President Bob Antymniuk opened the meeting on this very crisp Winnipeg winter evening. We had a full room of Rotarians and their guests, a great turn-out for such a cold night. President Bob asked Dave Morris to start us in the singing of O Canada and recital of Rotary Grace. The meeting was then handed over to the Acting Sarge - Darvin Jasper.
Guests were introduced by Acting S.A.A. Darvin Jasper;
Dr. Lynda Balnaeves (U of M- Nursing), Glenn Campbell, Sharon Jasper, Janet Spence.
President Bob Antymniuk then followed with the Rotary Moments prior to dinner being available.
Rotary Moments;
President Bob asked Alan Roberts to report on the Assiniboine Forest Survey Status. Alan advised that he had hoped to have a final report available for tonight, but the data has been more difficult to assemble than he had thought. The reporting period would be from August of 2016 to September of 2017. I.R. counting devices were placed at the 4 main entrances to the forest. There is a 5th entrance at Pacific Junction School. Four magnetic sensor/counters were purchased to count the entrance of bikes into the forest. These counters could be activated by nearby overhead wires as well as if they were placed too close to the south side railway tracks. The south entrances proved to be not reliable for ‘bike’ count due to the rail line and overhead wires. In the summer, the I.R. counters would count deer, dogs as well as people. The additional difficulty was with the magnetic counters, a bug (spider) was entering the 3/8” diameter orifice of the sensor and building a web nest. This would block the signal. All of these difficulties need to be taken into account in the final analysis. 2/3 of the forest visits come in from the west side. Of these, ¼ are entering from the parking lot and another ¼ are entering from the Pacific Junction School area. Very few are entering from the east side of the park. Tuxedo residents do not seem to be walking into the forest.
Ed Toews reported on the Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Ed advised that he will be receiving a final report on the cash collected, but a preliminary count indicates that donations were around $5000 (down a little from 2016). Ed Toews thanked the entire Rotary Club for their time and effort for the Kettle Drive in 2017.
Lloyd Talbot advised that the application for ‘Work Community Service” Ottawa will be completed and submitted shortly. We also have 3 Executive registered (waiting for the positions of Secretary and Foundation Chair to be filled). Finally, the Club is Grant Certified-Global & District as we have had 4 members of the Club take part in the Certification Webinar. The Memorandum of Understanding related to this has been found on R.I. website. February 1st, 2018 was the deadline for the filing of these documents for Grants. The filing will be put forth and we hope some leeway will be given and the documents accepted for the Club re ‘Grants Certification’.
President Bob Antymniuk had a few items to mention:
Winnipeg East -A.M. will have Mr. Rob Nash make a presentation at their meeting on Jan 17, 2018. The topic is mental health, self-harm, suicide prevention.
Winnipeg East -A.M. Big Daddy Tazz & Friends Comedy Night at Pantages Playhouse on January 26, 2018. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25/pp.
Winnipeg Downtown Club is looking at the possibility of starting a satellite club. An exploratory meeting will take place at Rudy’s Eat & Drink, Manitoba Hydro Place, 375 Graham Avenue. Date is Jan. 13, 2018 at 5:30 pm.
Rotary Career Symposium - RBC Convention Centre; Monday, April 16, 2018: 6 pm - 8 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018: 9 am - 3 pm
M.U.N.A. – Model United Nations Assembly, May 3 to May 6, 2018. www.winnipegmuna.ca
District 5550 Conference – Regina. May 24 to May 27, 2018
The Lobster Fest Meeting will take place on January 22, 2018 at 4:30 pm prior to the regular meeting at Breezy Bend.
The next Club Board Meeting will take place on January 29, 2018 at 4:30pm prior to the regular meeting at Breezy Bend.
Paul Brault advised that the Charlsewood Rotary Club will be a sponsor of the Westgrove Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Date of the event is March 14, 2018 taking place at Breezy Bend G.C. Looking for a motivational type speaker/sports figure /media personality to be the keynote speaker for the dinner. Please contact Paul/Nancy Morris/Dave Morris with any ideas or suggestions you may have for the speaker.
