January 18 -

 

we had the impossible happen and the chef didn't show up for work and we had no FOOD!  Luckily there was coffee and orange juice so we were able to soldier on with our Assembly.

1) Each director gave an update on their activity and the most interesting was the Treasurer stating we had money in the Casino account that needed to be used up in the coming months/this year - and for us to consider how best to get money into the community and have a benefit for the Club through increased awareness and Membership attraction.  We encouraged members to consider some charities they care about and to approach them to have them come and speak to the club or organize an event with them.  AND to follow through with a consideration of joining.  We have had a few suggestions come in already and the members are following up on them.

2) We discussed having a tutorial session with our projector/computers to show how to access Club Runner for all the new members. As well - how to access MyRotary on the Rotary.org site.  Judy committed to getting that into the meeting.

3) At the same time as doing a Club Runner tutorial we agreed to do a vulnerable record check tutorial for those needing the certification.

4) Strat planning to go to the 3rd session on February 9 at Shannon's.  All members asked to attend if possible - it will follow on the heels of a brief Board meeting at 5 with the Strat planning to start at 5:30.  Pizza will be brought in.

5) Steve went over the need for a document to go to our insurers each time we have a Rotary event where alcohol is consumed.

6) Youth - Jamie - scholarships in the works for Louis St. Laurent and Harry Ainley.  As well he is working with a disadvantaged young person with a bit of support from the club.  Jamie really needs a committee member to help him on some of the projects so am asking for someone to step up!

7) Encouraging members to think about locations for Support Local in their own neighbourhoods.

8) District  Conference - April 20-23 in Jasper.  Club will pay registration fees and one night accommodation for any members wishing to attend.

We had an excellent turnout of 15 guests to our Support Local evening!  Waaaaay down in the far reaches of Mill Woods there is a plethora of great Indian restaurants and we were treated to a delightful spread - a bit unorthodox in its delivery I know -- of great food from the Gujorot region of India.  Our host and co-owner - Tushar Mistry - was delighted to have us there.  We got to hear how he was an engineer but had always loved food and cooking. He is planning to open one of these restaurants in Calgary, Vancouver, Toronto.  We are hoping to have him out to a meeting in the coming weeks.