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Volume 33: Number 13 October 2, 2015

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.
 
This Week's Birthdays
Chris Harper
Sept 30
David Still Sept 30
Larry Shelley Oct 03
Bruce Fenwick Oct 04
Bill Manarey Oct 04
John Seigner Oct 05
Hayden Smith Oct 08
Bill Clapham Oct 09
Carmen Goss Oct 10
Peter McKeen Oct 10
Thank you to COG Sponsor Rotarian Don Cameron and Swift River, Farm and Water LP 
 
 
Highlights from the meeting September 29, 2015
By Doug MacDonald
 
Director David Holden pinch hit for President Rob Brookwell this week. David kept a tight rein on the announcements and other activities making sure our speaker had as much time as possible today.
 
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Rick Castiglione, Adventure Traveler, Documentary Producer and Safari Guide Broadcasting Professor at MRU 
By Doug MacDonald
 

Manon Mitchell introduced storyteller, video producer and adventure guide Rick Castiglione. Anyone who has lived in Calgary for a few years remembers Rick as a local TV news reporter. As the media news business changed, Rick decided you could complain about it or do something different so he chose the latter. Rick had been developing an interest in what was going on in developing countries and what people were doing to help. He learned about an RCMP forensic expert in Vancouver, Brian McConaghy, who was sending medical supplies to a hospital in Cambodia.  From producing that story, Rick was hooked.

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DINNER CLUB 2015-2016
The extremely popular and fun Dinner Club is happening again this year. It is truly all about fun and fellowship!

Forty couples are required to have the most effective mix of four couples at each dinner four times a year. New members are particularly encouraged to participate. This is NOT a gourmet club but a chance to meet and enjoy the fellowship of other members.
 
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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)

COG Staff - October 2, 2015
 
Editor Andrea Serink
Reporting Doug MacDonald
Photography David Richardson
Sponsorships
Keith Podmoroff
Office Support Colette Bielech

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President:  Robert Brookwell - Vice-President:  Sid Mark
RI President:  K.R. Ravindran - District Governor: Martin Harvey