President Bob called on Dave Morris to get us going again this week. Sarge Lyle Miller was back from vacation, so he took over the meeting right after O Canada and Rotary grace. We had two guests with us tonight. The first was our presenter, Wendy MacDonald (Urban Stable), a late arrival was Nick Gayhart (Urban Stable student alumni).
Rotary Moments;
Elaine Thompson has just returned from San Diego and taking part in the Rotary International Assembly 2018. There were 529 District Governors Elect (DGE), sponsors, trainers, Board Members, Trustees all present in one hotel. Everywhere you went there were Rotarians and Assembly participants to greet and converse with. Rotary International President elect, Barry Rassin, a member of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, unveiled the 2018-19 presidential theme, ‘Be the Inspiration’. There were general sessions for the DGE and spouses as well as separate sessions just for the DGE. There was an event that included a Grand March of individuals dressed in their cultural dress. This was very interesting and entertaining. There was also a Caribbean dancing evening that was scheduled to end way too early, 9:00pm! Participants were able to stretch it out to 9:35pm. The entire program was more relaxed than the ‘Zone Institutes’. It was so busy though that she and Ed were not able to spend much time at all enjoying what San Diego had to offer for your every day tourist. However, only one day of sun on the first day there, then cloud and rain. Therefore, being inside was not terrible.
Dave Morris advised that the Rotary International dues have been paid. Due to the $USD exchange rate, we are getting killed when paying R.I. dues. Our club dues just manage to pay the R.I. dues with a little left over to pay for PETS (President Elect Training Seminar).
Ed Thompson wanted to make the club members aware of the fact that so far in 2018, there have been no cases of polio in Pakistan.
Rod Delisle reported on the Lobster Dinner planning.
There will be NO ‘Two Lobster’ tickets this year.
Now is the time to approach Corporate Sponsors. A letter is available from Rod to assist.
Ticket pricing will be the same as last year. $50/lobster & $30/chicken
Date of event is June 2, 2018
Dates to remember;
Winnipeg East -A.M. Big Daddy Tazz & Friends Comedy Night at Pantages Playhouse on January 26, 2018. Doors open at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25/pp.
Rotary Career Symposium - RBC Convention Centre; Monday, April 16, 2018: 6 pm - 8 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, April 18, 2018: 9 am - 3 pm
M.U.N.A. – Model United Nations Assembly, May 3 to May 6, 2018. www.winnipegmuna.ca
District 5550 Conference – Regina. May 24 to May 27, 2018
Contact Bert Wold from the Winnipeg -West R.C. for lottery tickets for the club’s monthly cash draw. There will be one draw / month for $500 (11 draws) as well as one final draw for $2000. The tickets will be returned to the draw as they are pulled -all tickets will be eligible for all draws. Tickets sell for $50/one ticket and $125/3 tickets. Only 500 tickets will be sold.
Mandy Kwasnica made a presentation tonight. She had read on the Rotary International Website, that cell phones are being given to volunteers and workers in the Polio Plus program. Data and planning can be transferred much more efficiently with less chance of data loss. Mandy was not sure how they are getting their cell phones but, wondered if we would be able to offer ‘last contract phones’ to aid in the communication upgrade going on.
Medical & Non-Medical Cannabis in the Canadian HealthCare System
By Dr. Lynda Balnaeves
Darvin Jasper introduced Dr. Lynda Balnaeves tonight. She is Darvin and Sharon Jasper’s daughter-in-law’s sister.
Dr. Balneaves has been a nursing leader in the fields of shared treatment decision making and complementary and integrative health care. She is the Principal Investigator of the Complementary Medicine Education and Outcomes (CAMEO) research program (www.cameoprogram.org) and has published and presented on topics related to knowledge translation, integrative oncology, and treatment decision making. She is currently the President of the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and serves on the board of the International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR). She teaches a graduate level course in evidence-informed practice, co-teaches the palliative care undergraduate course and supervises students interested in the treatment decision-making process, the lived experiences of people affected by cancer, and medical cannabis. Dr. Balneaves has been the recipient of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology Award of Excellence in Nursing Research and the Award of Excellence in Research from the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/nursing/academic_staff/Balneaves.html
Lynda advised that she had spent 20 years in B.C. then 2 years in Toronto before coming back to Manitoba for the last year and a half. She loves to ski and skate and finds winter here wonderful. A big thank you for the invite to come and make a presentation tonight.
