Trying out different restaurant this week! Also Rotarians Tony and Cindy from the Rotary Club of Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco will be visiting us. We encourage members and friends to come. The restaurant will set up a special section for us. We need a head count ASAP. Register you and your guests (here) Thank you James for making the arrangements.
President Chris joined the Rotary Club of Richmond on February 01, 2002, he has held positions as Director-International Services, Community Services, Club Secretary, Vice President/ President Elect and President 2009-10. "I am a passionate Rotarian and graduated from the Rotary Leadership Institute in 2009. Rotary has allowed him the opportunities to meet many people from around the world and the opportunity to help and assist in both local community programs & projects and international humanitarian projects." - Chris Browne
Chris is the General Manager of the Accent Inns Vancouver Airport. He likes to initiate positive change through effective leadership. He was nominated and became a finalist in the 2011 Richmond Chamber and Commerce - Business Leadership Award. He was Past President of Tourism Richmond and board member of BC & Yukon Hotels Association.
Chris is married to Arlene and has two children, Leon and Leanne.
President Chris 1st Meeting
President Chris started off his 1st meeting at the Cavu - Hilton Vancouver Airport. We were delighted to see many visitors. Rotarian Mutsu Kawai and his wife Junko from Japan, Susan Ness from Richmond Sunrise, Pati Yik guest of Chak, Ex-member Harry Minci and Honorary members, Helge, Tony and Becky.
After lunch, we went around the table and learned something interesting about our visitors and members. See more pictures here
Why the Rotary Year Begins July 1st?
Ever wonder why the Rotary year begins 1 July? The international convention initially played a key role in determining the start date of our fiscal and administrative year. Read more
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