Rotary Club of Regina                                                                  Club Meeting Report September 9^th, 2024                                                             In-person meeting - Delta Hotel - 12:00 Noon

President George welcomed all attendees, both in person and via Zoom. His treaty recognition stressed the need for us as Rotarians to apply our Four Way Test - is it the Truth, for without Truth there can be neither trust nor reconciliation.

Gilda led us in O-Canada. Joanna presented the blessing.

Today’s speaker was our own Jerry Boulanger, President, Industrial Parks Rotary Club.

His topic: Heat Pumps. An in-depth technical presentation. The term “heat pump” is used to define systems that can move heat in either direction. Heat pumps have been around since 1976 and work on the same principle as an air conditioner. They collect heat from one location and move it to another location at a higher temperature There is no need to “burn” anything to create heat, just need energy to move it. They have both a cooling cycle and heating cycle. There are various types of heat sources: outside air, geothermal, solar thermal or waste heat. They can be air-to-air, air-to-water, water-to-air or water-to water. Under ideal conditions they can be very efficient. These conditions include items such as efficient building envelope, clean, cheap electricity, and a moderate climate. Factors to be considered with heat pumps are: carbon taxes on power and natural gas; are subsidies available for implementation; the challenge of retrofitting existing buildings; electrical grid capacity and emissions; and the challenge of electric vehicle charging on the grid. At lower temperatures their efficiency is reduced. In Saskatchewan even with the best air source technology you will likely need a backup source of heat in extreme weather conditions.

An excellent presentation.

President George advised Vern Fowke, one of our longest serving members, some 61 years in total, has been granted an Honourary Membership. Stewart read the citation presented to Vern when he, President George and President-Elect Russel Hart met with Vern on Saturday March 31^st.

 

Birthdays:  Allen Goudie - September 10^th; Monica Totten - September 13^th.                                                                                                                                                        

 

Anniversaries:  Nick Kaufman - 45 years on Sept. 24th, Tim Fraser - 1 year on Sept.28^th.

President George presented a $2,500. cheque to Hannah Molano, Missions Donor Relations & Development Manager, Soul’s Harbour representing our share of the proceeds from the annual Eastview/Regina Golf Tournament.

 

- September 11^{th.  -} All Clubs BBQ.  Rotary Park. 5:00 PM

- September 19^th - Souls’ Harbour - 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Volunteers needed!                                                                                   Let George know if you can help.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                   - October 5^th - Regina Cemetery tour led by Ian Toms. 10:00 AM. Enter off 4^th Avenue and park in the cemetery.

   - October 16^th - “Come From Away” show. Sold out. Thanks Joanna!

- October 27^th last day to purchase Hams for Christmas, Eastview Club annual fund raiser.

- November 2^nd - tour of Wayne Lorch’s car collection and Elvis’s memorabilia. 10:00 AM, and then out for lunch.    

- November 27^th to December 1^st - Adventures in Agriculture. Katherine advised plans are progressing. Will be looking for billets. 18 students to attend. Saturday dinner at Government House. December 1st meeting at Luther College with Minister of Agriculture.

 May 9^th & 10^th, 2025 - Rotary District Conference virtual meeting.

June 21 - 25^th, 2025.  Rotary International Conference in Calgary. This is the closest it will ever be to Regina. Register now!

50/50 draw. Run by Ian Toms - $205.50. Participants: Toshi Shinmura, Jeff Barber, Gilda Treleaven-Graham. No winner.

Doug Keam led us in the Four Way Test.

Thank you to those who assisted with today’s meeting:  Team Captain - Carole Bryant, President George, Bob Terichow, Katherine Bergman, Gilda Treleaven-Graham, Joanna Alexander, Ian Yeates, Russel Hart, Ian Toms and Stewart Graham.