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March 19 Minutes

MEETING MINUTES
Date: March 19, 2026
 
  • Call to Order at 7:00 am
  • O’Canada
  • Four Way Test
  • Welcome and Introduction of Guests
    • Sophia and Mike Myhovich
    • Kerri Suurd
    • Jim Storch
    • Linda Alhalabi
  • Bernie & Margaret: Garage Sale Volunteer Sheets- Sign up sheets for volunteer shifts and food prep/cooking were passed around.
  • Breakfast
  • Thank You Team 3 for Breakfast
  • Birthdays: March 22, Blake Prior
 
  • Correspondence and Announcements:
    • Short presentation by Sophia. Sophia gave the club a Thank you card, to be read at a later date.
    • Dawn: Request for judges for superintendent speeches. VES is holding their Superintendent Speeches on April 14 at 9:30 am and have asked the Rotary Club if they would like to judge them. If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event please let Dawn know. (three people are needed)
    • Laurel: April 2 Off Site Meeting at VES. We will be meeting at VES on the 2nd of April, Team one will still be doing breakfast (muffins, etc..) Please wear loose clothing, it will be an active morning!
  • Presentation regarding Fashion Show by Colonel Craig Armory representative: Jim Storch presented about the fundraising event coming April 11th. Look for the posters around town and spread the word!
  • Presentation by Kristi Barnes with Vermilion Ukrainian Dance Festival:  The club supported the festival this year, which was earlier than usual. It was a little smaller than usual, but a successful event overall!
  • March 26th Meeting:   Conducted by Garage Sale Committee
  • April 2nd: offsite meeting at VES
  • Sergeant at Arms Report
  • Adjournment
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March 5 Minutes

Rotary Club of Vermilion
 
Regular Meeting
March 5, 2026
 
 
  1. Welcomes and Introduction of guests : Kerri Suurd, Cathy Bartley
  2. Birthdays and Anniversaries:
  3. Thank you to Team One for Breakfast
  4. Purple Pinkie Dasy is Friday March 6 at all three schools. The Interact club will also be having a bake sale at JR Robson during the lunch hour.
  5. Cash Draw for March:  Darren and Lee Selte - $1000, Dillon Lavoie - $250, Spencer McCormack - $100
  6. District Governor Visit Via Zoom – Ramesh Ferris.
Ramesh shared his Rotary and his End Polio Now campaign stories with the club. He also acknowledged all the Rotary Club has done in the community, and the support that is given by the club financially to RI’s campaigns. Ramesh highlighted the long-term Action Plan goals of both RI and the District, while emphasizing how Uniting for Good benefits all Rotarians and communities.
 
Sargent at Arms – fines for not having nametag on.
 
Meeting Adjourned
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February 19 Minutes

Rotary Club of Vermilion
 
Regular Meeting
February 19, 2026
 
 
  1. Welcomes and Introduction of guests : Linda Alhalabi, Cathy Bartley, Sopia Myhovich, Ellie Myhovich
  2. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Randy Riley February 19
  3. Thank you to Team Three for Breakfast
  4. Sophia is going to France for her Youth Exchange year.
  5. Dawn proposed Cathy Bartley as a new member
  6. Project Discussions:
    1. Garage Sale – Bernie Webb spokesperson- storage between garage sales is often poses some challenges. This year the club has access to the curling arena beginning April 7. That is a week of cleaning, set up of tables and unpacking the stored items. April 16-18 the community will be invited to bring in their donations. Rotarians and other volunteers will be busy cleaning and distributing items to their sections. Newspaper articles facebook posts and ads will be announcing dates to the public.
    2. Flag Project – Erwin Warkentin spokesperson-there is an average of 2540 flags sold in this fundraiser, flags are put out for the four long weekend through the summer. There will be a workbee for flag repairs in March. This fundraiser creates revenue of roughly $15000.
    3. Cash Draw Raffle – Bruce MacDuff spokesperson- 27 Draws throughout the year, drawn on the first Thursday of the month. Two or three draws a month. Tickets are $50 and this fundraiser raises between $6000 and $7000 a year. Rotarians sell the tickets to people. Bruce will provide people who need with lists of people and businesses who are interested in buying.
    4. Fair Cash Raffle-Dawn Riley spokesperson-yearly event at the Vermilion Fair, tickets are only sold through the fair at the Rotary booth. One for $5 or 5 for $20. Prize matches the year ($2026 this year) and the club brings in roughly $2500-$3000. The fundraiser also serves double duty as promoting general knowledge about Rotary and all we do as people visit the booth.
  7. Isabella weekly report: Went ice fishing with Lisa and her family, but didn’t catch any fish! She also saw some amazing Northern Lights!
  8. Upcoming: Lorne chairing Feb. 26, DG Visit via Zoom March 5. Purple Pinkie Day is March 6.
Meeting Adjourned.
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January 23 Minutes

Rotary Club Meeting
 
January 23, 2025
 
  1. Attendance:
 
Eugene W., Dave B., Scott W., Mike B., Laurel W., Kirby W., Mike W., Dawn R., Erwin W., Mary-Lee P., Lisa B., Corey B., Loretta Q., Rob S., Harm T., Lorne B., Robin S.
 
  1. Good Morning-
 
  1. O’ Canada-
 
  1. Guests-
 
  1. Birthdays and Anniversaries-
 
Kory- January 27th
 
  1. Breakfast
 
  1. Purple Pinkie Day
    1. Do we need to cancel this event
    2. Not doing this for this year
 
  1. Garage Sale
    1. Wolters House Clean Out
    2. Who is available for helping for this?
 
  1. Healthy Club Checklist
    1. Please fill this out and return February 6th
 
  1. District Conference Lloydminster and Edmonton
    1. Please see the information package
    2. Lloydminster Conference is March 14-15
 
  1. Offsite January 30 – Credit Union Boardroom
    1. Breakfast Included
    2. Please let us know who is attending by email
    3. Laurel to send out sign-up sheet
    4. Door to open at 6:45
 
  1. Back to the 80’s
    1. 1984
  2. Fun Facts
 
  1. Sergeant at Arms
 
  1. Four-way test
 
  1. Adjournment
 
 
Things to look forward to-
 
  • January 24th- Oil Kings End Polio Now game
  • January 27th- Executive meeting
  • January 30th- Offsite Meeting- Credit Union
  • February 1st- Prairie Charm Band- Legion
  • February 20th- DG Brian Edwards Encore Visit/Mel Rogers Brighter Beginnings
  • March 14 & 15th- District Conference Lloydminster
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November 21 Minutes

Rotary Meeting-
 
November 21, 2024
 
  • Good Morning
  • O’ Canada
  • Introduction of Guests
    • Interact Club Members
    • Bernie Huedophl
    • Mike Mohave
  • Breakfast - Thank you everyone who brought food
  • Birthdays and Anniversaries
    • Shellie Bates (Nov 22)
  • Rotary Music Festival Update
    • 3rd year post Covid
    • Last year they had 92 participants and hoping for 120 in the upcoming year
    • Up from 1 band to 6 bands
    • Looking to increase spoken art entries
    • Entry Deadline is February 1, 2025
    • Looking for scholarship money a this year
    • Also looking for a treasurer
    • Event runs- March 31 to April 8th
  • Derwent Pizza Trip- December 5, 2024
    • Sign up and order form coming around
  • Interact Introductions
    • Club President presented on what the club has done and what they are looking forward to doing
    • Meetings every second Tuesday
    • Looking into Constitution and By-laws
    • As well as a logo and clothing for the club
  • Haying in the 30’s Fundraiser
    • Sign up going around
  • Friends update/Lion’s challenge
    • They will use their own funding if we do not help
  • Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies
    • On this week
  • District AGM
    • Monday, November 25, 2024
  • Friends of the Regional Centre
    • Meeting- Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7 pm in Rotary Room
  • Fun Facts with Erwin
  • Back in the 80’s…
    • 1987- is the year of choice
  • Sargent at Arms
  • Four Way Test
  • Adjournment
 
THINGS TO REMEMBER-
  • November 23 – U9 Rotary Black Hockey
  • November 22-23  - Hallway of Handicrafts
  • November 25 – District AGM
  • November 25 – Friends of Vermilion Regional Centre
  • November 28 – Annual General Meeting
  • November 28 – Lindy Vopnfjord Copper Cork
  • November 29 – Black Friday
  • November 29 – Santa Parade/Haying in the 30's Fundraiser
  • December 1 – Rambler’s Choir Legion
  • December 3 – Giving Tuesday
  • December 5 – Vocational
  • December 5 – Social Derwent
  • December 7 – Chamber Christmas Party
  • December 12 – Healthy Club Checklist/Lion’s Fellowship
  • December 14 – Saturday Farmer's Market
  • December 19 – Rotary Christmas Meeting
  • December 26 – No Meeting
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Meeting Minutes- September 12, 2024

Rotary Club Meeting
 
September 12, 2024
 
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Good Morning!
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O’ Canada
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Introduction of Guests
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Breakfast  - Thank you Team One
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Darlene September 13 – 6 years
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New Business:
- Halloween
- Bartending Request
- Fall Assembly
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Fun Facts
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Back in the 80’s…..
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Sargent at Arms
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Four Way Test
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Adjournmen
Things to Remember:
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September 14 - Art in the Park
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September 14 – Lawnmower Races
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September 19 – Kirby Chairing Meeting
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September 22 - First Day of Fall
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October 5 – Oktoberfest
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October 4 – District Awards Celebration
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October 5 – District Fall Assembly
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October 10 – Brian Edwards DG Visit
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October 24 – World Polio Da
Things to Remember:
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September 14 - Art in the Park
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September 14 – Lawnmower Races
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September 19 – Kirby Chairing Meeting
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September 22 - First Day of Fall
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October 5 – Oktoberfest
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October 4 – District Awards Celebration
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October 5 – District Fall Assembly
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October 10 – Brian Edwards DG Visit
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October 24 – World Polio Da
  1. Good Morning
  2. O Canada
  3. Introduction of Guests
    1. No guests
  4. Breakfast - Thank you Team Two
  5. Birthdays and Anniversaries
    1. Darlene Barlow- September 13 – 6 years
  6. New Business:
    1. Halloween
      1. Dressing up in optional
    2. Bartending Request
      1. Regional Centre- September 28, 2024
      2. Wedding (200 people)
      3. If you are interested let Dawn know
    3. Fall Assembly
      1. Inspiration, Learning and Inclusion
      2. Saturday, October 5, 2024
      3. Can attend in person or online
      4. St. Albert, AB
      5. President elect training for incoming president
    4. Jasper Fire Relief Fundraising
      1. Art in the park- Table for donations
      2. Donations to the District Fund
      3. Fundraising at the event 11 am – 3 pm
    5. Domestic Abuse Presentation-
      1. Joan McDonald
      2. September 17, 2024
      3. At the college
  7. Fun Facts- Erwin
  8. Back in the 80’s…
    1. No report today
  9. Sargent at Arms
  10. Four Way Test
  11. Adjournment
 
Things to Remember:
  • September 14 - Art in the Park
  • September 14 – Lawnmower Races
  • September 17 - Domestic Abuse Presentation- Lakeland College
  • September 17- Fuel Good Day
  • September 19 – Kirby Chairing Meeting
  • September 22 - First Day of Fall
  • October 5 – Oktoberfest
  • October 4 – District Awards Celebration
  • October 5 – District Fall Assembly
  • October 6 - Lynne Hanson Folk Club Concert
  • October 10 – Brian Edwards DG Visit
  • October 24 – World Polio Day
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September 5, 2024- Minutes

Rotary Meeting-
 
September 5, 2024
 
  • Good Morning!
  • O’ Canada
  • Introduction of Guests
    • Bentley Buckingham- Dance presentation
  • Breakfast  - Thank you Team One
  • Birthdays and Anniversaries
    • Scott Webb – 1st
    • Rob Snow – 12th
    • Scott Webb – Sept 1, 1998
    • Mike Bykowski – Sept 1, 1999
  • New Business:
    • Unleashed- The Event
      • Sponsor an attendee this year to attend
      • Will come out of the budget this year
    • Flag’s 2024 – Final Update/Comments
      • Flags picked up and returned to Webb’s RV
      • Work bee this fall to prep them for the spring
    • Guest Speaker: Dance Impressions
      • Bentley Buckingham
      • Request for sponsorship for trip to Disney World for dance trip for her and her sister (Oct. 28-Nov. 3)
      • $8,000 in cost to attend
      • Video and presentation on their dancing
    • FOCUS-
      • Thank you for the sponsorship for the milage for swimming travel due to pool closure
    • Bevin and Andrew-
      • Thank you everyone for the wedding gift from Rotary
    • Healthy Club Checklist Survey – Update
      • 26 survey responses
      • Results to be tabulated soon
    • Cash Draw
      • $150- Leo Dary
      • $100- Bethany Jacula
    • Back in the 80’s…..
      • 1987- is the year of choice
    • Sargent at Arms
    • Four Way Test
    • Adjournment
 
THINGS TO REMEMBER-
  • September 6 – 2nd Annual Street Jamboree
  • September 14 - Art in the Park
  • September 14 – Lawnmower Races
  • September 22 - First Day of Fall
  • October 5 – Oktoberfest
  • October 4 – District Awards Celebration
  • October 5 – District Fall Assembly
  • October 10 – Brian Edwards DG Visit
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August 8 Minutes

Rotary Club Meeting
 
August 8, 2024
 
  1. Attendance:
Corey B., Darlene B., Eugene W., Dave B., Scott W., Cathy L., Kirby W., Dawn R., Erwin W., Margaret M., Robert S., Chris F., Bruce M., Allan M., Bevin H., Lorne M., Harm T., Bernie W.
 
  1. Good Morning-
 
  1. O’ Canada-
 
  1. Guests-
  • No Guests
 
  1. Birthdays and Anniversaries-
 
  1. Breakfast-
 
  1. Paul Harris Fellow-
  • Kirby Whitlock received his Paul Harris Fellow.
 
  1. Business Portion-
  1. Treasurers Report, Audit, GIC-
    • $25,000 Income and $13,000 Expenses currently
    • Books are ready to be Audited
    • We moved funds into a GIC July 1, 2024 for $50,000
  2. Funding Request for FOCUS-
    • We make a motion to give FOCUS $900 for transportation costs to travel to Lloydminster for swimming. Bruce MacDuff motioned. Allan MacMillan seconded.
    • Discussion- Look at making it an open-ended motion in case the pool does not open on time.
    • Look at supporting them with more with another motion later if the pool does not open.
    • All in favour. Carried.
  3. Jasper Wildfire Aid-
    • Call for action to help assist in the Jasper wildfire clean up.
    • We donate $5000 to the District Charitable Foundation to assist with the Jasper Wildfire Community Support to help agencies support the community long term. Scott Webb motioned. Dave Bates seconded.
    • No Discussion.
    • All in favour. Carried.
 
  1. Bevin and Andrew-
  • Invite to their wedding dance on August 24, 2024 at the curling rink
 
  1. Community Week Sept 8-14-
  • Rotary International initiative
 
  1. Fun Facts-
  • Olympic themed facts
 
  1. Sargent at Arms
 
  1. Four-way test
 
  1. Adjournment
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minutes June 27

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – June 27, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, MaryLee, Robert Snelgrove, Darlene, Mike B, Rebekah, Margaret, Corey, Kory, Loretta, Bernie, Kathy, Cory, Kirby, Scott, Lorne
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Susan from Inclusion
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 4 for Breakfast
  4. Rotary Convention Presentation – Scott and Bernie Webb – They discussed what happens at convention. They discussed the Calgary promotion of their convention next year. They talked about some of the things that common to most conventions, and some of the things that will be happening in Calgary. They encouraged members to attend International Conventions. Calgary etc.
  5. Garage Sale – Scott is looking for volunteers to help with some Rotary donations next Wednesday. (July 3rd)
  6. Loretta’s Corner
  7. Seargent –
  8. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
June 29-30, Casino in Camrose
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minutes June 20

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – June 20, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, Rob Snow, Robert Snelgrove, Darlene, Mike B, Erwin, Margaret, Harm, Jean, Beaudon, Jean, Kathy, Cory, Kirby, Scott, Lorne
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Tina with Focus
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to
  4. Budget Presentation – Dawn has sent out her budget and reviewed the changes.  Bevin motions to accept the Budget as presented.  Seconded by Darlene…..  Bruce proposes an increase of Curling to 600 and swim club up to 600, same as the other minor sports we support.  Bevin accepts the amendment. Darlene Seconds this as well.  Vote Passed.
  5. Dawn reviewed her Executive for the upcoming year. If you are interested on being on a committee please contact the committee chairs.
  6. Dawn is working on a calendar for the Rotary year. Note that next year will be 70 years as a Rotary Club.
  7. Seargent –
  8. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
June 26th, Celebrate Vermilion
June 29-30, Casino in Camrose
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Minutes June 13

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – June 13, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, Lisa, Darlene, Mike B, Rebekah, Margaret, Harm, Chris, Jean
 
Conducted by Lorne….
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Susan from Inclusion
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to
  4. Inclusion Update – Susan has 4 jobs on the go in Vermilion at this time. She is approaching several businesses to try and find positions appropriate for the Candidates.
  5. Rotary International Youth Exchange – Lorne is talking about youth exchange so that when it is discussed at Dawn’s Budget Meeting next week where we will be making financial planning for the possibility of a youth exchange next year. (2025-2026 year). Lorne discussed the positives coming out youth exchange, both hosting and the opportunities that it provides for the outgoing student from the Vermilion area. The club has a long history of participating in youth exchange, we stepped away for several years so many of the new club members will not have participated in youth exchange.  The costs associated with youth exchange are $10,000 per year.  The outbound student would be responsible for half. There are inbound and outbound conferences and training that would also be required over and above that budget. The club needs an Inbound and Outbound Counselors. In the past club members have also taken our exchange student to events like the CFR, Skiing Trips etc. We would need host families to house the student, these do not need to be Rotarians, there is also an advantage if host families have children at home. In order to host the student (or to take them to an event) Adults need to have their vulnerable record check. Lorne’s son Jake is interested in participating in exchange. Students need to be 16 before they leave, and can’t turn 19 before they return. Deadline for selecting an outbound student would be December of this year. They would leave in August, returning in July of the next year. Exchanges are all foreign language and students need to be prepared that their school in that country will not count for their education at home. (outbound can not have already graduated) Most of the exchanges are in Europe, Japan is currently the only country outside this region that our region exchanges with. We would need at least 3 host families. (there can be more). All adults in the host family living at home need to have a criminal record check. We want to be selective. At least one adult at events with the student must have a record check. As a club all members during the youth exchange should have a record check.
  6. Seargent –
  7. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
June 26th, Celebrate Vermilion
June 29-30, Casino in Camrose
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Minutes June 6

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – June 6, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Eugene, MaryLee, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Erwin, Kory, Robin, Margaret, Loretta
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests:
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to
  4. Cash Draw – Jim Willis and
  5. Jolan Wong – Grew up in Vermilion, currently living in Ontario. Talked about her journey to play for Team Canada’s National Paralympic Volleyball Team. She has been with the team for 16 years. She attended the Paralympic games in Rio, Tokyo and now Paris this August (28 to 8th of Sept.). Currently they are ranked 1st in the World. The team is centralized out of Edmonton.
  6. Feast on the Farm – Stacy Ruler from Lakeland College. She discussed the start of Feast of the Farm (this Year on August 15th). The event is at the Barr Farm, Jordan Pollard will be their Alumni Entertainer for this years event. The Event has raised over $250,000 Dollars since it began in 2016. It has been a great annual event both before and after their Covid break. She presented a Video that showed where those funds go, and the value it provides the student experience at Lakeland College. They are 80% sold already so this year looks like it will be another success.
  7. Cash Draw – Tickets are ready for the upcoming years Draws.
  8. Replayed the Video from Eugene's 50th Rotary Aniversary Presentation
  9. Seargent –
  10. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
June 6th, Event at the Armories
June 26th, Celebrate Vermilion
June 29-30, Casino in Camrose
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Minutes May 30

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – May 30, 2024
Lakeland College
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Eugene, Lisa, MaryLee, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Rebekah, Corey, Harm, Kory, Beaudon, Robert Snelgrove
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Host: Alice Wainwright-Stewart
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Lakeland for Supplying Breakfast
  4. Note for Calgary Rotary Conference: Hotels are booking up fast.
  5. Lakeland College Presentation: Capital Projects Update Residence Revitalization, Bentley Bld., Swimming Pool Closure, Vermilion Common. They hope to have the Pool back up and running by September. The existing Pool opened in 1988 – 36 years ago. Vermilion Common is an initiative to have a common study area with the main Library. They hope to have this in place so they can offer a safe area to study 24/7. Currently all the study areas on campus close down by midnight. There is a need and desire to have a facility available for study late at night.  Sports update Lakeland Rustler Women won Nationals at Volleyball and Basketball. Mixed Curling Gold 3 years in a row. Silver Women’s Hockey, Bronze Men’s Basketball, 22 All-conference athletes, 8 CCAA all Canadians, 8 CCAA Academic all Canadians………
  6. Seargent –
  7. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
June 6th, Event at the Armories – during the day.
June 26th, Celebrate Vermilion
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Minutes May 23

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – May 23, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Eugene, Lisa, MaryLee, Bevin, Allan, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Erwin, Corey, Harm,
 
Financials were distributed for review before the meeting...
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Jack Myer, Corbin McNicol & Tracy McNicol, Susan
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 4
  4. RYLE Presentation – Jack and Corbin told us about their experience going the RYLE event at Camp Nakamun. This event focuses on leadership skills. Team Building Conflict Resolution. The Outbound Exchange students were also at the event. Note: Cereal is not a soup, a taco is a sandwich while a hot dog is not.
  5. Budget – If you have any questions please address them before Eugene leaves. Significant changes were made to the budget on all the ongoing donations we make related to Food – Breakfast Programs, Food Bank etc. We also need to look at our Clubs interest in Exchange – we have an interested outgoing student. The Budgets were emailed out, changes were highlighted to help identify.
  6. Vermilion Folk Club Cheque Presentation – Allan also announced that the MacMillans will be hosting an event in their yard June 22nd 6:30. If you ar interested in attending please contact Allan. This is operated as a cost recovery event. Cost 40$ - bring your own snacks, chairs etc.
  7. Flag Update – 1st time ever we didn’t get a call about a missing flag!!
  8.  
  9. Seargent –
  10. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
May 26-27 4H Event
May 30 Off site meeting at the Lakeland College Board Room (AH214)
June 26th, Celebrate Vermilion
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Minutes May 16

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – May 16, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Dave, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Rebekah, Corey, Harm,
 
Financials were distributed for review before the meeting...
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Sharon Munn community futures,
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 3
  4. Community Futeres Presentation – Sharon took us through many of the ongoing inniciatives of Community Futures. She discussed many of the services they have provided localy, and their focus in our communities.
  5.  Motion from Scott, “that the club subsidises up to $500 per member towards registration at the 2025 Calgary Rotary convention to a maximum of $7,500.” Seconded by Bevin Discussion – thoughts to try and get the most number of members to attend.   Scott accepts a friendly amendment to make it $500 per member, thus removing the cap.  Ammended Motion…  ““that the club subsidises $500 per member towards registration at the 2025 Calgary Rotary convention” Vote….. Motion Passes.
  6.  
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Minutes May 9

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – May 9, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Robert Snelgrove, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Corey, MaryLee, Erwin, Chris, Kory, Corey, Harm, Shawn, Beauden, Robin
 
Financials were distributed for review before the meeting...
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Bernie Webb – last time as guest, Susan
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 2
  4. Inclusion Breakfast Update – Susan thanked participants from the Inclusion Breakfast. They made over 220,000 to their efforts.
  5. Vermilion Folk Club request – They are wanting to update their equipment to enable them to continue to host local shows. They would hope to have the Vermilion Rotary Club as a Sponsor. Executive recommended a donation of 1500 for equipment. Discussion – Bruce Motions that we donated $1000 for equipment and a one-time sponsorship of $500 – Silver for this season. Seconded by Scott. It was discussed that the club look at a yearly Silver sponsorship for the club.   Motion Passed. 
  6. Casino…. Call to arms….  We need volunteers now. Darlene, Rebekah, Erwin, Lorne all put their hands up.
  7. Flag Project…. Work Bee this Saturday to get the flags ready. The long weekend is coming fast!
  8. Member Induction – Bernie Webb. Laurel inducted Bernie as the newest member of the Vermilion Rotary Club.
  9. Rotary Foundation Presentation – Scott discussed ways to contribute to the Rotary Foundation. Erwin proposes that we commit $1,000 USD to the rotary recommended water project. Seconded by Shawn…. Discussion - Motion Passed.
  10. Seargent –
  11. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
 
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April 25 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – April 25, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Loretta, Bruce, Dawn, Darlene, Robert Snelgrove, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Corey, MaryLee, Erwin, Lisa
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Paige Jeremco (The Good Life Institute), Bernie Webb, Susan
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 4
  4. Viper Swim Club – With the Pool out of commission the Club has arranged to go to Vegreville for swimming. Their estimated costs are in the range of $11,000 for the season. Scott Motions that the Club donate $2,000 towards their costs. Seconded by Laurel. Discussion - … Call for a Vote - Passed.
  5. Flags – We have the new poles and Flags so we just need to put them all together. The 11th of May is the target Date 9AM at the old Webb’s RV shop.
  6. There is a sign up for the Inclusion Breakfast – This is May 2nd in Lloydminster. Darlene will not be available for Flag setup this year, we are looking for another Rotarian to take the lead on that area.
  7. Laurel Proposed Bernie Webb as a new Rotary Member.
  8. Volunteer appreciation night. Thursday the 25th at the community oven. We will have the option to move inside dependant on the weather. We will need Rotarians to help by bringing a dessert. Burgers and smokies will be provided. It will start at 5:30. Scott is setting up around 4:00 to start setting up tables etc. This should be a great event!
  9. Goodlife Presentation – Paige presented to the group. She discussed the Institutes work, Race of Vermilion, Taste of Vermilion (Their Biggest Event-Mainstreet between 500-600 people), Art in the Park sponsored by Interpipeline, Savour is their last event of the year.
  10. Loretta’s Corner –  
  11. Seargent –
  12. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 5:30 April 25th
Inclusions Breakfast May 2th
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April 18 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – April 18, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Dave, Loretta, Harm, Bruce, Dawn, Allan, Beaudon, Margaret, Darlene, Robert Snelgrove, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Chris, Robin, Corey, MaryLee, Rebekah, Shawn, The Brown’s,
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Lorne’s Mom, Susan (Inclusion)
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 3
  4. There is a sign up for the Inclusion Breakfast – This is May 2nd in Lloydminster
  5. Rotary Inclusion Partnership Update – Susan discussed the upcoming breakfast and how the event works. Kirby is a Table captain for the event. Please sign up and participate in this great cause.
  6. Garage Sale Update – Scott recognized all the help his committee has been, in addition to all those individuals that have spent countless hours getting set up this week. Darlene – we have had a huge number of first time volunteers this year. Our student that we are sending to Winnipeg has been a great contributor. We have our LAST drop off this morning for the last add to the furniture department. Please be at the Curling Rink at 4:30, we will have a bit of a pep-talk before we go live! Remember your volunteer hours! We discussed pricing and strategies and how to get a value to much of our stuff.
  7. Volunteer appreciation night. Thursday the 25th at the community oven. We will have the option to move inside dependant on the weather. We will need Rotarians to help by bringing a dessert. Burgers and smokies will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet at the event, last year we had over 100 people.
  8. Note the Vermilion Rotary music festival has been happening this week. Awards will be Sunday at 2:00PM if you are interested.
  9. Loretta’s Corner – 1974 events around the community.
  10. Seargent – Only fines for those who have not donated any time to the Garage Sale.
  11. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Rotary Garage Sale April 18-20th
Ukrainian Dance Festival April 19-20th
Goodlife Presentation and Chq Presentation (@morning meeting) April 25th
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 5:30 April 25th
Inclusions Breakfast May 2th
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April 11, Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – April 11, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Dave, Loretta, Harm, Bruce, Dawn, Allan, Beaudon, Darlene, Robert Snelgrove, Kathy, Kirby, Mike B, Chris, Robin,
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: None this week.
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 2
  4. WE have 2 students going to RYLY, and the district is still looking for students for RYPEN.
  5. Garage Sale Update – Scott let the Club know how much stuff we already have, even before the Intake starts tonight. This starts at 5PM and goes to 7PM.  There are also 3-4 more pickups tonight too. We also have 4 volunteers from Cenovus who are going to donate time as part of a Cenovus Community support program, in exchange for them helping us Cenovus also donates to the charity of their choice…..and that is us!  Darlene and Eugene have worked to register us for the organization (Benevity) that organizes this effort.
  6. Loretta’s Corner, Loretta related a number of notes from 1984.
  7. Seargent – Only fines for those who have not donated any time to the Garage Sale.
  8. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Rotary Garage Sale April 18-20th
Connect for Food Symposium April 15th
Ukrainian Dance Festival April 19-20th
Goodlife Presentation and Chq Presentation (@morning meeting) April 25th
Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 5:30 April 25th
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March 28 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – March 28, 2024
Rotary Room
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Corey, Dave, Kory, Loretta, Harm, Margaret, Bruce, Dawn, Snow, Allan, Beaudon, Darlene, Lisa, Robert Snelgrove, Loretta, Kathy, Kirby
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Susan from Inclusion. Darla Snow – Vermilion Play Development.
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 4
  4. Flag Project – In the interest of updating the flags and making them look nice.  Bevin motions that, “A 1 time allowance of Up to $4,000 to replace Flags and Poles “– seconded by Dawn. Motion carried.
  5. Rotary Employment Partnership – May 2nd is the yearly Breakfast fundraiser will be in Lloydminster. Kirby will be a Table captain and he will be inviting guests to join him at the event.
  6. There will not be an executive meeting the first week of April. We have the Garage sale gearing up so the time will be well used by members participating in the setup.
  7. Ski Pass – Check to see if anyone has the chance to use the Ski Pass. If you know of someone can use it please talk to Kirby. (the Pass will be in the Rotary Closet)
  8. Vermilion Play Development Presentation Darla Snow – Let us know what our donation we committed to last month to a child care facility in Murnam would be used for. They hope to be started by August; they want to have the ability to support a full range of age groups so that nobody is left out. Current Government funding model is restricted to Full time care under 5yrs. This does not work for people who need care for other ages, and those who only need childcare part time. This is a non-profit charity so it is eligible for a tax receipt. This is an important opportunity to support members of our communities in need, it allows people to work who would otherwise be unable due to child care needs. This can also help facilitate bringing people into our communities that need those supports. Darla’s presentation was followed by a cheque presentation for $2,500.
  9. Garage Sale Update from Scott – Bruce will be starting on April 3rd setting up Tables etc. That first weekend we will not be taking community donations. If you have some of your own stuff that weekend please contact Darlene. The next weekend will be the community intake. Wednesday the 3rd Bruce needs volunteers to help pick up Tables and Sweep out the Butler Building. He will also need help hauling stuff from our various stash points so help would be appreciated. Darlene and Loretta will be going in on the Friday to put coverings on tables and fine tune the set up. If you have a chance they could use some help. For the Garage Sale appreciation we will do it like last year and have a BBQ at the Oven on the 25th of April.
  10. Loretta’s Corner – From 1957 Standard. Concerns about being able to afford cigarettes for 25 cents a pack, groceries for $20/week and minimum wage getting to be 1$/hour. It was like the author was reading our minds 60 some years in the future!
  11. Seargent –
  12. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Rotary Garage Sale April 18-20th
Connect for Food Symposium April 15th
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March 21 Off Site

For the March 21 Meating Rotary members attended a community Regional presentation put on by the Vermilion Library at the Pomeroy Hotel.
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March 14 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – March 14, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Mike B, Rebekah, Lorne, Dave, Margaret, Bruce, Kirby, Eugene, Harm, Darlene, Bevin, Robert Snelgrove, Allan.
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Harm introduced two visiting guests
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 2
  4. WE are looking for some new members for the Rotary Employment partnership. If your interested please talk to Kirby.
  5. Dawn collected approx. $300 for Purple Pinky Day.
  6. Rebekah gave updates from Erwin regarding the park. The town has a new community services representative. They are having a meeting at 2PM today at the proposed park location.
  7. Flag Reconditioning workshop on Saturday at the Webb’s RV building starting at 9AM. If you have Flags at home, please bring them so they can be refreshed.  Many hands make light work.
  8. Harvest Galla update – The expenses are all in, the club raised over $40,000. Thanks to all the members involved, and the Community for their generous support.
  9. Funding request for a child care centre in Murnam. The estimated costs for setting up the centre are $30,000. Bevin motions that we donate $550 to Vermilion play development to be used for the Murnam. Bevin accepted a friendly amendment by Bruce to increase that commitment to an initial $2,500 with ongoing $550 per year support. This was defeated in pursuit of a modified motion. Bevins new motion is to do a 1 time donation of $2,500 towards the Murnam Child Care Centre through Vermilion Play development, ongoing support would be looked at in coming years. Seconded by Darlene.  The motion to amend was passed, the amended motion also passed.   
  10. Signature project for the Garage Sale, we are looking to name a signature project for this year’s garage sale. Options we are looking at are the floor at the senior’s centre, the rural school project at the museum. It was discussed at Executive to look at Bruce motions that we name the armories as the signature project at the armories. Seconded by Bevin. Discussion. Possibility of having 2 signature projects, while this is possible traditionally there has been 1 signature project. This does not preclude us from supporting secondary projects, and easier to advertise.  Vote – Passed.  Bruce Motions to increase the signature project donation from the Garage sale to $7,500 from the traditional $5,000. Seconded by Robert S. Discussion. This is in line with the type of projects we want to support with the garage sale. Vote Passed.
  11. Harm mentioned that they are arranging for a Lakeland college tour that could be available to Rotary Members, also some of the Credit Union Staff and guests.
  12. Seargent – After a couple weeks off, Fines were levied!
  13. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
The Vermilion Jr. B. Tigers are off to the next round of the playoffs, go out and support your team!
 
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February 29th 

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – February 29, 2024
G3 Boardroom
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Mike B, Rebekah, Lorne, Corey, Dave, Lisa, Margaret, Bruce, Kory, Mary Lee, Loretta, Bruce, Kirby, Eugene.
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Club enjoyed an introduction and tour of the Vermilion G3 Facility By Darren Bratrud and his staff.
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February 15 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – February 15, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Laurel, Darlene, Dave, Rebekah, Scott, Kory, Margaret, Bruce, Jean, Beaudon, Loretta, MaryLee, Robin, Dawn,
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Garth Roswell, Tina Franke (Focus), Kathy Leckie
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 3 and Scott for Breakfast
  4. Purple Pinkie sign up and itinerary. Feb 22nd
  5. Garth Rowswell presentation: discussed government work on Hydrogen as an alternative energy source
  6. Scott Webb proposes Alan MacMillan as a new Member
  7. Robin noted that the the Sea-can is empty and ready to move. Our new one will come and will need a Logo and we will also put a memorial on it to Brenda Lee. Robin would like to do One more Sea-can for Belize.
  8. There will be a garage sale committee meeting on Feb 29th in the Webb's Ford Boardroom.
  9. Seargent –
  10. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
 
Feb 29 Off site meeting at the G3 Elevator
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February 1 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – February 1, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Mike B, Erwin, Lorne, Bevin, Corey, Dave, Beaudon, Jean, Lisa, Robin, Harm, Jean, Margaret, Bruce, Corey, Dawn, Shawn, Darlene, Bruce Leading the Meeting.
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Kathy Leckie, Susan (Inclusion)
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 1
  4. Note that all members were sent an update from Eugene regarding the Budget. Eugene will be gong for the next few weeks so please forward questions to Eugene or better yet save them for Eugene’s return.
  5. Vacation – Bevin Hamilton – Discussed growing up in Saskatchewan and his life’s journey. Graduating from the U of S, and how he decided on his career path. His route through Olds and eventually to Vermilion. Defining life events and future plans both professional and personal. Including his upcoming wedding and current pursuit of his Masters degree. Thanks to Bevin           Dave suggested setting up some kind of Wedding Registry at the upcoming Garage Sale.
  6. Darlene – Special Project.  
  7. Dawn – We are a go for Purple Pinky fundraiser. February 22nd is a Thursday and we would go from school to school. Dawn will be sending information out to the schools to educate them regarding the significance of this project.
  8. April 15 to 21st will be the Vermilion Music Festival. Note that this is the week of the Ukrainian Dance Festival and our Garage Sale. Dawn distributed Posters for local businesses to put up.
  9. Erwin – we will need to have a work bee to go through the flags one Saturday in March.
  10. Cash Draw – 150$ Mike Donkin, 100$ Patrick Willis.
  11. Seargent – After a couple weeks off, Fines were levied!
  12. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Feb 29 Off site meeting at the G3 Elevator
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January 25 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – January 25, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Mike B, Rebekah, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Corey, Dave, Kory, Beaudon, Loretta, MaryLee, Robin, Harm, Jean, Margaret, Bruce, Corey, Dawn
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Greg Throndson(Representing the Chamber), Kathy Becket, Susan Cambridge (Inclusion AB), Daniel Cambridge, Katherine Pulyk (Cornerstone Co-Op)
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 4
  4. Presentation Inclusion Alberta, Susan led discussion regarding Inclusion updates and experiences – Scott discussed some of Webb’s Machinery experiences with Inclusion. Scott and Bernie have participated with Inclusion Alberta for several years. Scott encouraged those in a position to do so to consider participating with Inclusion.       Laurel discussed her experience with an Inclusion employee she works closely with and how rewarding that has been. Through inclusion’s support this employee has become a great team member. Her value has grown as she has learned various roles and is able to do many jobs and responsibilities on her own.   Bruce discussed his experience being involved with Inclusion and the value of this initiative.            Susan shared a Video from Inclusion and the Rotary Employment Partnership sharing some successful and inspirational Inclusion experiences. Those interested in the Partnership are encouraged to approach Susan or someone on the committee.
  5. Dawn asked the club if we were interested in doing the Purple Pinky Day program to raise money for Polio eradication. Dawn will check with the schools to see if this is still a possibility.
  6. Seargent –
  7. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
The RCMP community town hall is tonight at 7:00
Bruce will conduct the February 1st.
January is Rotary Vocational Service Month
Feb 29 Off site meeting at the G3 Elevator
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Jan 18 minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – January 18, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Laurel, Erwin, Mike B, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Corey, Dave, Kory, Beauden, Loretta, MaryLee, Robin, Harm, Jean, Margaret
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests Susan (from inclusion) and her daughter Caliba, Mayor Greg Throndson
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 3
  4. Note that Dawn is under the weather, Thank you to Laurel for pitching in.
  5. Presentation from Mayor Greg Throndson – Discussed some of the history of Vermilion and how plans have changed over the years. Current major issues being dealt with by council – 1 the sewer Trunk line that feeds all the way to the West end of Vermilion. This line is at capacity and is a limiting factor in expansion of the community. They are adding a few new lots in Brennan in the short term. They also need to remove the old Sewer building and that should happen this year. Right now ambulances in Vermilion are restrained, they are working to get that resolved as well. Primus Fibre has been bought out by Bell. This will add the ability to bundle internet with other services like TV packages etc. There is an open house next Thursday to meet with local Police services. There is still a new Station coming, and hopefully they can start in 2025. - *Question if the new trunkline will accommodate development of Brennan North, and they believe it will. *There have been some commercial lot sales in the community. *The Oiler visit was also mentioned. *Question of the status of the Airport, this is still being discussed, this is a big and costly long-term decision. Encouragement to reach out to Council if you have questions and concerns.
  6. Paul Harris Presentation – Kory presented Robin Sherwood with a Paul Harris +3.
  7. Susan from inclusion wanted to that members for their support.
  8. Loretta’s Corner – Mentioned Fred Felner’s (a local Vermilion Farmer) expertise with the hybridisation of Lillys. Planted 10,000 bulbs per year in a 12-year process to hybridise them.
  9. Seargent –
  10. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Kory will be running the meeting the next 2 weeks. Bruce the First week of February 1st.
January is Rotary Vocational Service Month
Jan 25 Susan will have an Inclusion Alberta Presentation
Feb 29 Off site meeting at the G3 Elevator (still unconfirmed)
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Jan 11 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – January 11, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Rebekah, Mike B, Scott, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Dawn, Lisa, Corey, Dave, Margaret
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 2
    1. We have a spot for Adventures in Citizenship and will be looking for a student.
    2. There will be an introduction to Rotary meeting to introduce Rotary to new members (and a refresher for old members) this will be an evening event. An email has been circulated to the club members.
    3. Dawn is looking for a president elect for her term next year. If interested please talk to Dawn.
    4. Garage Sale update…..  we have the rink from the 3rd of April, The proposed Garage sale date will be April 18, 19 and 20
  4. Seargent –
  5. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Kory will be running the meeting the next 2 weeks. Bruce the First week of February 1st.
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Jan 4 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – January 4, 2024
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Bruce, Kirby, Kory, Corey, Darlene, Laurel, Jean, Harm, Rebekah, Mike B, Scott, Eugene, Erwin, Lorne, Bevin, Dawn, Lisa, Dave, Margaret
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests: Kathy Leckie
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 1
  4. New Business
    1. President Calendar: Filling in Guest Presidents – Jan 11 Dawn, Feb 18 and 25 Kory, Feb 1 Bruce, Feb 22 Erwin
    2. February executive meeting will be via Zoom, Dawn will set up for February 7th at 6PM.
    3. We are trying to set up an offsite meeting for Feb 29 at the G3 Elevator.
    4. Dawn posted a come check us out on Facebook – note we have achieved our membership goal for this year.
    5. District conference will be in Edmonton May 3-4
    6. We are still confirming executive members for Dawn’s upcoming year.
    7. Remember we will need volunteers for our Casino on the July long weekend.
    8. Please bring any ideas you may have for next year like guest speakers etc. to Dawn.
    9. Playground committee – there has been a letter done up on our behalf to send out to Grant Providers.
    10. Cash Raffle draw - $150 Colton Draves, $100 Becca Bates
  5. Seargent –
  6. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
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Dec 21 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – December 21, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Christmas - Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Erwin, Rebekah, Mike B, Scott, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Eugene, Harm, Lorne, Bevin, Darlene, Beaudon, Loretta, Mary Lee, Loretta, Dawn, Lisa, Jean, Kory, Chris, Jean V.
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – LOTS ………
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Everyone
  4. Half Year Review – Kirby Reviewed the various donations and Fundraising efforts the Club has engaged in over the last 6 Months. Great Work!
  5. Induction – Margaret McCormack is Inducted by Scott Webb.
  6. Entertainment – Solo by a special Guest.
  7. Seargent –  
  8. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Note that we will NOT have a meeting December 28th. – Meetings will start again in the New Year.
Jan 2nd – Executive meeting at 6:00PM at Christina’s Home Furnishing.  This is a soft date to be confirmed at a later date.
 
