The Buzz- October 26, 2015

 
This week welcome District Governor Tim Sheilds and first lady Sally to our club for the annual District Governor's visit.
 
 
Rotary Meeting minutes for 10/26/15
 
Meeting called to order at 11:47am
 
Guests: Carmen and Landon Peacock of Minuteman Press
 
DG Tim presented Paul Harris Fellowship awards to Ray Hook and Jim Rasmussen
 
 
 
District Governor Tim Shields presented:
  • Presented info on the Rotary Foundation
  • End Polio Now began in 1985 when there was 350,000 cases/year.As of last Wednesday, there are only 2 countries left that aren’t polio free, 13 cases in Afghanistan and 38 cases in Pakistan.
  • Timmy’s Challenge – Every Rotarian could donate $2/week (cost of a Tim Horton’s coffee) to end Polio.Both the Melinda & Bill Gates Foundation and the Canadian Government match those donations 2 to 1.
  • Made a plea that polio vaccinations continue.Talk to everyone you know and make sure their kids get the polio vaccination, that way we can stay polio free.
  • Discussed the Stop Hunger Now program

  • The International Convention is from May 28-June 1.Touch the World and Connect with Korea.
  • January 17, 2016 – Shut Out Polio with the Oil Kings
  • April 22, 2016 – Million Dollar Dinner the Fantasyland Hotel
  • April 23, 2015 – 100th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Edmonton
  • 50/50 Draw – 8 of Diamonds ...no winner this week.
  • Rotary Cares Raffle winner was Matthew Mayer