Brad Mastaler reported on a meeting with three officials from the City of Spruce Grove related to recognition of our contributions to tree planting over recent years and he expects that he will be able to present a draft agreement to the Board at the October meeting, including a budget.

Club Administration Director Tony Zeglen reported that in terms of Public Relations the Presidential video for Angus McKenzie's year is complete; our Open House PowerPoint/video has been updated to September 17th; Public Relations Projects will be posted on the District 5370 Data Base; and we are still trying to find the original digital file that was used to create our Club banner, so that we can upgrade its quality.  In terms of Membership, two members have inducted and one more is scheduled; motions to accept four others for proposed membership were passed; a Fireside focusing on Community Service was held and a second focusing on International Service is being planned; and the list of Honourary members will be reviewed.

International Service Director Neil Hollands reported that his committee will meet soon and will review any new requests for funding; and that he attended a quarterly District 5370 meeting on International Service.

Youth Services Director Randy Hetherington reported that two meetings regarding Rotary Youth Exchange were held; the SGCHS Interact Club has eight members and all three executive positions are filled, President Abigail Smith has been speaking to other students about the club, and they meet every Friday at 11:07 am; a Vocational Visit to Parkland School Division is scheduled for October 3rd focusing on services for youth; he and Shari Roszmann will attend the New Generations workshop on September 28th; the committee looking into interest in a Rotaract club; the committee is planning a Media and Speech Arts competition for 2014; and RYLA takes place from September 27 to 29.

Treasurer Jan Vanderblij provided a financial update and is in the process of mailing invoices for 2013-2014 dues to members.

It was decided that we would provide an additional $500 towards painting fences in the city of Spruce Grove, as long as recognition for our contribution is made outside of the election campaign period, as we are not a political organization; and that we would reinstate a Policy Review Committee which will include Brad Mastaler from the Board.

President Nizar Abouchami reported that we have made application for another casino.