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Dec 14 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – December 14, 2023
Rotary Room
 
AGM - Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Eugene, Harm, Lorne, Bevin, Darlene, Beaudon, Loretta, Mary Lee, Loretta, Dawn, Lisa
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Margaret McCormack, Susan from Inclusion.
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Team
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries – Laurel’s Birthday today. Mike B. on the 31st.  Bruce’s 28th Rotary anniversary.
  5. New Business
    1. President’s List sent around for fill in for January/February.
    2. Thank you letter from Buffalo Coulee, also accepting responsibility for the maintenance of the AED.  They have the new AED already.
    3. Inclusion Update – Susan updated the group to the status of the Employment Partnership.
    4. Financials – As distributed to the club.
    5. Update on playground progress – They have still not been successful in obtaining any grants. In the new Year they expect that some of the grant availability will open up.
    6. Harvest Gala revenue update – still waiting on a few Bills, but profit from the event should be right around $60,000.
  6. AGM Business – Review of the financial statements by Eugene with questions. Currently all the raffle profit is/has been transferred into what is known as our Casino Account (subject to approval by AGLC). Gala monies go into Project Trust. The current financial statement has been reviewed and signed off by those noted within the report. Dawn motion “to accept the financial statement as presented.” Seconded by Bevin. Discussion – Passed.      Erwin motion to nominate Jack Seawalt again to review the financial statement. Seconded by Bruce. Motion Passed.
  7. Round table to the members to discuss what they like about Christmas.
  8. Seargent –  
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Dec 14th Rotary Partnership meeting after the regular meeting.
Dec 21st Rotary Christmas (Setup Dec 20th at 6:00PM) The meeting will be in the regular Rotary room.
Note that we will NOT have a meeting December 28th. – Meetings will start again.
Jan 2nd – Executive meeting at 6:00PM at Christina’s Home Furnishing.  This is a soft date to be confirmed at a later date.
 
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Rotary Ann

Irene Smith presented on the history of Rotary Anns in Vermilion. She is the last of the original Vermilion Rotary Ann Club.
 
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Dec 7 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – December 7, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Eugene, Harm, Lorne, Bevin, Darlene, Beaudon, Loretta, Mary Lee, Loretta, Dawn, Lisa
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Margaret McCormack, Susan from Inclusion.
  3. New Business
    1. Letter from Buffalo Coulee – Thank you to the club for the donation of a AED and acceptance of responsibility for maintenance.
    2. Financials – Presented by Eugene. Eugene took questions in their regard.
    3. President Calendar for Jan-Feb Looking for people to step up and fill in for Kirby while he is away.
    4. Executive Meeting Jan 2nd 6:00 PM – Soft Date to be firmed up later.
    5. Cheque presented to the Vermilion Seniors Centre for their Floor replacement.
    6. Irene Smith – Irene talked about the Rotary Ann’s of which she was a member. At that time women were not allowed to be Rotarians. She described some of her experiences, and her fellow members at that time.
  4. Loretta’s Korner –
  5. Seargent –  
  6. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Dec 14th Rotary Partnership meeting after the regular meeting.
Dec 21st Rotary Christmas (Setup Dec 20th at 6:00PM)
Note that we will NOT have a meeting December 28th. – Meetings will start again.
 Dec 7 Minutes 2023-12-07 07:00:00Z 0

Chamber of Commerce Award

Thank you so much to the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce for the awarding our club with the Not-For-Profit Organization Award for 2023. We can't do the work we do without all the support we receive from our community, so thank you to everyone who supports our efforts!  
 Chamber of Commerce Award 2023-12-03 07:00:00Z 0

Nov 30 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – November 30, 2023
Armories
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Eugene, MaryLee, Mike B, Corey, Harm, Kory, Kory, Scott, Lorne, Lisa, Lisa, Bevin, Robin, Chris, Darlene, MaryLee
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Heather MacMillan, Margaret McCormack
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Team
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries – Mike Webb – too old
  5. New Business
    1. Lt. Col Craig Armoury – Don Henry explained the history of the facility. In 1916 raised 936 local men to ship to France. (Library and Archives Canada – documents all the WW1 veterans from Canada) Don described vising the battlegrounds in Europe. The 1956 Ferret Car that has been added to the site. The local radio club is working on an emergency broadcasting tower for the town of vermilion. In 1959 the cadet core started its tender in the hall. The hall is also used for Archery, marshal arts (Kuk Sool Won)……. This was followed by a tour of the hall. They are fundraising and applying for grants to upgrade the gun range in the basement, they also want to install a backup generator to supply emergency power to the manners.
  6. Seargent – November is Foundation Month.
  7. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 24th Christmas Parade Cookies (Sale at Christina’s Home Furnishing)
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
Dec. 2nd Vermilion Chamber Christmas Party
Dec 4th 6PM Picture with our Rotary Hockey Team.
Dec 7th Irene Smith Guest, Cheque presentation to the Seniors
Dec 21st Rotary Christmas
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Nov 23 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – November 23, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Eugene, MaryLee, Mike B, Corey, Harm, Kory, Loretta, Kory, Scott, Lorne, Lisa, Jean, Dawn
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – none this week
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Team 4
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Nomination for Not-for-profit club of the year from the chamber of commerce.
    2. Foundation update – Dawn – At fall assembly we were the number one club in the district for per-capita donations to the foundation.
    3. Sharing opportunity to let the club know what you like best about Rotary and our Club. Members shared some of their favorite things they appreciate about our club, its contributions and our great members. Youth programs, Rotary International, Community Work, Fellowship, working towards common goals.  
  6. Loretta’s Corner – March 12 1974. 2TV stations for vermilion    Polka Dot Door, Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup, Edge of Night, Maude, Front Page Challenge, The World Today. County hiring for Rat Patrol assistant for the summer.
  7. Cookie sales start tomorrow for light up. There has not been a sign up sheet, but members are welcome to show up and visit/help. We will sell cookies until they are gone, or until the parade is over.
  8. Seargent – November is Foundation Month.
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 24th Christmas Parade Cookies (Sale at Christina’s Home Furnishing)
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
Dec. 2nd Vermilion Chamber Christmas Party
Dec 7th Irene Smith Guest
 Nov 23 Minutes 2023-11-23 07:00:00Z 0

Foundation Donation Recognition

A very pleasant surprise at Fall Assembly!
 
During the 2022-2023 Rotary year, the club donated the highest per capita Annual Fund giving in the District to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
 
The club also was acknowledged for our contributions to the End Polio Now; Countdown to History Campaign
 
 
Read more...
Foundation Donation Recognition 2023-11-19 07:00:00Z 0

Nov. 16 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – November 23, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Eugene, MaryLee, Mike B, Corey, Harm, Kory, Loretta, Kory, Scott, Lorne, Lisa, Jean, Dawn
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – none this week
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Team 4
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Nomination for Not-for-profit club of the year from the chamber of commerce.
    2. Foundation update – Dawn – At fall assembly we were the number one club in the district for per-capita donations to the foundation.
    3. Sharing opportunity to let the club know what you like best about Rotary and our Club. Members shared some of their favorite things they appreciate about our club, its contributions and our great members. Youth programs, Rotary International, Community Work, Fellowship, working towards common goals.  
  6. Loretta’s Corner – March 12 1974. 2TV stations for vermilion    Polka Dot Door, Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup, Edge of Night, Maude, Front Page Challenge, The World Today. County hiring for Rat Patrol assistant for the summer.
  7. Cookie sales start tomorrow for light up. There has not been a sign up sheet, but members are welcome to show up and visit/help. We will sell cookies until they are gone, or until the parade is over.
  8. Seargent – November is Foundation Month.
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 24th Christmas Parade Cookies (Sale at Christina’s Home Furnishing)
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
Dec. 2nd Vermilion Chamber Christmas Party
Dec 7th Irene Smith Guest
 Nov. 16 Minutes 2023-11-16 07:00:00Z 0

Nov 9 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – November 9, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Eugene, Darlene, Beaudon, Bevin, MaryLee, Mike B, Chris, Corey, Harm, Loretta, Shawn, Kory
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – none this week
  3. Breakfast –
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Cultivate Wellness Summit Requests – This is a personal improvement course put on by Jenna Waltz yearly. Bevin Motions “That we sponsor people of need up to an amount of $500 to attend the Wellness event, this will be administered by Jenna.” Seconded by Darlene. Passed.
    2. Vermilion Youth Justice Letter – Request that Rotary be an avenue for Erwin Moves “that the Rotary Club partner with the Youth Justice Committee to assist with their applied sanctions” Seconded by Dawn.  This is just in providing volunteer opportunities for individuals who have been given community service. The individual would not be a violent offender, and the Justice committee provides insurance. We would be selective in the rolls they take etc. the Justice committee is starting to rebuild their network of opportunities. This is not a long term or requirement to provide the opportunities.  We can always say no. Passed
    3. Buffalo Coulee AED Request – Bruce motions “that we purchase an AED for the Buffalo Coulee Hall with the understanding that they sign off and commit to maintaining it.” Seconded by Laurel Vote Passed.  Note we should make this a standard for donated units moving forward.
    4. Seniors Centre Curling Floor – Bruce motions that we provide an additional $2,500 (over and above the $5,000 from the Garage Sale) taking our contribution to $7,500 Seconded by Dawn question regarding the status of the project. They are currently in fundraising. They have approached Community Closet in addition to some funds they have in place from other donors. Passed.
    5. Casino 2024 – The club has been offered a casin for June 29, 30th 2024. Eugene motions that we proceed with the casino offered. Seconded by Darlene. Passed.
    6. Budget Info
    7. Vulnerable Persons Check- suggestion to develop a letter to assist RCMP in the check, it usually takes 10 min. Need 2 pieces of Government. Suggestion that we should send a letter to the district for clarification on what is required, why and the impact this could have on the club’s ability to do our projects.
    8. Harvest Gala
    9. Foundation - deferred
 
  1. Loretta’s Corner – Notes on advertisements from 1974, Camper coats are 15$, neck ties 1$, socks 1$.
  2. Seargent – November is Foundation Month.
  3. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Regional Centre Market
Nov. 17th Savour Event
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 24th Christmas Parade Cookies (Sale at Christina’s Home Furnishing)
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
 Nov 9 Minutes 2023-11-09 07:00:00Z 0

Oct 26 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – October 26, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Lorne, Eugene, Darlene, Beaudon, Kory, Bevin, MaryLee, Scott
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Harm (3rd meeting), Margaret McCormack
  3. Breakfast – Thank you Team 4
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Robert Snelgrove – Islay School. Is looking for a crew to help clean the school out this fall.  That way it is ready for the spring.
    2. Haying in the 30’s at Christina’s Home Furnishings on Nov. 24th. Public call for cookies will be going out Nov 5th.
    3. Polio Plus – Scott reminded the members about October’s focus on Polio. If you are interested in contributing, this would be the month.
    4. Tickets for the Oiler Jr. B. Game are available at ATB, Credit Union, Baddock Power Products and Long’s. On the 1st the Oiler representatives will be in town. They will be touring the schools in the afternoon.
    5. Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre Help – looking for Volunteers Saturday the 11th to help set up for a fundraising event on the 12th.
    6. Harvest Gala update – Bevin thanked those who have reached out for silent auction items. There is still room for more, but we do have a good amount. The Laws brothers have offered to auction for us. Laurel, sign up sheet is sent around, need members to help with decorating and set up. 5:30 cocktails, 6:30 supper. Need to push ticket sales…..  Direct parties to Laurel at Webb’s Machinery.
 
  1. Seargent – Last meeting for polio plus
  2. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
October 30th Monday – Webb’s 90 Year Lunch
Nov. 1st Oiler event in Vermilion. Jr. B game.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala. All hands-on deck!
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Regional Centre Market
Nov. 17th Savoury Event
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
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Oct 19 2023 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – October 19, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Mike B, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Lisa, Dawn, Eugene, Darlene, Lorne, Beaudon, Kory, Bevin, Chris
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan (Inclusion), Chris Minor Ball, Harm
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 3
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Member Proposal – Harm is proposed as a new member of the club.
    2. Paul Harris – Erwin is presented his PH +3
    3. Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation – Kirby and the club present $2,000 cheque to Vermilion Minor Ball.
    4. Harvest Gala update – Laurel gives an update on Harvest Gala. Sign up sheet is sent around, need members to help with decorating and set up. Bevin thanked the club for reaching out to local community groups for silent auction items. Still looking for a “big ticket” item for live auctioning. 5:30 cocktails, 6:30 supper. Need to push ticket sales…..  Direct parties to Laurel at Webb’s Machinery.
    5. Inclusion Alberta Update – October is Disabilities awareness month. Kirby read a story about some experiences of inclusion placement. The program remains a great opportunity to those in Alberta.
    6. Note:  Rotary Partnership Meeting 8
  6. Old Business
  7. Loretta’s Korner
  8. Seargent -
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
October 30th Monday – Webb’s 90 Year Lunch
Nov 4th Harvest Gala. All hands-on deck!
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Regional Centre Market
Nov. 17th Savoury Event
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov. 25th Antique Snowmobile Expo
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
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Oct. 12 2023 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – October 12, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Corey, Laurel, Erwin, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Dave, Lisa, Loretta, Dawn, Eugene, Darlene, Lorne, Robin
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan (Inclusion), Tjarm (Credit Union), Beaudon Rogers.
  3. Breakfast
  4. Borthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Member Induction – Bruce Induction of Beaudon Rogers, The Vermilion Rotary Club’s Newest Member.  Welcome Beaudon!
    2. Vermilion Minor Ball Donation – Bruce motions that the club donate $2,000 to Vermilion Minor Ball. Seconded by Dawn. Passed. We will invite them to a future meeting for a Cheque Presentation.
    3. Sea-Can – What is the club’s feelings? Wondering what the cost of renting space? We have some space at the Fair Grounds for boxes. Robin will do some checking. We have a 20 footer that currently is not certified? Could we use that? Do we need new storage? We are probably needing to purchase a new Sea-Can for shipping.
    4. Bruce talked with the Senior’s Centre, they are proceeding with their floor this winter. The quote is $28,000. We have $5,000 set aside from last years Garage sale. We will add to the executive agenda to discuss recommendations.
    5. Tickets for Harvest Gala are available from Laurel at Webb’s Machinery. Also wondering about how silent Auction contributions are going. If you have someone to approach, please contact Bevin to let him know.  
    6. The Brenda Lee plaque is now ready to go, Loretta would like to have a coffee date at the lookout to unveil the plaque. Loretta will pick a Monday Evening to get club members together.
    7. Thank You from Condos.
    8.  
  6. Old Business
  7. Loretta’s Korner – Loretta read an article about the Rotary Club entertaining students that are home for the holiday. They even included a list of the guests, which included our own Scott Webb.
  8. Seargent -
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Oct 19th Susan presenting update on the Rotary employment partnership. Meeting followed by a committee meeting.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala. All hands-on deck!
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Regional Centre Market
Nov. 17th Savoury Event
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
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Oct 5 2023 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – October 05, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Corey, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Robert Snelgrove, Scott, Dave, Lisa, Loretta, Dawn, Eugene, Darlene, Kory, Jean,
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan (Inclusion)
  3. Breakfast
  4. Borthdays/Anniversaries
  5. New Business
    1. Cash draw – Amanda B, Natasha Watkins
    2. Laurel Info – Making a template to use for events. Would like input.
    3. Member Ind
    4. Brent Thank You Card
    5. Photo at Valleyview Terrace Condo at 8:15 for AEDs
    6. Dawn Info – Looking for bartenders to help her for the Buffalo Trail Teacher appreciation.
    7. Bevin – sent an email out re silent auction items for the Gala, spreadsheet to follow with businesses that have already been approached. Scott Foundation
    8. Scott Foundation – Scott discussed some of the impact of polio on the world and key events in its eradication. Scott shared a video showing the efforts in Afghanistan & Pakistan in 2021. Also a message from the Rotary International President regarding the ongoing importance of this project. Scott urged members to donate to polio in recognition of polio month. 
  6. Thank you to team 3 for breakfast.
  7. Loretta’s Korner - read an article form the Standard about a District Governor visit from 1974.
  8. Seargent
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation and Ella to do her Adventures in Human Rights.
Oct 19th Susan presenting update on the Rotary employment partnership. Meeting followed by a committee meeting.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Market
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
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Sept 28 2023 Minutes

2023 Sept 28 Minutes
Guests:
Ella Armfelt-Rotary Adventures in Human Resources
Harm Tjardes-Credit Union
Chris Williams-Vermilion Minor Ball
Susan Cambridge-Rotary Employment Partnership Coordinator
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2.  Introduction of Guests
  3. Breakfast-Thank-you Team #4
  4. Chris Williams-Equipment manager for Vermilion Minor Ball.  As with other organizations they have had difficulty starting back up after Covid shut things down.  Jerseys are worn and dirty, particularly the younger age groups.  They have lasted over 10 years.  Have gotten several quotes from several sources.  Jerseys are approx $52.50/jersey and looking for a minimum of 100 jerseys and would like to have some 2nd sets (home & away).  Enrollment numbers do go up and down and they need to plan for when there are larger team numbers.    Vermilion Minor Ball is looking to build for planned maintenance of equipment, jersey, diamonds etc, over the next few years. They are looking at other sponsorship and fundraising.   This is a one time ask rather than annual sponsorship.  Advertising & naming-up for suggestion.  They would be open to donating volunteer time in return.
  5. Ella Armfelt-Attended Rotary Adventures in Human Rights.  She told us of her experiences in Winnipeg including the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, IRCOM (Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba), and a presentation from Manitoba’s Lieutenant Governor.  She had a good experience and would recommend it to other youth.
  6. Laurel-Harvest Gala: Tickets and posters have been printed.  Please take a poster to put up.  Tickets can be purchased at Webb’s Machinery or call/text Laurel at 780-581-0804.
  7. Bevin-Harvest Gala:  Each Rotarian will be asked to bring in a donation from a business.  There will be a list coming so we do not duplicate asking a business.
  8. Sergeant at Arms
  9. Adjournment
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Events:
-          October 19th- Rotary Partnership Update from Susan and Committee Meeting 8am
-          October 6th – Executive Meeting at Christina’s Home Furnishings 6 pm
-          October 12th – Business Meeting
-          November 4th – Harvest Gala
-          November 12th – Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Market
-          November 24-25th – Hallway of Handicrafts
-          November 18th- Fall Training
-          November 30th- Off Site Meeting Lt. Col Craig Armoury
 
 
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2023 Sept 21 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – September 21, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Mike B, Bruce, Corey, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Lorne, Robert Snelgrove, Scott, Bevin, Dave, Lisa, Loretta, Dawn, Eugene, Darlene, Kory, MaryLee, Robin
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan - Bowden Rogers, Brent & Adele Collingwood, Jason Whitting, Adriene & Lelise
  3. Introductions by Jason Whitting – Into of our District Gov., Brent is a member of the Riverbend Edmonton Club.
  4. District Gov. Brent Collingwood – Rotary Vision phrase “Together we see a world where People unite and take action to Create Lasting Change across the globe in our communities and in ourselves”. Asked how we define our club, and what is our goal this year. Encouraged members to go to the new District webpage (much better than the old one).  Talked about the: ”Don’t Bottle it up” campaign that is targeting mental health and eliminating the stigma of mental health issues contributing to the taboo of speaking up about it. (ragonmentalhealth.org)  As a club vermilion contributed over 20,000 to the Rotary foundation. Brents Goal is to move the needle on the percentage of members that contribute to the Rotary foundation. Currently those numbers for the district are around 60%, Brent wants to encourage the membership to move that number to 80%. Brent also mentioned the importance of the Polio Plus Society and also the Endowment Fund. “Creating Hope in the World” is this years Rotary Theme. District conference this year is a the Doubletree in Edmonton May 3-4, one of the focuses will be mental health. Paul Brandt will discuss “Not in my City” his human trafficking awareness campaign. There will be a service project on the Saturday and it will end with a “Tartan Ball”. Thank you for creating hope in the world, “Keep going, because you didn’t come this far to only come this far”.
  5. Thak you to team 3 for breakfast.
  6. Propose Beaudin Rodgers for membership.
  7. Loretta’s Korner - read an article form the Standard about a District Governor visit from 1974.
  8. Seargent
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation and Ella to do her Adventures in Human Rights.
Oct 19th Susan presenting update on the Rotary employment partnership. Meeting followed by a committee meeting.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Market
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
 2023 Sept 21 Minutes 2023-09-21 06:00:00Z 0

2023 Sept 14 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – September 14, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Mike B, Bruce, Corey, Laurel, Rebekah, Kirby, Lorne, Robert Snelgrove, Scott, Bevin, Dave, Lisa, Loretta, Robin
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan - Inclusion Alberta, Bowden Rogers
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team
  4. Birthday/Anniversary – Scott’s Rotary Anniversary (1998), Mike B (1999), Laurel (2016), Darlene (2018), Bevin (2022)
  5. New Business –
    1. Rotary Sites for Tour – Taking the governor around to see the community and other special sites. Lookout, Inclusive Playground, Splash park, Ice Plant, Lodge, Kayak Launch and rowing building, Heritage Park, New Rotary Park, Museum.
    2. Kirby to line up a meeting day with the Lions Club, community services also invited. Discussion of local playground projects.
    3. Need 2 people to help at 2Pm on the 20th. Laurel, Loretta and Lisa helping. Show up between 5 and 6. Informal event.
    4. Webb’s Staff Party – December 9th. Looking for volunteers to commit Webb’s will supply food and drink and a donation to Rotary. We will bring it up next month to look at commitment.                            
  6. Old Business
    1.  
    2. Other
  7. Loretta’s Korner – Standard donated all their standards to the museum; Loretta has been going through many of these articles. She will bring in little snippets of history.
  8. Seargent.
  9. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
 
Sept 19th Fuel Good Day at Co-Op. Proceeds to the Vermilion Seniors Centre.
Sept 20th Social Event with Brent Collingwood at the Heritage Park Seniors Centre. BYOB, Kirby is going to do a Shrimp Boil for the main course.
Sept 21st Brent Collingwood (District Governor) Meeting.
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation and Ella to do her Adventures in Human Rights.
Oct 19th Susan presenting update on the Rotary employment partnership. Meeting followed by a committee meeting.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
Nov. 12th Friends of Vermilion Health Centre Market
Nov 24th-25th Hallway of Handicrafts
Nov 18th Fall Training
Nov 30th Off Site meeting LT. Col Craig Armoury
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2023 Sept 7 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – September 7, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Darlene, Mike B, Bruce, Chris, Corey, Kory, Laurel, Erwin, Jean, Kirby, Lorne, Dawn, Scott, Bevin, Dave, Lisa,
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Susan & Madalyn - Inclusion Alberta, Bowden Rogers, Seth
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to team 1.
  4. Birthday/Anniversary
  5. New Business –
    1. Rotary Employment Partnership – Steering Committee (Kory, Erwin, Bevin, Scott) re-introduction. 2000 Rotary tasked clubs with creating awareness towards creating real work for real pay to support individuals with difficulties. Kory talked about his experience with staff and the rewards of being an inclusive employer.                         To date almost 800 jobs have been created through the Rotary employment partnership. The program works where there is real benefit to the Employers and Employees. This also extends to customers and the public in their appreciation and recognition it gives businesses who participate in the program. … (Video Presentation – showing examples of successful placements at Alberta companies) … Success is really the result of the “Partnership”, all the contributors need to do their part in creating all of these success stories.  Challenge to raise awareness!
    2. Brenda’s Plaque has arrived.                       
  6. Old Business
    1. Dd
    2. Other
    3. Rotary REPP meeting at 8 am
  7. Draw Day – 150$ - Rose Frissell, 100$ - Karen Waltz
  8. Seargent.
  9.  
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Sept 8 Focus Street Jam
Sept 9 Art in the Park
Sept 14th Business Meeting
Sept 19th Fuel Good Day at Co-Op. Proceeds to the Vermilion Seniors Centre.
Sept 20th Social Event with Brent Collingwood at the Heritage Park Seniors Centre. BYOB, Kirby is going to do a Shrimp Boil for the main course.
Sept 21st Brent Collingwood (District Governor) Meeting.
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation and Ella to do her Adventures in Human Rights.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
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2023 Aug 31 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – August 31, 2023
Co-Op Admin Building – Hosted by Kory and Jordan Pryor
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Chris, Kory, Loretta, Laurel, Kirby, Bevin, Mike B, Darlene, Lorne, Scott, MaryLee, Jean, Corey, Darlene, Dave, Rebekah, Dawn
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Bruce’s Guest Boden Rogers
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to The Co-Op Team.
  4. Birthday/Anniversary
  5. Kory and Jordan – discussed the Co-Op and the developments over the last several years. Amalgamation of EastAlta to form Cornerstone. Finance Team is in St. Paul. HR and Marketing is based in Vermilion. They have been adding positions to fill various rolls. Co-Op has 130 employees in the Vermilion Area alone. Cornerstone Co-Op currently has around 450 employees.  Kory is the Director of Operations. Jordan is heading up marketing, one of her current projects has been to work sponsoring new 4H members locally and this has led to a partnership with 4H Alberta. She is also raising money with mental Health Alberta with their Hearts campaign. Those funds stay local, last year they raised 20K, this year in bringing 4 ot   her Co-Ops to the project and the group raised over 90K.
  6. Birthdays and Anniversaries – Scott Webb Sept 1st.                             
  7. Note that the Sea Can is full and the Club may need to look into additional space for storage.
  8. Focus is having a street Jamboree on Friday the 8th evening on the street in front of the Copper Cork. The event will be 6:00 PM to 12:30 AM.
  9. Adjournment.
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Aug 31 Offsite Meeting at the Co-Op Admin Building.
Sept 6th Executive meeting 6:00 PM Christina’s Home Furnishing.
Sept 7 Rotary Partnership Presentation
Sept 9 Art in the Park
Sept. 14th Business Meeting
Sept 20th Social Event with Brent Collingwood at the Heritage Park Seniors Centre. BYOB, Kirby is going to do a Shrimp Boil for the main course.
Sept 21st Brent Collingwood (District Governor) Meeting.
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation and Ella to do her Adventures in Human Rights.
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
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2023 Aug 24 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – August 24, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Chris, Kory, Loretta, Laurel, Kirby, Robin, Bevin, Mike B, Eugene, Lisa, Darlene, Lorne, Scott, MaryLee, Jean
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests - Cameron Webb, visiting from Montana
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 4 (Team 3 Last Week)
  4. Birthday/Anniversary
  5. New Business
    1. District Governor Visit Sign up sheet.
    2. Sign up sheet for the Co Op Offsite Meeting Next Week.
    3. Rental Agreement for Regional Centre
  6. Old Business
    1. Olivia Elder Request – Bruce Suggests that we give her $1,000 and consider  $1,000 per year while she is in school.  After preliminary Discussion Bruce Motions that we give her $1,000 this year. Seconded by Bevin. Motion Passed.
    2. Follow-up to the Rainbow of Hope, trying to gage interest and support for this project, and if it would fit in or if we would rather support projects through the Rotary Foundation projects that are similar. Suggestion to send this back to the executive for a response.
  7. Sargent in Arms.
  8. Adjournment.
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Aug 31 Offsite Meeting at the Co-Op Admin Building.
Sept 6th Executive meeting 6:00 PM Christina’s Home Furnishing.
Sept 7 Rotary Partnership Presentation
Sept 9 Art in the Park
Sept. 14th Business Meeting
Sept 20th Social Event with Brent Collingwood at the Heritage Park Seniors Centre. BYOB, Kirby is going to do a Shrimp Boil for the main course.
Sept 21st Brent Collingwood (District Governor) Meeting.
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation
Nov 4th Harvest Gala.
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2023 Aug 17 minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – August 17, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Robert, Rob, Dave, Kory, Laurel, Eugene, Kirby, Scott, Mike B, Rebekah, Dawn, Darlene, Erwin
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests Olivia Elder, her Mother Connie and her Dog Rogue.
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team
  4. New Business
    1. Olivia Elder Presentation – Rebekah introduced Olivia and her Family – Olivia discussed her health issues (Functional Neurological Disorder – FND) and challenges that they have brought on. She discussed getting her service dog, and what her hopes are moving forward. FND has impacted her participation at school, and in what had been a very active social life. Olivia discussed the impact having her service Dog Rogue has had on her. She shared her goals to continue her education and to get into Neurological research. She discussed the costs associated with having a service dog. In addition to the cost of the animal there is a significant financial burden involved for training etc. Friends set up a GoFundMe page and she has seen remarkable support from the community. She hopes to attend the University of Alberta, but has also looked at the University of Calgary and Saskatoon. She discussed the difference between Service dogs and Emotional support, and Therapy dogs. Training will be ongoing as Olivia’s symptoms change. The dog will also begin Mobility training after age 2. Olivia had to purchase her service dog even though there are various organizations that provide service dogs, unfortunately those groups provide dogs for specific conditions that did not match with Olivia’s condition.
    2. Hearts and Hands Thank You Card. – circulated for members to read.
    3. District Governor Visit. This will be at community oven on the evening of Sept. 20th.
  5. Old Business
    1. Harvest Gala update – Kory - they met on Tuesday night with Shawn. Nov. 4th will be the Gala. Caterer is booked and they are narrowing down entertainment. The Chamber is going to Bartend in exchange for Bartending their event. Sign up sheets will be coming around looking for member to pitch in to make this event a success. The committee decided to have a price increase this year. The price will move to 75$ (up from 60$). Focus for this year will be on many of our recent projects as opposed to any one project we have coming up.
  6. Sargent in Arms. – Proud buck for anyone who wants to brag about anything.
  7. Adjournment.
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Aug 31 Offsite Meeting at the Co-Op Admin Building.
Sept 7 Rotary Partnership Presentation
Sept 9 Art in the Park
Sept 20th Social Event with Brent Collingwood at the Heritage Park Seniors Centre.
Sept 21st Brent Collingwood (District Governor) Meeting.
Sept 28 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation
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2023 August 10 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – August 10, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Business meeting:
Members:
Mike W, Bruce, Robert, Dave, Corey, Chris, Laurel, Lisa, Eugene, Kirby, Scott, Kory, Mike B, Erwin, Rebekah, Loretta, Shawn, Bevin, Dawn
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests
  3. Breakfast – Thank you to Team 2
  4. New Business
    1. Olivia Elder Request – Is requesting help with her new service animal. She will be presenting next week.
    2. Hearts and Hands Request – Betty is not comfortable doing presentations but is willing to come to the club to answer any questions. The Scott Motions that the Vermilion Club Donate $550 to the Hearts and Hands Society. Eugen Seconded it. Voted and approved.
    3. Vermilion Minor Ball Request – Chris is coming to present on September 21st. We do not have pricing at this point but that information should be available. The Club currently contributes annually $500 to the organization. Question as to what the annual donation is used for, it historically was used for operational costs like facility rentals and officiating.
    4. Minor Hockey Request – Minor hockey is requesting 1200 for the next two years for Jersey sponsorships. They appear to be going back to their old model for sponsorship. They have given a list of teams that need sponsorships. U9 in Scott’s opinion would have the most enduring (Teams would be stable each year) Scott proposes that we resume our budgeted Minor Hockey Funds and sponsor the U9 team for 600$ per year. Dawn seconded. Erwin clarified that over the last number of years that VMH with less teams let the service clubs go. Scott mentioned that Minor Hockey donates significant time to our garage sale. Vote – Passed
    5. Rainbow of Hope – Request for additional funds for a new school project they are looking at. Are we interested as a club in donating to this project. Bruce wondered if we currently involved in an international project. We currently show book for Belize.
    6. Vermilion Library Request – Requesting money for a lift. The executive is suggesting that we commit 10k towards the lift. Bruce motions that we donate $10,000 to the library project as recommended by the executive. Seconded by Dave. Vote Passed.
  5. Old Business
    1. Guests/Vocationals. – invite for a volunteer to do a vocational on the 3rd week in September to show people how its done.
    2. Bruce to get an update from the Seniors about their Floor.
  6. Sargent in Arms.
  7. Adjournment.
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Aug 17 Olivia Elder Presentation
Aug 31 Offsite Meeting at the Co-Op Admin Building.
Sept 7 Rotary Partnership Presentation
Sept 9 Art in the Park
Sept 21 Vermilion Minor Ball Presentation
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2023 Aug 3, Minutes

Rotary Club of Vermilion
Regular meeting August 2/23
Vermilion Regional Center
O Canada/ Four Way Test
New Business
  1. Cash Draw.  We only have 14 unsold tickets.  Winners this month $150 Kristen Huxtable         $100 Brian Chrisp
  2. Flags-We need to refurbish some of the older flags.  If you keep a stash at home let Erwin know and he can arrange for replacement
  3. Foundation-Scott is this years’ chair so he gave a little info session.  In 1917 the Endowment Fund was established and since then $4.4 billion dollars has been raised and distributed into 3 main areas 1) Annual Fund-Grants to fund local and international projects 2) Polio Plus  3) Disaster Response
  4. Fair Booth-Cory updated the club.  It went well.  Our revenue was $5700 less expenses of $420 and prize money of $2023 the total profit was $3244.40.  Winner for the 2023 raffle was Shaun Whelan.  Darlene brought up possibly replacing the decals on the booth, they are starting to peel.  Further discussion in the future on this
Upcoming events
Business meeting August 10
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2023 July 20, Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – July 20, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Members:
Mike B, Mike W, Bruce, Robert, Scott, Jean, Kirby, Laurel, Dawn, Bevin, Lorne, Dave, Darlene, Rebekah, MaryLee, Eugene
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – Anna, Stewart and Justin
  3. Breakfast –
  4. New Business
    1. Library Presentation - Justin – Board Chair. (Supported by Stewart – Manager and Anna Treasurer) The library hopes to make the entire Library accessible. They have had incidents in the past where individuals have not been able to participate in the same way their group is. This initiative has been a topic for over 20 Years. The space hosts several community events such as seed swaps, science fairs. This project is considered a priority for the current Library board in hopes to essentially increase the accessible usable space at the library to support the future of the facility. Why and why now, increased access to a hidden Gem of the Library. More efficient use of space. The estimated cost of the project was actually less than anticipated. The necessity of a lift at the facility was always anticipated, but other priorities have come into play. The projected cost is $132,000. This number has contingency, but there may need to be some additional renovations to accommodate a new managers office which will be eliminated with the elevator construction. The Board is approaching several parties in addition to Rotary including corporate sponsor options. They are also looking into other grants and sources as contingencies to the CFIP grant is denied or substantially less than the amount applied for. Depending on the level of support will determine how much the library will need to source from their current Cash reserves. The hope is that this project can be completed in the Fall of 2024.
  5. Old Business
    1. Sign up sheets distributed for Fair Booth shifts and People Mover Shifts.
  6. Dawn looking to set up a display of some of the Rotary History in Vermilion at the Museum.
  7. Sargent in Arms – Fine to anyone who has not made use of the public library in the last year.
  8. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Reminder to get your tickets sold and turned in!
Rotary Booth Sign up for the Fair – Contact Corey
Pancake Breakfast – July 27 – No Rotary Meeting that day (Parade Day)
Vermilion Fair – July 27-29
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2023 July 13 Minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – July 13, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Members:
Eugene, Dave, Darlene, Lisa, Lorne, Scott, Dawn, Erwin, Bevin, Kory, Robert, Bruce, Mike W, Chris
 
Agenda
 
  1. O Canada/Four Way Test
  2. Introduction of Guests – no guests this week
  3. Breakfast –
  4. New Business
    1. Executive Goals for the year – Need to pick 50% of the suggested goals from Rotary International, Club goals are available for review on the Club Runner Website. Many of the Goals are already achieved. Needed to pick at least 13 goals, we have 14 on our list.
    2. Note that the Decals at the Fair booth need to be replaced, they are pealing, and they are the old Rotary format.
    3. Calendar for the year, offsites, Christmas – please provide any suggestions for offsite meetings to Kirby, based on the schedule we have 5 that we need to fill. Harvest Gala is the First Saturday in November, be sure to put it on your calendar. Note District conference is in Edmonton this year, it will only be a Friday Evening-Sat morning event.
  5. Old Business
    1. Guests/Vocationals – Please talk to Kirby if there is someone you would like to see present. Also prepare for a return of Vocationals, some of the established members will be called upon
    2. Corey has an inverter for the awnings, Dave has looked at the ceiling fans, and believes we can fit one in and he is suggesting new.
    3. Bruce encouraged members to invite others to joint them at the club, tell them that you will buy their breakfast 3 times and see what they think.
  6. Sargent in Arms -
  7. Adjournment
Upcoming Events / Reminders
Next weeks meeting there will be a presentation from the Library about the lift they hope to install to make the library basement accessible.
Reminder to get your tickets sold and turned in!
Rotary Booth Sign up for the Fair – Contact Corey
Pancake Breakfast – July 27 – No Rotary Meeting that day (Parade Day)
Vermilion Fair – July 27-29
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2023 July 6 minutes

Rotary Meeting
Rotary Club of Vermilion
7:00 AM – July 6, 2023
Rotary Room
 
Members:
Mike W, Mike B, Robert, Corey, Dawn, Kory, Kirby, Lorne, Jean, Loretta, Lisa, Darlene, Eugene, Dave, Scott, Bevin, Laurel, Rebecca 
 
Oh Canada
4 Way Test
 
Breakfast:
 
 
Agenda
 
  1. People Mover Signup for the Fair is Distributed.
  2. Dawn will be approaching members for vocationals. Goal to have some members do them so that new members are familiar before they may be called on.
  3. Scott Received a Certificate for Polio Plus contribution.
  4. Dawn Received her Paul Harris +7
  5. Corey for Fair Booth Update, Lic. Is done, tickets will be available Monday. Note that we had budgeted for a ceiling Fan. Dave has done some looking. We had also discussed having a smaller ticket drum. There is some stuff that could be taken out of the booth, but Loretta and Darlene have done a initial cleaning.
  6. Cash Draw Final Draw for last year.  $2,000 Jolene Astlstine, $250 Braden Webb, $100 Mike Wynychuck.
  7. Dawn Running next weeks business meeting, with Kirby being away.
  8. Scott talked about some of his experiences at the Rotary Conference.
Adjourn 7:45
Schedule:
July 6           Sign up for Fair being passed around, Cash Draw.
July 13         Business Meeting
June 20       Library Presentation.
 
         
Next Executive Meeting: August 2nd 6 PM
 
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2023 June 15 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, June 15, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Mike W, Bevin, Bruce, Mike B, Robert S., Erwin, Lisa, Dawn, Loretta, Lorne, Kirby, Darlene, Laurel, Dave, Eugene
 
Introduction of Guests: Lil Wilson, Kerri
 
Thank-you Team #3 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Dave Bates (Shellie)                 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
  • Darcie Maier (Lorne)                 June 23 (Birthday)
  • Mary Lee Prior                          June 26 (Rotary Anniversary)
  • Kirby Whitlock                           June 26 (Rotary Anniversary)
  • Dawn Riley (Randy)                  July 3 (Anniversary)
  • Mike Webb (Michelle)               July 3 (Anniversary)
  • Lorne Maier (Darcie)                 July 5 (Anniversary)
  • Erwin Warkentin                        July 5 (Rotary Anniversary)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Presentation – Lil Wilson: Lodge Resident. Gazebo at the Lodge needs repair, and the area around it would be great for Hens/eggs. She has approached the powers that be, including the Town to see about allowing hens back in Vermilion. The roof was put together by Lakeland College, the rest could have been built by Bill Pettigrew back in the day. The soundness of the structure needs to be verified. (a consultant has said it is not sound and that they should start from scratch) They have some hurdles regarding approvals for the idea etc, and they also need funds. Also need walkways etc. to make the facility accessible. Project is in the feasibility/feeling out phase. More to come.
  • 2023-2024 Budget - Bruce had a question to clarify RYLE and RYLA, answered by Lorne. Bruce Moves to accept the budget as presented, seconded by Laurel. Vote Passed.              Motion by Dawn to have Kirby Whitlock, Michael Webb, Darlene Barlow and Eugene Wasylik have signing authority for the Club effective July 1st. Seconded by Lisa. Motion Passed.
  • Memorial Plaque for Brenda Lee:  Motion by Loretta That the Rotary club of vermilion purchase a memorial plaque in honour of Rotarian Brenda Lee and have it placed at the Rotary Lookout.  Seconded by all the club members present. Vote - Passed.
  • AED Purchase for Valleyview, Maples, Valley Lodge – Club has been contacted to look at supplying AED’s to the Condo’s. Condo Boards. Motion by Dave - That the Rotary Club of Vermilion Purchase one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for each of Valleyview Condo, Maples Condo and Valley Lodge provided that the respective Condo Boards will accept responsibility for maintenance of the AED. Seconded by Laurel. Discussion. Upkeep and responsibility would fall on the various end users for training, maintenance etc. We have one that was placed elsewhere in the community, so we would only need 2 more to facilitate the ask for the 3 locations. We would need them to commit and to accept responsibility for the machines. Question regarding hop many we have in the community. Vote, Passed.
  • Following the meeting they will be setting up the Peace Pole, all members are invited.
  • Bruce presented a banner to the club from his recent trip overseas.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • June 21                 Charter Night
  • June 27-28            Flag Setup
  • June 29                 Town Breakfast
  • July 4-5                 Flag Takedown
  • July 6                     Kirby’s First Meeting
 
Events:
  • July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
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2023 June 8 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, June 8, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
MEMBERS: Erwin, Laurel, Robert, Mike B, Mike W, Lorne, Eugene, Lisa, Darlene, Kirby, Kory
 
Introduction of Guests : Haley Tovell, Madison McDonald and her mom Denise
 
Thank-you Team #2 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Jean Murie            June 12 (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Adventure Camp Presentations
    • Madison McDonald Presentation of her RYLE trip – Just graduated from St. Jeromes, president of the light horse club.
    • Haley Tovell Presentation of her Adventures in Citizenship Trip – Grade 12 at JR Robson.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • June 15                 Business Meeting – Last one of Erwins Year.
  • June 21                 Charter Night – replacing Morning meeting.
  • June 27-28            Flag Setup
  • June 29                 Town Breakfast
  • July 4-5                 Flag Takedown
  • July 6                     Kirby’s First Meeting
 
Events:
  • June 10                 Farmers Market
  • July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 JUNE 1 Minutes

Minutes -Thursday, June 1, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Fireside Room at Lakeland College Cafeteria
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Laurel, Eugene, Robin, Robert, Kirby, Darlene, Dave, Loretta, Mike W, Corey, Dawn, Kory, Lorne, Jean, Erwin
 
Introduction of Guests: Our Host Dr. Wainwright-Stewart.
 
