Hello America

Entering USA on May 15, on Highway 97 South Okanagan Wine Country.

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Rfar Dahl

Summerland Rotary

We survived the rest and were both getting a bit bored and were looking to move on... However we had to deliver the Mission Message.. RFAR.  We arrived at the Rotary Meeting at 0645 and were ready to go.  We presented the message and were warmly greeted.  

Thanks Doug.. and I met a fellow with an Rotary affiliate International Fellowship of Motoring Rotarians, North America... IFMR-NA.   It is a mouthful.
So we said our good-bys and headed for Oliver BC.  We were not able to connect with the  Oliver Rotary Club due to Club internal technical issues, however we were able to meet for a short time with President Ann and pass on our greetings to the Club.

This last club officially ended leg 1 of the RFAR effort for 2012.  Club visit #24 over 28 days.

The Plan is to visit Alaska / Yukon Territory Clubs, leg 2 summer 2013.
Contact  me if you want to Ride along. RFAR.

Summerland

We proceeded down the lake and landed in Summerland on Friday, May 11.  Our next scheduled meeting was on Tues May 15.. so we had Friday and on to rest, relax, and recoupe.  So we checked in here for the duration.

The weather was pefect and we rested and walked and toured the neighborhood.

Lakes Beaches and rest.  This is a retirement community.

average summer temp is 29C.

The orchards are apples in bloom.

Vista Haven.

PeachLand..a nice spot.

We drove through Peachland..by the lake... perfect weather and perfect road and perfect bike and perfect friendship..
Don thanks for being with me.  You are a true true friend.

Kelowna Yacht Club - KYC

Formed in 1945, a very successful Yacht Club with several Racing Programs.  Beautiful property on the lake and with plans for a new facility to be built in the next two years.  Pretty nice now.
They are growing with the expansion in the community.  Kelowna is a happening place.  Great climate with lots of sunshine.

The boat basin.

Kelowna Sunrise - KYC

UP and AT EM, @ 05:30 Friday May11.  We head for a meeting with the Kelowna Sunriser group.
Another energetic group.

Here is their display for their Club efforts for 2012 at the District Conference.  At least 20 members are attending and registered.

Promoting the up-coming Distict 5060 Conference.

President Jim opens the meeting. Their Club Motto is

"Doing Good Stuff, and Having Fun"

I was greeted and told that my subject was timely and the program Chair allowed me a stand up of 10 minutes to present the latest information on Future Vision and the Rotary Foundation.

Once again, a very satisfying experince and I feel that I am making a difference for the Rotary Foundation.  RFAR! 

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Thank you Kelowna Sunrisers!

Kelowna Capri - Evening RFAR

Before leaving Vernon we visited the Vernon Kalamalka Club and due to an extensive program all ready planned the we were introduced  and only allowed a short moment to describe the RFAR
Project.  We did not have enough time to make any sort of statement so there was very limited impact.

In the afternoon we drove on south on Highway 97 to Kelowna BC.  As we come south and closer to the US Border the scene becomes more and more urban.  Kelowna has high rise buildings.  Our hotel had 6 floors and the lodging cost reflected the cost of city living.

Just before Kelowna we were in Fruit Orchard Country along the lake.  A beautiful ride and a quick roadside stop yielded the following picture... Machinery...

                                           Fordson Tractor.. a later model than the one in Flat.

                                          A Steam Tractor

                                         Hay Harvester?? Hay Baler??

Later that evening we were greeted by the friendly Rotarians from the Kelowna Capri Club. We were introduced as the program and visiting Rotarian and Guest. 

Our program was warmly recieved by the Club Members and President Ron accepts the banner from the Ketchikan Rotary Club.    Our presentation was successful and recieved many positive comments and appreciation for the mission of RFAR.