Canada is the second country in the world to make cannabis legal for medical and recreational use. Uruguay was the first in 2013. Prior to making her presentation, Lynda provided a funding disclosure statement. She receives funding from Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (CAMCD), Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids (CCIC) and APHRIA (a cannabis producer). She had one student study under her supervision that was receiving funding from UBC-MITACS (MITACS – the Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems).
What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear ‘marijuana’?
Words suggested were; pothead, Cheech & Chong, youth sharing a bong, hemp. Lynda will not be using the word ‘marijuana’ in her presentation because it comes with negative connotations. The word was used to suppress Latino and African Americans in the USA in the 1940’s and on. Lynda works on the study of ‘cannabis’ for medical & recreational use.
Cannabis Oil can be useful for treating pain, nausea, vomiting. Using a Vape system for inhaling cannabis seems to be less harmful than smoking it in any other way, also good for pain control. Canadians over 15 years of age that report using cannabis in the last year = 10.6%. The age bracket of 15 to 25 seems to be the point that research should be the most concerned about. The brain does not stop developing all of it’s internal connections before 25 years old. The detrimental effects seem to be 2x greater for males than females. The surveyed, admitted cannabis use is a high of 13% in B.C. to a low of 8% in Saskatchewan.
In 2011, Canada had 420,000 residents that reported using cannabis for medical purposes. Medical cannabis use in Canada has 202,000 individuals signed up into the program. Half of these are treating chronic pain. Of these, 1 in 5 are treating neuropathic pain. It is estimated that about 1 million Canadians are using cannabis in some form for medical purposes.
What is cannabis? It is a fibrous plant that can be used for the production of paper, rope, clothing. It also has medical uses as well as recreational uses (gives a “high”). There are over 110 cannabinoids identified in the plants chemical make-up. The most notable cannabinoid is the phytocannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Cannabidiol (CBD) is another major constituent of the plant. There are also ‘terpenes’ (aromatic oils – treat pain and sleep disorders) and ‘flavonoids’ (anti-oxidants). The THC gives a ‘high’, while CBD provides anti-psychotic effects as well as anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The CBN in cannabis has had very little study but does seem to help with sleep. The Carlini et al study demonstrated that there may be potentiation of the effects of THC by other substances present in cannabis. The double-blind study found that cannabis with equal or higher levels of CBD and CBN to THC induced effects two to four times greater than expected from THC content alone. The effects of smoking twice as much of a THC-only strain were no different than that of the placebo. This would indicate that smoking or use of the entire plant provides a better combined effect with less of a ‘high’.
The Endocannabinoid System;
*The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a biological system composed of endocannabinoids, which are endogenous lipid-based retrograde neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors, and cannabinoid receptor proteins that are expressed throughout the mammalian central nervous system (including the brain) and peripheral nervous system. The endocannabinoid system is involved in regulating a variety of physiological and cognitive processes including fertility, pregnancy, during pre- and postnatal development, appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory, and in mediating the pharmacological effects of cannabis. The ECS is also involved in mediating some of the physiological and cognitive effects of voluntary physical exercise in humans and other animals, such as contributing to exercise-induced euphoria as well as modulating locomotor activity and motivational salience for rewards. In humans, the plasma concentration of certain endocannabinoids (i.e., anandamide) have been found to rise during physical activity; since endocannabinoids can effectively penetrate the blood–brain barrier, it has been suggested that anandamide, along with other euphoriant neurochemicals, contributes to the development of exercise-induced euphoria in humans, a state colloquially referred to as a runner's high.