Thank-you To Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart!
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Kirby Whitlock                 June 4 (Birthday)
  • Eugene Wasylik              June 1 (Rotary Anniversary) 49 YEARS
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • College President – Most hands-on education in Canada, First and only student managed farm, only integrated power plant, only post secondary institution in Canada where students manage commercial sized bison, beef, crop, equine and dairy enterprises.
New Board Members Kelly Smith-Fraser (first female board chair for the Alberta Beef Producers, served on Canadian Cattle Association, chair of the AFSC Board of Directors – from the Olds area), Barb Shackel-Hardman (has 34 years of public service at the provincial and municipal level.)
New Vice President of Academic and Research Dr. Todd Sumner. Moved to Vermilion
Experiential Learning and Work-related integrated experience key to LLC coursework.
Bentley Building Renovation will be starting soon. Residences have recently been updated.
Lakeland Ranks 33rd in Canada as an Applied Research College.
  1.  
Lakeland brings the Bison Home – the first post-secondary institution in the country with a commercial bison operation.
Next week is the 40th anniversary of the College Barn moving to the Fair Grounds. (The barn fell of the trailer and blocked the road for a week)
  • Cash Draw: 150$ Susanne Martin,  100$ Cara Powlesland
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • June 6                   Executive Meeting – Erwin’s Last Executive.
  • June 8                   Business Meeting
  • June 21                 Charter Night
  • June 29                 Breakfast at Library
 
Events:
  • June 10                 Farmers Market
  • July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
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2023 May 25 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Shawn, Corey, Kirby, Loretta, Lorne, Kory, Jean, Chris, Dawn, MaryLee, Rebeka, Bevin, Eugene, Mike W., Dave, Lisa, Darlene
 
Introduction of Guests: Robert Snelgrove, Jenna Pelleran (Inclusion Alberta)
 
Thank-you Team #4 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Bruce & Marilyn     HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • New Member – Robert Snelgrove is inducted as a member of the Vermilion Rotary Club.
  • Budget 2023-2024 (Kirby) –
  • Loretta – Looking at doing a plaque at the lookout for Brenda. Also look at doing a land acknowledgment at the same tie. Loretta is working on wording. Eugene and Loretta have also picked a spot for the peace pole – awaiting First call before installation.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • June 1                   At the College (Fireside Room)
  • June 6                   Executive Meeting
  • June 8                   Business Meeting
  • June 15                 Regular Meeting
  • June 21                 Charter Night (No meeting on the 22nd due to charter night)
  • June 27-28            Flag Setup
  • June 29                 Town Breakfast
  • July 4-5                 Flag Takedown
  • July 6                     Kirby’s First Meeting
 
Events:
  • June 10                 Farmers Market
  • July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
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2023 May 18 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, May 18, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion- Heritage Park (Pizza Oven)
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Rebecca, Erwin, Bevin, Dave, Mike W., Darlene, Laurel, Kirby, Dawn, Jene, Eugene, Kory, Lorne.
 
Introduction of Guests – Jesse and Seth
 
Thank-you For Bringing Coffee!
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Erwin Warkentin    May 20 (Birthday)
  • Eugene Wasylik    May 21 (Birthday)
  • Kelly Bykowski      May 21 (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • New Member
  • Flags
  • Cash Draw
  • Visit
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • May 23                  12:15-1300 & 1900-1930 Flag Drop-off
  • May 18                  Meeting???
  • May 25                  Regular Meeting
  • June 1                   At the College
  • June 6                   Executive Meeting
  • June 8                   Business Meeting
 
Events:
  • May 15-18             Spring Curbside Waste Collection
  • May 13                  Farmers Market
  • May 18                  Primus Q&A @Prairie Bakery
  • June 10                 Farmers Market
  • July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
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2023 May 11 Minutes

Dear Mike Webb,
 
 
 
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada&Four Way Test
 
Introduction of Guests Cory Buckingham’s father-in-law joined us for breakfast
 
Thank-you Team #2 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
Bernie Webb          May 12 (Birthday)
Craig & Bonita       May 17 (Anniversary)
 
Business
  • Cash Draw 2023/2024 and May 2023 Winners-$150 Shaun/Bethany Jacula  $100 Betty dechambeau  20203/24 cash draw tickets are available from Dawn
  • Flags- All areas are covered for set up.  Erwin will be available for flag pick-up at Webb’s RV on Tuesday May 16 just after 12pm and again at 7pm
  • Hearts and Hands (Thank You Card)
  • RYLE-Lorne has arranged for Madison MacDonald to come and present to the club her experience at the Rotary camp she attended.  Hailey Tovell is on her way to Ottawa to attend the “Adventures in Citizenship” camp.  She will present to the club when she returns
  • Charter Night-will be held June 21 at the Legion.  More info to come
 
Announcements & Reminders:
May 16                  12:15-1300 & 1900-1930 Flag Pickup
May 23                  12:15-1300 & 1900-1930 Flag Drop-off
May 18                  Offsite meeting tentative at the Pizza Oven  BYOB
May 25                  Regular Meeting
June 1                   At the College
June 8                   Business Meeting?
 
Events:
May 7-13               Community Cleanup
May 15-18             Spring Curbside Waste Collection
May 13                  Farmers Market
May 18                  Primus Q&A @Prairie Bakery
June 10                 Farmers Market
July 27-29             Vermilion Fair
 
Sargent Report-happy $1 day
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2023 April 27 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Mike W, Erwin, Mike B, Bruce, Corey, Chris, Robin, Lisa, Laurel, Bevin, MaryLee, Lorne, Dave, Eugene, Loretta, Dawn, Kirby, Jean, Darlene.
 
Introduction of Guests: Prospective Member Robert Snelgrove
 
Thank-you Team #4 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Robin Sherwood             April 30 (Birthday)
  • Rebekah Warkentin        May 3    (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Garage Sale – Laurel delivered a pep talk, based on notes Brenda Lee had from past sales. Kirby mentions the Saturday strategy of doing shopping bag filling and luggage filling offers.  Shopping Cart Challenge. Books, 10 for 2$.
Letter from Scott-
 
Good morning, Everyone!
 
I feel very bad that I cannot attend this morning’s meeting, due to my annual bout with Covid.  Next year I will try to schedule my Covid session well ahead of the garage sale so I can help the whole time.
I want to express my profound gratitude to everyone who has helped so far with this year’s garage sale and thank in advance all those who will be working the sale.
I want to give special thanks to the Garage Sale Committee.  I have been so impressed with their level of knowledge and experience, not to mention the tremendous number of hours they have already contributed to the preparation for the sale.  This is a true testimony to Brenda’s ability to put a talented team together and maintain such high standards of excellence.
I would like to recognize the committee members: Rotarians Darlene, Bruce, Laurel, Loretta, Dave, Shawn, Mike Webb and Eugene and Honorary Rotarians Craig and Bonita and of course my wife, Bernie.
As I have already stated I am thankful for every volunteer hour from all our Rotarians, but several of our members have put in a tremendous number of hours already and I thank them for that.  I am hesitant to single out individuals, but to those of you who have dedicated so much time, thank you again.
I would also like to thank and recognize all the non-Rotarian volunteers who have committed so much time in receiving, sorting, cleaning and organizing the donated items.  There have been many people helping, but three individuals who have stood out for giving countless hours of their time are Deb Neigum, Marilyn MacDuff and Shelley Bates
For all of you who are going to be helping this afternoon at the sale I encourage you to gather in the curling rink for the kickoff opening ceremony at 4:30.   Ed Lee has graciously agreed to say a few words and officially open the sale.
 
Hope to See you there!
 
Scott
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • May 4                    Inclusion Alberta (in Lloydminster)
  • May 4                    Garage Sale Celebration
 
Events:
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 April 20 minutes

Minutes-Thursday, April 20, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Robin, Mike B, Mike W, Bruce, Corey, Kory, Darlene, Lisa, Scott, Bevin, Lorne, Dave, Eugene, Darlene, Laurel
 
Introduction of Guests: Robert Snelgrove - Prospective member and presenter
 
Thank-you Team #3 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Drew (Lisa Beveridge)              Happy Birthday
  • Linda & Robin Sherwood                    April 26 (Anniversary)
  • Dave Bates                               April 23 (Rotary Anniversary)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Robert Snelgrove – Morrison School Museum in Islay, moved into Islay.  The school is complete, with maps, books etc. To save the school they would like to move it to Vermilion by the existing Morrison School Library. They hope to move the Building This Summer.
  • Scott - Garage Sale update. There will be people there at 1 doing some prep, then trailers coming at around 4. This is the first night for public drop off. Drop off tonight (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). We will have Reserve bids on higher Value objects. (Mike has a list, these Items will be labled with a Code and Reserved so that they can be Identified.)
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • April 27                  Garage Sale Meeting
  • May 4                    Inclusion Alberta (in Lloydminster) – 7:00AM
  • May 4                    Garage Sale Celebration BBQ (Night)
 
Events:
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 April 13 minutes

Minutes-Thursday, April 13, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Dawn, Kirby, Erwin, Corey, Bruce, Scott, Robin, Laurel, Eugene, Lorne, Bevin, Loretta, Darlene, Dave, Chris, Mike W.,
 
Introduction of Guests: Robert Snelgrove - prospective member (Bruce), Bernie Huedepohl, Dawns Grandkids Bobbie and Bentley, Darlene’s sister Diana.
 
Thank-you Team #2 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
  • none
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Scott Garage sale update – Tables are in the Sea Can is Cleaned out. Bruce, Darlene and her sister, Janice Jackson, Bernie Webb, Mike B all helped out, lists going around for signing up for various rolls.
  • Bernie Huedepohl – Music Festival Update- Ended up with 43 entries. The adjudicators commented on the quality of our teaching in the area. We will be represented in 5 events at provincials. They handed out over 1200$ in scholarships and also a donation to the food bank. Youngest participant was 5 years old, and the oldest was 74. They are on a journey to build up the festival again moving forward. They operated at a loss this year but in a process to build things back up. They have a bit of a war chest they had built up over the years and believe it can sustain things moving forward until the festival gets built back up to traditional levels.
  • Inclusion Alberta Video-Kirby noted that we need some additional representation on the inclusion team. They meet after our Rotary meeting every second month. It is a great opportunity to get involved.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • April 20                  Regular Meeting – Robert Snelgrove will be presenting. Many of the Executive and incoming executive will be away at conference.
  • April 27                  Garage Sale Meeting
  • May 4                    Inclusion Alberta (in Lloydminster)
  • May 4                    Garage Sale Celebration
  • May 18th we are working on an Off-Site meeting. (Regional Centre is closed for floor polishing.
 
Events:
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 April 6 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, April 6, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Mike B, Robin, Chris, Bruce, Mike W, Erwin, Kory, Lorne, Loretta, Kirby, Laurel, Bevin, MaryLee, Darlene, Eugene, Lisa, Dave, Scott, Jean
 
Introduction of Guests: Stirling McColloch, Robert Snelgrove (Bruce putting Forward as a Prospective Member)
 
Thank-you Team #1 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Greg Dewing                   April 10 (Birthday)
  • Bonita Brown                  April 12 (Birthday)
  • Loretta Quickstad            April 5   (Rotary Anniversary)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Letter: Letter of condolence from the Wainwright Rotary Club who is donating to the Foundation in honor of Brenda. (From Brian Perkins)
 
Business
  • Garage Sale Volunteer “Funding” – Scott passed out sign up sheets for the garage sale. Thursday Friday Saturday the week before are BIG days for intake. Rotarians who have things to drop off can come the weekend of April 15th and help with setup and transfer of items from the Sea Can and Fair booth. There are a bunch of options for people to contribute. Please ensure that Rotarians and Volunteers sign our volunteer sheets to help track the hours contributed to this project.
  • Presentation from Senior Citizens Centre – Stirling Mc. New President of the Vermilion Senior Centre. Thanked the Club for their contribution to the new security lights at the senior’s centre. They are currently targeting two significant items, a new lawn mower, and to repair the flooring in the hall used for floor curling where the glue appears to be coming up through the tile. They thought it could be moisture, that has been investigated and ruled out. There is added cost to having the floor curling tile inlaid into it. They are working with Toma who has approach their suppliers to help determine cause and mediation to return the floor to an acceptable condition. The addition was built in 1991.
  • Motion from the floor. Scott motions “that the club allocate the first $5,000 from the garage sale to the floor at the seniors” seconded by MaryLee. Brief discussion – motion carried.
  • Cash Draw. Winners John Laurence, Brenda Miller.
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • April 13                  Regular Meeting
  • April 20                  Regular Meeting
  • April 27                  Garage Sale Meeting
  • May 4                    Inclusion Alberta (in Lloydminster)
  • May 4                    Garage Sale Celebration – evening event at the heritage Park.
 
Events:
  • April 8                    VIBE Easter Egg Hunt
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 March 30 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, March 30, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion- Off Site at “The Old School Cheesery”
 
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Loretta, Chris, Bruce, Mike B, Scott, Kory, Corey, MaryLee, Bevin, Laurel, Shawn, Dawn, Jean, Erwin, Lisa, Lorne, Eugene, Mike W, Robin
 
Introduction of Guests: Jean’s Husband John, Scott’s Wife Bernie
 
Thank-you Team Laurel for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Dave Bates                     HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • The Cheesery – Patrick talked about coming to the club about a year ago when he talked about his vision for his new location in Vermilion. This May they hope to open the new patio. They enjoyed a very diverse and rich visitor list over the last year. 300 visitors from out of country alone. They strive to feature locally sourced products. They have been hosting wine tasting, and shortly will be having Beer tasting. Also some spring specials like toffee on snow and other traditional spring treats. They are now moving into the production facility, equipment is currently being installed. They are distributing to stores across Alberta, all the local Co-Op’s in the area and even the Co-Ops in the City or Edmonton and Calgary. 
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • March 30               Offsite Meeting (The Cheesery)
  • April 3                    Executive Meeting
  • April 6                    Business Meeting
  • April 13                  Regular Meeting
  • May 3                    2023-2024 Executive Meeting
 
Events:
  • March 31               Family Movie Night
  • April 1                    Flag Work-Bee
  • April 8                    VIBE Easter Egg Hunt
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
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2023 March 23 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, March 23, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Robin, Mike W, Mike B, Bruce, Corey, Erwin, Loretta, Dawn, Rob, Jean, Darlene, Kirby, Laurel, Scott, Eugene MaryLee, Lorne, Bevin
 
Introduction of Guests: Jamie & Tammy Shopland CEO from LSAS, Dawn’s Husband Randy
 
Thank-you Team #4 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Lorne Maier           March 28 (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services (LSAS) Presentation – LSAS supports the area, they travel to local communities to provide support. They cover communities like Wainwright, Vermilion, Maidstone, Bonnyville from their Lloydminster base. One of 9 main centres for Alberta. They have a support element, and an educational roll. Their main centre is downtown Lloydminster, they are located in the old City Hall / Fire Dept. building built in 1927. They offer support services in hospitals, court, homes just to name a few. Anger resolution, Art, Play therapies, Reconnection, Trauma informed Yoga, EMDR, Little Bear Child Youth advocacy centre. They are going to be installing a remote system so individuals can participate in court remotely so they can be in a safe environment. They have been in operation for 40 years. Supported 800 individuals in the last year alone, with 150 people on the waitlist. They have a significant investment into their existing facility, and they want to honor the existing investment by community stakeholders and complete required repairs to maintain the facility far into the future. They have a goal of $450,000, at this point they are at $85,000 towards their goal. They hope to be able to start repairs this spring. Ask to community members to participate in their Foundation Five Hundred to help them reach their goal.
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • March 30               Offsite Meeting (The Cheesery)
  • April ??                  Executive Meeting
 
Events:
  • March 31               Family Movie Night
  • April 1                    Flag Work-Bee 9AM to probably Noon
  • April 8                    VIBE Easter Egg Hunt
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Robin: Shared the “Power of the Dog” poem with the club.
 
Sargent Report
 
Scott: A Very well behaved Crowd, No Fines this week.
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2023 March 16 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, March 16, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Laurel, Erwin, Eugene, Dave, Lorne, Bevin, Bruce, Corey, Kory, Mike B, Dawn, Mike W, Kirby, Robin
 
Introduction of Guests: Melissa S., Jenna P
 
Thank-you Team #3 for Breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Blake Prior            March 22 (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Playground Update – Erwin, Has talked with the town. He will be presenting at Town Council to request a Letter of Support for the project. Inviting any interested members to join.
  1. Fair Raffle -Motion from Bruce, “That the Rotary Club of Vermilion run the “Fair Raffle” at the 2023 Ag Society Vermilion Fair.” Seconded by Bevin. Bruce discussed his history with the project and that it is very easy and rewarding.  Passed.
  2. Cash Raffle -Motion from Laurel  “That the Rotary Club of Vermilion run the “Cash Raffle” for the 2023-2024 Rotary Year.” Seconded by Kory. Passed.
  • Flags 2023 – Work Bee April 1st at 9:00 AM at the Webb’s RV building. Looking for several volunteers to help go through the Flags and find which ones need Repair and ones that are ready to go. Drills and #2 Robinson bit would be valuable. We will announce soon when people can start signing up and paying for their 2023 Flags.
  • Harvest Gala – The committee met, and Shawn is willing to guide the Project through. At this time a major project has not been selected for Harvest Gala. This will be selected over the coming months.
  • Garage Sale – Direct inquiries to Scott as the Committee Chair. There will be committee meeting at Webb’s Ford on Tuesday the 21st at 7:00PM for the Garage Sale Committee.
  • Books for Belize – Robin let us know that he has been having issues with scheduling due to a backlog from Covid, but on a bright note shipping prices have come back down to normal like levels. We need to either change the can or have it recertified. We are making Progress!
 
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • March 23               Guest Speaker – Lloydminster Sexual Assault Services.
  • March 30               Offsite Meeting (The Cheesery)
  • April ??                  Executive Meeting
 
Events:
  • April 1                    Flag Work-Bee
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
 Acting Sargent Dawn.  Happy Buck – Members shared their Happy thoughts.
 
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2023 March 9 Minutes

Minutes-Thursday, March 9, 2023
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Kirby, Erwin, Mike B, Bruce, Kory, Corey, Chris, Bevin, Lisa, Darlene, Eugene, Scott, Shawn, Mike W, MaryLee, Jean, Laurel, Dawn
 
Introduction of Guests
 
Thank-you Team #2 for breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Loretta Quickstad            March 14 (Birthday)
 
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Garage Sale Update (Scott Webb) – We have a huge task ahead of us, committee meetings will be held the week after next. We need to name a signature project for the Garage sale. Scott reviewed our past signature projects including last years Drone for the Vermilion Fire Dept. Scott has approached the Fire Department regarding an ongoing relationship involving a donation in exchange for help with the garage sale. Possible ideas are the Seniors Centre, possibly the Playground but that may be a ways out, Focus adopt a ride, Sound system in the Regional Centre. If you have a good idea, please bring it to Scott’s attention.
  • Playground Update (Erwin) – Update: The Federal Govt. has denied funding of the project. The Provincial Government has also declined to sponsor the project. We have not abandoned hope for funding but we will need to put more information together to bolster the viability of the project. Scott suggests that we need to have firm monetary commitment to take forward into the grant process. Bruce motions that we “The Rotary Club commit 50,000 towards development a playground facility at the “Hospital Hill” site on Park Drive and 57th street”. Seconded by Darlene. Discussion: Eugene confirms that we have funds available, and Bruce wanted to confirm that we will revisit the Grants with committed funds in place. Are we confident that this is enough?  At this time we think it is. Vote- Motion Passed!
  • Flag Project (Erwin) – We need someone to audit the payments and Lisa Volunteered to take this on. We will be having a repair day sometime over the next couple of months.
  • Vulnerable Sector Check – All of our checks are at this point out of date. We need to apply for updates from our local police detachments. Erwin will draft a letter and we will need to take it and apply at the attachments. This should be done prior to the Garage sale specifically.
  • Rotary Naming – Rotary International has decided that it is no longer advised to name things after Rotary. Existing items will be grandfathered in, but moving forward things should be tagged with “sponsored by” for example.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • March 14               Executive Meeting  - we encourage anyone on next years executive to participate.
  • March 16               Business Meeting
  • March 23               Guest Speaker
  • March 30               Offsite Meeting
 
Events:
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
Scott – We had some great discussion, but their was a bunch of chatter this week….  Everyone is on the hook.
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2023 February 16 Minutes

minutes-Thursday, February 16, 2022
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Shawn, Bruce, Loretta, Chris, Corey, Kory, Ebony, Erwin, Dave, Dawn, Darlene, Lisa, Eugene, Bevin, Mike W, Mike B, Laurel
 
Introduction of Guests: None this week.
 
Thank-you Team #3 for breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • Randy Riley (Dawn Riley)         February 19           (Birthday)
  • Rebekah Warkentin (Erwin)      February 20           (Anniversary)
  • Erwin Warkentin (Rebekah)      February 20           (Anniversary)
                             
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Funding Request Ainsley ‘Dolly’ Lehne – Motion from Laurel -That the Rotary Club of Vermilion sponsor Ainsley Lehne in the amount of $500 to help with costs associated with the Lucy Olphert Show Jumping and Global Amateur Tour, seconded by Bruce – Discussion we have help fund local representatives that have gone to international events. This looks to fall under our youth focused approach as a club. – Motion Passed as presented.
  • Funding Request Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre – Motion from Laurel That the Rotary Club of Vermilion fund the cost of a onetime movie licence up to a maximum cost of $650.00, for the Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre to utilize for a ‘Family Movie Night’ fundraiser. Seconded by Bevin. Discussion – They have updated us with a request for 2 Lic since their ask was brought to the executive. Bruce asked for an update to our finances. Given that we have availability in our budget Bruce asked for a friendly amendment to up the maximum to $1200, accepted.  Shawn asked if we wanted to change it to just donate the funds without restriction. Dawn suggested that we may want to exercise caution in the new reality of asks. Amended Motion from Laurel That the Rotary Club of Vermilion donate $1200.00 to the Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre to utilize for fundraising towards updating the sound system. Seconded by Bevin. Motion Passed as amended.
  • Toddler Playground – Other avenues for funding are being leveraged in conjunction with out grant application, ongoing.
  • Vermilion Minor Hockey – We have asked back for some clarification from Vermilion Minor Hockey. Note that this year we have not given them any funds because there was not a team available for Rotary to sponsor this year. Minor hockey is currently reworking their approach to funding and fundraising.
  • Adventure Camps – Lorne is away this week. Laurel filling in. Lorne has identified a student to attend.
  • ‘Harvest Gala’: Rebekah is willing to co-chair, we are looking for someone else to step into that roll. Shawn is not sure if we should look to Re-Brand Harvest Gala to something else. Shawn is not confident that the current model will work as well given the new reality. It was brought up that the Lions put on their event in a much smaller scale and it seemed to work very well.
  • Charter Night – Looking for nominations for Charter night. Shawn wondering if there might be an opportunity to combine Charter Night with a Re-branded Harvest Gala? Lisa is wondering what is on the Radar for the “Next Big” community need. Lisa knows that childcare is a huge issue in Vermilion.
  • Piano – Thanks to those members that helped move the New Old piano over to the club room.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • May 18                  Lakeland College Dr. Wainwright-Stewart
 
Events:
  • February 20           Free Family Bowling
  • February 23-26     Rotary Bonspiel
  • March 3                 Free Family/Public Swim
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
Sargent Report
 
            Dawn fined a few background talkers…
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2023 February 9, minutes

Minutes-Thursday, February 9, 2022
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Members: Corey, Kory, Erwin, Chris, Laurel, Mike B, Bruce, Lorne, Scott, Robin, Dave, Lisa, Darlene, Mike W
 
Introduction of Guests: Brian Teasdale -Friends of the Vermilion Regional Centre
 
Thank-you Team #2 for breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
  • None
                             
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Friends of The Vermilion Regional Centre – Brian Teasdale – They are looking to improve the facility. Sounds systems etc. They are trying movie nights for fundraisers. They are hoping to have help with the lic. Fees for the movie nights. They have had a consultant come in to look at the sound system. They are currently awaiting quotes to see what all would be involved. They believe that the base systems is fine, they need some enhancements to make it perform at an acceptable level. Extra funding grants have been harder to come by recently. They are trying to get these movie nights going in order to raise funds. A significant cost is the cost of properly licensing the movie.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • February 16          Business Meeting
  • May 18                  Lakeland College Dr. Wainwright-Stewart This will be Offsite due to Hall maintenance.
 
Events:
  • February 11           Free Family/Public Swim
  • February 10/20      Free Family Bowling
  • February 23-26     Rotary Bonspiel
  • February 24th      (Friday) Family Movie Night. Rescuers down under.
  • March 3                 Free Family/Public Swim
  • April 21-22             District Conference (In Jasper)
  • April 27-28-29        Garage Sale
 
 
 
 
Sargent Report
 
Scott: Well behaved group although the meeting started late. Good to have Bruce back because he is such an easy target.
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08-04-2022 Meeting Minutes

Agenda-Thursday, August 4, 2022
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
(Ebony, Dawn, Kirby, Bruce, Darlene, Laurel, Loretta, Larne, Marylee, Scott, Eugene, Erwin, Guest - Kory Kralkay)
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Introduction of Guests
 
Thank-you Team #4 for breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: None
                             
Observances and Fun Facts
 
 
Business
  • Mary-Lee Prior – Proposed Kory Kralkay as a member.
  • Fair Raffle Winner and Results – Bill McIldoon, 2022$
  • Vermilion Fair Debrief – Raised $5,535- expected revenue 3083.17
Shawn’s note: Thank you to those who participated, Marilyn MacDuff Perforated Tickets that did not have them.
Need a Garbage can, Air Flow (Ceiling Fan), Scissors. More signage for Signs etc. to document the prizes ticket prices. Find out from the Ag society about their Draw Barrel location. Update Draw barrel (Talk to Robin). Rotary Logo on the Draw Barrel.
Motion from Bruce, invest up to the profits from this years Fair Booth into updating the Booth with the items discussed above signs updates etc. Seconded by Scott. Passed.
 
CASH DRAW: 150$ Melvin Dary (sold by Bruce) 100$ Dean McMullen (sold by Eugene)
Note AGLC rules: tickets should only be sold to individuals with shared accounts. Groups should have one name on the ticket.
 
Announcements & Reminders:
  • Executive Meeting August 9 – Bruce will not be able to attend.
  • Business Meeting August 11
  • Flag Setup August 30-31
  • Flag Take Down September 6-7
 
Schedule:
  • September 10 Art in the Park 1100am-300pm
 
Sargent Report
 
Scott – Threatening assault by Bruce frowned on. Laurel was somewhat late.  Quiz- Who is our current President and what is the Theme.  Jennifer Jones Imagine.
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07-14-2022 Meeting Minutes

Minutes -Thursday, July 14, 2022
Rotary Club of Vermilion-Rotary Club Room at Regional Center
 
Call to Order 7am
O’Canada & Four Way Test
 
Introduction of Guests – honorary Rotarian Craig Brown, Cory Kralkay – prospective member.
Rotarians, Marylee, Eugene, Bruce, Scott, Lorne, Mike B, Mike W., Lisa, Brenda, Darlene, Laurel, Dawn
 
Thank-you Team #2 for breakfast
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: 
          Mary Lee Prior                (Birthday) – July 20th
          Mike B and Kelly             (Anniversary) – July 14
         
Observances and Fun Facts
 
Business
  • Focus Transportation Service - Moved that The Rotary Club of Vermilion Donate $5000 to Focus for the Focus Non-Emergent Transportation Service Vehicle from this budget year. Motion – Eugene, Second Darlene.  Discussion to have them come back in the new year to discuss ongoing support.   Passed as presented.  Dawn noted that the funds will go to their adopt a ride program and decals.
  • Signing Authority - Moved that The Rotary Club of Vermilion assign Signing Authority for the 2022-2023 Club Year to Eugene Wasylik (Treasurer), Darlene Barlow, Michael Webb (Secretary)and, Erwin Warkentin (President) – Motion Bruce, second Lorne.  Passed as presented.
  • Membership - Moved that The Rotary Club of Vermilion Charges $190 only in Club Fees for the First Year of Membership to all new Rotarians. Motion Mike, Second Laurel.  Friendly Amendment from Rebecca to change this to the registered Member Rate. (Covering Rotary Fees), Amended motion accepted by Mike and Laurel to - Moved that The Rotary Club of Vermilion Charges the Registered member rate covering Club Fees for the First Year of Membership to all new Rotarians. (This amount is approx. 190$ currently):  Passed as amended.
  • Rotary Peace Pole – Discussion of languages. Update. Dawn working on this.
  • Breakfast Teams – Should we adjust for the summer? Scott enjoys it like it is. Option to have bring your own for the summer. Feeling to keep it the same. Team 4 volunteered to take the first and last week of August.
Announcements & Reminders:
  • No Meeting July 28 (Breakfast at the Legion)
  • Cash Draw Tickets – August 4th is the First Draw. Please add the name of the sender to the back of the tickets. For e-transfers have sender flag how many and who sold.  Hope is not to have to sell tickets at the Fair.
  • Fair Raffle Sign-Up
 
Schedule:
  • July 21 Regular Meeting Town of Vermilion Presenting (Sara Patterson presenting on an opportunity that needs some help in the community.)
  • July 26-27 Flag Setup
  • July 28-30 Town Fair
  • July 28 Breakfast at the Legion
  • August 2-3 Flag Take Down
  • August 4 Regular Meeting
  • August 9 Executive Meeting
Note that cinnamon Buns will be available at the oven on parade morning. Can be pre ordered for businesses at the senior centre.
District governor to come to the club the last week of September.
 
Sargent Report
 
1st Erwin doing a great job, but he did not have the guest introduced.
 
Scott had to pay for not wearing the sergeant’s badge.
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01-14-21 Meeting Minutes

Rotary Club of  Vermilion  January 14, 2021 
 
Call to order 7am
 
O Canada                                                                                                                                                                
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Hononary Rotarian Irene Smith birthday January 14                                
Greg Dewing Rotary Anniversary Jan 2006                                                                                                       
Lisa Beveridge Rotary Anniversary January 2018
 
Old Business:
  1. Mike presented the cheque to Brighter Beginnings on Tuesday
New Business:
  1. Rowing club fund request-Peter Walsh presented to the club several weeks ago.  His ask was for $1500 to assist with the updates to the dock at the park.  After reviewing his budget for the purchase, the executive is in favor of Peter’s request.  Bruce MacDuff moved that the club donate $1500 to the rowing club to assist with updates to the dock.  Laurel Wymnnychuk seconded.  All in favor.  Motion carried.
  2. Community Spirits raffle-Mary Lee reported.  As far as Mary Lee knows, ticket sales are going well
  3. Bylaw Draft-has been sent to all members as an attachment to the zoom meeting invite for today.  Mike thanked Rebekah for her work on updating the bylaws.  Rebekah asked that all members review the bylaws prior to next weeks meeting and bring forth any questions or concerns you may have.  She would like changes to be made as soon as possible so a final draft can be presented to the club, we will then have 21 days before we can vote on finalizing the bylaws.
  4. Financial Statement-also attached to today’s zoom meeting invite.  Please review and send any issues to Mike or bring forward for discussion at the next meeting.
  5. Volunteer Binder-Mike will send each member an email with volunteer hours from last year.  Please update any hours not on your form
  6. Laurel’s Executive-Laurel will be presenting nominees for her executive next week.
  7. Rotary Foundation Kick Start-our club has $1732 to send in to the Foundation, with 21 members this amounts to $82.48 per member.  The challenge is for each member to donate whatever amount you can and the club will match(in your name) that amount up to $82.48.  The challenge is for January and February and you have until the end of March to get your receipt in to Eugene for matching.  If you have any questions on this make sure to get in touch with Dawn….not Lisa J
 
Sargent Report-Erwin asked club members to share some recent positive experiences.
Meeting adjourned
Upcoming meetings:
 
Thursday Jan 21-regular zoom meeting
 
 
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Harvest Gala 2019

At November 7, 2019 mornings meeting Harvest Gala Chairman Shawn Jacula announced to the club that we raised an impressive $55,000 at Saturday’s event!

Thank you to all of those who attended, donated, and volunteered!
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2018-11-08 Meeting Minutes

Rotary Club of Vermilion
Meeting Minutes, November 8, 2018
 
Call to order
O Canada
Rotary Grace
Four Way Test
 
Introduction of Guests-no guests
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Scott & Bernie Webb (Nov 9th)
 
Volunteer Hours Binder being passed around - Fill out your September/October hours.
 
Trivia game for breakfast based on information from volunteer binder hours.
 
Announcements
Thank you to Team 2 for Breakfast
 
Signup sheeting being circulated
-Festival of Trees
-Museum Social
-Off-site Meeting
 
Foundation Month:  As an incentive to encourage our club members to donate to the Rotary Foundation, we have a matching project set up for the months of October and November. If you donate up to $100 to the foundation in the months of October or November, the club will match the donation, dollar for dollar, in your name. If you donate more than $100, you may qualify for a proportionate match for the amount over $100 if not everyone takes advantage of the matching program. We have budgeted $3000 for this project and it will all be used to match donations. Cheque or receipt needs to be in to Eugene by December 6th to qualify. Regular monthly donations qualify but you must give Eugene the receipt to confirm the amount.
 
On November 22nd, Wayne and Vicky from the district will be coming to our club to present.
 
Youth exchange - As a result of the youth exchange survey, the executive believes there is enough club support for youth exchange. So if we have a student successfully apply, we will be hosting a student next year.
 
District Conference 2019 next year will be held in Grande Prairie on October 3rd-5th. Registration is now open (https://conference5370-2019.ca/) and the early bird registration deadline is November 30th. If you haven’t attended a district conference before, or if you haven’t attended one in a while, and you’re able to attend, we really encourage you to consider going.
 
Casino Dates - Casino Dates are May 17 & 18. The good news, for our club, is that the casino does not fall on the same weekend as garage sale. The bad news is that the dates are the Friday and Saturday of the May long weekend. Craig has that it be put to the club if there are people who think they can be available to let Craig or Rebekah know because he wants to make sure we have enough volunteers to take the date. We need 6 per day if people work double shifts, and 9 if single shifts are worked. If we don’t have enough volunteers, we have to decline the dates and will go back on the list for 2-3 years from now.
 
Membership - One of the discussions we have had over the last several months at the executive level has focused on membership and the basic challenge facing most clubs - how to attract quality community members and bring them into Rotary. To tackle that, we’ve been discussing different forms of membership. We have had some discussions about how to attract younger club members, and recognize that sometimes the cost of joining the club is prohibitive or a factor that might discourage younger people from joining.
 
With that in mind, the executive is suggesting that we lower our fees for new, first time members under the age of 30, and offer a membership rate of $150 per year for up to the first two years of membership, or until the year they turn 31, whichever is less time. We selected up to two years to recognize most members join partway through the year and their membership fee is pro-rated for the first year, so this would give them one full year at the membership rate, and we picked up to the age of 30 as 30 is the last year an individual can be a member of a Roteract club. Eugene picked $150 because it is a nice clean number to remember, and it almost covers the cost of all the dues our club pays to our Rotary District and Rotary International, Rotary International dues are of course subject to the US exchange rate.
 
Motion by Laurel, seconded by Erwin
That the Rotary Club of Vermilion offer a reduced membership fee of $150 per year to new, first time members who are under the age of 30. The reduced rate shall be in effect for up to two years, or until the year the member turns 31, whichever is less, after which time they will be required to pay the full membership rate. 
 
Discussion:   If the member chooses to be a part of the breakfast program, then that cost would be in addition to the $150.  We would be subsidizing these members in an effort to attract members.  Discussion lead to member experiences-which was very informative. Our promotional material, media, and website are outdated.  We do not have relevant material available.  There were several that said that they had to approach the club, mainly Brenda, about joining.  They didn’t have information on how to join or what Rotary was all about. Suggestions included making a new pamphlets, work on website design, social media, having good current information available at our events, such as having a pin or something that says “Ask me about Rotary ” “ Get Involved”  At this time the motion was tabled for another meeting.
 
 
Seniors Centre Community Oven Funding Request - Keri Pullyblank presented on the community oven landscaping project last week. We discussed the request at the executive level, and it raised a number of questions that the executive felt like they wanted answered before a recommendation was made. The executive has therefore tabled the matter to the December executive meeting.  Please talk to an executive with questions regarding this proposal.
 
Annual General Meeting is next week.  At the AGM we need to review and approve the audited financial statements, and we need to appoint next year’s auditor. Financial statements have been circulated by e-mail.  Please speak to Eugene or Rebekah if you have any questions about the statements before next week.
 
Upcoming Events
Nov 15 - AGM & Shawn’s project review
            Nov 22 - Foundation Presentation from district
            Nov 29 - Off-site meeting (AHC) - Bring a spouse or a guest
            Dec 6 - District Conference speakers
            Dec 13 - Business Meeting/Executive Elections
            December 20 - Christmas meeting - bring a spouse or a guest
 
 
 
Sargent Report: You are fined, if you are not wearing a poppy.
 
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Meeting Minutes-July 5, 2018

Rotary Club of Vermilion
Meeting Minutes - July 5, 2018
7:00 am - Club Room, Vermilion Regional Centre
 
Call to Order
 
O Canada
 
Rotary Grace
 
Four Way Test
 
Introduction of guests
 
Erwin Warkentin
Shelly Corbiere - St. Jerome’s Parent Council President
Doreen McCaw - Border City Rotary Club (Past AG)
Rod Calver - Kerikeri Rotary Club, New Zealand
Bruce Duske - Brown’s Bay Rotary Club, New Zealand
 
Rod and Bruce gave the club an introduction about themselves, extended greetings from their respective clubs and explained their connection to Vermilion. Rod served as the inbound counselor and Bruce was a host parent to Bryce Morrison when he was on youth exchange in New Zealand in 2002 and they are in town for Bryce’s wedding this weekend. We presented both of them with banners from our club, and received a Brown’s Bay banner from Bruce.
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
 
Ed Lee (July 5th)
Marilyn MacDuff (July 11)
Jean and Karl Vidal (Anniversary July 8th)
 
Announcements
 
Thank you to Team 1 for Breakfast
 
Youth Exchange - the forms were submitted, partially signed, to the district yesterday as that was the deadline and we will hear before the end of July if we have been invited to participate in youth exchange in the 2019/2020 year.
 
Executive Meeting Monday Night 5:30 at Prairie Place
 
District Governor’s Visit - District Governor Ingrid will be visiting our area and our club on July 18th in the evening and July 19th. There will be a 5pm meeting of the executive at the Pomeroy Hotel, followed by a club dessert potluck social at 7pm. Please come out if you are able and meet the district governor. The District governor will also be presenting in our regular club meeting on July 19th.
 
Cash Draw Tickets - If you have cash or unsold tickets, please get in touch with Dawn (780) 581-4054. We would like to see all tickets sold before the fair.
 
Fair Parade Float - we currently have no chairperson, and the parade is three weeks away. If you are interested in seeing this project go ahead this year and prepared to organize, please let the executive know as soon as possible as otherwise we will not be entering a float in the parade this year.
 
Paul Harris Presentation
Scott Webb was presented with his Paul Harris +7. Congratulations Scott!
 
New Member Induction
            Erwin Warkentin was welcomed into membership
 
Presentation about St. Jerome’s Playground Project
            Shelly Corbiere presented about the project to create a mobility friendly playground at St. Jerome’s. Their goal is to build a structure that has accessibility for all, including children in strollers, wheelchairs, and who have other challenges such as sensory or tactile challenges that prevent or limit them from participating on existing playground equipment. The playground will have a combination of special equipment and some more traditional playground elements and will be accessible to all children in the community outside of school hours and during the summer. The total cost of the project is $136,000 and they are looking to construct the playground in spring of 2019 as they are planning to apply for another grant in fall to assist with the surface material, on top of the grant they’ve already received from the town. The surface material is the largest cost of the project (approx $60,000) and if they receive their grants, they will need to fundraise approximately $20,000-$30,000 more to complete the project as it is currently designed.  They are looking for a monetary contribution towards the project, or the purchase of a specific piece of equipment (cost $7,700). The Executive will discuss the request at our next meeting and it will come back for discussion next week at the business meeting
 
Cash Draw - Final draw of the year
            Lynne Little - $2,000
            Sadie Rochford - $250
            Lorena Donkin - $100
 
Sargent Report
Free week for everyone because the Sargent isn’t quite organized yet!
 
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Meeting Minutes June 28, 2018

June 28, 2018

Meeting Minutes - offsite meeting at Vermilion Valley Lodge

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test
  2. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Dean McMullen, Teresa Thomas, Marilyn McDuff, Karl Vidal, Carol Wasylik, Sheri Heller
  3. Thanks to Brenda for organizing breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Dawn and Randy, Mike and Michelle (July 3), Lorne and Darcy (July 4), Brenda (June 30)
  2. WE NEED A PARADE FLOAT CHAIR ASAP please contact Rebekah if you are interested.
  3. Youth Exchange: Counsellors need to be established, since the meeting Bonnie has volunteered to be the Outbound Counsellor for 2019-2020 if we participate in Exchange and Dawn has volunteered to be Inbound. We need to decide as a club by July 5th if we would like to participate.
  4. Cash Draw tickets: Tickets are in and ready to sell! Please see Dawn for tickets, and contact her if you would like to hand in money and tickets.
  5. Butz wedding bartending: We have been hired to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. If you would like to join us for what is sure to be fun night even for a couple of hours, please let Dawn or Loretta know ASAP! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time for ticket selling)
  6. Next meeting: We have guests from New Zealand coming!
  7. Sargent’s Report:

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting Minutes June 21, 2018

June 21, 2018

Meeting Minutes  HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER and Indigenous Day

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test
  2. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Sean Holaway, Derek Collins, Dr. Richard Starke
  3. Thanks to Team 4 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Darcie Maier (June 23), Mike B. (1996), Mary Lee and Kirby (2014)
  2. International Convention Toronto - June 23-27
  3. Flag Distribution - June 25-26
  4. RYPEN - Sean Holaway  Attended this years RYPEN with his classmate. Thoroughly enjoyed himself, and learnt quite a bit about personal growth and team building. Way better than he could have expected, has made some friends that he still has contact with.
  5. Vocational - Jean Vidal  Thank you Jean! You have an amazing story!!!
  6. Cash Draw tickets: Tickets are in and ready to sell! Please see Dawn for tickets, and contact her if you would like to hand in money and tickets. There are 18 tickets left to disperse for any Rotarians that have not received any to sell yet!
  7. Butz wedding bartending: We have been hired to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. If you would like to join us for what is sure to be fun night even for a couple of hours, please let Dawn or Loretta know ASAP! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time for ticket selling)
  8. Next meeting: Off site meeting on June 28, the Vermilion Valley Lodge.
  9. Sargent’s Report:

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Meeting Minutes June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018

Regular Meeting Minutes

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test
  2. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Erwin Warkentin
  3. Thanks to Team 2 for breakfast today!
  4. Birthdays /Anniversary: Rick Donily June 15, Shellie and Dave Bates June 15
  5. New Business:
    • Bruce MacDuff proposed Erwin Warkentin as a member. Members have a week to bring any concerns to the Executive.
    • Budget 2018-2019:

            Piano Tuning: Bruce confirmed we receive donations for the use of the piano.

