The Rotary Club of Calgary is comprised of professional and community leaders who come together through a shared commitment and fellowship to create a better future for the generations that are to follow.
***Notice:TheSept 22nd meeting will be a special meeting for club business
A vote will be conducted to determine support for a five year commitment of $100,000/year to Rotary Challenger Park for their Ability Centre project. More details regarding this investment will be sent out prior to the meeting date. Also there will be a presentation from our Engagement Committee as well as the Ignite Committee.
This Week's Birthdays
Herb Stoll
Sept 02
Ken Teare
Sept 02
Bill Avery
Sept 04
Bruce Finnigan
Sept 04
Aaron Miller
Sept 04
Roy Boettger
Sept 05
New Member Process: White Slips
NAME:
Farid Bedwany Reinstatement
PROFESSION:
President
COMPANY
Bedwany Executive Consulting Ltd.
CLASSIFICATION:
Consulting
PROPOSED BY:
Paul Gagnon
Murray Young
DATE:
September 3, 2015
NAME:
Ahmed Mostafa
PROFESSION:
Business Development Executive
COMPANY
Western Union Business Solutions
CLASSIFICATION:
Banking & Money Management
PROPOSED BY:
Garth Toombs
Carmen Goss
DATE:
September 9, 2015
NAME:
Dahlia Mostafa
PROFESSION:
CEO & President
COMPANY
Click Coaching & Counseling Inc.
CLASSIFICATION:
Consulting
PROPOSED BY:
Garth Toombs
Carmen Goss
DATE:
September 9, 2015
Thank you to COG Sponsor Rotarian Ian Viner and Superior Paint & Body and Economy Glass
Highlights from the meeting September 1, 2015
By Barbara Burggraf
President Rob Brookwell called the meeting to order and thanked the volunteers and COG sponsor Rotarian Ian Viner, Superior Paint and Body Service and Economy Glass. Michael Pierson and Manon Mitchell played a duet version of Oh Canada that inspired us to greater heights. Dan Pigeon gave a thought provoking invocation and Eric Bennett introduced 14 special guests. Eric announced lots of very special Rotarian birthdays.
Ghada Alatrash did an admirable job introducing the speaker from Elizabeth Fry Society, Executive Director, Katelyn Lucas. The Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary (EFry) was incorporated in December 1965. The focus is to provide support to women who are in conflict with the legal system. In this regard, EFry is a niche organization in Calgary, specializing in providing support and visitation to women in correctional settings as well as community-based women. Over the years their programs and client base have expanded to include specialized services in related areas of the legal system.
Railway Dinner Theatre- Sept 19, 2015 4:00 to 10:00 PM
By Ken Moraes
Ken Moraes has organized an exciting new fellowship event. We have the opportunity to take a leisurely Red Arrow ride to Aspen Crossing, board a fully restored vintage rail car for a four hour train ride. While onboard we will enjoy a full course meal and a live show, "Mail order Bride". Our cost is $100.00. For registration call Ken Moraes 403.271.4556.
BBQ Volunteers Needed
By Carol Rosdobutko
We’re looking for a few volunteers to come out and have some fun. You may be cooking, serving at a serving station, helping mix salads, setting up the serving tables, cleaning up, etc. We all pitch in and do what’s needed and have a ton of fun along the way. The last BBQ left is Thurs Sept 24 from 4PM -6PM at ValleyView School.If you’re interested, please call Carol Rosdobutko at 403 681 4222 or email at rcarol@telus.net.
JOIN ROTARY ON VISIT TO GUATEMALA – FEBRUARY 5-14, 2016
By Barbara Young
If you are interested in traveling to Guatemala to participate with other Rotarians visiting the Guatemalan Literary program please get in touch with Barbara Young – 403-286-7228 (barbary1@telus.net)
Rotary/Mattamy Greenway Celebration: September 16, 2015
The Rotary/Mattamy Greenway is developing well beyond expectations. According to the Calgary Parks Foundation 80% of the 138 km network of pathway and specialty parks, was completed by the end of 2014. Currently, the project is 90% funded and have contracts awarded that will see 90% of the $60 million Greenway completed by the end of this year.