Two primary endocannabinoid receptors have been identified: CB1, first cloned in 1990; and CB2, cloned in 1993. CB1 receptors are found predominantly in the brain and nervous system, as well as in peripheral organs and tissues, and are the main molecular target of the endocannabinoid ligand (binding molecule), Anandamide, as well as its mimetic phytocannabinoid, THC. One other main endocannabinoid is 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) which is active at both cannabinoid receptors, along with its own mimetic phytocannabinoid, CBD. 2-AG and CBD are involved in the regulation of appetite, immune system functions and pain management. *(Wikipedia).
ACMPR = Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulation
*The main difference between the MMAR and the MMPR is that patients could no longer grow cannabis themselves or have it grown for them.
It has also been said that the switch was the result of pressure from Health Canada to improve access to medical marijuana and cut down on legal home grow operations – which have been getting out of control over the years.
Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) was a set of rules and regulations for growing, buying and selling medical cannabis in Canada. Under the MMPR, doctors were allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients. Patients medicine was then purchased through a commercial grower (licensed producer or LP) that has been licensed by Health Canada. Patients did not have the option to grow their own cannabis under the MMPR, unlike the initial MMAR.
Similar to the former MMPR, the ACMPR allows Canadian patients to register and obtain their medical cannabis from Health Canada approved Licensed Producers, but it also allows Canadians the option to grow a limited amount of cannabis for themselves, or designate someone to grow/ produce their medical cannabis for them.
Healthcare Practitioners still operate as gate-keepers under the ACMPR, as patients must obtain a prescription for medical cannabis in order to register with a Licensed Producer, or register with Health Canada for a personal production license.
Under the ACMPR dispensaries, compassion clubs and retail store fronts for cannabis still remain illegal and the only legal option for patients to obtain dried cannabis, cannabis oil, and/or plants/seeds (“starting materials”) is through LPs.*
The new Bill 45 (Cannabis Act), allows for individuals with a medical cannabis Rx to possess a 30 day supply (1gm/day-dry product= 5 indoor plants or 2 outdoor plants).
Recreational users can possess 30grams age 18+ (Federal reg.), Manitoba has set the provincial age restriction at 19 years of age to possess cannabis. There will be very tight advertising restrictions with large penalties for not following the regulations. Price and taxation are still being worked out but need to balance health protection with forcing a reduction of the illicit market. The Federal Gov. is responsible for a safe chain of supply. In municipalities that do not allow retail to set-up, cannabis can be delivered by courier or the mail. Regulation of cannabis will be at the federal level while distribution and retail sale will be regulated by the provinces. Personal production is allowed by Bill 45 (4 plants/ residence- less than 1 meter), NOT in Manitoba. Initially we are to expect the availability of cannabis in dry, wet and oil forms. Edible cannabis products will not be available initially because it is the most common cause of overdose.
Q.- John Inglis questioned regarding the different regulations across Canada. He believes this will lead to great confusion for Canadians which could end up with criminal charges for some people travelling across Canada. This will be a nightmare for the Courts.
A. Lynda was in complete agreement with these statements.
RISKS & BENEFITS
Cannabis remains detectable in the body for up to 25 days. The legal limits for driving have not been clarified. More research is needed in this area.
Contaminants – pesticides, herbicides, street drugs
Early pregnancy failure, birth defects
INTERACTIONS
THC processed through CYP2C9 & CYP3A4
CBD processed through CPY3A4 & CPY2C19
May potentiate other sedatives such as alcohol, barbiturates, but NOT opioids???
COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING
Decrease in concentration and short-term memory
Decreased motivation
Decreased I.Q.
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
Abuse / tolerance / dependence (seen in 9% of users)
Increased Anxiety
Increased incidences of psychosis and schizophrenia
PUBLIC SAFTEY
Psychomotor impairment (motor vehicle accidents increased 2 to 6 times)
Work accidents (lunch and break time use)
Cannabis and Youth
28% of Canadian youth (11 to 145) have used cannabis in the last year
There is a concern regarding brain development in the younger age groups.