            Flags: A discussion around the budget being built with 350 flags sold versus 300, are we

                                    following the Chairman’s recommendation?

            Reserves: It was explained that there is a reserve of $68k this year due to Harvest Gala

            expenses (versus the $71k for this year)

    Brenda moved that we pull the motion from last weeks discussion and accept the budget as

    presented on June 7, 2018. Janine 2nd.        Motion Carried

 

    Motion to accept the budget as is.      Motion Carried.

 

  1. Interact Club Community Long Table Dinner: The dinner went very well, and Kirby thanked everyone that were able to participate in joining us! The kids did a fabulous job. Their windup is this coming Monday and they have already started planning a fall dinner!
  2. Cash Draw tickets: Thank you to everyone who took tickets to sell yesterday morning! I have 50 left to disburse for those that need them! Feel free to bring the money you collect to any meeting, and I am in town almost every day if you need me to meet you!
  3. Youth Compliance Certification: To give the club a heads up that this will be on the table to discuss as we have to inform the district by JULY 4 if we would like to participate.
  4. Butz wedding bartending: We have been hired to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. If you would like to join us for what is sure to be fun night even for a couple of hours, please let Dawn or Loretta know ASAP! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time for ticket selling)
  5. Next meeting: Off site meeting on June 28, the Vermilion Valley Lodge. Emily and Maynard will be joining us!

 

  1. Sargent’s Report: Robin was fined for selling the fair booth chairs at the garage sale!

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Business Meeting Minutes

June 7, 2018

Business Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test
  2. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Erwin Warkentin
  3. Thanks to Team 1 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Brenda Lee June 7, 2003, Dwight Miller June 7, 1987
  2. Business Items: District Governor is coming July 17 an 18th There will be an Executive meeting that evening and then a social, with her joining us on the Thursday morning meeting as well.

        Organizational chart: Require a social committee chairperson(s) also need a chair for the Fair                    

            Float Committee (by end of June).

        Town clean up: The Executive has decided that we will no longer will be participating in the

            Town of Vermilion clean up.

        Financial Report for 2017-2018: Due to a surplus, the Executive has made the recommendation

            that we make another $25000 payment to the Lodge. This will mean there is only $50000

            left to donate. Rebekah made the motion to pay $25000 this year. Justin seconded.

            Discussion regarding about presenting the cheque at our offsite visit. Motion carried.

        Budget 2018-2019: Draft One.  Changes to Executive training $5000 includes the President

            and President Elect. Anticipated donations, added Minor Ball, (contigency is now $4500),

            Budgeted the cost of training an exchange student as well as covering the costs for a

            2019-2020 student. Youth camp costs have changed, added the Human Rights camp and

            removed tech and photography camp. Casino in 2nd quarter of this year, budgeted the

            Casino income coming this year, if we do not get income thats ok, have planned for the

            expenses. Added bartending income of $1500. Increased budget for Club Socials,

            increased Charter Night budget. Have not planned to receive either of the Grants we have

            applied for.

            Flags: Craig has suggested that maybe the flag revenue prediction is slightly high, perhaps lowering the projection should be considered. A discussion regarding flags

            ensued.

            Eugene made the motion to pass the 2018-2019 budget, Robin seconded. Discussion: Craig is suggesting a Flag sale goal of 300.  Brenda has made the motion to table the vote until next week as we only have 50% of our members. Dawn seconded. Motion carried.

            Signing authority: Eugene motioned that Rebekah Warkentin, Laurel Wynnychuk, Craig Brown, and Eugene Wasylik signing authority. Mary Lee seconded. Motion carried.

  1. Interact Club Community Long Table Dinner: Dinner is tonight! 6:30 pm!
  2. Cash Draw tickets: Tickets are in and ready to sell! Dawn has them and will be dispersing them ASAP.
  3. Butz wedding bartending: We have been hired to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. If you would like to join us for what is sure to be fun night even for a couple of hours, please let Dawn or Loretta know ASAP! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time for ticket selling)
  4. Next meeting: Off site meeting on June 28, the Vermilion Valley Lodge.
  5. Cash Draw for June: $150 - Bill Miller, $100 Mike Donkin
  6. Sargent’s Report:

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting Minutes

May 24, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Nathan James, Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Colleen Symes, Randy Riley, Blake Prior, Nathan James, Kataya Cooper, Sydney Nelson. Kat Cooper, Rocky Allen, Rhys Racine

 

  1. Thanks to Team 4 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Bruce and Marilyn McDuff (May 24th), Bonnie and JP Pettyjohn (2017) joined Rotary last year!
  2. Interact Club Community Long Table Dinner: Interactors joined us to promote their Community Dinner on June 7th, It is a dinner to raise awareness about Interact in the community. Only 200 tickets have been printed! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
  3. Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart: Using Kahoot Interactive technology, Alice and Colleen educated Rotarians about the exciting going on’s at Lakeland College! This interactive learning has become an integral part of the teaching at Lakeland College! Thank you for the fun way to get updated!
  4. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. If you would like to join us for what is sure to be fun night even for a couple of hours, please let Dawn know ASAP! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time and ticket selling)
  5. Next meeting: Off site meeting on May 31st, Western Institute of  Emergency Education at Prairie Place hosted by Shane Croke
  6. Sargent’s Report: Craig was fined for shutting his phone off during the Eagles Concert

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Meeting Minutes May 17, 2018

May 17, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

 

        Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

        Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Erwin Warkentin, Malcom Sader, Lisa Sader, Telles Nobrega,  Rebeca Nobrega

 

         Thanks to Team 3 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:  Erwin Warkentin May 20th, Eugene May 21st, Kelly Bykowski May 21st, Craig and Bonita Brown May 17rh
  2. Telles is here! Former exchange student (11 years ago) is a computer engineer now, is here for a conference in Vancouver. Works for an American software company now, has done some extensive travelling with his job. Here until Sunday to visit! Telles credits his exchange year as building some strong characteristics he now possesses.
  3. Social tonight 7:00 pm at the Club room to visit with Telles!
  4. Youth Exchange Update: The District Level presented some changes in regards to training of counsellors and Criminal Record Checks. We do not have a 2018-2019 student. The club committee believes we need to look at host families and engagement and commitment from the club to seek out host families and participation in exchange. There is now a course for host families to take. As a club we need to decide as group effort “buy in” from all members not just a  couple of members. Criminal Record checks are a must/need to happen, have with all club members. A list of things for the student to do BEFORE (hosted by club members or community members). Back to having the student speak once a week is also a suggestion from the committee. Do we need to look at more community involvement?
  5. Adventures in Citizenship: Malcolm Sader attended Adventures in Citizenship (A Rotary Adventure Camp) this past week in Ottawa. He presented to the club on his week there!
  6. Flag Project:  Don’t forget to pick your flags up!
  7. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time and ticket selling)
  8. Next meeting: May 24th, Alice Wainwright-Stewart is joining us and the Interact students also
  9. Sargent’s Report:

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Business Meeting May 10, 2018

May 10, 2018

Business Meeting Minutes

 

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:  Bernie Webb May 12, Karl Vidal May 12, Bobbi McMullen May 13

 

  1. Request for Funding:
    • Interact Club - a request support for their June 7th Community Long Table Dinner, help covering the cost of supplies (plates, cups, napkins, utensils, drinks) The Executives recommendation is to invite them to join us to present a dollar amount. Bruce made a motion that the club provide up to $150 to help, on the contingency that they attend a meeting. Scott seconded. Motion Carried. The kids are joining us on May 24th!

 

  1. Business:

        Flag Sales Project: Roughly sold 200 so far, please pass on to Mary Lee and Craig if you have

        money/orders. There is a struggle this year to get Rotarians out canvassing.  There will be                   pictures and a story in next weeks paper.

        Youth Exchange Update: Next meeting there will information regarding Youth Exchange.

        Social Committee: There is a social next Thursday evening at 7 pm in the Club room, Telles v                 (Exchange 2006-2007) and his family are joining us. Please bring a light snack with you! Budget         and executive update for next year.

        2018-2019: Theme is Be the Inspiration. An email with the new budget is coming in the next                 week, please view and address any questions you have regarding that to Rebekah.                         The budget will be discussed at the first meeting in June. A request was put in to also receive a to         date of the 2017-2018 budget at the same time as the 2018-2019 projections.

        Off-Site Meeting: The Lodge has invited us to join them on June 28, 2019 to see the                     renovations.

        Charter Night report: “I think the evening was a wonderful evening.” “The Venue was a nice                 roomy area, enjoyable.” The next year budget has accounted for the Elks Hall as the venue next                 year.

 

  1. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time and ticket selling)
  2. Lookout: May 10th is the cleanup 7:00 pm please bring spade and a broom and a squeegee.
  3. Next Meeting: May 17th, Adventures in Citizenship  student coming
  4. Sargent’s Report:

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Meeting Minutes

May 3, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Olivia and Tricia Brockhoff

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for breakfast today!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: May 3, Rebekah. JP (May 2017), Bonnie (2017), Lorne (2001), Irene Smith (Honorary 2012)
  2. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night! (People are needed more through the beginning and dinner time and ticket selling)
  3. Project PJ by Olivia: Olivia is 14 from Lloydminster. She had a friends sister who was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 who hated the itchy Pj’s she had to wear, she collected 247 pairs the first year. In total she has collected 4348 in total so far! Her school has been a huge supporter, there are drop off points in Lloydminster at several locations. They have had Pj’s sent from across Canada and some from the United States. Teenager sizes are often the short sizes, she does her major drive after Thanksgiving for a December delivery. Check out her facebook page: Project PJ by Olivia!
  4. Cash Raffle: $150 Roland Goetz:  $100 Shawna Frankiw
  5. Flag Project:  65 sold online already but we have 400 in total to sell! May Long weekend is in two weeks! So time is running out! Still have 130 to build.
  6. Defibulator: Craig has made a motion to supply one to the RCMP building. Eugene 2nd.  Motion carried.
  7. Lookout: May 10th is the cleanup 7:00 pm please bring spade and a broom and a squeegee.
  8. Reminder of the Executive Meeting Monday May 7 at 6:30 pm Prairie Place Boardroom
  9. Sargent’s Report: happy buck!

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Meeting Minutes April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

GARAGE SALE DAY!!!!

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 3

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: April 20 Drew Beveridge, April 25, Janine Lange and April 23 Dave Bates 3rd Anniversary with Rotary
  2. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night!
  3. Charter Night: IT IS AT THE ELK’S HALL!!! April 29th, please let Rebekah know ASAP (Like today!!!!) It is a celebration of our Club as well as local non-Rotarians who live by the Four Way Test and also a celebration of the Youth in our community.
  4. Garage Sale: TODAY!!!!!!  Please be there tonight by 4:30 if you are working tonight! Curling Rink is FULL! Huge contingent of volunteers both Rotarians and non-Rotarians again! The two largest youth groups are at over 160 hours already! Prices are not set, we ask for a fair offer on items. Professional Garage Salers will be there tonight! Our partners for what remains on Saturday afternoon will be listed on the wall again! The silent bid auction for the antique items is happening again! ROTARIANS THAT ARE WORKING TONIGHT PLEASE PARK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING OR AT THE NORTH END!!!!!
  5. Meeting April 26th Breakfast: All teams are on for breakfast on this day, we anticipate up to 50 people joining us! If you are going to be bringing something please email both Laurel and Rebekah with the item! Thank you!
  6. Upcoming Meetings: Alice Wainwright Stewart is our guest speaker on May 24th. Pj’s for Stollery coming May 3
  7. Sargent’s Report: Rotary Garage Sale Happy Buck!

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Business Meeting April 12, 2018

April 12, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Happy Anniversary Ken and Gloria, Happy Birthday Bonita Brown!
  2. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night!
  3. Charter Night: April 29th, the sign up sheets for the evening is going around. It is a celebration of our Club as well as local non-Rotarians who live by the Four Way Test and also a celebration of the Youth in our community.
  4. Interact Update:  The kids will be having a Community Long Table Dinner on June 7th, hopefully on Main Street. More details to follow!
  5. Garage Sale sign up: Sign up sheets are going around! Set up has started! Thank you to the 14 people who were able to help on Tuesday and this past Saturday! Receiving to the Rink begins this Saturday! A great many non-rotarian volunteers will be working in the days prior to the sale. If you are able to help before sale days, let Brenda know!
  6. Meeting April 26th Breakfast: All teams are on for breakfast on this day, we anticipate up to 50 people joining us! If you are going to be bringing something please email both Laurel and Rebekah with the item! Thank you!
  7. Business Meeting:
    • Cash Draw: Dawn put forward the motion that the club do the application for the 2018-2019 Cash Draw license. Justin Thompson 2nd. Motion Carried.
    • Rotary Adventure in Human Rights: An Adventure camp for Youth. It is $1200 for registration. The Executive has recommended we sponsor a student to attend and that the club cover the cost of the airfare too. Lorne put forward the motion to send a student and that the club allocate $1700. Brenda 2nd. Motion carried.
  1. Volunteer Recognition Evening: Town of Vermilion: We have been invited to their Recognition evening on April 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to go to represent the club, please let Dawn know by April 17. Thank you!
  2. Upcoming Meetings: Alice Wainwright Stewart is our guest speaker on May 24th.
  3. Sargent’s Report: Marcie for being late. Anyone not wearing a jersey!

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting April 5, 2018

April 5, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Marcie Jacula, Brian Match

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 and company for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:.
  2. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night!
  3. Garage Sale sign up: Sign up sheets are going around! Heavy lifting begins this Saturday! Lots of youth groups have volunteered to help out. Tuesday, April 10 at 9 am tables are being set up in the curling arena. We have so much stuff donated already, April 7, at 9:15 am a crew or two are gathering at Shopper’s Drug Mart and moving the things from there as well as the fair both (hopefully) and loaded on trailers. A great many non-rotarian volunteers will be working in the days prior to the sale. If you are able to help before sale days, let Brenda know!
  4. Brian Match Primary Care Network:  Brian (a fellow Rotarian!!) gave us an update on PCN for our area! With the impact of the new doctors in our area there have been changes in the programs offered and adjusts have been made to provide more consistent service to people. Chronic Disease and Complex care are still the primary focus of PCN. Thank you for the very helpful information Brian!
  5. New Member Induction: Marcie Jacula!!! Welcome to the Rotary Club of Vermilion!
  6. Volunteer Recognition Evening: Town of Vermilion: We have been invited to their Recognition evening on April 25, 2018 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to go to represent the club, please let Dawn know by April 17. Thank you!
  7. Reminder for Executive Meeting Monday April 9, 6:30 pm Prairie Place Boardroom. All Rotarians are welcome!
  8. Cash Draw: Lee DeVries $150 and Derek Krys $100
  9. Sargent’s Report: If you are not attending Spring Leadership training this weekend, pay up!

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting March 22, 2018

March 22, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Marcie Jacula

 

  1. Thanks to Team 4 and company for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Lorne March 28.
  1. Butz wedding bartending: We have been asked to bartend a wedding on July 14 at the Regional Centre. We will need 4 people for this event. Please let Dawn know ASAP if you would like to help out that night!
  2. Garage Sale sign up: Sign up sheets are still going around!
  3. March 29, 2018 off site meeting: At the new Town Shop next Thursday. Please RSVP to Laurel if you have not done so already.
  4. Youth Exchange Meeting: Tuesday March 27, 6:30pm at Webb’s dealership.
  5. Walking Through Grief: We have been invited to their Recognition Dessert/Annual Meeting April 12, 2018 6:30 pm at Kitscoty Senior Centre. Please RSVP to Shirley Scott at 780-846-2576 if you would like to attend.
  6. Sargent’s Report: Robin is acting like our government this morning, if you have money in your pocket, give it to him!

 

Meeting Adjourned

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Business Meeting March 8, 2018

Rotary Club of Vermilion

Business Meeting March 8, 2018

 

 

  1. O Canada, Rotary Grace, Four Way test
  2. Welcome Guests: Carol Wasylik, Marcia Jacula, Colton Wynnychuk
  3. Birthdays and Anniversary: Loretta March 14, John Rotary Anniversary Mar 13, Becky Scott Honorary Rotarian March 15
  4. Team Two thank you for Breakfast!
  5. Hot Lunch Sign up circulated - March 20, April 17 or May 22 are our remaining dates for this school year.
  6. New Business:

    - Funding request from Battle River Music Society. The Executive has recommended              $100. Candice made motion to donate $100. Kirby 2nd. No discussion, motion carried.

  1. The Vermilion Race bartending: The Good Life institute has asked Rotary to bartend, and have offered a $100 donation to the club. Dawn and Loretta are lined up to do it, if anyone would like to join them they are more than welcome. March 17 from 4-9 pm at the Regional Centre.
  1. Integrity Awards: Reminder for award nominations to come in to Ken ASAP.
  2. Garage Sale: Alberta Health Services has donated chairs to the garage sale. Dawn will make arrangements to store the chairs until sale.
  3. John Curling Highlights: Dean, Nan, John and Eugene attended the District event! John shared a wonderful video with us about curling.
  4. St. Albert Club’s St. Patrick’s Day event, if interested in attending contact Dawn and she will forward the information.
  5. Lloydminster Club’s St. Patrick’s Day. If interested please call Glenn or Doreen McCaw at (306) 821-7521 or (306) 821-7531
  6. Offsite meeting: March 29th at the new Town Shop, a sign up sheet ws circulated, but please please RSVP to Laurel for this morning so correct amount of breakfast is purchased.
  7. Colton: he is attending JR part time this year to finish a couple of courses and is volunteering at VES in the mornings (the kids love having him!). He is off to Lethbridge this fall to start his education degree!

Meeting Adjourned!

 

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Regular Club Meeting Minutes - March 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting - VERY Busy Morning!!

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,  Four way test

 

  1. Welcome and Introduction of Guests: Marcie Jacula, AG Doreen McCaw and Glenn McCaw, Todd and Sam Ree, Karen, Ashton and Ryan Selte, Allan Chase, Danine Kidd

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:  Brenda and Ed Lee March 4, Gloria Morrison March 7, John Lunty is 9 years a Rotarian
  1. Purple Pinkie Day: Jean thanked everyone who was able to participate in last Thursday’s Purple Pinkie Day, Interact members, College Ambassador and Leadership students were all able to join Rotarians in the day!
  2. Cheque Presentations: Danine Kidd was given $250 towards her trip to Tanzania this summer. Vermilion Minor Ball was presented with a cheque for $500 to go towards uniforms and equipment.
  3. March 29, 2018 off site meeting: The March 29 meeting will be held at the new Town Shop. We will receive a tour and some information regarding the Town’s Waste Water Treatment Plant.
  4. Integrity Award Nominations: are due to Ken by March 30th.
  5. Speaker Sam Ree: Sam is part of the JR Robson Cross Country ski team, and was selected to join nine other youth athletes from Alberta to participate in a Sport/Cultural Connection with Alberta Sport Connection. ASC provided the transportation, luggage and uniforms, and the team travelled to Gangwon Province in South Korea in December to participate in four Cross Country races on the same routes that were used this past month for the Olympic Games in PyeongChang. Sam gave a lively, informative, entertaining presentation with some wonderful pictures! Congratulations Sam we are sure you represented Alberta and Canada with class!
  6. Cash Draw: $1000 Arlene Felt,  $250 Joanne Lavoie, $100 Gerald Bilodeau
  7. Sargent’s Report

 

Meeting Adjourned

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Regular Meeting Minutes February 22, 2018

February 22, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way Test
  2. Thanks to Team 4 for Breakfast
  3. Welcome to MLA Richard Starke
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries

 

Presentations:

  1. Richard Starke-Richard has been a member of Rotary for 30 years.  He gave us an overview of what has been taking place for him as our MLA in the recent past, present and future.   March 17th is the Irish Pub Night which is a major fundraiser for Lloyd Rotary.

 

  1. Janine Lange-Vocational:  Janine led us through her journey to becoming a physiotherapist and the creation of Masterpiece Therapies.  Janine has rural roots and many interests including music, sports, and the outdoors.  It is with her interests and her desire to be in a helping profession that lead her to her education in physiotherapy.  Before Masterpiece Therapy, Janine worked in public health care/hospitals.  With Masterpiece Therapy she has created a business that is unique and sustainable.   It is of great importance to her to continue her professional development which she continues to do and enjoys very much.

Updates:

  • The Race of Vermilion is at full capacity 40 teams of 4.
  • Good luck to our curling team going to the Rotary Bonspiel in Edmonton.
  • Jean Vidal and volunteers will be at the schools today with Purple Pinkie Day
  • Random Acts of Kindness Challenge sheet can be handed in.

 

Sargent at Arms-Any change that you give will go towards the Purple Pinkie/Polio Plus.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Business Meeting February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,    

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 3 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:  Charlene And Tannis H. February 10, Julie Campbell February 11, Rebekah Wedding Anniversary February 20
  1. Executive Changes for 2018-2019: Rebekah has put forward Robin Sherwood as Foundation Chair and Loretta Quickstad as Sargent in Arms. Bruce 2nd, motion carried
  2. Club Bylaws: No comments received, they do need to be looked at, but the Executive are recommending that they be tabled until this time in 2019.
  3. March 29, 2018 off site meeting: The Lodge is no longer able to host us that day, so looking for new venue. Please contact Bruce or Tannis H. with ideas for a venue.
  4. New Business:  Funding Requests:

        - Vermilion Minor Ball: for new uniforms and equipment. Recommendation from Executive is                 $500 to the Minor Ball. Rebekah motioned. Justin 2nd. Discussion: regarding teams coming to                 visit. Motion carried.

        - Danine Kidd Environmental Class/Work Experience Opportunity this summer again. (She was                 unable to attend her chance last year) Dawn has put forward the motion to give her $500. Dave                 2nd. Discussion: there is $500 in our International Funding due to Lesotho only needing $500, so         the money can come from there versus our contingency. Mike W. gave the friendly amended                 motion that the amount be $250. John 2nd.  Motion carried.

        - St. Jerome’s Leadership Class preparing for they Carnival on March 1. We have been asked to                 donate to the silent auction. Dawn brought forward the motion to donate $50 to the carnival.                 Bruce 2nd. Motion Carried.

  1. Random Act of Kindness Challenge: It is not too late to accept the challenge put forward by Dawn. 100 Paul Harris Points to people who complete the challenge! There are 28 activities (most of which will only take 5 minutes to do!), that can be done any day you would like, they do not have to be done on certain days. For those members that complete all 28 Acts by February 28, Dawn will donate 100 Paul Harris Points in that Rotarians name.
  1. Garage Sale: (April 19-21) Brenda is away for some of March, so Loretta will be Garage Sale champion while she is away. Three households have already been donated to the cause already. By Easter weekend, the ice will be out. So any time after Easter we can go in, Ken is organizing a crew. April 10th is hopefully the day to set up tables. Formally receive after April 14. Brenda is appealing to the club for more help from Rotarians. Laurel is going to take care of our Volunteers this year. There is lots of work already going on in the background.
  2. Integrity Awards: at Charter Night in April. They are a selection of two community members non-Rotarian (male and female) who live their life by the Four Way Test. Ken is Chair of Integrity Awards, and he is now accepting nominations of people who live Service Above Self, the Four Way Test. A small group of Rotarians go over the nominations to select recipients. (Someone who does the right thing when no one is looking). Last years nominations that were not chosen, carry over to this year. Ken will start bringing forms next meeting and cut off will be the last Thursday in March.
  3. Purple Pinkie: February 22, sign up sheet is going around. Lakeland College Ambassadors will be joining us. Please contact Jean if you would like to help out that morning! We could use more volunteers!
  4. Paul Harris Presentation: John Lunty received a Paul Harris +1! ($2000 US has been donated by John to the Foundation) Congratulations John!
  5. RYPEN/RYLA 2018: The Outreach School has submitted two applications for RYPEN this year. Still waiting for some suggestions for RYLA students from JR Robson staff.
  6. No Sargent’s Report
  7. Coming up: February 22 Dr. Richard Starke will be stopping in, Janine Lange is giving her vocational.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting February 1, 2018

February 1, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer,    

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests: Les McClaughlin

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Tannis Frantik - Rotary Feb 2016, Julie Feb 2012
  1. NO MEETING NEXT WEEK, VR REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP BREAKFAST ON FEBRUARY 7 AT 6;15 AM
  2. Bylaw queries: please forward comments to Rebecca by February 5th
  3. Board Leadership Workshop: -February 10th in St. Paul. If you would like to go and carpool, contact Loretta.
  4. Executive Meeting February 5th 6:30 pm at Prairie Place Boardroom
  5. Integrity Awards: at Charter Night in April. They are a selection of two community members non-Rotarian (male and female) who live their life by the Four Way Test. Ken is Chair of Integrity Awards, and he is now accepting nominations of people who live Service Above Self, the Four Way Test. A small group of Rotarians go over the nominations to select recipients. (Someone who does the right thing when no one is looking). Last years nominations that were not chosen, carry over to this year. Ken will start bringing forms next meeting and cut off will be the last Thursday in March.
  6. Random Act of Kindness: Dawn has challenged Club Members to complete a 28 day Random Acts of Kindness Challenge in celebration of Random Acts of Kindness Week February 11-18. There are 28 activities (most of which will only take 5 minutes to do!), that can be done any day you would like, they do not have to be done on certain days. For those members that complete all 28 Acts by February 28, Dawn will donate 100 Paul Harris Points in that Rotarians name.
  7. Agriculture: Les presented about Farm Credit Canada (Federal Crown Corporation) supporting growth and prosperity in Agriculture. “All Ag, All the time, All across Canada” Primary production is the main component (80%) of portfolio. Also on Insurance side of the lending. The Vermilion office covers the Vermilion area and Wainwright to Innisfree and Kitscoty. Thank you Les for an interesting and informative presentation!
  8. Purple Pinkie: February 22, sign up sheet is going around. Lakeland College Ambassadors will be joining us. Please contact Jean or Dawn if you would like to help out that morning!
  9. Cash Raffle draw:  $150 - Melissa Campbell; $100 Jerri Lynn Vissor
  10. RYLE 2018: Cut off is April 10 to submit a student. Dawn will be contacting the Outreach this year to see if they have a student.
  11. No Sargent’s Report
  12. Coming up: Off site March 29 at Vermilion Valley Lodge Rotary Room

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting January 25, 2018

January 25, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests: George Rogers and Sherri Heller

 

  1. Thanks to Team 4 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:
  1. Volunteer Hours: the sheet is circulating around, and thank you to those who have emailed Tannis
  2. Board Leadership Workshop: -February 10th in St. Paul. If you would like to go and carpool, contact Loretta.
  3. George Rogers CAO Town of Vermilion: George presented the club with his very enjoyable vocational. He has been in Canada for 43 years and several times called Leduc his home. He is feeling very welcomed and at home in Vermilion and now considers it home.
  4. Vermilion and District Housing Foundation: The club presented the VDHF with a presentation cheque of the $100 000 we are donating over five years to the project.
  5. Purple Pinkie: February 22, sign up sheet is going around. Lakeland College Ambassadors will be joining us.
  6. RYLE 2018: Cut off is April 10 to submit a student.
  7. Sargent’s Report - happy buck today!
  8. Coming up: Random Acts of Kindness

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Regular Club Meeting January 18, 2018

January 18, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests: Lisa Beveridge, Michelle Webb and Sharleen Moses

 

  1. Thanks to Team 3 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:
  1. Member Induction: Welcome to Lisa Beveridge!!!! We are very honoured to have you join the Rotary world!
  2. Charter Night: April 29, 2018 - venue to be determined, as we have outgrown the Senior’s Centre. Integrity award information will be coming soon
  3. Vermilion Elementary breakfast program: The Club presented Sharleen Moses and Michelle Webb with $1000 to go towards the school’s five day a week breakfast program.
  4. Rebekah gave the club her vocational. Rebekah is a life long volunteer, as a youth she thought it was a way of life and everybody did it as her family were very active volunteers in their communities. She has been in Vermilion for 4 and half years now, and her and her husband consider it home! She loves being a lawyer and enjoys the wide spectrum of people the practice of small town law introduces her to! Thank you Rebekah for a very interesting and educational Vocational!
  5. Sargent’s Report - no fines for being so well behaved today!
  6. Coming up: The Town of Vermilion’s CAO January 25th.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Business Meeting January 8, 2018

Rotary Club of Vermilion

Business Meeting January 11, 2018

-40 with the windchill this morning! - NO Sargent FINES for braving the cold!!!!!

 

  1. O Canada, Rotary Grace, Four Way test
  2. Welcome Guests: Lisa Beveridge
  3. Birthdays and Anniversary: Irene Smith January 13
  4. Team Two thank you for Breakfast!
  5. Lots of items on the tables, an agenda, an updated budget, a PD opportunity, Partnership breakfast sign up, and the volunteer hour sheet
  6. Sad News: Past AG and long standing Wainwright Rotarian Jean Anderson passed away from cancer. Dawn will be sending a sympathy card to the Wainwright club on behalf of the club.
  7. New Years Social this evening at 7:00 pm at the Pomeroy hotel. No need to bring anything!
  8. February 8th meeting is cancelled, there is a Regional Partnership Breakfast the previous morning.
  9. Member Proposal: The club is thrilled to invite Lisa to join our ranks! A formal induction coming soon!
  10. PD Opportunity: February 10 in St. Paul - on Non-Profit Groups and membership retention, grant/proposal writing. Dawn is planning on attending, and the club will cover the costs of registration and mileage if members would like to attend. Please register yourself if you would like to attend, and submit your receipt for registration to Eugene. If  you are attending, contact Dawn to carpool!
  11. Volunteer hour sheet - please fill in your hours for the events listed on the sheet, this will be circulating throughout the rest of the year.
  12. Treasurer’s report: Eugene presented an updated budget. Nine members participated in the Foundation Matching program offered this last fall. The club has utilized some of the foundation points the club owns to match the member contributions.
  13. 2018/2019 Executive: Foundation Chair position has opened up, if you are interested in the position, please contact Rebekah directly, this is a crucial position in Rotary, and a chair is required for grants, foundation applications etc….
  14. Youth Exchange committee: those interested in being on this committee please contact Mike Webb. This committee will be meeting in February to discuss some benchmarks, strategies for participating in exchange, recruitment of host families, establishing some clear goals and criteria.
  15. Club Bylaw Review: Any members interested in sitting on this committee please let Rebekah know. All members will be receiving a copy of the bylaws to look over and if you have any questions/suggestions regarding any of the bylaws please direct them to Rebekah prior to the February 5 Executive meeting.
  16. Lesotho Project Update: Tessa has informed the club that the repairs will be less than anticipated, and has requested only $500 from our club to help. A motion has already been approved for $1000, so this is just to inform members that only $500 will be sent instead.
  17. Living Well Campaign: it has been put forward by a member to increase the clubs commitment from $75 000 to $100 000 (in total) due to the success of Harvest Gala and the anticipated success of the flag project. The Executive agrees this is financially feasible and recommends that the club do this. Rebekah motioned to increase our financial commitment to the Living Well Campaign to total $100 000 over five years (beginning in February 2017). Dawn Seconded. Motion carried.
  18. Purple Pinkie Day will be February 22, 2018 and Lakeland College Student Ambassadors may be joining us to dye pinkies that day. Finer details to follow!
  19. District Bonspiel: February 22-25 in Edmonton. It is an excellent fellowship/networking opportunity and great fun! Please contact John if you would like to curl! The club delegates money each year towards sending a team.
  20. Oil Kings game: $29 a portion of the tickets sales goes towards Polio eradication.
  21. Charter Night is tentatively set for April 29th. Watch for notification regarding Integrity Award nominations.
  22. Garage Sale Showcase Donation: Brenda put forth the motion that the $5000 showcase donation from this years garage sale sales be donated to the museum for their floor repairs, which were a result of the roof damage they dealt with several years ago. Eugene seconded. Motion Carried.
  23. Offsite meetings: looking for suggestions for March 29th. May 31st is set!

 

Meeting Adjourned!

 

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Regular Club Meeting January 4, 2018

January 4, 2018

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests: Lisa Beveridge

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Emily Andersons Birthday January 5, Mike Webb and Greg Dewing joined Rotary in Januarys

 

  1. Business:
  • Vermilion Region Partnership Breakfast Wednesday February 7, 2018. There will be NO REGULAR ROTARY Meeting on February 8th. Eventbrite registration will be available today.

 

  • Social:  Thursday, January 11th 2018 at the Pomeroy from 7-9pm.

         The event is alcohol-friendly, and we will supply the appetizers so no need for anyone to bring anything. There is no guest speaker, just us Rotarians and our               guests getting together for some New Year cheer!

 

  • Reminder to Committee chairs to gather and report the volunteer hours of committee members to Tannis  A fill in chart will be circulated monthly through meetings.

 

  • Executive Meeting: Monday January 8, 6:30 pm at Prairie Place Boardroom

 

  • Proposal of New Member: Brenda Lee proposed Lisa Beveridge as a New Member. Please contact the Executive if you have any comments/concerns by Wednesday January 10th.

 

  • Possible company this summer:  Ken let the club know that Telus and his family may be visiting this summer as well as Niek’s parents.

 

  • Cash Draw:  Lorna Hamilton - $150  Susan McCulley - $100

 

 

       8.     Coming up:  Rebekah’s vocational, The Town of Vermilion’s CAO January 25th.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting Minutes December 14, 2017

December 14, 2017

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests: Lisa Beveridge, Pat Calyniuk

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Laurel December 14th, D’Arcy December 17th  Rotary Anniversary - Ken Morrison

 

  1. Business:
  • Payment to Living Well; Eugene motioned that we pay $25 000, instead of $15 000 this month. John seconded, motion  carried.
  • Presentation of 2018-2019 Executive: Rebekah motioned, Dawn seconded, motion carried.  
    President-Elect: Mary Lee Prior
    Secretary-Treasurer: Eugene Wasylik
    Recording Secretary: Laurel Wynnychuk
    New Generations Chair: Charlene Carey
    Public Relations Chair: Shawn Jacula
    Foundation Chair: Bonnie Donily
    Membership Chair: Janine Lange
    Sargent at Arms: Robin Sherwood
    Reminder to Committee chairs to gather and report the volunteer hours of committee members to Tannis
  • Thank you/Christmas cards: Battle River Music society, Living Well Campaign
  • Christmas Meeting December 21: The sign up sheet is going round please let us know if you can make it.
  • Rotary International Convention:  a reminder of the December 15th Registration cut off for the $335 (US) cost. The Club will help cover costs for those Club members who have registered by that date. Please let Eugene know if you are registered.
  • January 11, 2018 will be our next social - More details to follow!
  • THERE IS NO REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 28TH. TEAM ONE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BREAKFAST ON JANUARY 4, 2018
  • Paul Harris: Loretta presented Dawn with a Paul Harris +3. Congratulations Dawn.
  • VIBE:  Pat Calyniuk presented an update to the Club about VIBE and what has been happening with the program the last few years!
  • Santa’s Anonymous: Pat also provided some information on Santa’s Anonymous for this year. 54 families (170 people) this year receiving foods and toys this year.

 

       7.   Next Meeting is our Christmas social

 

       8.  Christmas Trivia:  Natalie Wood played the little girl in the original Miracle on 34th Street.

                                         Where did St. Nick originate?  Turkey

                                         St. Nicholas was originally the patron Saint of unmarried women, thieves, prisoners

                                         NORAD started tracking St. Nick in 1957

                                         In Germany Donner means thunder and Blitzen means lightening

                                         NOEL comes from latin - meaning birth

                                         Poinsettias originated in Mexico

                                          In the 12 days of Christmas how many gifts do you receive if you receive them all? 364

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting Minutes December 7, 2017

December 7, 2017

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:

 

  1. Correspondence/Business:
  • Thank you card from Vermilion Elementary School for Breakfast Program donation.
  • December 21st meeting: Team 3 and 4 will be doing breakfast that day, it is our Christmas meeting for the year! Please feel free to bring your spouse and please RSVP! A sign up sheet will also be circulated at the next two meetings.
  • Reminder to Committee chairs to gather and report the volunteer hours of committee members to Tannis
  • Foundation Donations: For members who do a monthly donation to Foundation - (or a one time donation) the club will donate up to $100 up to $3000 (from the club budget). This goes until December 25th. The Paul Harris points will go towards the club member. And you will receive a tax receipt. Please inform Tannis the you do this!
  • 2018-2019 Executive: Elections for the Executive will be next week. Spots open for Membership Chair, Foundation Chair is possibly going to be vacant. Please feel free to contact Rebekah if you are interested!
  • Rotary International Convention:  a reminder of the December 15th Registration cut off for the $335 cost. The Club will help cover costs for those Club members who have registered by that date. Please let Eugene know if you are registered.
  • Festival of Trees - We raised $1900 towards Haying in the 30’s. With the clubs $1000 donation, we will be donating $2900 to the cause! Thank you Janine and all her volunteers!

 

  1. Cash Draw:   November 3rd draw - Travis Morton $100

                            December 1st draw  - Marie West - $150

                                           2nd draw - Travis Morton - $100

        8.  Next Meeting: Pat Calyniuk will be joining us to talk about VIBE. Since she is one of Santa’s helpers     

                                                Santa’s anonymous, members are asked to bring a monetary gift to donate to

                                                Santa’s Anonymous.       

 

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting Minutes November 23, 2017

November 23, 2017

Regular Morning Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer, Four Way test   

 

       2. Welcome and Intro of Guests: Frank (DG) and Barb Reitz, Doreen (AG) and Glen McCaw,

 

        3. Thanks to Team 4 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Justin Thompson Nov 29, Mike Webb Nov 30

 

  1. Correspondence/Committee Updates:
  • Festival of Trees: begins today at 7:00 pm, Please feel free to come down and support Haying in the 30’s with our bake sale!
  • Rotary International Convention:  a reminder of the December 15th Registration cut off for the $335 cost. The Club will help cover costs for those Club members who have registered by that date.

 

  1. Frank Reitz District Governor:  Rotary needs to adapt but we must not lose our core values. Need to continue to support Foundation, our members and our communities. Frank reinforced using the Presidential Citation goals to help assist and follow our planning process for club goals and strategic plans. Frank talked about the goal of eradicating Polio in the two remaining countries that have reported cases this year. Membership will always be a strong component of Rotary functioning. Every club has it’s own culture, and each club operates to suit their community and members. New members and community members need to be educated in what Rotary is and what we do. Peace and Conflict Resolution is RI’s other focus this year, and there are 6 Peace Conferences to help reinforce this theme. Environment is also a focus of RI this year.  Frank commended us for our Committee Leadership, and encouraged us to continue to build on this!

 

  1. Frank presented the club with two banners and two certificates: The club received banners for achieving Every Rotarian Every Year, and 100% Foundation Club Giving. The club also received recognition for its contribution to Shelterbox for both 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Congratulations everyone!!!!!

 

 

  1. Next weeks meeting: NO REGULAR MEETING  The meeting is at: Lakeland College Dairy Barn please RSVP to John ASAP. Please meet there at 6:48 am.  (the entrance is on the West side of the Campus by the Barr Farm)

 

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting November 16, 2017

Club Meeting November 16, 2017

 

 

O Canada, Rotary Grace and the Four Way Test

 

Birthdays and Anniversaries:    Happy Birthday to Shelly Bates on Nov. 22

 

Business Meeting:

 

FUNDING FOR VES BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Moved by Kirby Whitlock and seconded by Rebekah Warkentin that Vermilion Rotary donate $500 to the Vermilion Elementary School for  expansion of their breakfast program.  After discussion the motion was amended to read that Vermilion Rotary donate $1000 to the Vermilion Elementary school for the initial startup of their breakfast program expansion.  Amendments accepted and Motion carried.  

 

DANCE IMPRESSIONS BY RYAN PARENT SOCIETY

Moved by Eugene Wasylik and second by Laurel Wynnychuk that Vermilion Rotary donate $100 to the Dance Impressions by Ryan Parent Society.  Motion Defeated.  

 

LESOTHO WATER WELL

Moved by Rebekah Warkentin and seconded by Kirby Whitlock, that Vermilion Rotary donate $1000 to repair our Lesotho water well.  Carried.

 

Bylaws:  Club bylaws were last examined in 2008.  Rebekah will be heading up a committee to review the bylaws.  Members are being recruited for this committee. 

 

Long Term Youth Exchange Committee:  Members are welcome to join Mike and Lorne on this committee.

 

Living Well Campaign:  John Lunty will represent Rotary at the new build of the lodge on Sunday.  

 

Town of Vermilion Volunteer Appreciation Nite:  J. P. and Rebekah will represent Rotary at the Appreciation Nite. 

 

Festival of Trees:  Some shifts still require workers.  Contact Dawn or Janine if you can help out.  Cookies may be dropped off at the Thursday morning meeting.

 

District Gov. Visit:  Distr. Gov. Frank Reitz will be visiting our club next week.  There will be an executive meeting and supper at the Pomeroy starting at 5:30 on Wednesday.  Executive please RSVP with John for meal numbers.  Starting at 7:00 Rotarians and guests are invited to share in a potluck dessert social, meet and greet.   Frank will chair the Thursday morning meeting.  

 

Off Site Meeting Nov. 30:  Meeting will be held at the new College Dairy Barn (use northsouth road to the west of the college; across from the old Barr Farm).  Please feel free to bring a guest.  Breakfast will be purchased.  

