New Club in District 5360

 

Something exciting happened at a dinner party last December. During dessert, the casual party conversation unexpectedly turned to an energetic discussion about joining Rotary. That was how the Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits was born.

 

Thanks to the support of DG Neil Berg and existing Red Deer Rotaract and Rotary Clubs, the Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits will celebrate the launch of their club and induct their 28 charter members on Tuesday, July 4.

 

Their inaugural year will be led by co-presidents Sara Smillie and BJ Tumanut. Sara was a charter member of Rotaract Club of Red Deer and served as their Club President 2014-2016. BJ has been a member of Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise since 2011 and served as their President 2015-2016. Sara and BJ, along with the fresh vision of their board and members, look forward to helping Rotary thrive. With 25 of their charter members new to Rotary, it is their hope that offering an evening club with a strong membership base of young professionals will attract more people to Rotary.

 

Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits will hold their regular meetings the first Tuesday of each month at Westlake Grill (in Heritage Ranch - 6300 Cronquist Drive) from 7pm - 8pm. Having a strong focus on “Service Above Self” the members will also volunteer in the community 1 - 2 times per month.

 

Should you wish to attend the Rotary Club of Red Deer Urban Spirits launch party, please email Sara Smillie.