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Welcome to our Club!
Winnipeg-Fort Garry

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:15 PM
Rotary Villa
528 Hudson Street
Winnipeg, MB R3T 4E3
Canada
Effective Monday April 3, 2023 meetings will be held every second Monday.
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G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday September 25, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Our next meeting on September 25, 2023 will be at Rotary Villa, 528 Hudson Street, Winnipeg, MB. Our next few meetings will be held at this location. The thought is that Rotary Villa will meet our needs and that it will become our permanent location.
 
Our Half Marathon and 5 KM Fun Run is on Sunday September 17, 2023. A big thank you to everyone who has volunteered to help with the setup on Saturday September 16th and with the race Sunday September 17th. This will be one of our biggest runs with over 200 runners registered.
 
Our meeting today dealt with putting the finishing touches on our Half Marathon and 5 KM Fun Run. Everything is in place for another very successful Half Marathon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator draw not held this week.
 
Speaker:
 
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Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For September 25, 2023 will be Roger Gadd and Bill Lightly
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Rotary Villa, 528 Hudson Street, Winnipeg, MB R3T 4E3
 
 
 

Club Officers 2023 - 2024

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday September 11, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome Dorothy, Cilla
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
On September 11th, our next meeting we will be at a new location that is yet to be determined. Everyone will be advised of the location of our meeting before September 11th.
 
Half Marathon group headed by Ron Miller have been busy finding sponsors for our Half Marathon. They have been having some success and to date they are closing in on $40,000.
 
Our Half Marathon and 5 Km run is on September 17th. We still have some volunteers opportunities available. More people are needed to help with the setup on Saturday September 16th from Noon to around four. We can always use more people on Sunday. If you can help on either or both days and you have not contacted anyone yet, please let Ron or myself know.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and we drew the Ace of Hearts. The draw was for $14.00
 
Speaker: Our speaker on August 28, 2023 was Cameron Diggon. He had a long Military career. After the Military he worked for the oil and gas industry in Alberta. He has also served in a senior leadership positions with a wide variety of Canadian Charities. He is currently the Vice-president and Director of Fund Development with Homes for Heroes Foundation.
 
Homes for Heroes Foundation are helping to develop Tiny Homes areas across Canada for Canada's veterans. Their goal is to end homelessness for Canadian veterans.
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Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For September 11, 2023 will be Ted Foreman and Jeff Miller
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday August 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker: Cameron Diggon, V.P. & Director of Funds Development, Homes for Heroes Foundation
We were pleased to welcome
Jeff Miller, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Some members still haven't paid their 2023 - 2024 membership. Membership Dues are now due. You can pay your membership by mailing a cheque to the address on the invoice or bring your cheque to our Monday meeting. If you prefer you can also pay by E-Transfer by sending the email to martinjcoward@gmail.com
 
On August 28, 2023 our guess speaker will be Cameron Diggon, Vice President and Director of Funds Development, Homes for Heroes Foundation. They provide small homes for military personnel who have fallen on hard times.
 
Work is continuing on our Half Marathon. Efforts are being made to secure a Gold Sponsor for the Half Marathon.
 
Holiday Inn has sent us an e-mail saying that our current arrangement with them will change after our August 28th meeting. We will have to determine our plan of action going forward. More details will be provided at our August 28th meeting.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Don Fletcher drew the Queen of Spades and won the draw. Total for the draw was $122.00.
 
Speaker:
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Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For August 28, 2023 will be Don Fletcher and Bob Tollefson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday July 24, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Invoices for our membership for 2023 -2024 year have been sent out to all members. Membership fee for the year will be $300.00. You can pay your membership by mailing a cheque to the address on the invoice or bring your cheque to our Monday meeting. If you prefer you can also pay by E-Transfer by sending the email to martinjcoward@gmail.com
 
We will need a new president for our club. Interested members should contact Ron Miller or Martin Coward.
 
Work is continuing on our Half Marathon. Efforts are being made to secure a Gold Sponsor for the Half Marathon.
 
Starting in September we would also like to make changes to our meeting. By having a speaker at least once a month, Craft talks. We could take on small projects. If anyone have any ideas please pass them along to Martin Coward.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Jeff Miller drew the Ace of Hearts. Total for the draw was $111.00.
 
Speaker:
,
Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For July 24, 2023 will be Ed Baetz and Gary Bell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday July 24, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Invoices for our membership for 2023 -2024 year have been sent out to all members. Membership fee for the year will be $300.00. You can pay your membership by mailing a cheque to the address on the invoice or bring your cheque to our Monday meeting. If you prefer you can also pay by E-Transfer by sending the email to martinjcoward@gmail.com
 
We will need a new president for our club. Interested members should contact Ron Miller or Martin Coward.
 
Work is continuing on our Half Marathon. Efforts are being made to secure a Gold Sponsor for the Half Marathon.
 