There is an increase risk of cannabis disorder and psychosis
Recommended to avoid or limit use until after 25 years of age.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF CANNABIS
Pain Management; THC and CBD have an analgesic effect. SATIVEX is approved for treatment in cancer and MS patients for related pain. - Smoked / vaporized cannabis is effective in managing neuropathic pain in HIV and after surgery.
Nausea and Vomiting; THC and CBD help to manage nausea secondary to chemotherapy in cancer as well as HIV/AIDS. Cannabis and Cannabinoids are both approved in Canada for this.
Appetite stimulation; THC and CBD may help to stimulate appetite, but limited in helping to increase body mass in AIDS patients.
Sleep problems; THC and CBD help to manage sleep latency as well as sleep apnea and to reduce nightmares in PTSD.
Cancer; numerous studies have shown cannabinoids promote cancer cell death. Two small studies have shown glioblastoma (brain tumor) size reduction as well as prolonged life.
Inflammatory bowel disease; research starting to indicate smoking cannabis can reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
Anti-anxiety and PTSD; improvement in PTSD symptoms, reduced nightmares. CBD may have anti-anxiety effects, more research required.
Substance use disorders; CBD may help with withdrawal symptoms in cannabis and tobacco use. Cannabis is being used as a substitute for alcohol, prescription and illicit drug use. Also a reduction of cigarette use.
MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS IN CANADA
Available through licensed producers (LP) with a prescription from a Doctor. Dried or fresh or cannabis oil.
THC:CBD ratios can be altered by the LP’s.
ROUTES of CANNABIS ADMINISTRATION
Smoked /Vaporized onset in 5 minutes, lasting 2 to 4 hours.
Oral as edibles with onset delayed to 30 / 60 minutes with a duration of 8 to 12 hours.
Topical balms, lotions, salves.
CANNABIS DOSING
More research is needed
Most Canadians are using 2.3 grams/day.
Average joint has .32 to .75 grams of cannabis.
START LOW / GO SLOW
HARM REDUCTION
Avoid using cannabis with alcohol and tobacco.
Avoid using cannabis prior to driving, at least 4 hours.
Use vaporization or edibles over smoking cannabis
Do not share joints, pipes, bongs.
Avoid or limit the use of cannabis prior to 25 years of age.
Avoid use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Avoid use if history of substance use disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia.
Use cannabis with trusted others.
Harm reduction in youth publication of importance, “Take Care With Cannabis”.
In conclusion, more research is needed. Evidence changes rapidly.
Q/A
Q 1.-President Bob questioned if there is enough control of the licensed producers to make sure that the product is safe?
A.- Health Canada provides a guide book to the producers to follow. There are spot checks going on. Some producers are not passing. Will need more labs to test product. Feds control packaging, labels. Risk labels are to be attached.
Q 2.- President Bob asked if there is an allowable amount of mold / spore counts when testing. Also, can one develop a tolerance to the cannabis?
A. -There is an allowable amount of mold and spores in the testing criteria. Yes, tolerance can be built up over time.
Q 3.- Brian Campbell asked if there is control of ‘hemp’?
A.- No, hemp has no THC in it.
Q4.- Alan Roberts asked if the genetics of the seeds is being looked at to alter the THC and CBD?
A.-Independent researcher is looking into this. Health Canada is not involved in the genetics of seeds.
Q5.- Bob Eilers asked if an individual is using cannabis for recreational purposes over an extended time, will they require a higher dose for the eventual medical use of the drug?
A.- May require an increase in the dose. Research is going on.
Kris Wilson thanked Dr.Lynda Balnaeves for the informative presentation. New insights and facts were taught to all present. She was advised that a donation in her name will be made to ShelterBox.
Wendy MacDonald was introduced by Nancy Morris tonight. Wendy has a B.A. in Psychology and worked for about 12 years in social services with youth and families before founding Urban Stable in 2001. She has 3 wonderful children, all teenagers now….14, 17 and 19 as well as an incredibly supportive husband of 21 years. The connections that she has with family, friends and all those at and involved with Urban Stable, provide her with great energy, hope and joy!