 

Festivities for Next Week:  Next week Christmas starts in Vermilion with the parade, Savor, Hallway of Handicrafts and Festival of Trees.  Enjoy!!!!

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Club Meeting November 9, 2017

November 9, 2017

Regular Club Meeting Minutes

 

 

  1. Ring the bell, Call to Order, O Canada, Rotary Prayer   (O Lord and Giver of all good, we thank Thee for our daily food. May Rotary Friends and Rotary Ways help us to serve Thee all our days. Amen)

 

  1. The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  • is the TRUTH?
  • is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

  1. Welcomes: Bethan and Graham from Lakeland College’s Student Managed Farm

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Scott and Bernie Anniversary 32 years! Congratulations on your new granddaughter too!

 

  1. Business:       
  • Financial Statement - Eugene motioned that the club accept the Financial Statement presented for 2016-2017. Shawn Jacula seconded. Motion Carried.
  • Acceptance of Financial Auditor: Eugene motioned that the club continue to use Deborah A. Tovell as the accounting for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Shawn seconded. Motion Carried.   
  • Harvest Gala: Shawn let the club now (with a few happy tears) that Harvest Gala raised $85 000 Saturday evening. Shawn is going to inquire into Danny Hooper’s availability for November 2, 2019.
  • Festival of Trees: November 23-25 at the mall. This is a call for cookies, please contact Janine or Dawn if you are willing to donate cookies to the event. A sign up sheet will be going around next week and by email this weekend.

 

  1. Student Managed Farm: A wonderful presentation from Lakeland College Students on the Student Managed Farm and how it operates and helps students succeed!

 

  1. Next week meeting: Team 3 for breakfast

 

  1. Sergeant- at Arms report - none today

 

    COMING UP:

        November 22-23 - District Governor Frank coming to visit details to follow.

        November 30 - off site meeting at Lakeland College Dairy Barn

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

 

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Club Meeting October 26, 2017

October 26th 2017

Rotary Meeting

Thank you Shawn for chairing!

 

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer   

 

       The Four Way Test   Of all the things we think, say or do:
  • is the TRUTH?
  • is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

        2. Welcome and Intro of Guests  and Breakfast served: No guests

 

        3. Thanks to Team 4 for Breakfast

 

        4. Birthdays /Anniversary: Candice Anderson-Oct 31st; Joined Rotary- Dawn on Nov 3rd(6 years) Shawn on Nov 4th (7 years)

 

        5. Business:

     

  • Thanks to the group that worked on the Rotary Look-out (Loretta’s Team)
  • Sign up sheets for the Breakfast on Nov 2nd and Luncheon on Nov 8th are circulating
  • Harvest Gala Final Planning: Sponsorship shuffles have occurred but we have come out the same in terms of income from sponsors. Everything is going together and plans are in place. If you able to help out to set up, work drink ticket sales or with take down Sunday morning, please contact Shawn directly.
  • Festival of Trees cookie call!!!! Please let Dawn or Janine know if you have cookies you would be willing to donate. Sign up sheets will be distributed after Harvest Gala.
  • Interact Club: TEAL pumpkin project is going well, the kids will most likely hit their goal of 30 pumpkins. Three of the Interactors and Kirby are going to RYLA on October 28th.

 

       6. Next week’s meeting will be at the Pomeroy Hotel for the partnership breakfast. Monthly Cash Draw will be occurring there!

 

       No Sergeant- at Arms report

 

       Meeting Adjourned 8:00 am

 

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Club Meeting October 19, 2017

October 19, 2017

Regular Club Meeting Minutes

 

 

  1. Ring the bell, Call to Order, O Canada, Rotary Prayer   (O Lord and Giver of all good, we thank Thee for our daily food. May Rotary Friends and Rotary Ways help us to serve Thee all our days. Amen)

 

  1. The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  • is the TRUTH?
  • is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

  1. Welcomes: Welcome to Rebekah’s husband Ewrin Warkentin and Kira Jaremco (representing the Interact Club)

 

  1. Thanks to Team 3 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Oct 23rd- Shawn Jacula; Scott joined Rotary Oct 21st, 17 years ago.

 

  1. Business:       
  • Interact- Kira Jarameco letting club know about the TEAL Pumpkin Project. They have a goal of 30 pumpkins for the project this year. Please feel free to donate a pumpkin to Kirby’s store or next weeks meeting. The Interact club thanks you for your support!
  • Lookout winter prep: Friday October 20 at 5:30pm please bring a push broom if you have one.   
  • Peacebuilding Conference: to be held on February 9-11, 2018 in Vancouver.  There will be a focus on how Rotary clubs can involve their local community in sustainable projects and peacebuilding.  Is there interest from anyone from our club to attend? If so, please put your name forward and the executive can look at this at the November executive meeting.  There is an early bird cost of $250 before Dec 31st  www.EnvironmentandPeace.com.
  • Reminder that Oct 24th is World Polio Day and an online one hour program at 7 pm will present interviews with Canadians and world experts on Polio regarding where were we are at in our efforts to end polio.

 

  1. District Conference: Rebekah Hiebert-Warkentin and Erwin presented on District Conference that they attended in Fort McMurray on Sept 28-30th . Both Rebekah and Erwin spoke of the powerful impact the speakers had on them personally. They heard about PTSD, Polio Eradication as well as John Montgomery’s message on focus and passion and never giving up on your dream. They had the opportunity to meet him and wear the Gold Medal John won. As well they heard from Darby Allen former Fire Chief of Fort McMurray during the fire of May 2016.

 

  1. Next week meeting: Team 4 for breakfast

 

  1. Sergeant- at Arms report - Eugene was fined for beating out the kids at the Chamber Awards last night.

 

 

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Club Meeting October 12, 2017

October 12th 2017 Rotary meeting

 

  1. 7am: Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer   (O Lord and Giver of all good, we thank Thee for our daily food. May Rotary Friends and Rotary Ways help us to serve Thee all our days. Amen)

 

  1. The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  • is the TRUTH?
  • is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests:

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for Breakfast and Craig for the pancakes!!!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: Dawn October 13, Craig Brown October 15

 

  1. Correspondence/Committee Updates:
  • Harvest Gala tickets! only about 45 tickets left!!! Plenty of silent auction items are set, but more are gladly welcomed!
  • Festival of Trees- Nov 23-25th there will be a need for help and cookies. we possibly could be approached to help cover cost of power.
  • Social on October 26th  - 6:00 pm tours at the museum and dessert potluck 7:00 pm
  • EARN Breakfast - Pomeroy Inn (other Rotary Clubs are invited), Need a good showing of local Rotarians. Speaker is Linda Edgecombe (and cash raffle draw will occur there)
  • Interact/Ryla -  first meeting this year on Monday October 4:00pm at Christina’s home Furnishings. Will be trying to send the entire club to RYLA this year on October 28th.
  • Long term Youth Exchange: Executive discussed creating a committee to examine whether or not we would like to continue to participate in Rotary International Youth Exchange.
  • Rotary International Resolutions: an email from Julius Buski. Please take a few minutes to review this email and the resolution.

 

  1. Standing Item from week to week: if there is time ask a member to share their highlights of attending an International Conference.

 

  • Lorne
  • Eugene
  • Scott
  • Bruce
  • Dawn

 

  1. Next week meeting: Team 3 for breakfast and Rebekah and Erwin will be sharing the highlights and updates from District Conference

 

 

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting October 5, 2017

Oct 5th 2017 Rotary meeting

 

  1. 7am: Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer   (O Lord and Giver of all good, we thank Thee for our daily food. May Rotary Friends and Rotary Ways help us to serve Thee all our days. Amen)

 

  1. The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  • is the TRUTH?
  • is it FAIR to all concerned?
  • WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  • will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

 

  1. Welcome and Intro of Guests:  David DeVos from Vermilion Credit Union

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary: none listed on calendar

 

  1. Correspondence/Committee Updates:
  • Harvest Gala tickets over 250 sold!
  • Festival of Trees- Nov 23-25th there will be a need for help and cookies.
  • Social on October 26th  - more details to follow!
  • Flag Project: Craig made a motion to purchase up to 100 more flags to replace some of the more worn out ones. Lorne seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

  1. Presentation on Goals of the Club for 2017-2018: Dawn presented to the club the goals the Executive  have set for the year. If anyone has any questions or concerns please contact Dawn. We have accomplished 11 of the 30 goals!

 

  1. Standing Item from week to week: if there is time ask a member to share their highlights of attending an International Conference.

 

  • Lorne
  • Eugene
  • Scott
  • Bruce
  • Dawn

 

  1. Paul Harris Presentation: Craig Brown received his second Paul Harris

 

  1. Cash Raffle Draw:  ($150/100) – Darryl Watt $150 and Gerald Bilodeau $100

 

  1. Next week meeting: Team 2 for breakfast and next week will be a business meeting

Reminder that the next executive meeting will be on Tuesday Oct 10th at the Prairie Board Room at 6:30. Any agenda items please email/text Jean. This is a change of day from Monday to Tuesday due to Thanksgiving Holiday

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

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Club Meeting September 28, 2017

September 28, 2017

Rotary Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer , Four Way Test

 

  1. Guests Honorary Member Dean McMullen, Erwin Warkentin

 

  1. Thanks to Team 4 for Breakfast!!!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:    John Lunty September 29

 

  1. Committee Update:
    • Harvest Gala - roughly half sold so far, Dawn and Julie are looking for table centrepiece items, we are on the lookout for oil lamps and farm type items
    • Festival of Trees - November 23-25 - this is the first call for cookies - sort of - if you are baking anytime soon, please feel free to make an extra dozen and freeze them! A sign up sheet will go out next month for cookies and shifts
    • Reminder to submit volunteer hours to Tannis!!! ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THESE TO HER

 

        6.    Rotary Convention: Dean McMullen presented to the club about some of the adventures and the benefits of attending a Rotary International Convention.                  Dean has attended four! A reminder to our club members that there are funds this year to support Rotarians who would like to attend the International                        Convention in Toronto June 24-27, 2018

 

         7.   Sergeant- at Arms report –  Bruce, Janine and Scott are Deputy’s and we do not fine our own!

 

The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  1. is the TRUTH?
  2. is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Club Meeting September 21, 2017

September 21, 2017

Rotary Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer , Four Way Test

 

  1. Guests Justin Thompson

 

  1. Thanks to Team 3 for Breakfast!!!

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:     

 

  1. Vocational: Mary Lee gave her Vocational this morning! She also discussed Economic Development in the Town of Vermilion.

 

  1.  
  • Reminder to submit volunteer hours to Tannis!!!
  • Funding request from a club in Ontario, for a Literacy project in Guatemala. Dawn will forward the email. Brenda let the club know the Tessa has contacted her regarding the wells is Lesoto, there are problems. Brenda will forward to Executive.
  • Youth District Exchange committee emailed  the new application for clubs to participate in the 2018-2019 Youth Exchange. Deadline to apply for clubs is September 30, 2017.  After a discussion at the meeting today, the club decided that we will not apply to participate in the exchange program next year.

 

  1. Sergeant- at Arms report –  we are running late so Sargent gave us the week off!

 

The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  1. is the TRUTH?
  2. is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Club Meeting September 14, 2017

September 14, 2017

Rotary Meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer , Four Way Test

 

  1. Guests: Carol Devereaux

 

  1. Thanks to Team 2 for Breakfast

 

  1. Birthdays /Anniversary:  Carol Wasylik birthday on Sept 20th    

 

  1. Special Presentation: Carol Devereaux is the Coordinator of the District Paul Harris Society. Part of the Foundation Committee. It recognizes Rotarians who contribute to the Paul Harris Society - District 5370’s has been around since 2008.  Thank you Carol for travelling out here this morning to honour us!

 

  1. Business Meeting:
  • Foundation Challenge: Would like to use the Paul Harris money that would normally be for President donation to the Paul Harris Society. The executive is asking club members to donate to Foundation and the club is going to match that money from our annual contribution. End date will be end of November (Foundation month). Please contact Tannis Henderson for more information.
  • Eugene: Scholarship money granted was $650. Eugene made the motion to approve an extra $350 to make it an even $1000 to be divided between 4 schools for an additional $250 scholarship. Dawn seconded. All in favour. motion carried. Dawn will inform the schools of the changes!
  • International Convention: $1500 is allocated to send present President, the Executive would like to encourage club members to attend. The Executive would like to use the $1500 to help cover club members who register for convention in Toronto. Early Bird deadline is December 15th. Club members who register by that date will be eligible to share the money to help offset the cost for those members.  Also a note that Dean McMullen will be speaking on past conventions on Sept 28th 
  • Mary-Lee: Vermilion Business Speaker Series is Oct 19th  Federally funded grant. Eventbrite is the registration process - will be at the Pomeroy.
  • Updates?  Harvest Gala - Laurel has the tickets Webb’s machinery! The evening is coming together quite nicely!  Festival of Trees - weekend of November 23
  • Reminder to submit volunteer hours to Tannis!!!

 

         Next week meeting: Team 3 for breakfast and Mary Lee Prior will be doing a vocational.

 

         Sergeant- at Arms report – Craig was fined for hogging all the flags!

 

     The Four Way Test

     Of all the things we think, say or do:

  1. is the TRUTH?
  2. is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Club Meeting September 7, 2017

September 7,  2017

Rotary meeting

 

  1. Call to Order, O Canada, Prayer   (O Lord and Giver of all good, we thank Thee for our daily food. May Rotary Friends and Rotary Ways help us to serve Thee all our days. Amen)

 

  1. Welcome Guests: Caroline MacCulley, Candice Anderson of the Good Life Institute.

 

  1. Thanks to Team 1 for Breakfast; also a big thank you to Mike and all the teams for the flag pick up

 

  1. Birthdays – Carolyn White – Sept 6th  Bonnie Donily- Sept 9th 

 

  1. Correspondence/Reports/Updates from Committees:
  • Chair meetings sign up sheet: Jean passed around the sign up sheet for chairing regular club
  • Hot Lunch Volunteers: Dawn passed around the sign up sheet for Hot Lunch sign up (at Vermilion Elementary School) we are committed for the third Tuesday of every month, from October to May. The time requirement is from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, and the days we volunteer they feed the Rotarians lunch.
  • Thank you: Thank you card from Brenda Lee for support during her mom’s passing.
  • September 28 - 30, the District Conference- Fort McMurray http://www.rotary5370.org/ speakers such as; Olympic Medalist Jon Montgomery, outstanding Rotarian Sean Hogan, Rotary Leader Ann Lee Hussey, Fort McMurray Wildfire fighting leader Darby Allen and Dollywood Foundation President David Dotson. Also the Rise Against Hunger as we package meals together as a Rotary District.
  • GoFundMe request from theRotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona in partnership with Rotary Club of Pretoria: deficit for New Hope School in South Africa - Jean will bring to the Executive on Monday evening.

 

  1. Speaker:  The Good Life Institute: Candice Anderson - Art in the Park this weekend September 9, 2017 - 11-4 pm at the Community Heritage Park. There is free food and the opportunity to participate in some Art projects!  Savour is in November, the annual wine, beer and scotch tasting at the Regional Centre, The Race of Vermilion - on March 17. There will be a 50 team limit. Taste of Vermilion is at the end of June (Canada Day).

 

  1. Executive Meeting: September 11, 2017 at 6:30 pm at Prairie Place (please send Jean any agenda items)

 

  1. Next week meeting: Team 2 for breakfast:  Business Meeting chaired by Rebekah (Jean away out of town for work) Also Coordinated by Tannis H.  for a Special Guest Carol Devereaux to induction of  Dawn and Craig into District Paul Harris Society.

 

  1. Cash Raffle Draw:  ($150/100) – winners: Glenn Flanders - $150 = Dean and Cindy Usenik - $100

 

  1. Sergeant- at Arms report – its a fine free day!!!!!! (Bruce is away!!!)

 

The Four Way Test

Of all the things we think, say or do:

  1. is the TRUTH?
  2. is it FAIR to all concerned?
  3. WILL it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
  4. will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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Club Meeting August 24, 2017

Club Meeting August 24, 2017

 

 

  1. O Canada, Grace Four Way Test
  2. No guests today
  3. Birthdays: August 26 Dwight Miller

               August 28 Bruce

 

4) The Biz Kids from here and the surrounding area (Lloyd and Wainwright) will be selling their wares at the Credit Union Parking lot today at 11:00 am! Please go check them out!

 

5) Thank you to Dawn and Randy for hosting the Social Tuesday evening

 

6) Thank you Team Four for breakfast.

 

7) Flags: Tuesday August 29 at 5 pm to pick up, if you need a different time please contact Mike Webb and either he or Scott will make arrangements to meet you. If you are not available for this last weekend, please contact your team members directly.

 

8) Brochures: There is a standard one available from Rotary International for clubs to customize are we interested? Dawn will send a sample next week for members to see.

 

9) Rebekah received her first Paul Harris pin today!

 

10) Books for Belize: Robin presented to the club his last adventure to Belize for book delivery! 55 schools benefitted from all of Robin and Brenda’s amazing work up  here and Juliette and all the volunteers in Belize! Robin has some amazing pictures of how the schools look and operate. Thank you Robin for all your dedication and hard work on this project!

 

11) Sargent’s Report:

 

 

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Club Meeting August 17, 2017

Club Meeting - August 17, 2017

 

1) O Canada   -    Rotary Grace    -   Four Way Test

 

2) Birthdays & Anniversaries

 

    Jean Vidal - Aug 22nd,

    Michelle Webb - Aug 22nd

    Eugene & Carol Wasylik - Aug 23rd

 

3) Thank you Team Three for Breakfast:

 

4) Looking for people willing to do Vocational's - Talk to Rebekah

 

5) Social for August

    Dawn and Randy would like to invite Rotarians and their guests to             their place for a Social on August 22 (Tuesday Night)

    An email came out last week with instructions to get to Dawn’s and a sign         up sheet is going around. Dawn needs to know by Monday August 21, noon if     you are coming!

 

6) Signing up to chair meetings - Jean will have sign-up next week

 

7) August is membership month. To recognize this, we’ve asked our longest serving Rotarian to give a vocational.

 

    Vocational - Eugene Wasylik: Born and raised in Pathfinder area. Graduated from High School in 1964 then off to University to take Education with a focus on teaching Math. Started working part time at Lakeland College helping with renovations. Taught in Derwent grade 7,8,9. In 1968 Lakeland College offered Eugene a job teaching at the college, first class teaching Math to college students. In 1968, got engaged to Carol, (they will be celebrating 48 years next week!!) and started coaching basketball for 8 years! Once married, they lived on campus. In 1973, began helping with Football team also. First son Kirk born that year. Joined Rotary in 1974, the college programming changed that year also, Eugene became an instructor of drafting and did some part time work in the community. In 1975 while             working on the next steps of his Masters, Carol began University so while raising two children they both worked and attended school both in person and from afar! Carol achieved her degree in 1979. The Apprenticeship program began in 1976, Eugene became Department Head, under Art Boggs. He stepped in to cover Art’s position in 1985 while he was on sabbatical. Eugene was Department Head for 19 years! With an interest in business, Carol and Eugene joined in the acquisition of the Brunswick for 5 years, managing it while teaching. Started a little shop in the local mall in 1987, the next thing you know they started to carry fabric and their quilting supplies!  Eugene began teaching Autocat at that time too. Eugene retired in 2001 in June, and was immediately asked to cover holidays in July of that year!         Which led to 2 and half years of continued working at college! Shortly after left Eugene was assisting his cousin. Which led to Eugene working with Leif Hanson while his partner was ill - for five years until the college called him back to tutor students in Math. Eugene believes after you retire, you need  two things, a purpose to get up and your health! Eugene does not struggle to find purpose EVER! Eugene in his spare time likes to garden, woodworking.

 

 

9) Paul Harris: Rebekah presented Eugene with Paul Harris +4.  Congratulations Eugene!!!

 

9) Sargent Report Eugene trivia!!

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Club Meeting August 10, 2017

1) Club Meeting August 10, 2017

2) O Canada   -    Rotary Grace    -   Four Way Test

3) Birthdays & Anniversaries: Louise Cartwright August 14

4) Introduce Guests: Chris Smutt, Randy Riley

5) Thank you Team Two for Breakfast

 

6) Update to Executive for 2017-2018

-Charlene Carey has agreed, beginning in September, to serve as our New Generations Chair

Dawn to make motion to add her to executive Bruce seconded. Motion carried

 

7) Reminder about criminal record checks – if you’re a new member and haven’t done one, they are required for assisting with the Interact club, or for any future exchange student. Useful to keep up to date – they are good for three years, and some may take longer than others. If you get one done, you mail it to the District ℅ Rene and they will enter you into the database.

 

8) Update for Organizational Chart

-Few minor updates and suggestions came out of Executive meeting. We will be circulating an updated version likely in a month once we have confirmed some information

-Shawn Jacula has agreed to be the chair of the Fair Raffle, unless anyone else in the club is interested in taking on this project.

-If you are interested in being involved on a committee, or interested in learning more about what is involved with a project or an executive position, please talk to the committee chair or a member of the executive.

 

9) Social for August

Dawn and Randy are inviting everyone and they spouses of course and kids! to their place on August 22, 6:00 for a potluck social. The club will provide the meat and a sign up will go around for veggies, salad or dessert. An official invite will come by email this weekend,

 

10) Signing up to chair meetings - Jean will have sign-up in a week for people to sign up all year for meetings.

 

11) Ideas of guest speakers - speak to the person chairing the month

12) If you would like to give a vocational, speak to Rebekah: They are the third Thursday of the month.

13) Go around and say something positive about your summer

    Eugene: good summer

    Brenda: friends family, positive reaction from community over the flag project has been the highlight!

    Lorne: is a great summer and positive things!

    Mary Lee: got to camp lots (33 nights)

    Jean: new grandson, bike roadtrip

    Robin: been a great summer!

    JP: purchase of new house in Mannville

    John: pretty uneventful!! (JK! got married!), lots of travel, camping busy

    Ken: busy summer, first grandson July 10!

    Kirby: community BBQ’s for Robotics, got to visit communities members

    Bruce: May long highlight was three weeks in Europe to visit, lots of grand baby time, summer will not end until end of September

    Laurel: Flag project, Theresa has been here for a few weeks and it has been wonderful

    Dawn: Georgia, Chris around (never had boys!)

    Rebekah: little plants appear to be alive getting our yard and house slowly into the home we want 

    Chris: coming to work on the farm and put flags out with Bruce

    Randy: getting the to do list done due to Chris!    

14) Sargent Report: Bruce, Kirby, Ken, all the ladies!

 

Meeting Adjourned: 7:48 am

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Club Meeting August 3, 2017

Rotary Meeting

August 3, 2017

 

1) O Canada, Rotary Grace, Four Way Test

2) Birthdays & Anniversaries: none

3) Guests: Jeph Myles, Assistant District Governor Doreen McCaw

4) Thank you Kirby, Loretta, and Emergency Team for Breakfast

 

5) Correspondence: Letter from Rypen Student Carson Rodgers. Thank you card from Vermilion Shadows for clubs Sponsoring of Provincials

 

7) Cash Draw Tickets - Dawn thank you Shawn for FB sales, and Laurel, Brenda, Julie for helping out with Bruce’s sales! We have three tickets left as of the meeting and have since sold out!

 

8) Fair Raffle - Dawn potential $2000-$2500 Mel Roth was the winner

 

9) Executive Meeting Tuesday Night - if you are on Executive, you have a meeting. If you’ve never been to an executive meeting, you are welcome to attend

 

10) Sign-up for chairing meetings: Jean will be bringing the sign up list to chair meetings for the year

 

11) August Schedule

    -Aug 10 - Business Meeting

    -Aug 17 - Vocational (Eugene) + Foundation Challenge (Tannis)

    -Aug 24 - Books for Belize Report (Robin)

    -Aug 31 - Offsite Meeting (Vermilion Public Library Basement) Michaela Kozak             (Exchange)

 

12) Paul Harris Award: Rebekah Presented Scott Webb with his Paul Harris +6

 

13) Get to know a Rotarian

        Interviewer:_________________________________

 

        Interview #1

        Name of Person Interviewed____________________________

 

        How many years have you been in Rotary?

        What is (one of) your favourite Rotary memories?

        What is one thing the Rotary club has done in the past that you miss,             or would like to see more of?

        What is something you hope the Rotary club will achieve this year?

 

Found out some people miss the Spring BBQ’s, Progressive suppers, Visiting to other clubs near by.

16) Cash Draw Winners: Mike Donkin - $150  Randy Martin $100

 

17) Sargent Report - Bruce was fined for questioning our AG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Club Meeting July 20, 2017

Club Meeting July 20, 2017

 

1) O Canada   -    Rotary Grace    -   Four Way Test

 

2) Birthdays & Anniversaries: Mary Lee’s is today!

 

3) Guests:  Erwin Warkentin

 

4) Thank you Team Three for Breakfast

 

5) People Mover: Shawn has asked me to make this announcement: The Vermilion Ag Society appreciates the shifts we take on the PEOPLE MOVER during the Vermilion Fair.  Sign up sheets are available at the Ag Society office, please stop there and sign up for a shift or two.  If you can't make it contact Shawn at 780-581-9011 and he will mark you down for a day and time that works for you!

 

6) August off site meeting will be in the library basement.

 

7) Flag Update  Missing people for teams on August set up. Please read the email Craig sent regarding who is away, and respond to it if you can help. Mike has created maps of the town for flag placement! There will not be a formal registration for flags, but a potential sign up sheet will be at Fair Booth.

 

8) Cash Draw Tickets - 30 left to disburse, please contact Dawn when you have sold your tickets and money and she will come and pick it all up. Dawn will be trying to see how to get the license for next years raffle released earlier next year.

 

9) Fair Tickets and Sign-up - please sign up for a shift if you are able, 3 hour shifts starting at 1 pm. Please contact Dawn to sign up.

 

10) Fair Float: John and Lorne signs are ready a fair float party will be next Wednesday evening at the Webb’s RV shop. Candy hand out -

 

11) Many of you are likely aware that the Rotary International President-Elect Sam Owori passed away suddenly in this past week. His vision for Rotary, which would have been reflected in the presidential citation goals and the message for the next year, was one of increasing Rotary membership worldwide, including greater inclusivity and diversity within club membership. He would have been the first RI President from Uganda. His death leaves a large hole in the rotary leadership on the international level. I know that it can be easy at times for us to focus on Rotary just within our club, but the international component of Rotary, including the leadership provided by the RI president, helps shape our goals and our focus worldwide. Dawn has posted some information on our Facebook page, including the procedure that will be followed to find a new president elect. There is also information posted at Rotary.org for those of you who are interested in learning more about him, and his tenure with Rotary.

 

12) Presentation about International Convention.

 

13) Sargent Report

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

REMINDER THERE IS NO REGULAR MEETING NEXT WEEK. PLEASE ATTEND THE LEGION’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST.

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Club Meeting July 13, 2017

Club Meeting July 12, 2017
 
1) O Canada   -    Rotary Grace    -   Four Way Test
 
2) Birthdays & Anniversaries 
- Mike and Kelly Bykowski (July 14th) congratulations on 30 years!
 
3) Guests
 
4) Thank you Team Two for Breakfast
 
5) AG Society People Mover: Shawn has asked me to make this announcement: The Vermilion Ag Society appreciates the shifts we take on the PEOPLE MOVER during the Vermilion Fair.  Sign up sheets are available at the Ag Society office, please stop there and sign up for a shift or two.  If you can't make it contact Shawn at 780-581-9011 and he will mark you down for a day and time that works for you!
 
6) Flag Project Update: Craig still needs someone to coordinate the August Long Weekend drop off and pick up. Please contact him if you are available to do that.
 
7) Cash Draw Tickets - 65 left to disburse and sell. Aiming to have them all sold before the fair! Please contact Dawn 780-581-4054 if you have money and stubs to pick up, I will come and get them!
 
8) Fair Tickets and Sign-up  - Sign up sheet is going around today, 3 hours shifts, starting at 1:00 pm. Would like 3 people per shift.
 
9) Rotary District Conference - September 28-30th, Fort McMurray. The theme is Make it Personal, and some of the speakers include Olympic Gold medalist Jon Montgomery and Previous Fort McMurray Regional Fire Chief Darby Allen. If you are interested at all in attending, you can register online. Rebekah as President elect is hoping to attend and hoping to find someone to carpool with, so talk to her also if you are interested
 
10) Rotary Fall training is November 3rd/4th in Edmonton. This is the same weekend as Harvest Gala, which falls on the 4th. There is also a spring training session that usually happens in March. If you are interested in learning more about rotary you are encouraged as a club member to attend, and if you serve on executive or are thinking about serving on executive, it’s especially encouraged. 
 
If you’re thinking about serving on executive, either this year or in an upcoming year, please see Rebekah because we do have a vacancy on the executive right now, and there will be a number of positions on next years executive that will need to be filled for next year. We are supposed to have our incoming executive in place  before the end of December.
 
11) Theme Discussion: The RI theme is Rotary Making a Difference, it is a great celebratory theme. As an executive we would like to challenge our club members to look at this theme and ask ourselves “Why are we here? What appeals to us? Why do we stay? What is so special about our club, and what does it bring to Vermilion?” We will be doing exercises and activities throughout the year to engage members in the club and with each other. We will be recording our hours of work/volunteers in Rotary Club central this year to not only fulfill Presidential Citation guidelines, but to also acknowledge the hard work and dedication that Rotarians put into this community, and our club. 
 
The following was read to us by President Elect Rebekah this morning at our meeting: 
 
Every year it is important for our Rotary club to take the theme provided by our International President and find a way to incorporate it into our own club. Our presidential citation goals are usually guided by the RI President’s focus and theme, and the presidential action plan, and goals for the club, are driven by the emphasis and direction set out by our leadership on multiple levels.
 
As we enter into this year without a club president, we need to ensure that our club does not become directionless or unfocused. We collectively have stepped up to say that our club will be given direction by many leaders, that the current executive will be supported by those who have previously served in a leadership capacity, and that we all are prepared to step forward and help serve our club. We want to emerge from this year as a strong, vibrant club, with a continued focus on serving our community, living out the four-way test and being recognized for our role within the community of Vermilion. 
 
The theme for this year is Rotary: Making a Difference. It’s a great theme. It’s a celebratory theme. So in taking this theme to heart, we as the executive wish to challenge our club collectively, and every individual club member to ask: Why are we here? 
 
We joined Rotary for many reasons. Some of us joined because we were new to the community and we wanted a place to network and get involved. Some of us joined because our children were grown up, and we were at a stage in life where we felt we could give back. Some of us joined because we were impacted by a Rotary camp or exchange that we or a family member experienced. Some of us were invited by someone we respected and we felt honoured to be brought into a different kind of community. Some of us are just up this early in the morning and wanted something to do with our time. 
 
We also each stay in Rotary for different reasons. We stay because we enjoy the fellowship. We stay because nobody else will make us breakfast in the morning. We stay because we find ourselves involved in so many projects we blink and years have gone by. We stay because we take on a committee position “just for a year” and we realize we can breathe new life into a project and turn it into something even better than it was before. We stay because we pitched a great new project to the club, and we want to see it become even more successful than we imagined. 
 
So why are we here? What is so special about this Rotary Club, our Rotary club, that keeps you involved? And what does this club bring to Vermilion? After all, our club serves a need within our community. We exist for a reason. And if we remember that reason, and focus on that reason, it’s pretty easy to see how we, as a Rotary Club, are making a difference in our community.
 
There are going to be a lot of different voices this year up here. We are going to have leadership from our past presidents, from our current executive, from our individual club members, from every one of you. We want this club to get to know each other better. We want to help members connect to the club in ways that play to their strengths and interests, to get involved with projects and roles where you feel you can contribute and want to contribute, not just someplace where there’s a giant need and you missed the meeting and now you got volunteered. Sometimes there are projects where we are looking for all hands on deck, but even there, there’s different ways to be involved in a larger project. Maybe you’re an organizer, maybe you love decorating, maybe you like to greet people and be up front and center, maybe you want to quietly work behind the scenes. Rotary has a place for all of that, and we work best when we recognize that, and remember what brought us here, and what keeps us here. 
 
It is my personal hope that we take time this year to celebrate what Rotary is, and what Rotary does, in our own community, and around the world. I hope as many clubs members as possible have the opportunity to travel to either the district conference in Fort McMurray at the end of September, or international convention in Toronto at the end of June. I hope if you are a newer rotarian, that you are able to learn more about Rotary this year, and see how big and connected this network is. I hope if you’re a more senior rotarian, that you will look for newer club members and be prepared to engage with them and maybe share some of the wisdom and knowledge you have. If you’ve taken a step back from a project, I hope you’ve considered why. Maybe it’s time to take a task off your plate, maybe your passion lies elsewhere, hopefully you still feel like you have something to give, and hopefully you still feel connected and excited about the club. If you’re looking to take something on, whether it’s assisting with a project, or serving on the executive, or getting connected with a committee, I hope that you feel welcomed to do so, that you feel encouraged, and that you’re able to find a place within Rotary where you feel like you fit, and your talents are put to good use. 
 
To help us in our celebration of Rotary, we have done some very intentional things. We have set aside time in most months to hear a vocational from a club member as a way to get to know members within our club better and to hear about how they demonstrate vocational service in their lives. We will throughout the year do some very simple, very intentional exercises to get our club interacting and maybe get some conversations started between people who wouldn’t ordinarily talk to each other. We did one of those exercises last week with the “Get to know a Rotarian” interviews. We will begin being much more intentional about tracking our volunteer hours and efforts towards every project, everything from making breakfast to moving furniture for garage sale, working a shift in the fair booth, or delivering flags. We’re not just doing this because it’s one of the mandatory presidential citation goals, although it is. We’re also doing this to realize truly how much time each and every one of us devotes to Rotary. At the end of the year, we want to not just celebrate how much money we’ve been able to raise and give back to our community, we want to celebrate how much time each of us have dedicated towards Rotary, and towards making a difference in our community. 
 
Tannis Henderson has volunteered to record and track our volunteer time and enter it into Rotary.org on behalf of our club. If you are a committee chair, you need to be recording your own hours, and the hours of your committee members and club volunteers, and submitting these hours to Tannis on a monthly basis. For some committees, the time commitment is a couple of hours to run a project, and maybe a couple hours of set-up beforehand. For other committees, particularly some of our larger fundraisers, there are hundreds of hours of work that go into the event before it even begins. Please make her job easy by remembering to record these hours and submit them to her in a timely way. 
 
The proposed timeline for the year has been sent out to the Past Presidents and the executive for their review. In the next week or two, we will be sending it out to the club. If there are things you wish to volunteer for, committees you want to join, events you want to be involved with, we encourage you to communicate those things to those in leadership. We hope to have the full committee list and organizational chart circulated also before the end of this month. Now I’m going to turn it over to you. We are your executive, and we are accountable to you. What do you want to get out of this year?
 
 
12) What do you want to get out of the year?
Loretta - would like to have some new social activities that she will be presenting to the club
Laurel - Continue to explore the different areas of the club that suit her best 
Lorne - some new things, not drastic, even some small things to bring change about
Janine - continue to find her best fit in the club
Mike B - contributing as best as we all can and when we can
Jean - support when I can, continue the Purple Pinkie day
Bonnie - continue to learn about everything, like the small club, everybody will have a role, trying to figure out where that is right now!
Brenda - we are a great club with our 30 different personalities, talents. A great year to pull together!
Shawn - looking forward to newer members being involved in Harvest Gala which is a huge project for our club
Scott - continue to have hot coffee for us, overcome troubles of President stepping down, and be able to deal with the comments/concerns about calendar cancelling
Dave - more involved, be able to answer the question of “what does your Rotary club do?”, and answer it fully to community members who ask
Mike W. - need to challenge myself to get more involved in some of the projects that I have not previously been in - would like to help and be more involved
Robin  - personal journey to try to be involved but not overwhelmed! Do a few things very well, versus a lot of things only “half assed!”
Eugene - amazed at the number of people who have passed through these doors, we are doing the “no President” year a little different, you learn something new every time you are at a meeting, I believe that every member contributes every time they attend
 
13) Sargent Report: no fines today unless you are feeling generous
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Club Meeting July 6, 2017

 

Meeting Minutes July 6, 2017

 

 

 

1) Doreen McCaw guest AG for 2017-2018  (Border City Club)

2) Thank you Team One (Tannis F.) for breakfast (and the extra helpers!)

 

 

  

3) Executive for 2017-2018 as of July 6, 2017

     Dawn has agreed to receive the emails and President for the 2017-2018 year.

     Rebekah President Elect

    Tannis H. - Foundation Chair

    Robin - Sargent at Arms

    Kirby - Membership Chair

    Shawn - PR Chair

    Eugene - Treasurer

    Dawn - Recording Secretary

 

 

-encouraging all club members to step up and take a leadership (temporary) role

-Every month has the support of a Past President

 

Executive Vacancy - New Generations - Please let Rebekah know if you have an interest in this crucial role

 

4) Committees - lots of opportunities to participate

 

5) In the next couple of weeks will get charts of committees and membership and breakfast out        to all!

 

6)  Executive Meeting - 6:30 at Prairie Place

 

7)  DG visit - Frank rescheduled to November 22 and 23

 

8)  Eugene: signing for the six bank accounts -  Dawn Secretary, Eugene Treasurer, Rebekah President Elect  Craig Brown also as Member at large. Motion put forward to accept signing authority. Dave Bates seconded. Motion carried.

 

9)  Cash Draw - 100 tickets left to sell. Thank you to Brenda, Julie, Laurel for splitting up Bruce’s list! Please bring cash and tickets as you sell them.

 

10) Flags - three missing, Craig will be away August and September long weekend but he will have arrangements made for disbursement. Looking at August 1 for set up and take down on the Tuesday. Mike Webb will coordinate September weekend.

 

11) Fair Booth/Raffle - tickets are ordered and being picked up July 21st. A booth sign up list will come out next week.

 

12)  Celebration for Dawn’s two years - Brenda and Eugene presented a gift to Dawn for two years of service.

 

13) Get to know another Rotarian Interview: Rotarians interviewed each other: What brought you to Rotary? What keeps you in Rotary? What is something unique that you contribute ( or could contribute to Rotary?

 

14) Cash Draw: Heather Barr: $2000 (Shirley Charchun), Robert Snelgrove $250, Annie Dennill $100 (Robin)

 

15) Sargent in Arms - A prayer from the Dali Lama - If you like donate a dollar!

