Thankyou team two for the banquet this morning. Guests this morning were Regina Lawrence, Jodi Simmonds , Laurel Wynnychuk, Jessica’s co-worker Steve and Cliff McCauley. Happy Birthday to Bernie Webb (May 12), Karl Vidal (May 12), Bobbi McMullen (May 13). Happy Anniversary to Craig and Bonita Brown (May 17).
Dawn read a thank you card from the Valley Lodge (Sherry Heller) thanking Rotary for the garden donation.
Starting in the new school term, Rotary will be volunteers at the VES Lunch Program on the third Tuesdays of the month. More information to follow.
Responsibility, full school year commitment to one mentee, accountability to always be there, training in mental health, communication skills, and just being a friend! These are just a few of the skills required to be mentor and a positive role model in the VIBE Mentorship Program. The Mentorship Program matches high school students with elementary students and has been in operation for four years. Regina Lawrence, a grade 12 Outreach student shared her experiences of being a Mentor. In addition to the satisfaction of being a `big sister`, Regina also receives five high school credits and gets to use her training and experiences on her resume. As a personal side note, this is just one of the many amazing programs that VIBE (Vermilion is Being Empowered) has introduced into the school and Vermilion communities.
Membership pins were presented to Kirby and Mary Lee. These will be the last pins presented to Rotarians for sponsoring new members, as Rotary International has suspended the pin program.
There are spots open for members to attend Teresa`s authentic Austrian meal on May 29th. If you would like to attend, please contact Scott.
Soccer (going better than hockey), track and field (hurdles) and a trip to the horse races have been keeping Teresa busy. She`s packing to attend the Rotary camp trip in June.
Ft. McMurray is still occupying the news and being discussed during meetings. More information on how we can help (as a Rotary club and as a town) to follow when we receive updates.
Mike gave an update on the tennis court proposal. The revised plan has been submitted to the Rec Board.
Mike has info on our new Brazilian exchange student and will share the bio with the club.
Kirby, Charlene and Tannis will represent our club at the Stop Hunger event in Camrose on Sunday. They will make our club presentation at that time.
Next week we`ll learn about the Lloydminster Event ``Art Without Borders``.