, one could appreciate how much this will be appreciated. The project has already received significant financial support from industry and business in Kitimat. Students are also doing their bit, each class collecting different coins for the days of the week, nickels, dimes, loonies and toonies. It's a contest! David Mill, principal, was on hand to introduce Erika. Wondering what the surface could look like? This picture will give you an idea.
Later in the evening we heard from Brian Downie, our area governor--all about the Presidential Environmental Sustainability and Peace Conference in Vancouver. Ian Riesley, 2017-18 President, Rotary International brought this year's Make a Difference theme home. Building peace through environmentally sustainable effort at home and around the world was showcased in a fashion those attending will remember. Speakers, the House of Friendship participants, organizations from the world beyond Rotary and those from within, left motivated and inspired.
Brian also brought along Rotary's upcoming year's club banner--an impressive theme for Rotarians to follow Be The Inspiration.