 

 

 

 

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Club Meeting June 29, 2017

Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 29, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Excellent breakfast, thanks executive.
  3. Happy birthday to Brenda (June 30) and Ed (July 5).  Anniversary wishes to Mike and Michelle (July 3), Randy and Dawn (July 3) and Lorne and Darcie (July 4).
  4. 2017-18 Executive: Justin has resigned his position of president elect and Stuart has resigned his position as the New Generations Chair.   Should no one express their intent of assuming the chair position, the following Rotarians will chair meetings in the 2017-18 term:
  • July/August  - Rebecca
  • September/October – Jean
  • November/December – John
  • January/February – Tannis
  • March/April – John
  • May/June – Lorne
  1. Mosaic Update:  The Canada 150 mosaic will be revealed tomorrow on the street between Craig’s and Long’s and then placed in the Regional Centre.  Thank you  Shawn and Bonnie for representing  Rotary.
  1. Fair Float:  Thank you John for stepping up as the float chair.   Setup information at a later meeting.
  2. Volunteer Hours:  If you are a committee/project chair, please send Dawn the number of volunteers and total number of volunteer hours for your project ( accrued in the 2016-17 year).
  3. Harvest Gala:  Tickets ($60) are now available at Webb’s Machinery.
  4. Fair Commitments:  Dawn will get the raffle tickets printed.  Shawn is touching base with the Ag Society to volunteer drivers for the people mover.
  5. Flag Update:  Takedown for the flags will be Tuesday.   Call Craig for info.
  6. Don’t forget the Canada Day Celebrations around Vermilion and Taste of Vermilion on June 30th at the park.  Please call Candice Anderson  if you would like to volunteer.  We’re all invited to come on down and enjoy.   
  7. Brenda presented Dawn with her past president pin as this is the last meeting in her term.  To express appreciation for her help while being ADG, Brenda was presented a thank you from the club and Dawn.
  8. Thank you to the past executive for their two years of leadership and welcome to the new executive.
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Club Meeting June 22, 2017

Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 22, 2017
  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team four for breakfast.
  3. Guests this morning were Lindsey Bates and Lorne’s parents,  Audrey and Norbert Maier. 
  4. Happy birthday to Lindsey Bates, Darcie Maier, Cameron Webb and Sophia Maier.
  5. Bike Rodeo Update:  Attendance was disappointing to the organizers, but the bikers had fun.  Organizers plan on holding the event next year with some adjustments to accommodate different sporting events.  Not all the helmets that Rotary purchased were used, so the committee will retain the remaining for the next rodeo.  
  6. Funding Request:  Dawn received a funding request for the Canada Day celebrations from the Town of Vermilion.  Eugene advised that we have $500 built into the budget as a yearly donation.  No further funds will be allocated.  
  7. Committees and Surveys:  Justin has the committee lists posted.  Please indicate your interests.  Also if you haven’t had a chance to complete his survey,  he would appreciate your input.  
  8. International Convention:  Dawn shared some of her experiences at the International Convention.  She will do a presentation in the next term.  Next year the International Convention is in Toronto (Dawn says don’t miss it) and the District is in Ft. McMurray.  
  9. Rise Against Hunger (Formally Stop Hunger Now):  At the International Convention, Dawn and Ellen participated in packaging 7,000 meals.  Dawn is checking into the possibility of sponsoring a packaging event. 
  10. Fair Booth Awning:  If you would like to help prep the fair booth for the new awning,  meet Bruce at the fair grounds 9AM, Saturday morning.  Bring a tool belt and ladder.  
  11. Cash Draw:  Tickets were handed out for the cash draw.  Can we each sell at least five?   Sold tickets and money are due July 29.  If in the middle of July you have tickets you will not be selling, please return them to Dawn for further distribution  (last year we had 14 left over which left a hole in our budget).  Dawn e-mailed out a list of purchasers from previous years.  Please feel free to pick up customers that belonged to former Rotarians.  
  12. Flag Project:  Craig advised that the flags will go up Monday or Tuesday.  
  13. Guest Speaker Mr. Lindsey Bates, Principal J. R. Robson School:    J. R. Robson is a one on one device school keeping students current with the changing technology of education.  With a new learning commons, and partnerships with the college, work places and community coaches,  Mr. Bates shared his vision of keeping  schools vibrant despite budget cuts and refunding formulas.  J. R. Robson has a budget of around two million dollars, $40,000 of which was spent in the town of Vermilion.  He thanked Rotary for their support for the breakfast program.   
  14. Don’t forget the Canada Day Celebrations around Vermilion and Taste of Vermilion on June 30th at the park.  Please call Candice Anderson  if you would like to volunteer.  We’re all invited to come on down and enjoy.   
  15. Next week our meeting is in the club room.  Breakfast will be provided by the executive.  
  16. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  17. June 29   Jason Whiting, Polio Eradication and Asia Travels (meeting in Club Room)
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Club Meeting June 15, 2017

 Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 15, 2017
  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team three for breakfast.
  3. Caroline McAuley was our guest this morning.  
  4. Happy birthday to Rick Donily and happy anniversary to Dave and Shelly Bates as they celebrate today.
  5. We are down to ten people needing to complete Justin’s survey.  If you have not completed the survey, your input would be a big help for Justin’s planning for the new year.  If you would like help completing the survey, give Justin a call.  Data from the survey will be shared with the club when completed.   
  6. Do you have great ideas for a fair parade float?  Would you like to plan some entertainment?  Justin will be building a list of committee chairs and  members.  If you would like your  name to stand on a committee or be removed from a committee,  please update the charts in the club room.  Due to holiday plans, Lorne is stepping down as parade float chair but he will help organize.  We need a committee chair to organize four social events for the upcoming year.  
  7. How about a wine survivor fundraiser to promote the club and raise some funds?   Lorne will gather more info and there will be more discussion to follow.  
  8. Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Rebekah Hiebert that the budget for the 2017-2018 Rotary year be accepted as presented.  Carried.  
  9. Round two of the flag project is approaching.   Craig would like to see the flags put up Monday or Tuesday before the long weekend.  More info to follow.  
  10. Don’t forget the Taste of Vermilion on June 30th at the park.  Please call Candice Anderson  if you would like to volunteer.  We’re all invited to come on down and enjoy.   
  11. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  12. June 22   Guest Speaker Lindsey Bates, J. R. Robson
  13. June 22 – Dawn’s Presentation on the Convention
  14. June 29   Jason Whiting, Polio Eradication and Asia Travels (meeting in Club Room)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Club Meeting June 8, 2017

 Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 8, 2017
  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team two for breakfast.
3.No guests this morning.
  1. Happy belated birthday Ken (June 6).
  2. Sulina Clennett Update:  Sulina has been asked to be a counsellor at RYPEN, to be on the District Committee and to join a Rotoact Club.  All because she went to one camp!!!
  3. Funding Request from Vermilion Bike Rodeo:  Moved by Craig Brown and seconded by Rebekah Hiebert that Rotary donate $725 in support of the Vermilion Bike Rodeo.  Carried.
  4. Funding Request from Vermilion Minor Ball:  Moved by Justin Thompson and seconded by Kirby Whitlock that Rotary donate $500 to Vermilion Minor Ball in support of their Provincial Tournament.  Carried.
  5. Committees:  Justin will be building a list of committee chairs and  members.  If you would like your  name to stand on a committee or be removed from a committee,  please update the charts in the club room.  Due to holiday plans, Lorne is stepping down as parade float chair.  Also, Justin would like to resurrect the social committee and has some neat ideas.  Contact him for more information. 
  6. Coffee Tin:  Brenda has advised that any donations to the coffee tin from April 1st to the end of June will receive matching points towards  a Paul Harris.  She will accept your donations or help you make the donation on line. 
  7. District Newsletter:  Dawn advised that curling information is in the new newsletter.  Also you can register for the 2018 Toronto  International Convention at a reduced rate from June 24-27  .  The price increases in steps until the convention. 
  8. Congratulations to Dawn for achieving all her Presidential Citations. 
  9. Gus has arrived home safely.   Thank you to everyone who was involved in his Canadian Visit. 
  10. Bruce is hosting a work bee on June 24th at the Rotary Fair Booth, 9AM.  According to Bruce, he needs younger members to crawl the ladder as they put up supporting beams for the new awning. 
  11. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 15   Vocational Presentation
  • June 22   Guest Speaker Lindsey Bates, J. R. Robson
  • June 29   Jason Whiting
 
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Club Meeting June 1, 2017

 

Vermilion Rotary Meeting – June 1, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team one for breakfast.
  3. Guests this morning were Crystal Steel and her mom Marla, Joanne Stewart, Chris Fithen and Kerry Zachar.  
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Happy Birthday this week  to Kirby (4th).    Happy Anniversary to Laurel and Mike (June 1).
  5. Housekeeping Items:  Dawn has prepared paperwork for Books for Belize grant and additional scholarship money.  Cash Raffle tickets should be available next week.   
  6. Survey for Justin:   If you have not completed Justin’s survey, he would like your input for planning purposes.  Site is surveymonkey.com/r/DBBND98.  He is also sending out the link if members wish to go that route.  
  7. Adventures in Citizenship:  We are blessed to live in Canada and you can change the world!   After listening to Crystal Steel’s Adventures in Citizenship presentation this morning, it was very clear that we were well represented by this young lady.  Her busy schedule included the Canadian War Museum, Camp Fortune, Parliament (where they met with the Speaker of the House), talent shows, the University of Ottawa, Wabano Aboriginal Health Centre and more cultural stops.  The swearing in of new Canadian citizens was the highlight of her trip.  
  8. Vermilion Bike Rodeo:  After a little break, EMS, RCMP, AHS, the Town of Vermilion and the County of Vermilion River will be hosting a bike rodeo on June 14 at 3:45 PM.  All ages and abilities of riders are encouraged  to attend with their parents (not mandatory) to learn proper bike technique and safety (on the tarmac next to VES).  There is no cost for children to  attend and no registration is required.  The Rodeo Committee is asking for $725 ($500 for helmet purchases and $225 for snacks).  Request  to be discussed at the next executive meeting.  
  9. Justin presented an updated version of his 2017-18 budget and answered some questions.  Topic tabled until next week.  
  10. Pipeline:  Mary Lee advised that around July 1st, approximately 250 pipeline workers will take up residence in Vermilion.  If you have rental space available, please drop Mary Lee a line and she’ll add your facilities to the list she’s compiling for the pipeline company.  
  11. Cash Raffle Draw Winners:  Emil Dedio $150 (sold by Brenda) and Kaitlyn MacKimmon $100 (sold by Lorne and yes you’ve heard this name before.  This was her third win this year!). 
  12. Golf Tournament:  If you’d like to represent Rotary at the Lion’s Gold Tournament, get in touch with Justin.  
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 5     Executive Meeting
  • June 8     Business Meeting
  • June 15   Vocational Presentation
  • June 22   International Convention
  • June 29   Jason Whiting
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Club Meeting May 25, 2017

  1. O Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: Dianne Harms, Sharon Herbus
  3. Breakfast: Thank you Team Four for the excellent pancake breakfast!
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries: Bruce and Marilyn (May 25), Art Boggs (May 31)
  5. Letter of Support - Regional Centre: the Friends of the Regional Centre have asked for a letter of support from the Rotary Club for the CIP Grant
  6. Gus - Dessert TONIGHT!!! Dessert begins at 7:00 pm at Craig and Bonita’s home. $10 a person - all proceeds goes towards Gus’ Shelterbox fundraising. 
  7. Biz Kids: Sharon Herbus and Dianne Harms told the club about the Entrepreneurship program Biz Kids, a mentorship program designed to help 12-16 year olds establish and operate a summer business.
  8. Budget 2017-2018 - a new proposed budget will be emailed out for review (with no casino income, more accurate flag numbers, and showing the rink paid in this calendar year versus next year) we will go over the proposed budget next week.
  9. Member Induction - Bonnie Donily and JP Pettyjohn were made the clubs newest members today! Welcome to Rotary!!!
  10. Sargent at Arms - please pay up your IOU’s!
  11. The Community Oven will be operating on Monday evening! 6:00pm! Come and share some goodies!
 
Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 1   Crystal Steel
  • June 5   Executive Meeting
  • June 8   Business Meeting
  • June 15 Vocational Presentation
  • June 22 International Convention
  • June 29 Jason Whiting 
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Club Meeting May 18, 2017

 Vermilion Rotary Meeting – May 18, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Thank you team three for breakfast and to Justin for chairing the meeting. 
  3. Bonny Donaly was our guest this morning. 
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Happy Birthday this week  to Colton Wynnychuk (20th) and Eugene (21st).    Happy Anniversary to Craig and Bonita Brown who spent the day together making flags.  We sang Happy Birthday to Gus and enjoyed another birthday cake with him.  
  5. Dessert with Gus:  As part of his fundraising efforts, Gus will be hosting a Taste of Brazil Dessert Night, May 25th, 7:00  PM at the Brown home.  Rumor has it that he is not only providing the dessert, but that he’s  the entertainment as well.  Cost for the evening is $10.  Please RSVP with numbers to Craig or Gus.  
  6. Bruce is looking for volunteers to help him with the awning at the fair booth.  Please let him know if you can help.
  7. Bruce also reported on an Inclusion Meeting he attended (Rotary involved program employing people with special needs).  Bruce McDuff moved that we donate $250 to the program and John Lunty seconded the motion.  Motion to be tabled until the executive has had the opportunity to discuss the motion.  Scott suggested that we invite Robin Acton  (sp?) to make a presentation to the club.  
  8. Gus gave us an update on his last couple weeks.  He thanked everyone for the concern and care shown to him on the loss of his friend.  His soccer team lost their home game but Gus scored the first goal and was proud of how his team was pulling together.  He’s practising for his Taste of Brazil entertainment. 
  9. Flag Project:  Craig advised that roughly 260 flags have been sold to date.  Scott thanked Craig for his leadership of this new “feel good” project.  Craig thanked Brenda for her building skills and Shawn for his social media skills.  
  10. Rotary Lookout Cleanup is scheduled for tonight at seven for those who wish to help out.  
  11. Survey:   If you have not completed Justin’s survey, he would like your input for planning purposes.  Site is surveymonkey.com/r/DBBND98.
  12. Justin presented part of his 2017-18 budget.  Unfortunately we ran out of time to complete the presentation, so more budget at a later date.  Justin will email the budget to all members.  
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders May
  • May 25    Biz Kids
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 2     Crystal Steele (Adventures in Citizenship)
  • June 5     Executive Meeting
  • June 8     Business Meeting
  • June 15   Vocational Presentation
  • June 29   Social
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Club Meeting - May 11, 2017

 O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
No guests this morning.  
Thank you to VES for hosting us this morning and allowing us to use  their ipads.   
 Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Happy Birthday this week  to Bernie Webb and Carl Vidal.    Gus will be celebrating his birthday on Sunday.  Please wish him a happy birthday if you see him.  
Dessert with Gus:  As part of his fundraising efforts, Gus will be hosting a Taste of Brazil Dessert Night, May 25th, 7:00  PM at the Brown home.  Rumor has it that he is not only providing the dessert, but that he’s  the entertainment as well.  Cost for the evening is $10.  Please RSVP with numbers to Craig or Gus.  
Soccer with Gus:  Gus plays soccer on Tuesday at 7:00 (this may be his only home game).  Let’s cheer him on!  
Flag Project:  Our first long weekend is approaching quickly.  Craig is busy putting flags together.  If you’d like to help, give him a text/email  for the next work date.  In an effort to promote sales, Craig would like to put up some flags early.  We need to sell 200 flags to break even on this project for the first year.  We’ve roughly sold 150 flags so far.  
Cash Draw:  Dawn is just waiting for the raffle license number to proceed with printing the new cash draw tickets.
Survey:  Members completed an online survey to help Justin in his year as chair.  
Rotary Dues:  Eugene advised that RTI has increased their fees.  An estimated fee for next year is $285.  More info to follow.  
Upcoming Events/Reminders May
May 16    VES Hot Lunch
May 18    2017-18 Presentation
May 25    Biz Kids
Upcoming Events/Reminders June
June 5     Executive Meeting
June 8     Business Meeting
June 15   Vocational Presentation
June 29   Social
 
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Club Meeting - May 4, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Our guest this morning was Anuj, Shoppers Drug Mart.
  3. Thank you team one for  breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays/Anniversaries:  None recorded.
  5. Town Cleanup:  Rotary has a new area for the Town Cleanup.  Please meet at the Pollinator Garden, at 9 AM on Saturday to pickup supplies.  There will be a BBQ at the Town Office after cleanup for all volunteers. 
  6. Rebekah and Justin attended the District Conference in Westlock (the theme being “What Are You Waiting For?”).   Both came away with an appreciation that Rotary is larger than just our club and that each club has unique priorities and projects.  Both think that Danny Hooper will be a great addition to our Harvest Gala.  Next year the Conference will be held in Ft. McMurry. 
  7. Addition to 2017-18 Executive:  Moved by Justin Thompson and seconded by Mary Lee Prior that Shawn Jacula be accepted as the Public Relations Chair for the 2017-18 Rotary term.  Carried. 
  8. Dessert with Gus:  As part of his fundraising efforts, Gus will be hosting a Taste of Brazil Dessert Night, May 25th, 7:00  PM at the Brown home.  Rumor has it that he is not only providing the dessert, but that he’s  the entertainment as well.  Cost for the evening is $10.  Please RSVP with numbers to Craig or Gus. 
  9. Paul Harris:  Craig was presented with his Paul Harris +1 this morning.  Congratulations Craig. 
  10. New Member Proposal:  Welcome our newest Rotarian to be,  JP Pettyjohn .  JP will be sworn in at his next meeting.
  11. VES Hot Lunch:  Dawn requires two more workers for the next hot lunch day, May 16.  Please let her know if you can help out.
  12. Update on Garage Sale Awards:  I was enjoying Deb’s awards so much, I forgot to record the Mike/Michelle Webb 25th Anniversary Award.  Let’s just say that next year Mike has a special gift to give to Michelle to celebrate the special occasion. 
  13. Dawn is planning special events on June 29th as this will be  her next to last day as chair.  Stay tuned for more information.
  14. Cash Draw:  Dawn is just waiting for the raffle license number to proceed with printing the new cash draw tickets.
  15. Quilt Show:  For information, Eugene shared details of the Quilt Show being held this weekend.  Hours are 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday.  Congratulations to Eugene and Carol on celebrating 20 years of being in business.
  16. Cash Draw Winners
  • $150 Kaitlyn MacKinnon (Sold by Lorne)
  • $100 Marilyn Bossert (Sold by Eugene)
  1.  Sargent at Arms:  Rebekah finally got  a chance to assess some of the garage sale fines.  Kirby, sorry man, you owe for missing the garage sale.  Craig, apparently selling a chair to the Sargent’s husband when she doesn’t need another one, is not a good idea, pay up.  Dawn paid Laurel’s fine for feeding us so well  at the garage sale (hard to lose weight walking with food in your hand).    Fines were also handed out to miscellaneous members, most paid before being asked to. 
  2. Next week our meeting will be held at VES.  Parking in front is fine unless Dawn tells us differently. 
  3.  Upcoming Events/Reminders May
  • May 6       Town Clean Up
  • May 11    Off Site Meeting – Vermilion Elementary School
  • May 16    VES Hot Lunch
  • May 18    2017-18 Presentation
  • May 25    Biz Kids
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders June
  • June 5     Executive Meeting
  • June 8     Business Meeting
  • June 15   Vocational Presentation
  • June 29   Social
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Club Meeting - April 27, 2017

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Guests were all our garage sale volunteers.  Fifty non Rotarians volunteered sometime during the week. 
  3. Thank you teams three and  four and friends  for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Robin (April 30), Rebekah (May 3) and Darcy and Carolyn White (April 27).   
  5. WOW $29,000 IN SALES AND  1280 VOLUNTEER HOURS!  
Once again we’re over the top.This morning we celebrated a successful garage sale with members and spouses, and saluted and thanked our many community volunteers (42 staff worked opening night).The 1280 volunteer hours covered the pickups (and impromptu davenport moving ); organizing, running and selling (thank you to everyone who worked the floors before, during and after the sale);advertising (second annual production);keeping the workers fed and watered;cleanup and delivery of leftovers to our partners;and the many many hours of planning by the organizing committee (i.e. Brenda and Deb).Brenda especially thankedthe “young helpers” who volunteered their time and fresh legs to the garage sale.Thank you also to JP Petteyjohn winner ofthe 50/50 pool (short less than $50 guessing the first night $$ intake) who donated his winnings back to the garage sale.Brenda summed up the garage sale this way:yes we make money, but we also make memories, meet new friends, trade stories, share comradery and best of all, we have fun in the process.
 
Our garage sale windup wouldn’t be the same without Deb’s awards and once again some deserving ???accolades ???were handed out :
  • Loretta for missing most of the garage sale just to go to Nashville.  Thanks for the nice hat!
  • Craig is still doing penance for missing last year.  Because his team is out of the playoffs,  he earned a nice green  Saskatchewan Roughrider bell. 
  • Stuart Pauls earned the Newbie Award for selling a lot of stuff that didn’t look like books. 
  • Laurel cooked herself to the Golden Ladle award for her chicken soup and cookies and coffee and  keeping everyone fed.
  • Team White won the All in the Family Award as the sale kept the entire family hopping all week.
  • As a thank you to Gus for being a part of Team Brown and working all week, he was presented with a Canada cup (didn’t even have a chip) and a travel pillow to make his trip home comfortable.  
  • The last award was for Brenda, a huge hug!
 
  1. New Member Proposal:  JP Pettyjohn  is being proposed for Rotary membership in the Vermilion Club by John Lunty.   Any Rotary members who have comments or concerns pertaining to this proposal need to bring those to the attention of the Executive within the next week.   
  2. Don’t forget Charter Night on Sunday. 
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Club Meeting - April 20, 2017

  1. O Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: Bonnie Donily, JP
  3. Birthdays: Janine Lange (April 25), Tannis F. April 8
  4. Garage Sale: We are hoping to break our previous record in sales with the larger venue. As of Wednesday evening there were over 600 volunteer hours worked so far. 35 non -Rotarians have been helping out. Dave, D’arcy and Craig have made over 39 pick ups. All Volunteers are invited to join us for breakfast on April 27th.
  5. Canada Flag Update: 300 in total to sell, and 60 are spoken for. Mary Lee will be taking care of the database of buyers.
  6. Charter Night: April 30, at the Senior’s Centre. Socializing begins at 5:30, supper at 6.
  7. Member Induction: Bonnie was officially invited to join the club. Formal induction will take place April 27th!
  8. Sargent in Arms: EVERYBODY talked at some point in the meeting, so we all paid up!
  9. Meeting Adjourned.
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Club Meeting - April 13, 2017

 
Guests: JP Pettyjohn, Bonnie Donnely
  1. Town cleanup: May 1-6, free bbq on the 6th, Rotarians sign up to participate
  2. Harvest Gala update: Danny Hooper helping with ideas, silent auction help needed
  3. Motion: Print cash raffle tickets for next year, and get cash raffle license. Moved by Justin, seconded by Kirby (motion carried)
  4. Motion: order 150 more flags for flag sale project. Moved by Bruce, seconded by John (motion carried)
  5. Garage sale sign up sheet passed around.  Sorting items Monday to Wednesday next week, people need to take shifts to help organize and sell
  6. Charter Night/Integrity Awards update: RSVP by April 21st, Charter Night scheduled for April 30th
  7. Update on Bentley: he’s had his surgery and is home, going to daycare and doing well
  8. Hot lunch volunteering at VES reminder: May 16th
  9. Executive meeting May 4th
  10. Offsite meeting May 11th at VES
  11. Justin: report on Roteract Summit (March 17th)
    1. Flags were signed by different members at summit
    2. Focused on fellowship, goals, and games
    3. District Governor Laura was in attendance
  12. Monthly cash raffle winners:
  • $150: Travis Morton
  • $100: Murray Martin
Meeting adjourned
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Club Meeting - March 30, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests:  Allan Chase, Scott’s much younger sister Margaret McCormack, Carol Krys and one other St. Jerome’s staff member (sorry didn’t get name).
  3. Thank you  Dawn for organizing breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Dave Bates (March 30)
  5. Garage Sale Update:  Dates are April 20,21, and 22 in the curling rink.   Newspapers and Facebook have started the advertising.  This is our major fundraiser and it takes lots of manpower but it’s also lots of fun.   Please sign up for a shift.  If you know of any non-Rotarians that would like to be part of the adventure, sign them up as well. 
  6. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken by March 31.  Nominations will be judged by the Four Way Test and Service Above Self.
  7. Flag and Lodge Updates:   Craig is picking up flags and has payment options and signup sheets available.  Craig also thanked Rotary for their donation to the Lodge project.  Welcome back Craig. 
  8. Orientation/Educational Social:  Orientation is tonight, club room at 6:00.
  9. Earn Breakfast:  There will be no regular meeting on April 6th, as members attend the Earn Breakfast.  Executive meeting will be the next Thursday.
  10. Thank you to Mr. Chase and his staff for hosting our meeting at the newly renovated St. Jerome’s school and for the school tour.  Whiteboards on closet doors, new technology, new furnishing, a new CTS area and an awesome new entrance have made the two year wait worthwhile. 
  11. Upcoming Events/Reminders April
  • April 3 – Executive Meeting
  • April 6 – Earn Breakfast  NO REGULAR MEETING
  • April 6-8 -  District Conference
  • April 13 – 2017-18 Update
  • April 14-19 – Garage Sale Setup
  • April 20-22 – Garage Sale
  • April 25 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • April 27 – Garage Sale Volunteers’  Breakfast
  • April 30 – Charter Night
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Club Meeting - March 23, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests:  Bonnie Donily, Danine Kidd and Brett McDonald.
  3. Thank you team four and friends  for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays/Anniversaries:  Lorne (March 28)
  5. Garage Sale Update:  Dates are April 20,21, and 22 in the curling rink.   Newspapers and Facebook have started the advertising.  This is our major fundraiser and it takes lots of manpower but it’s also lots of fun.   Please sign up for a shift.  If you know of any non-Rotarians that would like to be part of the adventure, sign them up as well. 
  6. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken by March 31.  Nominations will be judged by the Four Way Test and Service Above Self.  Julie advised that the preparations for Charter Night are well underway. 
  7. College Donor Night Correction from Last Week:  Thankyou Gus and John for representing us at the Award Dinner. 
  8. Guest Speakers:  Our guest speakers this morning were Danine Kidd and Brett McDonald, two Lakeland College students.  Both are participating in the Wallacea Project in Africa (Danine will be studying the effects of grasslands and grazing and Brett will be studying fire restoration techniques for plant regrowth) during the summer.  Both hope to apply their education and experiences in restoring grasslands and water sheds in Canada after they graduate. 
  9. Orientation/Educational Social:  Jean and Brenda along with past presidents,  have organized an evening of information and socializing for Rotarians and potential Rotarians.  Please invite anyone interested in exploring Rotary.  If you are a new member and need more information about the different committees , join Brenda and Jean, March 30th, 6 PM in the Club Room.  Meat will be provided for this potluck evening and members are asked to provide a salad or dessert.   Please RSVP to Jean with numbers if you have not already signed up. 
  10. 2017-2018 Update:  Justin has been a busy chairman elect attending training sessions in Edmonton.  He will share some insights and pictures at a later time.  Moved by Justin Thompson and seconded by Lorne Maier, that Stuart Pauls be approved as the New Generations Chair and Tanis Henderson as the Foundation Chair for the 2017-2018 Rotary term.  Motion Carried. 
  11. Paul Harris:  Brenda presented Dawn with her third Paul Harris pin.  Congratulations Dawn.  Paul Harris awards were explained for the new members.  Since 1955, our club members have donated approximately $124,000 to the Rotary Foundation. 
  12. New Member Proposal:  Bonnie Donily is being proposed for Rotary membership in the Vermilion Club by Rebekah Hiebert.   Any Rotary members who have comments or concerns pertaining to this proposal need to bring those to the attention of the Executive within the next week.   
  13. Next Meeting:  Our morning meeting on March 30, will be held at St. Jerome’s School in the Father Cordeau Centre at 7 AM.  Please park on the south side of the school and enter thru the hall doors.  Allan Chase will tour us thru the renovated school after breakfast. 
  14. Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
  • March 30 – Educational Social in the Club Room, 6 PM
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders April
  • April 3 – Executive Meeting
  • April 6 – Earn Breakfast  NO REGULAR MEETING
  • April 6-8 -  District Conference
  • April 13 – 2017-18 Update
  • April 14-19 – Garage Sale Setup
  • April 20-22 – Garage Sale
  • April 25 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • April 27 – Garage Sale Volunteers’  Breakfast
  • April 30 – Charter Night
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Club Meeting - March 16, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests:  Bonnie Donily and Brandon Tupper
  3. Thank you team three for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays/Anniversaries:  None 
  5. Updates: Flag Project order forms are ready to go and may be picked up at any meeting.    If you would like to be a VES public speaking  judge contact Dawn (she needs one more volunteer).   Signup sheet for the EARN Breakfast was passed around.  Mary Lee and Bruce will have tickets. 
  6. Garage Sale Update:  Dates are April 20,21, and 22 in the curling rink.   Newspapers and Facebook have started the advertising.  This is our major fundraiser and it takes lots of manpower but it’s also lots of fun.   Please sign up for a shift.  If you know of any non-Rotarians that would like to be part of the adventure, sign them up as well. 
  7. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken by March 31.  Nominations will be judged by the Four Way Test and Service Above Self. 
  8. College Donor Night:  Thankyou Gus and Mike for representing us at the Award Dinner. 
  9. Guest Speaker:  Brandon Tupper, Knights Spraying was our guest speaker this morning.  Brandon shared his company’s mandate and values for vegetation control  with us.  Along with his business, Brandon is also the chair of a couple committees, volunteers at  Vermilion Elementary and is Chair of the Robotics club. 
  10. Orientation/Educational Social:  Jean and Brenda along with past presidents,  have organized an evening of information and socializing for Rotarians and potential Rotarians.  Please invite anyone interested in exploring Rotary.  If you are a new member and need more information about the different committees , join Brenda and Jean, March 30th, 6 PM in the Club Room. 
  11. Sargent at Arms – Congrats to our Sargent on her marriage.  All the best to you both. 
Because we had so few members this morning and because the breakfast was so awesome, those of you who didn’t brave the weather this morning are fined $1.
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
  • March 30 – Educational Social in the Club Room
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders April
  • April 3 – Executive Meeting
  • April 6 – Earn Breakfast  NO REGULAR MEETING
  • April 6-8 -  District Conference
  • April 13 – 2017-18 Update
  • April 14-19 – Garage Sale Setup
  • April 20-22 – Garage Sale
  • April 25 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • April 27 – Garage Sale Volunteers’  Breakfast
  • April 30 – Charter Night
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Club Meeting - March 9, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: J. T. Pettyjohn
  3. Thank you team two for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  Happy Anniversary Ed and Brenda (March 4) and Happy Birthday Loretta (March 14). 
  5. Updates: Flag Project order forms are ready to go and may be picked up at any meeting.    If you would like to be a VES public speaking  judge contact Dawn. 
  6. Business:
  •  Calendar Project:  Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Jean Vidal that the Calendar Project continue.  Discussion followed.  Motion defeated (votes for the motion 0, votes against 15, 2 members abstained). 
  • Come by the Hills Music Festival:  Moved by John Lunty and seconded by Justin Thompson that Rotary purchase a Bronze Sponsorship for the Come By the Hills Music Festival.  Carried.  Bruce suggested maybe Rotarians as a group could volunteer to work a shift at the music festival, as many Rotarians attend festivities on that weekend. 
  1. Youth Exchange: The District Youth Exchange Committee has disbanded.  This leaves the future  of student exchange undetermined at this time.  More info to follow.
  2. Garage Sale Update:  Dates are April 20,21, and 22 in the curling rink.  Newspapers and Facebook will have information starting this week. 
  3. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken by March 31.  Nominations will be judged by the Four Way test and Service Above Self. 
  4. Good News:  Baby Bently is on his way home after his surgery.  He’s doing fine. 
  5. Books for Belize:  Robin’s C-Can is sitting in Guatemala  only 1.5 days late.  Robin and Linda will fly out tomorrow to help distribute the books. 
  6. Interact News:  Please join the Interact Members on March 15th, 6:30 at Kirby’s store as they host students from the college.  These students from India will share their culture and learn public speaking skills. 
  7. Update From Gus:  Fishing at -40 with nets, tipping over  the dogsled, watching northern lights swim over the lake, winning silver at curling zones, and snowboarding at Fernie and Table Mountain!!!  Last month was busy for Gus.  Gus will be leaving for home on July 27th.  This gives Rotarians lots of time to share their summer adventures with him.     
  8. Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
  • March 30 – Educational Social in the Club Room
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders April
  • April 3 – Executive Meeting
  • April 6 – Earn Breakfast
  • April 6-8 -  District Conference
  • April 13 – 2017-18 Update
  • April 14-19 – Garage Sale Setup
  • April 20-22 – Garage Sale
  • April 25 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • April 27 – Garage Sale Volunteers’  Breakfast
  • April 30 – Charter Night
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Club Meeting - March 2, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: Bonnie Donily and Shawn Bell.
  3. Thank you team one for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  No Birthdays or  Anniversaries
  5. Updates: Flag Project order forms are ready to go and may be picked up at any meeting.  Purple Pinkie day raised around $350 for Polio.  If you would like to be a VES public speaking judge contact Dawn.  Dawn is also still looking for a date for the Donor Dinner.
  6. District Conference/Spring Learning: Contact Justin if you would like to attend and would like to car pool. 
  7. Curling Update:  Both our teams “represented our club” very well and had a good time.  Next year the bonspiel will be held in Edmonton. 
  8. Interact Speaker:  On March 15 (Kirby’s store, 6:30) our Interact Club will be hosting guest speakers who will share their Indian culture.  These students from India now attend the college and will be returning home in the near future. 
  9. Rink/Tennis Court Update:  Shawn Bell gave us an update on the rink/tennis courts.  The ice surface is basically completed and now the attention will turn to the tennis/pickle court area.  A new rubber surface that allows for drainage  will be placed on the cement and a new fence will be installed.    Shawn shared the budgets for each project. 
  10. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken. 
  11. Cash Draw Winners:  $1000 – Candace Wilson (sold by Dave)   $250 Michele Trumpour (sold by Julie)   $100 Craig Brown (sold by Brenda)
  12. Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 6 – Executive Meeting
  • March 9 – Business Meeting
  • March 10-11 – Spring Learning
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
  • March 30 – Educational Social in the Club Room
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders April
  • April 3 – Executive Meeting
  • April 6 – Earn Breakfast
  • April 6-8 -  District Conference
  • April 13 – 2017-18 Update
  • April 14-19 – Garage Sale Setup
  • April 20-22 – Garage Sale
  • April 25 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • April 27 – Garage Sale Volunteers’  Breakfast
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Club Meeting - February 23, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: Bob Bespalko and Al Notly
  3. Thank you team four for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  No Birthdays or  Anniversaries
  5. Information:  There’s still time to sign up for the Flag Project.   Purple Pinkie day is  today (thankyou everyone for  helping).  Rotary has been invited to judge public speaking at the Vermilion Elementary School (please let Dawn know if you are able to judge).   
  6. International Week of Service, March 25-31:  All Rotary Clubs are challenged to partner on a project with a different service club.  More information next week. 
  7. Grants Webinar:  Rotarians are invited to attend this webinar about grants and foundation funding.  See Dawn for more info.
  8. District Conference:  This year our District Conference is in Westlock, April 25-31.  Signup on line.   Brenda, Gus and Justin have committed to attending.    
  9. Vermilion Music Festival: Festival organizers thanked us for and have accepted our offer for funding .  The Festival will be renamed Vermilion Rotary Music Festival. 
  10. Go Team Go:  Best wishes to our curling teams as they head to Calgary. 
  11. St. Jerome’s Leadership Carnival – Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Dave Bates that Rotary donate $50 to the St. Jerome’s Leadership Class for the purchase of a silent auction item for the St. Jerome’s Leadership Carnival.  Carried. 
  12. HUB – What is HUB?  HUB is collaboration of 41 members (centred around the Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul and Vermilion areas) who share information to attract, promote and facilitate economic growth.  According to guest speaker  Bob Bespalko,  band width is the new determining factor for big business attraction and retention along with energy and water. 
Community information, fact sheets, funding informationand contacts are shared with potential new business owners.
  1. Integrity Awards:  Please forward all nominations for Integrity Awards to Ken. 
  2. Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 2 – Rink/Tennis Update
  • March 6 – Executive Meeting
  • March 9 – Business Meeting
  • March 10-11 – Spring Learning
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 16 – Vocational Presentation
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
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Club Meeting - February 16, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Welcome Guests: Bonnie Donily, Paige Jaremco, Taya and Nola Henderson
  3. Thank you team three for the awesome breakfast.   
  4.  No Birthdays or  Anniversaries
  5. Information:  Purple Pinkie day is February 23 (please contact Dawn if you are able to help).  Rotary has been invited to judge public speaking at the Vermilion Elementary School (please let Dawn know if you are able to judge).   
  6. St. Jerome’s Leadership Carnival :  Taya Henderson read a letter outlining the activities of the St. Jerome’s Leadership Program.  The Leadership Club is asking for a silent auction item for the St. Jerome’s Carnival.  Matter will be discussed by e-mail as event occurs prior to the next executive meeting.
  7. Vermilion Chamber of Commerce:  Paige Jaremco is the new enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce Co-ordinator and she is presently working on memberships.  She encouraged all business owners to join the Chamber (some benefits are referrals to out of town inquiries,  community information and free Facebook advertising).  She would like to initiate a member to member discount card for Chamber members and their employees.  Do you have some suggestions to make the Chamber of Commerce more effective?  Would you like to be a board member?  If so, please contact Paige at the Chamber office. 
  8. Vocational by Tanis Henderson:   Presently the Federal Returning Officer and owner of Elevations, Tanis is a busy mom of two.  Family, work ethic and community involvement are priorities to this family.  After attending Red Deer College and working at the Dept. of Energy, EPCOR and Alberta Blue Cross, Tanis and family are glad to call Vermilion home. 
  9. Harvest Gala Update:  Guest entertainer and auctioneer will be Danny Hooper.  Two major sponsors have been confirmed.  Ticket prices will be adjusted to $60.  If you would like to help with the Silent Auction, the wine glasses, print promotion or would like to be the ticket controller, please contact Shawn Jacula. 
  10. Africa Fire and Water Guest Speaker on March 23: Two Lakeland College students will be travelling to Africa in the summer to help do research on the effects of fire and water.  One of the students will be working with Ivan Carter.  Please google Carter’s WAR and it will give you very interesting background information. 
  11. More Good Bently News – Little Bently Warren is now sitting up and eating jello.  Mom says he’s a trouper and doing very  well. 
  12. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
  • Feb. 23 – 2017-18 Update
  • Feb. 23 – Purple Pinkie Day
  • Feb. 23 – Alberta HUB
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 2 – Rink/Tennis Update
  • March 6 – Executive Meeting
  • March 9 – Business Meeting
  • March 10-11 – Spring Learning
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 16 – Vocational Presentation
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
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Living Well Capital Campaign

Following a great discussion at our morning meeting February 9th, the Rotary Club of Vermilion voted to commit $75,000 to the Living Well Capital Campaign to support the modernization project of the Vermilion Valley Lodge.  An investment in our seniors community!
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Club Meeting  - February 9, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. No guests this morning. 
  3. Thank you team one two breakfast.   
  4.  Birthdays and Anniversaries: Charlene (Feb.10), Tannis H. (Feb.10), and Julie (Feb.11).
  5. Information:  Signup sheets circulated for  the Flag Project.   Purple Pinkie day is February 23. 
  6. EARN Breakfast – Rotary has been asked and has accepted the request  to again host the EARN Partnership breakfast on April 6th.  Mary Lee shared background information for new members.  Due to government funding, this may be the last EARN breakfast.   There will be no regular meeting on April 6th.
  7. Card Draw – The card draw will be dropped because it’s losing money.  If you have any ideas on a replacement fundraiser, please contact Justin.  As background, the profits from the cash draw were used to offset some convention expenses for  Rotarians , other than the Chair and Vice.
  8. Good News – Little Bently Warren was able to receive his surgery on Monday.   According to his mother, things are progressing well.
  9. Living Well Campaign – Rebekah gave background on how the executive arrived at the recommendation of donating $75,000 over five years to the Living Well Campaign. 
Moved by Rebekah Hiebert and seconded by Mary Lee Prior that Rotary donate $75,000 over five years to the Living Well Campaign.Discussion followed.
Moved by Shawn Jacula and seconded by Lorne Maier that the motion be amended to read “$100,000 over five years”.Amendment motion defeated(eight votes for the amendment and 10 against the amendment, with one abstention). Rebekah Hiebert accepted the friendly amendment to the original motion to read “that Rotary donate a minimum of $75,000 over five years to the Living Well Campaign”.This motion was carried by the club.
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb. 16 – Vocational
  • Feb. 16 – Chamber of Commerce
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
  • Feb. 23 – 2017-18 Update
  • Feb. 23 – Purple Pinkie Day
  • Feb. 23 – Alberta HUB
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 2 – Rink/Tennis Update
  • March 6 – Executive Meeting
  • March 9 – Business Meeting
  • March 10-11 – Spring Learning
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 16 – Vocational Presentation
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 23 – Africa: Fire and Water
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
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Paul Harris

Congratulations to Ken Morrison on receiving his first Paul Harris Fellow this week!
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Club Meeting - February 2, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Randy Riley was our quest this morning.
  3. Thank you team one for breakfast.   Awesome eggs!
  4. No Birthdays or Anniversaries.
  5. Information:  Signup sheets were circulated for the hot lunch program and the Flag Project.  We are still looking for a RYPEN student.  Purple Pinkie day is February 23. 
  6. Living Well Campaign:  Eugene has crunched numbers based on a $75,000 donation over five years to the Living Well Campaign.  Dawn will e-mail that budget to members.  Executive will make a recommendation at the next meeting. 
  7. Goal Update:  Dawn shared our club progress toward our 2016-17 citation.  Her goal is to get more members signed into Rotary.Org.  Discussion followed as to why our members are not signing up and why those who have signed in,  like the site. 
  8. Paul Harris Presentation:  Dawn presented Ken with his Paul Harris.  Congratulations Ken. 
  9. Flag Project:  Brenda answered the questions that were brought up last week (size of the flag, kits include the stake and the flag,  etc).  At this time, the flags are being geared toward residential placing (need lawn for the stakes).  Some of the housekeeping items (methods of payment, flag order forms, etc) are still in the developmental stage.  Craig was able to order the extra 50 flag kits. 
  10. Books for Belize – Robin’s c-can will be loaded onto the ship on February 4th and the water portion of the journey to Belize begins.  Brenda showed pictures of the c-can before the doors were closed and after it was loaded onto the truck.  Don’t throw those boxes away.  There will be a third c-can. 
  11. Curling:  Gus is curling in the Jim Smith Memorial Bonspiel.  Come and cheer him on as he plays his first game Friday at 4:30. 
  12. Cash Draw:  Winners this month were:
  • $150 Gary Kulak (sold by Brett)
  • $100 Jean Jacula (sold by Brenda)
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 6 – Executive Meeting
  • Feb. 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb. 16 – Vocational
  • Feb. 16 – Chamber of Commerce
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
  • Feb. 23 – 2017-18 Update
  • Feb. 23 – Purple Pinkie Day
  • Feb. 23 – Alberta HUB
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders March
  • March 6 – Executive Meeting
  • March 9 – Business Meeting
  • March 10-11 – Spring Learning
  • March 16 – Knights Spraying
  • March 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • March 16 – Vocational Presentation
  • March 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch Program
  • March 30 – Offsite Meeting
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Club Meeting - January 26, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. No guests this morning.
  3. Thank you team four for breakfast.
  4. No Birthdays or Anniversaries
  5. Canada Day Flag Project:   
  • Background:  Rotary will set up  a Canadian flag on the buyers lawn for about one week during the long weekends in May, July, August and September.  Cost per flag for the four weekends is $60. 
  • Moved by John Lunty and seconded by  Bruce McDuff that Rotary purchase 150 flags for the Canada Day Flag Project.  Carried.
  • Brenda will contact Craig with a list of several questions. 
  1. Hot Lunch Volunteers:  Dawn has enough volunteers for February, but if you have time and would like to volunteer for March, April or May, please let Dawn know. 
  2. College Awards Night, March 14th – Please let Dawn know if you would like to join her and our award winner for supper at the awards presentation. 
  3. Rypen:  Do you know a student who would like to attend the Rypen Camp?  If so, please give Dawn the name. 
  4. Rotary Lookout:  Thank you to Janine and Raylene, Brenda and Loretta for taking care of the Rotary Lookout. 
  5. Living Well Campaign:  No questions this week.  New numbers will be presented next week. 
  6. Moved by Justin Thompson and seconded by Bruce McDuff that the following names stand for the 2017-2018 Vermilion Rotary Executive:  Chair Justin Thompson, Vice-Chair Rebekah Hiebert, Dawn Riley Outgoing Chair/Recording Secretary, Eugene Wasylik Treasurer, Kirby Whitlock Membership, and Robin Sherwood Sergeant at Arms.  Positions to be filled at a later date are Foundation and New Generation.  Motion Carried.
  7. Update from Gus:  Gus showed off his new jacket and his not so new phone after he lost the one he brought from home (good news is that his pictures were backed up).   At Christmas he went snowboarding  in Lake Louise and Sunshine with Cam and Michelle Webb.  He had fun cross country skiing at the park and attended the Edmonton Motorcycle Show with Ken (that was so cool, I got lots of pictures).  Gus has also represented us well as he  attended the Marwayne School, St. Jeromes School and will be attending VES to do presentations on Brazil.   The kids loved him.  Gus will be curling in the Jim Smith Memorial.  Stay tuned for dates and times. 
  8. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 2 – Club and Foundation Update
  • Feb. 6 – Executive Meeting
  • Feb. 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb. 16 – Vocational
  • Feb. 16 – 2017-18 Update
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
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Club Meeting - January 19, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Guest: Beven Hamilton, Lakeland College Instructor
  3. Thank you team three for breakfast.  Mmmmm
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries: Happy Birthday to Josh Anderson
  5. Information Circulated:
  • Hot Lunch Program- Dawn is looking for some volunteers.  Please let her know if you can help out.
  • Dalyce Morris Fundraiser – There will be a steak fry/silent auction fundraiser  (Feb. 18, 5 PM at the Legion) to monetarily assist  Dalyce as she  battles with MS.  Call Brie 853-5867 to pre-order your steak.  Tickets are $25.
  • Crave at the Mall is closing it’s doors.    This is your last week to try out the menu.
  • Rotary has been invited to the College Awards night on March 14th.  Dawn will be attending and is looking for one more Rotarian to accompany her.  
  1.  Funding Requests:
  • Sulina Clennett – Sulina has been accepted as a counsellor for Rypen.  Question was asked if her registration receives a discount from the district.  Lorne will check into matter.  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by John Lunty that Vermilion Rotary donate up to $550 if required to pay Sulina’s camp fees.  Carried.
  • Vermilion Music Festival – Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Lorne Maier, that Rotary donate $700 to the Vermilion Music Festival for the 2017 Festival; then donate $1000 for the honor of naming rights going forward starting in 2018 subject to the Music Festival Committee accepting  the offer.  Carried.  Dawn will make the offer to Keri Pullyblank. 
  • Provincial Curling Bonspiel – Moved by John Lunty and seconded by Candice Anderson that Rotary increase the budget line by an additional $600 to support two curling teams on the condition of finding a second team to attend the bonspiel.  Carried.
  1. Dawn shared the  Christmas Card that our club received from Teresa Thomas. 
  2. Books for Belize – Robin has his second c-can ready to ship after all the paperwork clears.  There are 957 boxes and some “flattened” supplies ready to go (400 boxes of children’s books, 170 boxes of adolescent books, 100+ boxes of teacher references, 100 boxes of paper/pencil supplies plus other assorted boxes of books).  Now he’s working on the third c-can.  Awesome job Robin. 
  3. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan. 26 Living Well Discussion
      10. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 6 – Executive Meeting
  • Feb. 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
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Club Meeting - January 12, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Guests:  Keri Pullyblank, Robert McFadzean, Stacey Hyrciuk
  3. Thank you team two for breakfast.
  4. Birthdays/Anniversaries: Happy Birthday to Irene Smith on Jan. 14.
  5. Our guest this morning was Stacy Hyrciuk, Division 3 County Representative.  Stacy explained  the duties of her position and shared her 2016 highlights (Partnership with CN to plant 400 trees, Dust Control Program, Environmental Planning, Communication Towers, McNabb Wildlife Sanctuary and supporting Ft. McMurray during the fire). 
  6. Keri Pullyblank and Robert McFadzean made a presentation on behalf of the Vermilion Music Festival.  The festival has been operating on a deficit, utilizing GIC’s over the past couple years.  They are looking for an annual $2000 sponsorship commencing in 2018. 
  7. Dawn presented Brenda with her 7th Paul Harris.  Congratulations Brenda.
  8. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan. 16 – Executive Meeting (Tentative)
  • Jan. 19 – Business Meeting
  • Jan. 17 – VES Hot Lunch
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb. 6 – Executive Meeting
  • Feb. 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb. 21 – VES Hot Lunch
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Club Meeting - January 5, 2017