Urban Stable is a non-profit, charitable organization. The Mission of Urban Stable is to provide educational horseback riding programs together with public schools to empower students to stay connected with their education. The program is designed to develop; trust, respect, friendship, compassion, confidence, focus.
Founded as The Horse Connection Inc. in 2001, Urban Stable is now approaching 17 years of successful programming. Starting with 2 students, and then a 2-year pilot with 8 students each year, Urban Stable grew to 16 spots and then 24 spots within Pembina Trails School Division (PTSD). The solid partnership model established with PTSD and proven success of the school program led to Urban Stables expansion into other school divisions in 2013-2014.
There are currently 36 school program spots between Pembina Trails, Seine River and Red River Valley School Divisions.
A Multi Year Grant, recently awarded by The Winnipeg Foundation, will allow Urban Stable to build their administrative capacity. This will allow for gradually implementing full time, year-round programming over the next 3 years. This will see the school program almost double as it grows to 64 spots. The Alumni program (provided outside of school on Saturdays) will grow to 16 and the summer program (in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Winnipeg and Family Dynamics) will also continue to grow. There are plans now for the addition of 12 school spots next year, providing the current school division partners the opportunity to grow their current spots alongside Urban Stable’s invitations to new school divisions.
The camp location is Camp Assiniboia, 2220 Lido Plage Road, Cartier MB. The camp is a Private Facility - Urban Stable leases the facility and horses. There are 8 horses in the program right now with plans for 10 in one year, then 12 horses in two years. Urban Stable is in control of the herd.
Why is Urban Stable programming based on horses? Horses are honest. They have no agendas. They live in the moment responding to their environment. Horses act like mirrors, reflecting our emotions and behaviours back to us. This provides the students immediate feedback of their emotions and behaviour. Horses therefore facilitate a safe experiential learning environment. The main focus at Urban Stable is developing the students’ life skills while learning to take care of their horse and ride.
Visit the website for more information & testimonials www.urbanstable.ca
What are the many benefits of experiential learning with horses. Benefits are immediate, keep growing, are transferable and are life-changing. The confidence that develops is overwhelming to all who witness it and to the students who genuinely feel it as they learn to overcome fears/challenges and achieve success. Students learn horsemanship and develop social and emotional skills all at the same time. Independence and responsibility develop naturally as they care for and bond with their horse. Friendships, teamwork, leadership and awareness are huge areas that develop continually… right from the very first day! All written and verbal feedback from parents, school contacts and the students themselves demonstrate that these skills transfer to school, home and their communities.
Urban Stable asks alumni to assist and learn leadership in the training programs. These programs provide further opportunities to students that have been extremely engaged in the school program. Students that fit specific criteria are invited into these two distinct programs.
These programs allow students to continue their learning and growth in their high school years (grade 9-12), as they step into significant leadership and ambassador roles with Urban Stable…. giving back as program volunteers (grade 10-12) or by assisting with fundraising. These high school programs are provided at no cost to the schools or the parents; everyone experiences the benefits. Urban Stable is extremely proud of all the students and their accomplishments while in programs. What is seen in the Alumni students as they carry on with their growth and learning is breathtaking, demonstrating so clearly what all Urban Stable students are capable of and how this can be realized through the life-changing, positive effects of Urban Stable programs.
General Information – Urban Stable School Program;
Programs currently operate Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
5 wk. fall session: Group A Oct/Nov; Group B Nov/Dec
7 wk. winter/spring session: Group A Feb/Mar; Group B Apr/May
Students attend once a week on their assigned day and time slot
Students are picked up and dropped off by Urban Stable staff from their school or a prearranged meeting point.
Classes are facilitated by two of the four certified staff with 1-1 volunteers that assist each student as they are first learning how to work with their horse, grooming, tacking up, leading and riding.
Students are referred to the program in grades 5-8. They can participate for 1, 2 or more years depending on the individual circumstances.
