The Rotary Club of Parksville AM has welcomed another member to the Paul Harris Society, bringing the Club total to six contributing members.John O'Brien was the newest member to be welcomed into the Society, receiving his certificate and pin designation from fellow PHS Member, President Bashir El-Khalafawi, with assistance from Incoming President, Bill Rawlins.
The "Group of Six" are pictured following the presentation which took place during a break in the action at the Club's weekly bottle drive fundraiser. Shown are (L to R) Don Luke, Bill Rawlins, John O'Brien, Bashir El-Khalafawi, Deidre Michael, Andrea Manson and Jo Dunn.
The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members who elect to give individual contributions of $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus Fund, or approved Foundation global grants. Those who give at the Paul Harris Society level help provide the financial foundation for Rotary to fund projects where they are most needed.
Members of Rotary Team Mexico are saddened by the news that Mamá Teresa passed away last month after a short battle with Covid. Teresa was a constant during our Live Different builds, and her fabulous meals were always a highlight of our trips - tortillas, chili rellenos, burritos - all were prepared with love and were muy delicioso!
The following is a tribute written by Rose Friesen, Live Different’s Interim Manager of Operations in Mexico:
Service Above Self
Parksville, BC V9P 2H5
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