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests:  Riley White
  4. Thank you for breakfast Team One.
  5. Birthdays:  Emily Anderson (Jan 5) 
  6. Calendar update:
  • Please return binders and bring back any extra calendars.
  • Any questions can be directed to Kirby.
  1. Interact update:
  • Next Wednesday January 11, our Interact Club will be hosting their Charter Night.  A multicultural supper is planned for 6:30 in the basement of the library.  Please plan on attending; no RSVP necessary.
  1. Living Well Campaign update:
  • Our club will be voting on this proposal on February 9.  Please watch for information that will be shared for review prior this date.
  1. District Bonspiel Feb 23-26, 2017 in Calgary.
  2. Guest Speaker Riley White – Riley shared a power point and spoke about her experience at the “Rotary Adventure in Citizenship” in May of 2016.  Riley did a great job and fielded many questions from our group.  Thanks for a great presentation Riley!
  3. Cash Draw:
  • $150 to David Clennett  (sold by Bruce)
  • $100 to Lee Woodward (sold by Lorne)
  1. Card Draw:
  • Riley found the 2 of clubs and is a winner!  A fresh deck will be ready to go next week. 
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan 11 - Interact Charter Night
  • Jan 12 - Vermilion Music Festival
  • Jan 16 - Executive Meeting
  • Jan 19 - Business Meeting
  • Jan 17 - Vermilion Hot Lunch
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders February
  • Feb 6  – Executive Meeting
  • Feb 9 – Business Meeting
  • Feb 21 – Vermilion Hot Lunch
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Club Meeting - December 22, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Guests:  Stuart Pauls and many friends and family members.
  3. Thank you for the pancake and wonderful  Christmas  breakfast Team Four and helpers. 
  4. This morning we welcomed Stuart Pauls as our newest Vermilion Rotarian.  Welcome on board Stuart. 
  5. The rest of our morning we celebrated the  Christmas season with honorary members (Emily Anderson, Louise Cartwright and Art Boggs),  some of our Interact Members and family and friends.   Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season. 
  6. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas
  • Dec. 29 - No Regular Meeting
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan. 5 – Guest Speaker Riley White
  • Jan. 11 – Interact Charter Night
  • Jan. 16 – Executive Meeting (Tentative)
  • Jan. 19 – Business Meeting
  • Jan. 17 – VES Hot Lunch
 
Christmas time is here.  Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call.  Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air.  Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes.  Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air.  Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
                                                                                                Charlie Brown’s Christmas
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Club Meeting - December 22, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Guests:  Stuart Pauls and many friends and family members.
  3. Thank you for the pancake and wonderful  Christmas  breakfast Team Four and helpers. 
  4. This morning we welcomed Stuart Pauls as our newest Vermilion Rotarian.  Welcome on board Stuart. 
  5. The rest of our morning we celebrated the  Christmas season with honorary members (Emily Anderson, Louise Cartwright and Art Boggs),  some of our Interact Members and family and friends.   Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season. 
  6. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas
  • Dec. 29 - No Regular Meeting
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan. 5 – Guest Speaker Riley White
  • Jan. 11 – Interact Charter Night
  • Jan. 16 – Executive Meeting (Tentative)
  • Jan. 19 – Business Meeting
  • Jan. 17 – VES Hot Lunch
 
Christmas time is here.  Happiness and cheer
Fun for all that children call.  Their favorite time of the year
Snowflakes in the air.  Carols everywhere
Olden times and ancient rhymes.  Of love and dreams to share
Sleigh bells in the air.  Beauty everywhere
Yuletide by the fireside
                                                                                                  Charlie Brown’s Christmas
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Newest Member

This morning we welcomed Stuart Pauls to our club!
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Club Meeting - December 15, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests:  Stuart Pauls. David and Lois Rein, Sherry Heller  and Rhonda Newman.  Special guest appearance by Shawn Jacula (good to have you back!). 
  4. Thank you for breakfast Team Three.
  5. Birthdays:  D’Arcy (Dec. 17). 
  6. Funding Request Updates:
  • VDA – Dance association has received a casino date so they are only requesting a onetime donation.  Members are unable to attend but Dawn has received additional information. 
  • Bentley Family – While Dawn is playing Santa to the Bentley Family on Christmas day, she will deliver our cheque.  The Bentley family received good Christmas news, as they have received some government funding. 
  1. Vermilion Housing Lodge Renovations – Two of our own, Craig Brown and Brenda Lee have taken on the challenge of fundraising for the Lodge renos.  The provincial government, the town and the county have joined forces to build the “bones” of the building.  The mandate of the fundraising committee is to make that building into a “welcoming home” and not an institution for seniors.  The committee is asking Rotary to commit to $150,000 over five years to add amenities like maybe wifi, perhaps an updated kitchen,  an inviting social room or other comforts that we all take for granted (there have been many changes since the lodge was built in the 1960’s).  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Candice Anderson that the executive examine this fund raising request and make a recommendation to the club.  Motion Carried.  More information to follow. 
  2. Guest Speaker David Rein – “My goal is to make the best cup of coffee in Canada and focus on customers.”    That motto earned David Employee of the Year at the Chamber Small Business Awards this year.  David and his mom joined us this morning and he thanked his family, friends, faith and Alberta Best for instilling his work ethics.   Did you know his Tim Horton’s cup made the Guinness World Book of Records and that it took 6050 expired Tim cards to build the 6’5” tall and 5” wide cup?  “See you in the drive thru window”.   
  3. Flag Project – Craig has ordered 100 flags and stakes for the first year of his flag project and this morning he showed us an example of what we can expect to erect on lawns during the four long weekends in the summer. 
  4. Calendar Update:  The calendars have arrived.  Please pick up your boxes for deliveries. 
  5. Interact Update:  Interact members raised $240 during their Babysitting Bootcamp. 
  6. Christmas Celebration :  Instead of a regular meeting on December 22nd, we will be celebrating Christmas and inducting a new member.  Bring a friend.  All the Interact and Honorary members are invited.  For food planning purposes, please RSVP Dawn with numbers. 
  7. Card Draw - Gus is a winner again!!! 
  8. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 22 Christmas Celebration
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Club Meeting - December 8, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests:  Stuart Pauls
  4. Thank you for breakfast Team Two.
  5. Birthdays:  Charlene joined Rotary in 2014. 
  6. Scott Family:  Condolences are extended to Jan Scott (former Rotary member) and Becky Scott (honorary member) on the passing of Walter Scott.  A moment of silence was held on behalf of Walter and his family. 
  7. Fundraising Updates:
  • Donation to Haying in the 30’s was $2900
  • Profit from bartending Pomeroy Grand Opening $600
  • Broke even on Chamber Small Business Award Program
  1. Funding Requests:
  • Music Festival Request – Dawn will ask Carrie Pullyblank to make a presentation to the club.
  • Vermilion Dance Association – Dawn will ask a representative to make a presentation to the club. 
  • Midwest Family Connections Request for Warren Family Funding – Moved by Scott Webb and Seconded by Dave Bates that Rotary donate $1320 (the cost of three months of  accommodation rental at the Edmonton Ronald McDonald House and three month hospital parking pass) to support the Warren Family.  Carried.
  • Tip Toe Trip – Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Eugene Wasylik that Rotary pay the $1000 registration fee for Gus Rattmann to attend the Tip Toe With the Cariboo Rotary excursion.  Carried. 
  1. Funding Possibilities for Exchange Students:  Is it possible to have a package of fundraising ideas available for exchange students to use for Shelter Box Fundraising (or paying for extra excursions, should there be a need)?   This was Mike’s question this morning.  He suggested that such a package would take pressure off host families and would provide some guidance to the exchange student.   We don’t have an exchange student next year. 
  2.  Activities with Gus:  Want company  Skiing? X-Country Skiing?   Fishing?  Sledding?  Spend some time with Gus after Christmas.  He’s game to try anything and everything and he has many free days.
  3. Christmas Celebration :  Instead of a regular meeting on December 22nd, we will be celebrating Christmas and inducting a new member.  Bring a friend.  All the Interact and Honorary members are invited.  For food planning purposes, please RSVP Dawn with numbers. 
  4. Please note the changes to the January schedule listed below. 
  5. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 10 Interact Babysitting Boot Camp
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 15 Vermilion Housing
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 22 Christmas Celebration
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders January
  • Jan. 5 – Guest Speaker Riley White
  • Jan. 16 – Executive Meeting
  • Jan. 19 – Business Meeting
  • Jan. 17 – VES Hot Lunch
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Club Meeting - December 1, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Diane Harms, Director of Applied Research
  4. Team one, we rocked  breakfast ! 
  5. Birthdays:  None recorded. 
  6. Festival of Trees:  Dawn thanked everyone who worked, contributed or supported the Festival of Trees.  Money is still trickling in, but cookie sales were approximately $1600, tree sold for $90 and with Rotary matching, our donation to Haying in the 30’s  will be around $3000. It’s not too late to make a donation!   Donations of $20 or more receive a charitable donation receipt.   Pat on the back to Dawn and her crew. 
  7. Christmas Celebration:  Bring a friend and help us celebrate Christmas at the December 22nd meeting.  Interact and Honorary members have all been invited.  Can we talk Art into a little music?   If you are willing to help Team Four with breakfast that morning, please contact Rebekah. 
  8. Interact Babysitting Boot Camp:  How cool is this?  On December 10th, Interact Members will babysit “kids” from 9:00 to 5:00 while their parents shop or take a well deserved break.  For $30 they will keep the youngsters busy all day at VES.   Contact Kirby or Laurel if you want to join  the fun!!
  9. Rotary Calendar Project Brain Storming Ideas.  Kirby would appreciate any brain storming ideas for the Calendar by December 22nd.  GO TEAM.
  10. Crop Technology, Livestock Research and Environmental  Research  are part of  Lakeland College’s “Engaging in Supporting Economic Development in the Region” mandate.   This morning Diane Harms, Director of Applied Research, shared some of the research successes (Business Accelerator Program, Grow Safe for Livestock) and new plans for  upcoming terms (more small crop plots and perhaps involving local grain producers).  Fourteen and one half million dollars have been invested into the research programs at the college. 
  11. Card Draw:  Congratulations Eugene.
  12. Cash Draw:  $150 Kaitlyn MacKinnon and $100 Gerald Martin
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 10 Interact Babysitting Boot Camp
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 15 Vermilion Housing
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 22 Christmas Celebration
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Club Meeting - November 24, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Bethany (sorry for the wrong name last week)  Traber and Stuart  Pauls
  4. Awesome  Breakfast Team Four!  Mmmm cranberry!!
  5. Birthdays:  Justin (Nov. 29) and Mike W. (Nov. 30).
  6. Festival of Trees:  Come and check out the Festival of Tree and our Rotary theme tree (thank you  Laurel).  Dawn has enough volunteers for Thursday and Friday, but if you have some spare time on Saturday, please drop by and help out!  Special shout out to the Interact Club for manning the cookie table on Friday during the day. 
  7. Savor:  Candice is selling tickets (also available online or at the Town Office) for Savor on November 25th.  Savor is being held at the Regional this year with eight drink and five food venders providing the goodies.
  8. Town Council Volunteer Recognition Evening:   Rebekah will be one of two Rotarians representing Rotary at the Recognition Evening.  If you would like to join her, please contact Dawn or Rebekah. 
  9. Vocational Robin Sherwood:  Thank you Superman (oops Robin)  for your vocational this morning.  Such interesting history and oilfield info! 
  10. President’s Report will be presented at a future date.
  11. Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker, Diane Harms  LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 15 Vermilion Housing
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 22 Candice Anderson Vocational
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Club Meeting - November 17, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Brittney Traber and Stuart  Pauls
  4. Awesome  Breakfast Team Three!
  5. Birthdays:  Shellie Bates on the 22nd. 
  6. Festival of Trees:  This year the Festival will be held in the mall.  Please sign up for a shift  and add your favorite cookies to the cookie donation list. 
  7. Savor:  Candice is selling tickets (also available online or at the Town Office) for Savor on November 25th.  Savor is being held at the Regional this year with eight drink and five food venders providing the goodies.  If you’re interested in volunteering as security, please give Candice a call. 
  8. Annual General Meeting:  Eugene accepted questions  and comments concerning the 2015-16 budget.  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Rebekah Hiebert that the 2015-2016 financial audit be accepted as presented.  Carried. 
  9. Audit Approval:  Moved by Eugene Wasylik and seconded by Craig Brown that Deborah Tovell Professional Corp. be retained as auditor for the 2016-2017 financial year.  Carried.
  10. President’s Report will be presented at a future date.
  11. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Robin Sherwood  Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker, Diane Harms  LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 15 Vermilion Housing
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 22 Candice Anderson Vocational
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Club Meeting - November 10, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Lauren and Dion Pollard, Dean McMullan and Colton Wynnychuk
  4. Awesome  Breakfast Team Two!
  5. Birthdays:  Dean was serenaded with happy birthday.
  6. Update from Gus:  Sporting his hat and CFR t-shirt, Gus thanked Dean for taking him to the CFR.  “Everything was big there and I wouldn’t want to ride a bull. I had an awesome time.”
  7. Books for Belize:  Work on the Books for Belize is progressing well.  Robin may be ready to start loading some of the boxes.  Work list was circulated checking availability of members for work bee next week. 
  8. St. Albert  Ad Idea:  Bruce brought in advertising he had clipped from a  paper. The ad listed contact numbers and meeting dates,  and invited the public to attend a St. Albert Rotary meeting.  Is this something we should consider posting in our paper(s)? 
  9. Festival of Trees:  Work list and cookie donation list passed around for the Festival of Trees.  More information to follow at the next meeting.
  10. RYLE:  Lauren Pollard described her RYLE camp as “an experience of a lifetime”.  She found out her style is blue (unique and authentic), learned about the “love languages” and participated in group activities accentuating personal development, communication skills and community involvement.  She met many exchange students and made many new friends.  Lauren, who has played fastball at the National level, in now attending a softball program at a school in Lloydminster.  She did a fine job of representing our club!
  11. Annual General Meeting:  Next week is our Annual General Meeting. 
  12. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Robin Sherwood  Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Club Meeting - November 10, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Lauren and Dion Pollard, Dean McMullan and Colton Wynnychuk
  4. Awesome  Breakfast Team Two!
  5. Birthdays:  Dean was serenaded with happy birthday.
  6. Update from Gus:  Sporting his hat and CFR t-shirt, Gus thanked Dean for taking him to the CFR.  “Everything was big there and I wouldn’t want to ride a bull. I had an awesome time.”
  7. Books for Belize:  Work on the Books for Belize is progressing well.  Robin may be ready to start loading some of the boxes.  Work list was circulated checking availability of members for work bee next week. 
  8. St. Albert  Ad Idea:  Bruce brought in advertising he had clipped from a  paper. The ad listed contact numbers and meeting dates,  and invited the public to attend a St. Albert Rotary meeting.  Is this something we should consider posting in our paper(s)? 
  9. Festival of Trees:  Work list and cookie donation list passed around for the Festival of Trees.  More information to follow at the next meeting.
  10. RYLE:  Lauren Pollard described her RYLE camp as “an experience of a lifetime”.  She found out her style is blue (unique and authentic), learned about the “love languages” and participated in group activities accentuating personal development, communication skills and community involvement.  She met many exchange students and made many new friends.  Lauren, who has played fastball at the National level, in now attending a softball program at a school in Lloydminster.  She did a fine job of representing our club!
  11. Annual General Meeting:  Next week is our Annual General Meeting. 
  12. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Robin Sherwood  Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Guest Speaker David Rein
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Club Meeting - November 3, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Jennifer McDonald and Catriona Blythe, Primary Care Network.
  4. Thank you for  breakfast Team One.
  5. Birthdays:  Happy Anniversary to Scott and Bernie (Nov. 9).  Happy Rotary Anniversary to Dean (Nov. 8), Dawn and Debbie (Nov. 3) and Shawn (Nov. 4).
  6. Dawn thanked everyone for helping out with the DG visit. 
  7. Community Calendar:  Scott has one spot left for sale on the Community Calendar.  If you know of anyone interested in advertising, please contact Scott.
  8. Festival of Trees:   Dawn is chairing the committee for the Rotary cookie sale.  List for workers and cookies donations going around next week. 
  9. Adventures in Citizenship: We’ve paid up for one spot.  Lorne will find a student to attend.
  10. Foundation E-Mail: $100 for each Rotary member was donated to the foundation.  You should have received an e-mail with your receipt for income tax purposes. 
  11. Interact Club:   Interact members will be hosting a shelter box fundraiser on Saturday 11-2 at Kirby’s store.   Come on down and meet the members and taste Gus’s popcorn.   
  12. Highlights from Gus:  Received an 80% in social and 75% in English, which he was very proud of.  His toque and mitts are keeping him warm (the best things ever!).  He watched Colton’s hockey game (Colton got into a little skirmish) and went skating again (his mission is to skate faster than Mr. Maier’s kids). 
  13. Primary Health Care:  Diabetes Clinic, Well Women’s Clinic, Foot Care, Medicine Reviews, Advanced Care Plans and a new course called Happiness Basics, are just a few of the avenues of care offered by the Kalyna Primary Care Network.  This morning Catriona and Jennifer outlined all the services they provide (all covered by health care except for the foot clinic charge of $35).  Their Vision and Mission is to be proactive in  health care by providing  treatment and education close to home.  The Happiness Basics course is upcoming and you can register by calling 853-6966.  They are located “ next to Boston Pizza, through the Remax door and up the stairs or elevator”. 
  14. Condolences are extended to Craig and Bonita and family, on the loss of Bonita’s dad. 
  15. Cash Draw Winners:  Bob Wilson $500, Walter Prill $250 and Heather Barr $100.
  16. Gus had another lucky draw on his donated tickets. 
  17. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 7 Executive Meeting
  • Nov. 10 Business Meeting
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Jean Vidal Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Candice Anderson Vocational
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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District Governor Tour

Governor Laura Morie toured many of the community projects of our club.  Highlights were the Heritage Park Community Oven, The Rotary Lookout (pictured with President Dawn Riley), and the headquarters of Books For Belize (pictured with Rotarian Robin Sherwood).
 
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District Governor Tour

Governor Laura Morie toured many of the community projects of our club.  Highlights were the Heritage Park Community Oven, The Rotary Lookout (pictured with President Dawn Riley), and the headquarters of Books For Belize (pictured with Rotarian Robin Sherwood).
 
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District Governor

District Governor Laura spoke about Foundation, Polio Plus, and the positive impact the youth in our district are having on our communities during her Official Visit to the Club!
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Club Meeting - October 27, 2016

  1. O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guest: Laura Morie
  4. Thank you for the awesome breakfast Team Four.
  5. Birthdays:  Happy Birthday to Candice on Halloween Day.
  6. J. R. Robson Awards Night: Lorne Maier will present the Rotary Awards.  The additional  $250 donation for awards will be split between two runner-ups. 
  7. November is Foundation Month, so the coffee can will be circulating. 
  8. Thankyou Tannis for providing the Pomeroy hospitality room for our gathering with DG Laura Morie last night. 
  9. Sergeant Report:  Along with several other fines, Craig Brown was fined $1 for not cooking pancakes for the DG (with interest that’s $2). 
  10.                                       UNLESS SOMEONE LIKE YOU CARES AN AWEFUL LOT,
NOTHING IS GOING TO GET BETTER, IT’S NOT!Dr. Suess
DG Laura Morie is a #rotaryhero and models her values.She is passionate about Interact and believes we need to groom young peoplefor the next generation of Rotarians and humanitarians.Laura along with our Brenda Lee have been visiting different clubs in ourarea, learning strengths of each club, promoting foundation,encouraging new member drives and encouraging the final drive against polio.
  1. Do you have any travel pins hanging around that you would be willing to donate to a student?  If so, please bring them to the next Rotary meeting and give them to Ken Morrison. 
  2. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 3 Primary Care Network
  • Nov. 7 Executive Meeting
  • Nov. 10 Business Meeting
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Jean Vidal Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders December
  • Dec. 1 Guest Speaker LLC
  • Dec. 5  Executive Meeting
  • Dec. 8  Business Meeting
  • Dec. 15  Candice Anderson Vocational
  • Dec. 20  Hot Lunch Program
  • Dec. 29 No Regular Meeting
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Guest Speaker

Presentation by Curt Orbeck of Buffalo Trail Public Schools regarding the unique Students Online program. 
 
 
 
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Guest Speaker

We were provided an educational and informative presentation on the Outreach School by Derek Collins, Principal.
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Awards

Rotary supports our local schools and College through their Student Award programs.  Congratulations to Michael Menzies, recipient of St Jerome's Rotary Club of Vermilion Award for his good academic standing and exceptional attitude and behavior in school and the community!

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Club Meeting - October 20, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests:   Michelle Webb and Dean McMullen
  4. Thank you for the awesome breakfast Team Three.
  5. Birthdays:  Shawn on October 23rd. 
  6. Highlights of the Month  from Gus:  Interact Club raised $457 on the weekend at their BBQ, selling burgers and popcorn.  Gus is willing to try any Canadian excursions.  His team is also playing football Saturday at 10:30. 
  7. District Governor Visit:  DG Laura Morie will be visiting our club on October 26 and 27th.  On the 26th she will be toured around town, attend an executive dinner meeting and meet our members at a dessert social.  The next morning she will be guest speaker at our regular meeting.
  8. Chamber Gala:  Many Rotarians were nominated for Small Business Awards in various categories  at the Chamber Gala.  Congratulations to Kirby for winning the Spirit of Vermilion Award and Candice the Employer of the Year Award. 
  9. Social Committee:  See Dawn if you’d like to be part of the Social Committee.
  10. Vocational:  Robin’s Vocational has been postponed until a later date as he was called away to work. 
  11. Elementary Hot Lunch changed to October 25th.
  12.  Vermilion Elementary School was spotlighted this morning when Principal Michelle Webb was our guest speaker.  Hot lunch program, breakfast program, after school and noon hour clubs, walking club, buddy program, choir, drama, mentorship programs, star polishers!  Wow, this little school is bustling!  Michelle is also most proud of her staff and their  teaching success as demonstrated in achievement test scores.
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders for October
  • Oct. 21 and 22 District Fall Learning
  • Oct. 25 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Oct. 26 and 27 District Governor Visit
   14. Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 3 Primary Care Network
  • Nov. 7 Executive Meeting
  • Nov. 10 Business Meeting
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Jean Vidal Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
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Club Meeting - October 13, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: No guests this morning.
  4. Thank you for the awesome breakfast Team Two and a couple friends who helped with Dawn’s birthday breakfast.
  5. Birthdays:  Dawn, October 13 and Craig October 15. 
  6. Highlights of the Month  from Gus:  Played his first football game (bounced off a few bigger guys), tried skating (had some younger skaters helping him along, but would still like to try hockey when he gets a little more practice),  had Canadian Thanksgiving (the pumpkin pie and apple crisp was amazing) and he heads off for leadership next week.  Gus has also taped a bucket list of Canadian activities to the bulletin board.  If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience this young man’s humor, you’re missing out.  Help him cross items off the bucket list.  He’s game for anything!!
  7. Interact Club:  This years interact  club is already active helping out with a BBQ on the weekend.  There are six members and a couple youngsters waiting to be old enough to join.  Thank you Charlene for hosting the organizational meeting.   
  8. District Governor Visit:  DG Laura Morie will be visiting our club on October 26 and 27th.  On the 26th she will be toured around town, attend an executive dinner meeting and meet our members at a dessert social.  The next morning she will be guest speaker at our regular meeting.
  9. Chamber Gala:  Loretta and Dawn and anyone who would like to assist, will be bartending at the Chamber Small Business Gala on October 19th. 
  10. Polio Donation:  Eugene suggested that perhaps we should divert the money that we usually donate to  Polio towards shelter boxes or Stop Hunger Now.  Please think about the suggestion for a future meeting. 
  11. Social Committee:  See Dawn if you’d like to be part of the Social Committee.
  12. Calendar Binders:  Binders are overdue.  Please hand into Kirby by Thursday.  If you can help  finish canvasing or you need help canvassing,  please contact  Kirby.  
  13. Upcoming Events/Reminders for October
  • Oct. 20 Guest Speaker Michelle Webb, Principal Vermilion Elementary School
  • Oct. 20 Vocational Robin Sherwood
  • Oct. 20 and 21 District Fall Learning
  • Oct. 25 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Oct. 26 and 27 District Governor Visit
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 3 Primary Care Network
  • Nov. 7 Executive Meeting
  • Nov. 10 Business Meeting
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
  • Nov. 24 Jean Vidal Vocational
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
  • Nov. 25 Savor
  • Nov. 24-26 Festival of Trees
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Club Meeting - October 6, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Curt Orbeck (SOL and Dewberry Schools Principal), Luke Mitchell, and Tess McQuaid (Heritage Oven Supporters Extraordinaires)
  4. Thank you for the awesome breakfast Team One.
  5. Birthdays:  Scott is has his Rotary anniversary on the 9th.   
  6. Pizza Oven Social will be held in the spring after the Rotary Garage Sale.
  7. New members are needed for the Social Committee as we have lost Dean and Dave.  There is no traditional reason to have socials on the same day as the off-site meeting, so that routine may change.  We will be having a Christmas Social.
  8. District Governor Visit:  DG Laura Morie will be visiting our club on October 26 and 27th.  On the 26th she will be toured around town, attend an executive dinner meeting and meet our members at a dessert social.  The next morning she will be guest speaker at our regular meeting.
  9. Chamber Gala:  Loretta and Dawn and anyone who would like to assist, will be bartending at the Chamber Small Business Gala on October 19th. 
  10. Curt Orbeck, Principal  of the Dewberry School and Dewberry Students on Line School,  was our guest speaker this morning.  Students with Alberta addresses can access a variety of learning programs from three different types of home schooling styles or different types of high school student learning programs.  Curt is also administrator of  Buffalo Trail Public Schools  Video Conferencing .  All high school courses, either on line or by paper,  are available to eligible students.
  11. Card Draw:  No winners, although Colton and Gus had a handful of tickets. 
  12. Cash Raffle:  Winners for this month were Integra Tire - $150 and Integra Tire - $100.  Rumor has it that Integra Tire supported Rotary by buying at least 4 or 5 tickets.  Thank you Integra Tire, you deserved a double win.   
  13. Updates from Gus:  Gus will provide his updates at the second meeting of each month.
  14. Calendar Binders:  Binders are overdue.  Please hand into Kirby by Thursday.  If you can help  finish canvasing,  please contact  Kirby.  
  15. Upcoming Events/Reminders for October
  • Oct. 20 Guest Speaker Michelle Webb, Principal Vermilion Elementary School
  • Oct. 20 Vocational Robin Sherwood
  • Oct. 20 and 21 District Fall Learning
  • Oct. 25 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Oct. 26 and 27 District Governor Visit
  1.  Upcoming Events/Reminders November
  • Nov. 3 Primary Care Network
  • Nov. 7 Executive Meeting
  • Nov. 10 Business Meeting
  • Nov. 15 VES Hot Lunch Program
  • Nov. 17 Annual General Meeting
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New Members

President Dawn Riley welcomes new members Janine Lange & Laurel Wynychuk
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New Members

President Dawn Riley welcomes new members Janine Lange & Laurel Wynychuk
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Paul Harris

Dean McMullen receives 4th Paul Harris recognition
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Club Meeting - September 22, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Derek Collins
  4. Thank you for the tasty breakfast Team Four.
  5. Birthdays:  There were no birthdays or anniversaries. 
  6. Tannis Frankiw thanked the club for helping out with her grand opening.  Dawn read an e-mail from Rhonda complimenting Colton on his participation in Hinton. 
  7. Reminders for next Thursday:  Offsite meeting 7 AM at the Lakeland College Fireside Room (go thru the cafeteria).  Fifth Thursday Social will be held at the Golf Club, 6 PM.  Colton and Gus will be giving their inbound and rebound presentations.
  8. Derek Collins, Outreach School Principal, outlined the priorities and mission of his school  (generosity, belonging, mastery and independence).  Students who are unable to learn in a regular school setting,  students working and finishing their schooling and students who are upgrading or finishing off their high school educations, can all be successful graduates of the Outreach School.  The school also gives back to the community by mentoring or reading at the elementary school and spending time with seniors. 
  9. Dawn has enough volunteers to run the Elementary School  lunch program in October and November (third Tuesdays).   She’ll be looking for more help later in the year. 
  10. Mike shared his tickets with Gus and Gus was a winner. 
  11. Last call to commit to the Pizza Road trip to Derwent.  Let Loretta know if you’re interested in joining the fun.
  12. Upcoming Events/Reminders for September
  • Sept. 29  Social at Golf Course, 6 PM
  • Sept. 29 Offsite Meeting at Lakeland College Fireside Room , 7 AM
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders for October
  • Oct. 3 Executive Meeting
  • Oct. 5 Derwent Pizza Road Trip
  • Oct. 6 Guest Speaker Curt Orbeck,  Principal Students On Line
  • Oct. 18 Vermilion Elementary Hot Lunch Program
  • Oct. 20 Guest Speaker Michelle Webb, Principal Vermilion Elementary School
  • Oct. 20 Vocational Robin Sherwood
  • Oct. 20 and 21 District Fall Learning
  • Oct. 26 and 27 District Governor Visit
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Club Meeting - September 15, 2016

  1.  O’Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw
  3. Guests: Gus Rattmann
  4. Thank you team three.  Breakfast was wonderful.
  5. Birthdays: Carol Wasylik on September 20th.
  6. Signup sheet for numbers attending and donation of dessert/salad for the September 29th social was passed around.  Meet at the Golf Course, 6 PM  for beef on a bun and a great evening of socializing. 
  7. Information re Global Grant Request was passed around.  At this time we have already committed our international funding so this request was passed around for general information. 
  8. Rotary Action Groups – Our new District Governor distributes a newsletter each month.  This month she provided information on the Global Grant Request.  You can find information on the rotary.org site. 
  9. The first  Interact  Club meeting for this year will be held at Kirby’s Store, 6:30 PM.
  10. Derwent Pizza Road Trip anyone?  We’ll be leaving Kirby’s store, 5:30 on October 5th.  Please let Loretta know if you would like to be part of the fun. 
  11. Conventions: 
  • District Convention  April in Westlock,
  •  2017 International  Convention ,  June in Atlanta Georgia
  •  2018 International  Convention , end of June in Toronto. 
  1. African Dancers, followed by the Lawrence Brothers, cinnamon buns, displays at the museum, art lessons, and much much more,  wow!!!!   Check the local papers for information.  Thanks Rebekah (Allied Arts) and Candice (Goodlife Institute) for the updates.  Book November 25th for Savor. 
  2. Upcoming Events/Reminders for September
  • Sept. 16-18 Youth Exchange Orientation
  • Sept. 21 Interact Meeting, 6:30 at Kirby’s Store
  • Sept. 22  Guest Speaker Derek Collins, Outreach Principal
  • Sept. 29  Social at Golf Course, 6 PM
  • Sept. 29 Offsite Meeting at Lakeland College Fireside Room , 7 AM
  1. Upcoming Events/Reminders for October
  • Oct. 3 Executive Meeting
  • Oct. 5 Derwent Pizza Road Trip
  • Oct. 6 Guest Speaker Curt Orbeck,  Principal Students On Line
  • Oct. 18 Vermilion Elementary Hot Lunch Program
  • Oct. 20 Guest Speaker Michelle Webb, Principal Vermilion Elementary School
  • Oct. 20 Vocational TBA
  • Oct. 20 and 21 District Fall Learning
  • Oct. 26 and 27 District Governor Visit
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Club Meeting - September 8, 2016

  1. Thank you team two and friends for breakfast.  Guests this morning were Janine Lange, Laurel Wynnychuk, Dean McMullan, Dwight Miller, Colton Wynnychuk, Gus, and Marlene Beattie.  Happy 8th birthday to Jackson Maier on Saturday.
  2. Guest Marlene Beattie, TD Bank,  invited Rotarians to volunteer three hours with other community members as they plant approximately 100 trees around Vermilion on September 17th.    Volunteers are to meet at the pergola north of Webb’s Machinery at 9:00 AM.  Snacks and coffee before the planting, lunch afterwards, gloves and t-shirts will be provided .  Please  bring a shovel.  
  3. Pizza and beer social at the Heritage Oven?  Stay tuned for more information.  
  4. Welcome to  Laurel Wynnychuk and Janine Lange, Vermilion’s newest Rotarians.  
  5. As of this morning, our newest Honorary Rotarians are Dean McMullan and Dwight Miller.  Dean was also presented with a Paul Harris Fellow.  Congratulations.  
  6. Gus is playing football (it’s strange running in a helmet), is taking phys ed, social, English and art, went camping to Turtle Lake (it’s too hot to have camp fires in Brazil and we only tent for overnight, not stay in a camper for days) and went surfing (was so cold, couldn’t feel my legs).  Come out and watch the next football home game!
  7. Because some Rotarians have never tasted Derwent Pizza, we’re going on a road trip!  If you’d like a taste of pizza and fun, you’re welcome to join us on October 5th (be at Kirby’s store at 5:30).  This is not an official Rotarian function, just a fun road trip where you pay for your own meal.  Please let Loretta know if you plan on attending so that we can make reservations and pre-order pizza.  
  8. On September 29th, we will be attending Lakeland College for an off-site meeting.  The college has arranged for us to meet in the Fireside Room at 7:00.   Breakfast will be provided and there will be  speakers for the meeting.  Then in the evening, we will meet for our Fifth Thursday Social, 6 PM, at the Golf Club.  The Golf Club is providing the beef on a bun and our members will provide the salads and desserts.  
  9. Thank you to the Rotarians, Dawn, Kirby, Justin, and Charlene who have volunteered to be part of the Community Signup on Saturday at the mall.  
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Club Meeting - September 8, 2016

  1. Thank you team two and friends for breakfast.  Guests this morning were Janine Lange, Laurel Wynnychuk, Dean McMullan, Dwight Miller, Colton Wynnychuk, Gus, and Marlene Beattie.  Happy 8th birthday to Jackson Maier on Saturday.
  2. Guest Marlene Beattie, TD Bank,  invited Rotarians to volunteer three hours with other community members as they plant approximately 100 trees around Vermilion on September 17th.    Volunteers are to meet at the pergola north of Webb’s Machinery at 9:00 AM.  Snacks and coffee before the planting, lunch afterwards, gloves and t-shirts will be provided .  Please  bring a shovel.  
  3. Pizza and beer social at the Heritage Oven?  Stay tuned for more information.  
  4. Welcome to  Laurel Wynnychuk and Janine Lange, Vermilion’s newest Rotarians.  
  5. As of this morning, our newest Honorary Rotarians are Dean McMullan and Dwight Miller.  Dean was also presented with a Paul Harris Fellow.  Congratulations.  
  6. Gus is playing football (it’s strange running in a helmet), is taking phys ed, social, English and art, went camping to Turtle Lake (it’s too hot to have camp fires in Brazil and we only tent for overnight, not stay in a camper for days) and went surfing (was so cold, couldn’t feel my legs).  Come out and watch the next football home game!
  7. Because some Rotarians have never tasted Derwent Pizza, we’re going on a road trip!  If you’d like a taste of pizza and fun, you’re welcome to join us on October 5th (be at Kirby’s store at 5:30).  This is not an official Rotarian function, just a fun road trip where you pay for your own meal.  Please let Loretta know if you plan on attending so that we can make reservations and pre-order pizza.  
  8. On September 29th, we will be attending Lakeland College for an off-site meeting.  The college has arranged for us to meet in the Fireside Room at 7:00.   Breakfast will be provided and there will be  speakers for the meeting.  Then in the evening, we will meet for our Fifth Thursday Social, 6 PM, at the Golf Club.  The Golf Club is providing the beef on a bun and our members will provide the salads and desserts.  
  9. Thank you to the Rotarians, Dawn, Kirby, Justin, and Charlene who have volunteered to be part of the Community Signup on Saturday at the mall.  
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Club Meeting - September 1, 2016

  1. Breakfast by team one was shared by guests Owen Walker, Janine Lange, Emily Anderson and our new Rotary exchange student Gus.  Happy birthday to Scott on the 1st and Candice joined Rotary on September 4th.  
  2. Owen Walker shared his RYPEN experiences in Jasper.
  3. Kirby handed out the calendar binders this morning.  Please complete your area by September 30 and return the binders to Kirby.  If you have a free evening and have not committed to a canvas area, please help Kirby complete his six routes.  
  4. Rotarians are invited to the Pomeroy Grand Opening on September 14th.  Tanis has offered the bartending service to our club as a fundraiser.  Moved by Kirby Whitlock and seconded by John Lunty that our club provide the bartending service at the Pomeroy Grand Opening on September 14, 2016.  Motion Carried.  Loretta and Dawn have volunteered to bartend.  
  5. Janine Lange invited Rotarians to attend the opening of her business “Masterpiece Therapies” on Tuesday, noon to 3:00.  The business is located in the Remax building.  
  6. The awning for the fair booth has arrived.  Installation date is in the spring.  Thanks for the footwork Bruce.  
  7. Our club has received District Grants:  $5,000 for Books for Belize and $1,000 for scholarships (to be divided up between the schools awards we sponsor).
  8. Welcome to Gustavo Ratmann, our exchange student.  He is looking forward to skating and seeing snow for the first time.  He has been warned about the cold!  Gus is very receptive to experiencing all that is Canadian.  So if you have not already done so, please get a criminal record check and share your Canadian activities.  
  9. Cash draw winners:  $150 - Rex Cunningham       $100 - Mike Donkin
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Club Meeting - August 25, 2016

  1. If you missed this morning, you missed Jean’s “if it’s in a frying pan, it’s breakfast” apple cake (she even brought some to share later).  Thanks for breakfast Jean and team four.  Guests this morning were Stuart Pauls and Janine Lange. 
  2. Bruce was serenaded with happy birthday as his birthday is on the 28th. 
  3. Dawn passed around information concerning the “West Africa Polio Immunization” volunteer trip.  Contact her if you require the information.
  4. Rotary will have an information booth at the Vermilion Sign-up day.  Please contact Charlene if you would like to help out.
  5. Spots are still available if you would like to help with the Vermilion Elementary School hot lunch program on the third Thursday of each month.  See Dawn if interested.
  6. Calendar binders are ready to go the first week in September.  Thankyou  Kirby and crew for  organizing this fundraiser.  Now to find the perfect picture(s) for the cover!!
  7. The renos in the library are “pounding” along.  Stuart Pauls gave an update on the project and explained how the space can be rented out to the public.  Interesting fact: the library space is rented out four of the five days that the library is open. 
  8. If you have not paid your Rotary dues, please do so by the end of August. 
  9. Janine Lange is being proposed for Rotary membership in the Vermilion Club.  Any Rotary members who have comments or concerns pertaining to this proposal need to bring those to the attention of the Executive within the next week.  Thank you Rebekah for making that proposal. 
  10. Some updates:
  • More people are becoming aware of and using the outdoor oven.  There will be an open oven on Monday so bring something that you would like to be baked.
  • Our new Rotary student Gustavo Rattmann arrives tomorrow.  Mike and Colton will meet him at the airport.  Wynnychuks will be his first host family.
  • Makalya Kozack, our outbound student, has settled in with her French host family.
  • Workmen are finishing the outdoor rink.  Drive by for a look. 
  • Lorne invited everyone to the first high school football game of the year (Friday at 3:00 against Bonnyville).
  • Next week Owen Walker and Selina Clennet will share their RYPEN experiences. 
  1.  New deck for the draw, no winners.   
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Club Meeting - August 18, 2016

  1. O Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw Reminder
  3. Welcome Guests: no guests today
  4. Breakfast: Thank you Team Three!!
  5. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Jean (Aug 22), Michelle Webb (Aug 22) Eugene and Carol (Aug 23)
  6. West Africa Project Fair: Dawn shared a correspondence regarding the opportunity for a trip to Port Harcourt Nigeria scheduled for October of this year to participate in a Polio Immunization Exercise.
  7. Cash Draw sales - Dawn passed around the 31 extra tickets and a list of previous purchasers who were missed this summer in selling. Rotarians were asked if they could try to contact and sell tickets to a couple of people on the list.
  8. Vermilion Elementary Hot Lunch Sign Up - the sign up sheet was passed around.
  9. Letter from District Governor  - Laura Morie DG has asked that every club in the District submit at least three articles to the monthly newsletter this year. The club chose the Lookout, the Fair Float, Books for Belize, Purple Pinkie, the Garage Sale.
  10. Calendar Sales - Kirby distributed the sign up sheet for Calendar duties. Please let him know what you are willing to do to support this long standing Rotary Project! A brief discussion was had regarding what will happen if not enough people volunteer. The committee and club will examine a course of action later this fall.
  11. Vocational: Scott Webb - Scott gave the club a very enjoyable Vocational talk! Thank you Scott!
  12. Card Draw - Jean won $10!!!!! That was the last pay card, a new deck will be started next week!
  13. Sargent at Arms - everyone was fined $1 to go towards Polio Plus!
  14. Brenda Lee suggested that our Sargent in Arms fine those Rotarians over the next two weeks that do not bring school supplies to be donated to Books for Belize.
 