Cost per student spot for Urban Stable partners is $1380/year; Urban Stable seeks grant funding, donations and does fundraising activities to cover the additional $1380+ required to cover full costs of providing the program…in addition to 4000+ volunteer hours contributed annually in all aspects of the charitable organization.
The implementation of the Marketing Communications plan last year had immediate results. (see June 30, 2017 Impact Report).
Urban Stable has almost surpassed the $9,000 donation target this year, last year the target was $3,000.
Urban Stable expects to be close to the $10,000 fundraising target after the Annual Bud & Spud fundraiser on March 9, 2018. Tickets are $25/p to be held at Canad Inns Polo Park from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The meal is chicken / potato / salad. A silent auction will also take place. Support tickets are also available for $10.
Corporate Sponsorship is the next target as Urban Stable is set to unveil the new mission and values that reflect where Urban Stable is today and their visions of continued growth.
View the Urban Stable ‘IMPACT REPORT July 2016 – June 2017’ at
1.-Kris Wilson questioned what kind of kids go to this camp?
A.- Children in grief situations, learning disabilities, social skills issues, marginalized. The children are learning individually in groups of 4 children. They eventually start to develop friendships in the group and help each other.
2.-Ed Thompson was asking about the funds required to operate the Organization.
A.- The math is correct, as there are the camper’s spots as well as alumni expenses to cover.
3.-Rod Delisle wondered if Urban Stable has a goal of owning their own stable in the future?
A.- That would be a goal way in the future. Urban Stable has tried owning horse before but the focus must be on the children. The organization would have to be much larger in order to own the horses and structures. A step in that direction is that some staff are getting certification to train horses.
4. Lloyd Talbot stated that he and Nancy Morris were present at Urban Stable’s 15th Anniversary Celebration at Government House.
On February 16th, 2017 Urban Stable had the privilege of celebrating our 15th Anniversary at Government House. We were hosted by Her Honour the Honourable Janice C. Filmon, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.
It was a beautiful reception where The Honourable Janice C. Filmon and Wendy MacDonald, Urban Stable Executive Director, gave heartfelt speeches praising the work of Urban Stable’s volunteers, staff, horses and equine experiential learning program. Urban Stable’s partners, supporters, volunteers, staff, board, alumni students, parents and horses were thanked for their hard work, dedication and passion shown to Urban Stable over the past 15 years.http://www.urbanstable.ca/news/page/3/
Lloyd has a granddaughter in Ottawa that has cerebral palsy, her treatment includes horseback riding in the Ottawa area. Lloyd wondered if Urban Stable is working with students/campers with these types of issues?
A.- Not currently, they are not able to get into the actual treatment of disabilities. Growth may include this in the future.
5.- Ed Thompson was asking where the Urban Stable horses come from when Nick Gayhart arrived to give his presentation.
Nick started going to Urban Stable when he was in grade 7. He was a very shy child at the time, not very loud – it was a good fit for him. He had a love of horse prior to going to the camp. Nick started with 2 to 3 years as a student at the camp, always increasing his skills and never leaving with-out a smile on his face. He was asked by Wendy and others at the camp to start teaching. Nick would spend an entire 1/2 day with one student each day. By the end of the camp session the child’s parent or caretaker would see what they had been working at. They would see how much the child had changed. Nick even saw a mother so overjoyed and emotional that she was crying over how the program had helped her child.
He was talking more at home and saw his grades improve at school. Nick is working towards getting into the Canadian Forces with the RCMP as a back-up plan. He has seen past students of the Urban Stables program out and about, they are reaching out beyond what they were comfortable with in the past. It is an amazing program!
Jack Wilson thanked Wendy and Nick for their presentations tonight. They provided great insight into the program. The Rotary Club of Charleswood embraces what they are doing at Urban Stables and wish continued success. Jack presented Wendy with a Club donation of $1,200 for the 2018 year.
