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
Bill Ptacek
Aug 24
Nicky Liao
Aug 25
Walter Chayka
Aug 26
Luis MacEachern
Aug 26
John Ridge
Aug 27
Douglas Lee
Aug 30
New Member Process: White Slips
NAME:
Ahmed Mostafa
PROFESSION:
Business Development Executive
COMPANY
Western Union Business Solutions
CLASSIFICATION:
Banking & Money Management
PROPOSED BY:
Garth Toombs
Allan Potyondi
DATE:
August 17, 2015
NAME:
Dhalia Mostafa
PROFESSION:
CEO and President
COMPANY
Click Coaching and Counselling Inc.
CLASSIFICATION:
Consulting
PROPOSED BY:
Garth Toombs
Allan Potyondi
DATE:
August 17, 2015
Thank you to COG Sponsor Rotarian Tom Tait & Galleries West
Highlights from the meeting August 25, 2015
By Doug MacDonald
President Rob Brookwell was away this week (no doubt on some special assignment) so Board member David Holden was our leader for the day. Have you ever wondered what possesses Michael Pierson to select the march in songs he chooses each week? You should ask him. The answer isn't as complicated as you would think.
Paul Vickers, President of Penny Lane Entertainment
By Doug MacDonald
This week's speaker was local entrepreneur Paul Vickers likely best known as the creator of Cowboys Dance Hall and many other food and entertainment businesses.
We need more attendees for our annual BBQ so Joan Simmons can relax!!!
Date: Thursday, September 03, 2015
Location: Al Azhar Shrine Temple (same location as in 2014)
BBQ starts at: 3:45 pm
Happy Hour at: 4:00 pm
Dinner at: 5:00 pm
Cost: $25.00 per person (mail payment to Joan Simmons at 504, 228 – 26th Ave SW T2S 3C6)
Party in the Park, Sept 12, 2015
As mentioned, our club is supporting a fundraising event being put on by Recovery Acres. Their operations and the event are described further below and this message is simply to encourage our members to pass along the invitation and hopefully attend the event if it fits into your schedule. Supporting community events such as this raises our profile in the community and helps organizations such as this to continue the valuable work they do.
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. Registration until September 1, 2015. Login to Club Hub to get the Registration page or call Ken Moraes 403.271.4556.
BBQ Volunteers Needed
By Carol Rosdobutko
Our Rotary Club has committed to 3 BBQ’s in the next 4 weeks. 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.
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.