Starting in September we would also like to make changes to our meeting. By having a speaker at least once a month, Craft talks. We could take on small projects. If anyone have any ideas please pass them along to Martin Coward.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Jeff Miller drew the Ace of Hearts. Total for the draw was $111.00.
 
Speaker:
,
Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For July 24, 2023 will be Ed Baetz and Gary Bell
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday July 10, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Invoices for our membership for 2023 -2024 year have been sent out to all members. Membership fee for the year will be $300.00. You can pay your membership by mailing a cheque to the address on the invoice or bring your cheque to our Monday meeting. If you prefer you can also pay by E-Transfer by sending the email to martinjcoward@gmail.com
 
We will need a new president for our club. Interested members should contact Ron Miller or Martin Coward.
 
Our 60th Anniversary Dinner was a big success, thanks to everyone who made it happen.
 
For July and August we now will be concerting on our Half Marathon, which will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023. There are lots of opportunity for you to help. Volunteers will be required for the water stations, on the run route, help with setup on Saturday and take down on Sunday after the race, etc. If you would like to get involved let us know. For now you can contact Steve Gallagher.
 
Starting in September we would also like to make changes to our meeting. By having a speaker at least once a month, Craft talks. We could take on small projects. If anyone have any ideas please pass them along to Martin Coward.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Kathy Cano drew the King of Hearts. Total for the draw was $103.00.
 
Speaker:
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Upcoming Events
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in June - June 12th, June 26th
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For July 10, 2023 will be Steve Gallagher and Don Johanson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday June 26, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome Sadie and Lyn
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Our clubs 60th anniversary and Ted's 60 years with our club celebration will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Holiday Inn South, most of the meeting today was putting the finishing touches on the plans for our 60th Anniversary Dinner.
 
Invoices for our membership for 2023 -2024 year will be sent out in the next week or so. Membership fee for the year will be $300.00. You can pay your membership by mailing a cheque to the address on the invoice or bring your cheque to our Monday meeting. If you prefer you can also pay by E-Transfer by sending the email to martinjcoward@gmail.com
 
Next Board meeting will be on June 26th at 11AM. This meeting will also be used to discuss our Half Marathon that will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
We will need a new president for our club. Interested members should contact Ron Miller Directly.
 
 
 
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Steve Gallagher drew the King of Spades. Total for the draw was $792.00.
 
Speaker:
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Upcoming Events
 
Next Board Meeting will be Monday June 26th at 11AM
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of December will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in June - June 12th, June 26th
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
Meeting dates in September - September 11th, September 25th
Meeting dates in October - October 16th, October 30th
Meeting dates in November - November 13th, November 27th
Meeting Dates in December - December 11th. December 18th
 
 
Greeters: For June 26, 2023 will be Bill Lightly and Roger Gadd
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday June 12, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Our clubs 60th anniversary and Ted's 60 years with our club celebration will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Holiday Inn South, 1330 Pembina HWY. from 6:00 Pm to 9:00PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM. Price is $125.00 per ticket
 
If you would like tickets please contact Sadie by phoning 204-989-5401 or by email at sadie@thomasdesignbuilders.ca. Payment for the tickets are now due and can be made as follows:
 
Cheque - Make cheques payable to Rotary Club of Winnipeg - Fort Garry and mail to Thomas Design Builders LTD, 1 - 4 High Level Road, Oak Bluff, Manitoba R4G 0E2, Attention: Sadie.
 
E-Transfer to winnipegrotaryfortgarry@gmail.com
 
Glen Campbell, president Charleswood Rotary Club attended our meeting, he spoke about their Lobster Fest. This year it is curbside pickup. Lobster Dinner s $60. and the Chicken Dinner is $50. Deadline to register is June 9th. Meals will be available for pickup at Varsity View Community Centre, 315 Laxdale Road on June 16th between 3 & 7 PM. More information is available on their website.
 
We will need a new president for our club effective July1, 2023. Interested members should contact Ron Miller Directly.
 
 
Our Half Marathon will be held on September 17, 2023. Registration is now open.
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Ted Foreman drew the Jack of Clubs. Total for the draw was $77.00.
 
Speaker: Our Speaker was Wooj Byun, he was introduced by Shelley Killeen. Wooj is a Minnesota-based attorney, community leader and a Rotarian. He studied law in both in Korea and the United States. In 2008 he received "Service Above Self"award from Rotary District 5950 for outstanding service in the community. He spoke about how Rotary has affected his life. Several years ago he received a scholarship from Rotary International the enable him to complete his law degree. His journey with Rotary started few years ago when he decided that he should pay back the scholarship that he received, the person that he spoke with at Rotary International told him that that was not possible but maybe he should join a local Rotary Club. Which he did. He is now very passionate about Rotary and the work that they accomplish. In 2014 he wrote a book titled "My Rotary Journey". Owoola Bello thanked Wooj for speaking to our club.
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Upcoming Events
Celebration for the Clubs 60th Anniversary and Ted Foreman's 60th years with our club, will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Cost $125.00 per ticket. Dinner will be at Holiday Inn South 1330 Pembina Hwy from 6:00 Pm to 9:00 PM. Dinner at 7:00 PM.
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of August will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in June - June 12th, June 26th
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
 