Wendy MacDonald reminded all of the Bud & Spud dinner on March 9, 2018. Location is Canad Inns Polo Park. Time is 6:00 to 9:00pm. Tickets are $25 /pp, dinner is chicken. A Silent Auction will be part of the event. Support tickets are also available for $10.
Sarge Lyle Miller was not present tonight, Darvin Jasper stood in for him as Acting Sarge.
Happy Bucks;
President Bob was happy for anyone celebrating Christmas according to the Julian Calendar. Orthodox Christian celebration of Christmas was on Jan. 7, 2018.
Glenn Campbell had two HB’s tonight. The first was that this is his second visit to our Club, due to how welcomed he felt on his first visit last week. He will be applying to become a member of the Rotary Club of Winnipeg-Charleswood. Glenn’s second HB is that he will be leaving for an extended holiday to Costa Rica and not be back until mid-March.
Mandy Kwasnica has had meetings with Westgrove School regarding the ‘garden project’. The school is very excited about the garden and are planning to use a section of open land right in front of the school.
Nancy Morris was also very happy to have people celebrate Christmas by following the Julian calendar. This allowed her to leave her decorations up for an extra two weeks.
50/50
Lynda Balnaeves was asked to pull the ticket tonight. # 455 was pulled. Took a moment, but Kris Wilson finally noticed that he had the stub that matched. His try for the ‘blue’ marble was not successful tonight. The cash pot grows for another week.
Fines
Acting Sarge Darvin fined himself for not introducing our guests at the start of the meeting.
Acting Sarge Darvin felt that the rest of us present had behaved very well tonight. No other fines were handed out.
Sarge Lyle Miller has returned from his latest travel adventure and will take back his S.A.A. duties.
Birthdays & Anniversaries;
Al Roberts (birthday)
Chuck Crocker (birthday)
Lloyd Talbot (birthday)
Happy Bucks
President Bob Antymniuk had a HB regarding the 2018 CFL player signing going on – QB Zach Collaros was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He feels that all indications are looking like a promising season ahead!
Chuck Crocker was happy to have played in an M.C.A. tournament on the weekend. He enjoyed the structure of the curling game play this year.
Rod Delisle was happy to have been on holiday in the Banff, Alberta region for the past week. He was able to pack in just about every winter sport you could think of including dog sledding during his vacation.
Lloyd Talbot was happy to report that he has been advised that he is healthier than Donald Trump! Lloyd is part of a longitudinal study that includes 50,000 seniors. They are interviewed once every year and have a complete medical exam every three years. The exam this year included a bone scan, full blood work, memory evaluation and more, all done at Deer Lodge Health Centre. There is a $30 honorarium paid for the visit, however, when Lloyd returned to his parked vehicle he had a $35 parking ticket!
Ed Toews was pleased to advise the Club that he has spoken to Dave and Sylvia King recently. Part of the conversation included the news that they are now grandparents to a new granddaughter. This is their third.
Ed Thompson and Elaine had a great holiday in the Phoenix area. They then traveled to San Diego for the International District Assembly.
Sarge Lyle Miller was happy to have taken a cruise through the Panama Canal. It was a great vacation, but on the trip home they had to travel through Calgary with a layover for the night. They had taken the vacation with a cousin and his girlfriend. Only one layover room was booked by the travel agent for Calgary. Lyle then approached the Airline agent in Calgary and the agent was able to get Lyle and Norine on a flight out that night. They had to pay a $50 change fee but no luggage fee. So, in effect, only a $25 charge for not staying in Calgary -BONUS!
50/50
Our guest, Wendy MacDonald pulled the potential winning ticket tonight. # 493 was pulled and John Inglis had the match. John was not able to get that elusive blue marble tonight. The cash pot grows for another night.
Fines
Lloyd Talbot for the time it took him to advise us that he is a healthy individual.
Magnus Johnson for slipping a little extra into the 50/50 pot with a ‘wink’. Is that a bribe??
Elaine Thompson for hiring an *unqualified driver for her holiday / DGE duties. *Ed
Ed Thompson for a little lie about changing a tire. Actually, phoned and paid $20.