 
Greeters: For June 11, 2023 will be Ted Foreman and Jeff Miller
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
G E A R
ROTARY CLUB OF FORT GARRY
 

 
Next Meeting: Monday May 29, 2023 at 12:15 PM
Guest Speaker:
We were pleased to welcome
Ron Miller, our president, presided over our meeting today. Thanks to all who attended
 
Our clubs 60th anniversary and Ted's 60 years with our club celebration will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at Holiday Inn South, 1330 Pembina HWY. from 6:00 Pm to 9:00PM, Dinner at 7:00 PM. Price is $125.00 per ticket.
 
Deadline for ordering tickets is May 30th
 
If you would like tickets please contact Sadie by phoning 204-989-5401 or by email at sadie@thomasdesignbuilders.ca. Payment for the tickets can be made as follows:
 
Cheque - Make cheques payable to Rotary Club of Winnipeg - Fort Garry and mail to Thomas Design Builders LTD, 1 - 4 High Level Road, Oak Bluff, Manitoba R4G 0E2, Attention: Sadie.
 
E-Transfer to winnipegrotaryfortgarry@gmail.com
 
Our Interact Club is planning on renting a Dunk Tank and requested our clubs help with a donation of $210. Steve Gallagher made a motion that we send $210 to the Interact club so they can rent a Dunk Tank. Second by Don Fletcher. Carried.
 
 
Our Half Marathon will be held on September 17, 2023. Registration is now open.
 
Sergeant-at-Arms:
Happy Bucks:
 
The weekly accumulator was held and Ed Baetz drew the King of Diamonds. Total for the draw was $67.00.
 
Speaker:
,
Upcoming Events
 
Next Board Meeting well be Monday May 29th at 11 AM
 
Celebration for the Clubs 60th Anniversary and Ted Foreman's 60th years with our club, will be held on Wednesday June 14, 2023. Cost $125.00 per ticket. Dinner will be at Holiday Inn South 1330 Pembina Hwy from 6:00 Pm to 9:00 PM. Dinner at 7:00 PM.
 
Half Marathon will be held on Sunday September 17, 2023
 
 
Rotary meeting dates to the end of August will be as follows:
 
Meeting dates in May - May 1st, May 15th and May 29th
Meeting dates in June - June 12th, June 26th
Meeting dates in July - July 10th, July 24th
Meeting dates in August - August 14th, Aug 28th
 
 
Greeters: For May 29, 2023 will be Pat O'Connor and Don Fletcher
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
,
News Bulletin for the Fort Garry Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Meets every second Mon. at 12:15 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy.
 
 
 

Club Officers 2022 - 2023

Directors
 
Club Admin: Shelley Killeen
Service Projects: Shelley Killeen
Rotary Foundation: Jeff Miller
Membership: Steve Gallagher
Public Relations: Jeff Miller
Treasurer Marcel Vermette
Attendance Requirements: 50% of all meetings. Make up your attendance at:
 
 
 
 
Monday: Charleswood, 5:45 pm, Breezy Bend Country Club;
Selkirk, 6:00 pm, Selkirk Golf & Country Club, 100 Sutherland Ave, every Second and Fourth Monday
Tuesday: St. Boniface-St. Vital, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn, 1034 Elizabeth RD
Wednesday: Winnipeg Downtown, 12:10 pm, Winnipeg Convention Centre;
Winnipeg East AM, 7:15 am, New Cavalier Inn;
Thursday: Winnipeg West, 12:15 pm, Canad Inn Polo Park;
Transcona, 12:00 pm, Canad Inn Transcona;
Assiniboine, 5:45 pm, Holiday Inn Airport West, 2520 Portage Ave
 
 
 
 
International President: Jennifer Jones
District 5550 District Governor: Fred Wright
 
 
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
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Rotary members provide modular housing to Ukraine

Affordable and easy to install, the prefabricated houses offer shelter – and a sense of hope

Rotary projects around the globe September 2023

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Belize, the United States, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom.

A solar energy divide

Rotary and Habitat for Humanity team up to bring rooftop solar to low-income homeowners in America

Classrooms wired for success

The Rotary clubs of Panamá Norte and Westchester (Los Angeles), put together a global grant that sought to remedy the digital divide in Panama. The project provided each school with 30 laptops for students, an interactive whiteboard, and other technology, and also provided training for local teachers.

Shape-shifting Singapore

Rotary editor Wen Huang visits the home of the 2024 Rotary International Convention for a third time and finds that the flourishing Asian city-state has reinvented itself — again