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Club Meeting - August 11, 2016

1.   Great breakfast team two.  Guests this morning were Ken Freimark and Janine Lange.  
Happy Birthday to Louise Cartwright on August 14th.  
 
2.  Coat Orders:  Dawn will get our Rotary crest to Craig’s so that we can get a price for orders.  If you have not done so and wish to purchase a jacket, please drop by Craig’s and try on jackets (or pick your own vest, sweater, shirt etc. ).
 
3.  Ken Freimark, our guest this morning, was recognized as the winner of the fair cash raffle.  Eugene sold him the winning ticket.  
 
4.   Vermilion Elementary School Hot Lunch Program:  Can you spare one and a half hours on the third Tuesday of one month in the next school term?  Volunteers are invited to join Dawn in helping serve lunch at VES and then to enjoy a meal with the students and staff.  Dawn has volunteered to work each Tuesday and requires two other Rotarians to help out.  Please sign up at a meeting.  
 
5.  Social Committee Chair:  If you are interested in heading the social committee, please see Dawn.
 
6.  Calendar Sales:  Kirby will be handing out binders in September.  If you cannot canvas, there are other positions to fill to make this fundraiser successful.
 
7.  Chamber of Commerce Gala:  Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Jeph Myles that the Vermilion Rotary Club support the Chamber of Commerce Gala by managing the bar on October 19, 2016.  Carried.  Rotary will retain all the profits.  Dawn and Loretta will be obtaining their pro-serve certifications. Perhaps this is something several members should consider as regulations state that ticket sellers and alcohol servers should carry this certification.  
 
8.  Community Announcements:
  • Rita Swan’s Celebration of Life is  August 20th, 1 PM.
  • Craig advises that the Oven is more efficient now and that the “Robin designed and manufactured” doors have been added.   The oven will be “cooking” each Monday in August at 6 PM.  Please bring your raw product and join the crowd.  
  • On August 20th, Lakeland College is hosting “Feast on the Farm”.  Information is in all the papers and tickets cost $100 (food and performance by the Lawrence Brothers).
 
9.  Upcoming Rotary Events:
                 -    Scott Webb vocational next week.
                 -   Visit from the District Governor the last week in October.  
        -   Rotary will have a table at the Community Sign-Up on September 10th.
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Paul Harris Fellow

Dawn Riley receives her second Paul Harris Fellow from the Club, in recognition of her year dedicated to Rotary Leadership as the 2015/16 Club President.  Presented to her by Assistant Governor, Brenda Lee
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Club Meeting - August 4, 2016

  1. Our guest this morning was Louise Cartwright.  Thank you team one for an awesome breakfast.  There were no birthdays or anniversaries to celebrate.  
  2. Are you ordering a jacket, vest or other Rotary clothing?  If so and you have not stopped  at Craigs to make your pick, please do so by August 11th.  Remember that your order will not be placed unless Dawn receives your payment by August 11th (Eugene will use one cheque to pay for the entire order).     
  3. Fair booth winners were:  Ken Fremark (spelling not correct) winning the $2016 cash raffle and Greg Lumley winning the earlybird on the calendar draw.  Proceeds were down and several suggestions were discussed as to why. Suggestions to improve the raffle were also discussed.  To date 170 calendar subscriptions have been sold.
  4. Dawn will be asking volunteers to sign up for the Vermilion Elementary School Hot Lunch Program.  Volunteers get to join the students for lunch on those days.  More information to follow.  
  5. Would you like to chair  the social committee?  The job would entail planning an evening social on the fifth Thursday of any month with five Thursdays.  This is a wonderful opportunity for a new member.  Thank you Dean for volunteering on this committee for so many “eventful Thursdays”.  
  6. Kirby is talking calendar and will have the binders ready to go in September.  Sign-up list will continue to circulate in August.  
  7. We have been approached by the The Vermilion Chamber of Commerce to bartend at the Gala again this year on October 19th.  Loretta and Dawn  volunteered.  Dawn will contact the Chamber for profit splitting details.
  8. Rotary received a thank  you card and $50 donation from a young gal (sorry didn’t get name) in appreciation for borrowing our piano.  
  9. Plans are underway for another Rotary orientation evening.  Brenda will be sending out an e-mail with details.  Please reply to Brenda with your date of choice.
  10. Congratulations to Greg Johnston ($150) and Ron Hartwell ($100) who were the first winners in our cash draw.  
  11. Sergeant at Arms fines:  We all felt sorry for one table where everyone paid (and no it wasn’t the guys’ table but we do love your phone ring Robin) so we all paid in sympathy.  
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Colton Returns from Finland

Our club welcomed Colton Wynnychuk back from his International Student Exchange.  Colton will provide his formal presentation to the Club on his exchange experience in August.
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Club Meeting - July 21, 2016

Theme: Rotary Serving Humanity
  1. O' Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw!
  3. Welcome Guests: Michaela, Mercedes, Lloyd Snelgrove, Colton, Laurel
  4. Breakfast: Thank you Team Three!!
  5. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Linda Sherwood (July 27)
  6. Reasons to love Rotary. Dawn shared the article in this months Rotarian and some of the plusses of being a Rotarian.
  7. Fair Float Preparation: Wednesday July 27  6:00 pm The Old Webb’s RV dealership.
  8. Fair Booth: Please sign up for a shift if you are available! It is a wonderful socializing opportunity!
  9. Cash Draw: if you need tickets or names please contact Dawn as there are extra of both. Money is due to Dawn by Tuesday August 2. If you would like to drop off money and ticket stubs at the fair booth, please label it cash draw money with Dawn’s name on it.
  10. Communities in Bloom: Judges will be in town starting July 25th.
  11. Coat Orders: Due to Dawn by Aug 11th
  12. Michaela gave the club a dry run of the presentation she has built about Canada. She has created a wonderful summary of Canada, and will no doubt be an amazing representative of Canada, Alberta and Vermilion!!!
  13. Vocational: Brenda Lee gave a wonderful vocational to the club! She has had a very diverse career path. Lloyd Snelgrove followed with some wonderful words about many of Brenda’s amazing talents and qualities!
  14. Card Draw: no winner this week
  15. Sargent at Arms: paying up this week: Dawn for re-arranging the name tags, Bruce - for leaving his coffee cup out last meeting he was at, Lorne and Justin - for being late, Dave, Mike B - talking, Kirby - let the coffee run out, anyone not signed up for fair booth shift
  16. Meeting Adjourned - Reminder no meeting next week - Legion Pancake Breakfast 6:30-10:00 am
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Welcome Back!

The Club was thrilled to welcome Lori (Jacula) Meyer who was our Outbound Exchange Student to South Africa in 1994/95.  Lori extended her appreciation to the Club for the Exchange experience and noted how it had changed her life.  Lori currently resides in Vietnam with her husband and three children, where she and her husband Kevin work in the geology field. 
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Club Meeting - July 14, 2016

Theme: Rotary Serving Humanity
  1. O' Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
  2. Card Draw!
  3. Welcome Guests: Laurel and Colton Wynnychuk, Michelle and Cameron Webb
  4. Breakfast: Thank you Team Two!!
  5. Birthdays and Anniversaries: Mike and Kelly (July 14), Mary Lee (July 20)
  6. Eugene made a motion we change Dean McMullen and Dwight Miller's status from member to honorary member. Jean seconded. Carried.
  7. Teresa Farewell: Teresa thanked her host families, the Rotarians who took her places, who attended her Shelter Box dinners, and expressed her gratitude at being hosted by our club. Reminder that her party is tonight at Mike and Michelle Webb's, inside, #8 Brennan Park (Acreages), second last house (not the mansion, alas). It will be inside, with dessert and wine. If you would like to bring dessert or something to drink, excellent, if not, that works too.
  8. Colton Welcome Home! Colton spoke to us about his time in Finland.
  9. Fair Float Sign Up: July 27 (night before the parade). More information will be available soon. A sign up sheet will distributed next week.
  10. Fair Booth Sign Up: Justin has distributed a sign up sheet.
  11. Coat Orders: Due to Dawn by Aug 11th
  12. Communities in Bloom: Judges come into town July 25; continue to be diligent in keeping our town tidy, if you notice anything of concern you think Communities in Bloom needs to know about, please advise the Town Office or CIB members Donna Moon or Janice Jones.
  13. Card Draw: Lucky exchange students!
  14. Sargent at Arms: the golden rule is talk less or pay more!
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Club Meeting - July 7, 2016

Theme: Rotary Serving Humanity 
O' Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test 
Card Draw! 
Welcome Guests: Lori Mayer. Lori spoke to us about her previous exchange to South Africa in 1994 and how it has impacted her life. 
Breakfast: Thank you Team One!! 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Karl and Jean (July 8), Dean and Bobbi (July 10), Marilyn MacDuff (July 11). 
Parade Float:Night before the parade. More information will be available soon. 
Fort Building Contest:We had 10 teams with 50 participants. Participants had fun. It was successful. Looking forward to next year. 
Coffee Cup Challenge: Money will be collected once a month for the year. 
Cash Draw: Dawn has names of people who would like the opportunity to buy tickets. 
2016-2017 Executive Changes: Justin Thompson is the president elect for 2016-2017. Brenda made a motion to ratify the new executive for 2016-2017. Jeph seconded the motion. Carried. 
Fair Booth: Justin distributed a sign up sheet and will continue to do so. Dean also distributed his people mover sign up. 
Coat Orders: Due the second week in August.
Card Draw and other dues: Can prepay for half the year or the whole year. You can also prepay meals as you wish. If you need to spilt up your dues into payments, talk to Eugene. 
Membership: Brenda proposed Laurel Wynnychuk and Nick Toma for membership. 
Brenda presented past president Dawn with a Paul Harris in recognition of all she has done in the past year. 
Exchange Students: Mike is looking for host families! Teresa is leaving us soon, and her party is July 14, 7:00 p.m. at Mike & Michelle's, you bring snacks or not, #8 Brennan Park 
Sargent at Arms: the golden rule is talk less or pay more! 
 
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Club Meeting - June 23, 2016

  1. Thank you team four for the amazing breakfast.  Laurel Wynnychuk was our only guest this morning.  Maybe we can convince her to join once she no long needs to bring Teresa to the meetings!! Two weeks of celebrations include:  Cameron Webb and Darcie Maier (June 23), Brenda Lee (June 30), Bob Snelgrove (July 2), Mike and Michelle and Dawn and Randy (July 3), Lorne and Darcie (July 4) and Ed Lee (July 5).
  2. REMINDER:  Funeral service for Fred Theaker, former Rotarian, will be held at the Pentecost Church tomorrow at 4 PM.
  3. Card Draws:  Dawn will be emphasizing the card draws on a regular basis as the revenue from the draw goes towards sending members to conventions. 
  4. Budget:  Dawn presented a revamped 2016-2017 budget to the club.  Moved by Craig Brown and seconded by Lorne Maier that the budget be accepted as presented.  Carried. 
  5. Casino Funds:  Moved by Craig Brown and seconded by Jeph Miles that our Rotary Club use $5,000 from casino revenue to cover the cost of shipping books to Belize.  Carried.
  6. Signing Authority:  Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Justin Thompson that the bank signing authority for the Vermilion Rotary Club  for the  2016-2017 year remain the same as  the signing authority for the 2015-2016 year.  Carried. 
  7. We received gold!  We were one of six clubs in our District to receive a Presidential Citation at the gold level.  Dawn and Brenda accepted our citation on Monday.   Congrats Dawn. 
  8. Interesting tidbit of information:  There are around 1500 youth involved in 61 Interact Clubs in our Division.
  9. Rotary Lookout:  Please visit  the Rotary Lookout .  The makeover is wonderful. 
  10. Coffee Challenge:  Brenda presented some interesting facts about our coffee challenge.
  • Donating the cost of two $2 coffees per week equals a total donation of $208 (donation is  applied towards a Paul Harris Fellow).
  • This year we donated  $3,880.70 into the coffee tin (doesn’t account for the money donated on-line).
  • We currently have 13 Paul Harris members (some multiple donors ).
  • Half of $208 donation  goes towards the Polio Fund.
  • Foundation giving is a goal for citations. 
  1.  Teresa’s Update:  The scenery was awesome and wonderful!  We hiked thru snow with our shirts on!  It only rained on the last day! Welcome to the Canadian Rockies!  Teresa’s farewell gathering will be on July 14th, at Mike Webb’s (more information to follow).  Teresa,  we  hope you enjoyed your Canadian experience as much as we enjoyed hosting you.  
  2. Canadian Flag Program:  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Jeph Miles that Vermilion Rotary club endorse the Canadian Flag Program.  Carried.  Craig has volunteered to chair the committee and has done some research  into  purchasing the flags etc.  More information to follow. 
  3. Cash Raffle:  Tickets are ready to sell for the cash raffle.  If you have not received your package, please pick them up from Dawn.  All ticket money and ticket stubs need  to be returned to Dawn in July.  First draw is August 1st. 
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Gold Presidential Citation

Congratulations to President Dawn and the 2015-16 leadership team of our club!  
Dawn accepts a Gold level Presidential Citation from District Governor Tim Schilds at District 5370 Awards Night.   
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Club Meeting - June 16, 2016

Theme: Rotary Fellowships Month
 
O' Canada/Rotary Grace/Four Way Test
 
Welcome Guests: no guests. Dawn read a thank you card from the Environment Committee thanking us for our contribution to the pollinator garden.
 
Breakfast: Thank you Team Three!!
 
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Dave & Shellie (June 15th was their 25th), Susan and Rob (June 22). 
 
Interact Fort Building Event- June 30- Charlene: We are opening up the contest to youth of all ages as well adults. We are in need of volunteers to help with the box cutting station and to help the young "architects" at the event. There will be a sundae fundraiser as well.
 
2016-2017 Budget- Tabled. Dawn and Lorne found with additional research that it will not be feasible for us to host a Stop Hunger Now event. The skating rink project will be given it's own category. A $1800 defibrillator for Midtown Medical Clinic from Casino funds must also be added.
 
2016-2017 Strategic Planning (input from club): Please provide Dawn with suggestions. Although we had 6 new members last year, we also lost several. We will be going in to the new year with 32 members. One goal will be to have 2 member orientations. There will be one in August to celebrate membership month, and possibly one in March. A few suggestions were 5 or 6 people to attend International Convention in Atlanta and a few people to go to Belize. Dawn will promote the card draw better!
 
2016-2017 Committees: Dawn is waiting for confirmation from a few committee chairs. Sign up will be a little different than last year.
 
2016-2017 Schedule: Please let Dawn know if you have any suggestions for guests and offsite meetings.
 
Card Draw: Dawn was lucky twice, and I apologize for apparently missing the third person.
Sargent at Arms: happy buck for those who missed the Habitat for Humanity BBQ.
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Club Meeting - June 9, 2016

  1. Our guest this morning was Laurel Wynnychuk.  Happy birthday to Jessica on Saturday.  Thank you team two for breakfast.
  2. Old Business:
  • Mana Project:  Moved by Lorne Maier and seconded by Brenda Lee that Rotary donate $1000 to the Mana Project.  Carried.
  1.  New Business:
  • Budget:  Dawn presented the new 2016-17 budget and answered questions .  A copy of the present budget and  the projected 2016-17 budget will be e-mailed to members.  A vote will be held on the 2016-17 budget on June 16, 2016.
  • Committees:  Committee charts will be displayed in the following weeks.  Please sign up.
  • Schedule:  A schedule for the 2016-17 year will also be provided. 
  1. Paul Harris Donation:  Dawn advised the club that she will be donating her second presidential Paul Harris money/points to the club so that each member has foundation credit.
  2. Adventures in Citizenship:   Riley White attended the executive meeting and  gave  a  presentation highlighting some activities and scenery of her trip to Ottawa.  Although the program itself was wonderful, she felt very  uncomfortable with the anti-Alberta sentiment expressed by Elizabeth May during her Women in Politics address and  by her host family (non Rotarians).  Dawn will address the matter by contacting the host committee and sharing Riley’s concerns.  Riley will be sharing her presentation during a club meeting later in the summer.
  3. Garden Party:  Members have been invited to don their finest hats and attend the Vermilion Hospital Gazebo Garden Party on June 15, 2 PM.   Please bring along $2 as Kirby thinks you may need $$ for an activity. 
  4. Lobster fest Invitation:  If anyone is interested in attending the lobster fest in Vegreville, please see Dawn or Kirby for more information. 
Reminder:  BUDGET VOTE NEXT WEEK.
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Paul Harris Fellow

Paul Harris Fellowships presented by Rebekah Hiebert to Scott Webb & Craig Brown for their contributions to Rotary International
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Club Meeting - June 2, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Aulden Reid, The Robot Boys, Brian Morritt, Jorah Morritt and Cliff McCauley.  Thank you for breakfast team one.  Happy birthday Kirby (June 4) and Ken (June 6). Happy Rotary anniversary to Brenda (June 13) and Justin (June 4).
  2. Justin will present our Rotary Award at the Outreach graduation on Friday.  Thanks Justin.
  3. Providing Hope One Child at a Time.  Aulden Reid, board member for the Haitian Children’s Aid Society, is very passionate and generous donating his time and money helping the orphanage in Mirebalais, Haiti (where his adopted daughter originated).  Due to a downturn in the Canadian Economy, corporate sponsorship of the HCAS’s Mana program ceased (these packages are very similar to our Stop Hunger Now packages).     Aulden dedicates his efforts to raising money to provide tsunami stricken starving families with supplemented food packages.  Ten dollars will feed a family of six for a month.  One hundred percent of  donated funds goes directly to buying the Mana packages.   We have Aulden’s presentation as a download.  If anyone is interested in watching the entire powerpoint presentation or would like Aulden’s contact information, please contact Dawn or Loretta. 
  4. The Robot boys joined us for breakfast with a video presentation (sorry about the technical difficulties) and an update of their year.  Thank you boys for the plaque, we’ll display it in our room with pride. 
  5. Do you have card board boxes that you want to recycle?  Our Interact Club is sponsoring a fort building contest at the mall as part of Canada Day celebrations.  Interact member, Jorah Morritt says they need boxes of all sizes, especially furniture and appliance boxes.  Let Kirby or Charlene know if you have boxes to donate.  The Interact Club would also appreciate donations of prizes for the winners (stability, creativity, etc.).  Next week Dawn will bring posters to the meeting.  Members please hang them in your businesses. 
  6. Next week Dawn will present the budget for the next Rotary Year. 
  7. Cash Draw winners were:  Carla Myshaniuk ($2,000), Denise MacDonald ($250) and Toma Fine Floors ($100). 
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Club Meeting - May 26, 2016

  1. Thank you team four, breakfast was delicious.  Guests were Cliff McCauley, Laurel Wynnychuk, Angela Wilm, Doug Stewart and Emily Anderson.  Happy Birthday to Jeff and Art Boggs (both on the 31st) and Happy Anniversary to Mike and Laurel Wynnychuk on June 1st. 
  2. Our club will have the opportunity to purchase jackets with the new Rotary logo.  Doug Stewart brought a couple jackets as examples, but feel free to drop by Craig’s should you wish to try on something different (like a vest).  Dawn will place a group order in about three weeks.  Payment must be included with your order (cheques made out to Vermilion Rotary please). 
  3. As Dawn was not able to attend the remainder of the meeting, Rebekah introduced guest speaker Angela Wilm.  Angela, an instructor at Lakeland College shared her experiences leading a group of Lakeland College students on an overseas practicum to the poorer areas of Hawaii.  Students helped in the classrooms and gained a new perspective working with orphans, English as a second language students and immigrant students. 
  4. Teresa had an eventful week white water rafting and participating in hurdles at zones.  Her second supper is this weekend. 
  5. If you would like to host Gustavo, our next Rotary student, please give Mike a call.
  6. Next week our guest speaker is Aulden Reid and the Robot Boys are coming for breakfast. 
  7. When you have all three tickets in the card draw, you have a good chance of winning and that’s what Brenda and Teresa did.  Congrats on drawing the ace of spades. 
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Club Meeting - May 19, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Kyra Marie Stefanuk, Shawn Bell, Carol Coleman, Steven from Focus and Carol Wasylik.  Happy Birthday to Colton Wynnychuk (20th), Eugene Wasylik (21st), and Kelly Bykowski (22nd).  Lorne joined Rotary on the 15th and Susan on the 17th.  Happy Anniversary to Gerald and Sharon on the 21st and Bruce and Marilyn on the 25th.  Thank you team Three for breakfast and to Carol  for Eugene’s birthday surprise.
  2. Dawn will soon have the “Committee Charts” displayed.
  3. Downtown Summer Streetfest, Community Art Project, Art Market, Farmers Market, Summer Street Dance, Children Activity Centre, Play with Clay, Brown Bag Film Fest,  Jazz on the Border, Fine Arts Show, Book Spine Poetry, artWalk!!   All of these activities are part of the Lloydminster Arts Festival, June 11-15.  Kyra Marie Stefanuk, Arts Without Borders,  promises there will be something for everyone.  Check out the website artswithoutborders.ca for a listing of activities (#ARTSyll). 
  4. Dawn presented the Regional Centre cheque for sound upgrades to Carol Colemen and Shawn Bell.
  5. Kirby, Tannis and Charleen shared their experiences at the Stop Hunger Now packaging in Camrose.  Their  first shift was so efficient, organizers  needed to stop packaging so that the second shift would have a chance at the assembly line.  All packages are sent to a warehouse in California.  Packages will be sent to families during disasters or to third world countries needing food.  Each package is marked and packers will be notified when and where their meals are sent. 
  6.  Rotary has been asked to bartend a wedding on July 1st, for a donation to the club.  See Shawn if you are willing/able to help out.
  7. This morning Dawn read a letter of resignation from Gerald Hiebert.  We wish Gerald and his family all the best in Red Deer where Gerald has accepted a new job. 
  8. Kirby gave us an update on Tuesdays  Habitat for Humanity BBQ.  Hamburgers will again be available this Tuesday starting at 11:30 in front of Kirby’s store.  Kirby promises a big surprise for those attending. 
  9.  Next week our guest speaker will be Angela Wilm, Lakeland College.
  10. There will be no meeting on June 30th.  Instead Rotarians are encouraged to attend the Communities in Bloom breakfast in the morning and the Taste of Vermilion activities in the evening. 
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Club Meeting - May 12, 2016

  1.  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). 
  2. Dawn read a thank you card from the Valley Lodge (Sherry Heller) thanking Rotary for the garden donation.  
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5.  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.
  6. 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. 
  7. 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. 
  8. 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.
  9. Mike gave an update on the tennis court proposal.  The revised plan has been submitted to the Rec Board.
  10. Mike has info on our new Brazilian exchange student and will share the bio with the club.
  11. 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.
  12. Next week we`ll learn about the Lloydminster  Event ``Art Without Borders``.
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Club Meeting - May 5, 2016

  1.  It was awesome to have Honorary Member Emily Anderson as our guest this morning.  Thank you team one for breakfast.    It was one of the few times this year that we had no birthdays or anniversaries. 
  2. Support for Ft. McMurray:  Gerald Hiebert shared his thoughts about support for Ft. McMurray.  Ideas tossed around were supporting a town wide fundraiser at a later date, finding out if we can get Rotary matching grants, striking up a community support committee to coordinate fundraising  and committing manpower when the rebuilding begins.  Dawn is looking into an ad to promote donations to the Rotary or/and The Red Cross.  Because the situation is so crowded and volatile,  basically the Red Cross is saying DON’T SEND STUFF, SEND $$$.   Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Scott Webb that Vermilion Rotary donate $5,000 (contingent on reserves) to the 5370 Rotary Foundation for Ft. McMurray relief.  Carried. 
  3. Habitat for Humanity:  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Scott Webb that the Vermilion Rotary Club cover the supply costs, up to $2,000, for the Habitat BBQ on May 19th.   Carried.  Dawn will put the challenge out to other service clubs to sponsor other Habitat BBQ’s. 
  4. Pollinator Garden:  Moved by Scott Webb and seconded by John Lunty that the Vermilion Rotary Club donate $500 to  support the Pollinator Garden.  Carried. 
  5. Mana Project:  Request tabled and Dawn will request a presentation.
  6. Regional Centre Request for$5,000 Donation Towards Upgrading Sound System:  Moved by Craig Brown and seconded by Jeff Myles that the Vermilion Rotary Club donate $5,000 towards the upgrading of the Regional Centre sound system.  Carried.
  7. Hot Lunch:  Dawn is seeing if there is enough interest  to have Rotary members commit to working one day per month at the Vermilion Elementary School  to help with the hot lunch program .  Commitment is two members working approximately  1.5 hours serving lunch and helping to clean up.    More discussion at a later date. 
  8. Stop Hunger Now:  Kirby and Charlene are volunteering at the Camrose Stop Hunger Now packaging on May 15th.  They have room for two more volunteers to travel with them.  Give Kirby a call if interested.
  9. Town Cleanup:  Meet at Remax at 9:00 Saturday morning if you have volunteered to work the Town Cleanup.  After the cleanup, volunteers are invited to a BBQ at the Town Hall. 
  10. Teresa’s Second Supper for Shelterbox:  If you signed up for  the May Austrian supper with Teresa, May 29th is tentatively your supper date.  See Scott or Teresa. 
  11. Reminders: 
  • Interact Charter Night is Monday.
  • Ever wonder what the life of an Outreach student is like?  Find out from out guest speaker next week.
  1. Cash Raffle Winners:  Winners this month were $150 Faye Borne and $100 Andy Hudson.
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Club Meeting - April 28, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Richard Starke, Julie Ollinger, Darlene Barr, Laurel Wynnychuk and Rebekah’s parents.  Thank you team four for the awesome breakfast.  Happy birthday to Tannis Frantic (April 8), Robin Sherwood (April 30) and Rebekah Hiebert (May 3).     Happy Anniversary Robin and Linda (April 26). 
  2. Forty percent of pollinators face extinction due to global warming, urbanization, agricultural practices and pesticides.  Julie Ollinger and Darlene Barr presented the Vermilion Environmental Club’s plan for the pollinator garden located west of the Manor.   Their goal is to provide food, shelter, and nesting places (girl guides are building houses) for the pollinators and to raise awareness of the importance of natural habitat.  Although the future plans include paths, trees, and pergolas,  present needs are a watering system, more plants, signage and information brochures.  Their goal is to raise $5,000 this year to further their goals. 
  3.  Mike presented an updated proposal for the outdoor facility between St. Jerome’s and VES.  New plans are to retain and resurface two tennis courts and build a new skating area.  More information to follow.
  4. It’s a boy!   He’s also our new exchange student from Brazil (sorry Mike, didn’t even try to write that name down). 
  5. Moved by Scott Webb and seconded by Dave Bates that we give the Interact Club $500.  Carried.  Teresa Thomas accepted the cheque on behalf of the Interact Club. 
  6. Please call Charlene 780-744-2180 or Kirby 780-853-1060 if you plan on attending the Interact Inaugural Charter Night on May 9th (Club Room, 6:30 PM).   Rumor is blizzard cake for dessert!!
  7. Richard Starke presented an update on the new provincial budget .  He is currently working on reviewing the budgets of six different ministries.  Running for the provincial PC leadership may be in his future. 
  8. Craig is getting ready for our next casino fundraiser.  We’ve been accepted for the third quarter of 2019. 
  9. Charlene left this information on our tables this morning.  On May 5th, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Rotarians are invited to the Little Bear Advocacy Centre’s Premier Debut (5011 49 Avenue, Lloydminster).  There will be activities for children and youth as well as refreshments and snacks for all.    Charlene says the place is amazing. 
  10. Reminders:
  • Executive Meeting – May 2
  • Town Clean Up – May 7
  • Interact Charter Night – May 9
  1. There will be a new deck of cards for the draw, as Teresa won the last money card. 
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Club Meeting - April 21, 2016

  1. Thank you team three and friends for  providing breakfast for almost fifty people.  Non-Rotarian garage sale helpers were our guests this morning as we celebrated a very successful 2016 garage sale. Happy first year Rotary anniversary to Dave Bates on April 23.
  2. Thank you Julie Campbell for all your work on Charter Night.  Although you were unable to attend, we serenaded you with a round of applause. 
  3. Rotarians are invited to the Inaugural Charter Night for our Interact Club on Monday, May 9th  in the club room (refreshments and chatter at 6:30 PM with dinner to follow).  Please RSVP by May 5th to Charlene Carey 780-744-2180 or Kirby Whitlock 780-853-1060 for food numbers.  Congratulations to our Interact members: Rhys Racine, Michaela Kozak, Teresa Thomas, Sarah Yarmuch, Regann Munro, Kadin Morritt, Jorah Morritt, Jennifer Peterson, Owen Walker-Welch and Cameron Webb.  Special thanks and job well done to our club mentors Dawn Riley, Charlenne Carey, and Kirby Whitlock.
  4. Thank you to the Captains of the Garage Sale Ship, Brenda and Deb. Your steering was awesome!   The rest of the meeting was filled with laughs and thank yous and some prestigious “Can’t Believe You Sold That, Golden Globe & Bright Idea” awards for salesmanship, ideas and memories.  Shawn shared his very successful social media “commercials”, videos and pictures of the garage sale.  Awesome job Shawn.  To paraphrase Brenda who didn’t want to mention names in fear of forgetting someone, thank you to everyone for their volunteer hours.  Brenda says over 89% of Rotarians along with other helpers, volunteers and voluntolds logged over 900 hours to the make the sale successful.  Revenue total to date is around $25,500.  WELL DONE EVERYONE. 
  1. Presentations were made to:
  • The Valley Lodge Courtyard Project
  • The Vermilion Girl Guides
  • Vermilion Hot Lunch Program.
Next week guest speakers will be a member of the Environment Committee and Richard Starke. 
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Club Meeting - April 14, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Laurel Wynnychuk, and Michaela Kozack and her mother Mercedes.  Happy Birthday to Rhys Racine on the 18th.  Thank you team two for breakfast. 
  2. Town Cleanup, May 7th:  We have the same area as last year.  If you can help, meet at Remax at 9:00.  There will be a BBQ for the “pickers” at noon at the Town Office.  Signup sheets are being circulated.  Please contact Shawn for more information. 
  3. Teresa’s Update:  Wow what a busy last couple weeks for Teresa!!!   She went on the school skiing trip (little hill but it was fun), travelled to Yellowknife (on a bus that got colder as it went north), went ice fishing  (has the picture to prove it), dog sledding (dogs go faster than you think), checked out an ice castle, snowshoed, watched spectacular northern lights (for a couple nights), shared her experiences as an inbound at spring orientation, went skiing in Jasper, had very good seats at an Oilers game, went  quad mud bogging (got stuck)  and received her lowest math mark 80%.  Now she’s going to badminton districts in Lloydminster.  Good luck Teresa.
  4. Michaela’s Update:  Michaela is our outbound for next year.  On August 23rd she’ll be leaving for somewhere in France.  Michaela shared the highlights of her orientation weekend and commented  that although it was a lot of information, she gained insight for her new adventure.  
      She’ll be an awesome ambassador for our club!
  1.  The Interact Club will be hosting a Charter Night in May in the Club Room.  Stay tuned for more information.
  2. Garage Sale Update:  The GARAGE SALE IS READY AND TODAY’S THE BIG OPENING:  Brenda and Deb updated the club on the garage sale progress.   Thank you to everyone for their volunteer hours.  Any help during the cleanup on Saturday right after the sale, would be gratefully accepted.  If you invited a non-Rotarian to work at the garage sale, please invite them to join us for breakfast on April 21 (RSVP extras to Rebekah for breakfast numbers).  Thank you Brenda and Deb for all the hours of planning and organizing.  BRING ON THE CUSTOMERS!!
  3. Charter Night Update:  Thank you to Julie who has been busy organizing Charter Night on April 17th.   Setup is at 3:30 with takedown after the event.   All take down and cleanup help gratefully accepted. 
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Club Meeting - April 14, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Laurel Wynnychuk, and Michaela Kozack and her mother Mercedes.  Happy Birthday to Rhys Racine on the 18th.  Thank you team two for breakfast. 
  2. Town Cleanup, May 7th:  We have the same area as last year.  If you can help, meet at Remax at 9:00.  There will be a BBQ for the “pickers” at noon at the Town Office.  Signup sheets are being circulated.  Please contact Shawn for more information. 
  3. Teresa’s Update:  Wow what a busy last couple weeks for Teresa!!!   She went on the school skiing trip (little hill but it was fun), travelled to Yellowknife (on a bus that got colder as it went north), went ice fishing  (has the picture to prove it), dog sledding (dogs go faster than you think), checked out an ice castle, snowshoed, watched spectacular northern lights (for a couple nights), shared her experiences as an inbound at spring orientation, went skiing in Jasper, had very good seats at an Oilers game, went  quad mud bogging (got stuck)  and received her lowest math mark 80%.  Now she’s going to badminton districts in Lloydminster.  Good luck Teresa.
  4. Michaela’s Update:  Michaela is our outbound for next year.  On August 23rd she’ll be leaving for somewhere in France.  Michaela shared the highlights of her orientation weekend and commented  that although it was a lot of information, she gained insight for her new adventure.  
      She’ll be an awesome ambassador for our club!
  1.  The Interact Club will be hosting a Charter Night in May in the Club Room.  Stay tuned for more information.
  2. Garage Sale Update:  The GARAGE SALE IS READY AND TODAY’S THE BIG OPENING:  Brenda and Deb updated the club on the garage sale progress.   Thank you to everyone for their volunteer hours.  Any help during the cleanup on Saturday right after the sale, would be gratefully accepted.  If you invited a non-Rotarian to work at the garage sale, please invite them to join us for breakfast on April 21 (RSVP extras to Rebekah for breakfast numbers).  Thank you Brenda and Deb for all the hours of planning and organizing.  BRING ON THE CUSTOMERS!!
  3. Charter Night Update:  Thank you to Julie who has been busy organizing Charter Night on April 17th.   Setup is at 3:30 with takedown after the event.   All take down and cleanup help gratefully accepted. 
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Club Meeting - April 14, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Laurel Wynnychuk, and Michaela Kozack and her mother Mercedes.  Happy Birthday to Rhys Racine on the 18th.  Thank you team two for breakfast. 
  2. Town Cleanup, May 7th:  We have the same area as last year.  If you can help, meet at Remax at 9:00.  There will be a BBQ for the “pickers” at noon at the Town Office.  Signup sheets are being circulated.  Please contact Shawn for more information. 
  3. Teresa’s Update:  Wow what a busy last couple weeks for Teresa!!!   She went on the school skiing trip (little hill but it was fun), travelled to Yellowknife (on a bus that got colder as it went north), went ice fishing  (has the picture to prove it), dog sledding (dogs go faster than you think), checked out an ice castle, snowshoed, watched spectacular northern lights (for a couple nights), shared her experiences as an inbound at spring orientation, went skiing in Jasper, had very good seats at an Oilers game, went  quad mud bogging (got stuck)  and received her lowest math mark 80%.  Now she’s going to badminton districts in Lloydminster.  Good luck Teresa.
  4. Michaela’s Update:  Michaela is our outbound for next year.  On August 23rd she’ll be leaving for somewhere in France.  Michaela shared the highlights of her orientation weekend and commented  that although it was a lot of information, she gained insight for her new adventure.  
      She’ll be an awesome ambassador for our club!
  1.  The Interact Club will be hosting a Charter Night in May in the Club Room.  Stay tuned for more information.
  2. Garage Sale Update:  The GARAGE SALE IS READY AND TODAY’S THE BIG OPENING:  Brenda and Deb updated the club on the garage sale progress.   Thank you to everyone for their volunteer hours.  Any help during the cleanup on Saturday right after the sale, would be gratefully accepted.  If you invited a non-Rotarian to work at the garage sale, please invite them to join us for breakfast on April 21 (RSVP extras to Rebekah for breakfast numbers).  Thank you Brenda and Deb for all the hours of planning and organizing.  BRING ON THE CUSTOMERS!!
  3. Charter Night Update:  Thank you to Julie who has been busy organizing Charter Night on April 17th.   Setup is at 3:30 with takedown after the event.   All take down and cleanup help gratefully accepted. 
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Club Meeting - April 14, 2016

  1. Guests this morning were Laurel Wynnychuk, and Michaela Kozack and her mother Mercedes.  Happy Birthday to Rhys Racine on the 18th.  Thank you team two for breakfast. 
  2. Town Cleanup, May 7th:  We have the same area as last year.  If you can help, meet at Remax at 9:00.  There will be a BBQ for the “pickers” at noon at the Town Office.  Signup sheets are being circulated.  Please contact Shawn for more information. 
  3. Teresa’s Update:  Wow what a busy last couple weeks for Teresa!!!   She went on the school skiing trip (little hill but it was fun), travelled to Yellowknife (on a bus that got colder as it went north), went ice fishing  (has the picture to prove it), dog sledding (dogs go faster than you think), checked out an ice castle, snowshoed, watched spectacular northern lights (for a couple nights), shared her experiences as an inbound at spring orientation, went skiing in Jasper, had very good seats at an Oilers game, went  quad mud bogging (got stuck)  and received her lowest math mark 80%.  Now she’s going to badminton districts in Lloydminster.  Good luck Teresa.
  4. Michaela’s Update:  Michaela is our outbound for next year.  On August 23rd she’ll be leaving for somewhere in France.  Michaela shared the highlights of her orientation weekend and commented  that although it was a lot of information, she gained insight for her new adventure.  
      She’ll be an awesome ambassador for our club!
  1.  The Interact Club will be hosting a Charter Night in May in the Club Room.  Stay tuned for more information.
  2. Garage Sale Update:  The GARAGE SALE IS READY AND TODAY’S THE BIG OPENING:  Brenda and Deb updated the club on the garage sale progress.   Thank you to everyone for their volunteer hours.  Any help during the cleanup on Saturday right after the sale, would be gratefully accepted.  If you invited a non-Rotarian to work at the garage sale, please invite them to join us for breakfast on April 21 (RSVP extras to Rebekah for breakfast numbers).  Thank you Brenda and Deb for all the hours of planning and organizing.  BRING ON THE CUSTOMERS!!
  3. Charter Night Update:  Thank you to Julie who has been busy organizing Charter Night on April 17th.   Setup is at 3:30 with takedown after the event.   All take down and cleanup help gratefully accepted. 
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Club Meeting - April 7, 2016

  1.  Awesome breakfast team one.  Guests this morning were Riley White, Laurel Wynnychuk,  two missionaries who were helping the garage sale setup team this morning (sorry I didn’t get their names, but we appreciate the help) and Dani.  Happy Birthday to Greg on April 10th and to Bonita Brown on April 12th.
  2. Guess who was lucky enough to make a trip to Russia?  Colton shared his trip adventures with his mom and Dawn.  Due to technical difficulties, Dawn was not able to share his pictures, so she will email them to us.
  3. Eugene presented a membership proposal for Eva Armstrong .  Contact Dawn  if you have concerns.
  4. Our curling team of Eugene, Candice, Gerald and Dean were presented with the Harry Jewell Sportsmanship award at our curling bonspiel.  The Jewell family donates $200 to the team club in lieu of individual trophies.  This morning Eugene presented the cheque to Dawn on behalf of his team.
  5. FUNDING REQUESTS
  • COME BY THE HILLS:  Moved by Lorne Maier and Seconded by Jeff Myles that Rotary purchase a silver level sponsorship for the Come By The Hills Music Festival in the amount of $250, with the request that they use the money to sponsor a youth performer.  Carried. 
  • VES HOT LUNCH PROGRAM:  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Shawn Jacula that Rotary sponsor a child for the Vermilion Elementary School Lunch Program in the amount of $450.  Carried.
  • STOP HUNGER NOW:  Moved by Kirby Whitlock and seconded by Lorne Maier that we donate $1000 to Stop Hunger Now.  Carried.
  • VERMILION ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE:  Membership has decided to table this funding decision and asked for a presentation from the “Pollinator Committee”. 
  1. Kirby and Charlene are planning on attending the Stop Hunger packaging event in Camrose on May 15th (there is also one in Sherwood Park on May 14th).  If you would also like to attend please give Kirby a call.  To participate in one of these events you need to register online.  Dawn will email the links to members. 
  2. Garage Sale Update:  Plans are falling into place and the moving work begins this morning.  Brenda is most concerned with having enough personnel for the Thursday opening.  If you can help, please let her know.
  3. Charter Night, April 17:  Julie has the charter night organized.  Work sheets were passed around this morning.    Contact Julie if you need more info or would like to sign up.
  4. 2016-17 Vermilion Rotary Executive:  Moved by Dean and seconded by John that the club approve the 2016-2017 executive as presented.
Chair – Dawn RileyVice-Chair – Vacant
Past Chair – Lorne MaierSec. Treasurer – Eugene Wasylik
Recording Secretary – Loretta QuickstadFoundation Chair – Tannis Henderson
Membership – Kirby WhitlockPublic Relations – Jeff Myles
Sergeant at Arms – Rebekah Hiebert
Motion Carried
Lorne thanked Dawn for committing to a second chair position and urged members to step forward to fill the vacant vice-chair position.
  1.  Little Bear Advocacy Centre:  Rotary members have been invited to tour the new centre on May 13th, 11 AM – 7 PM .  Dawn will email the invitation.
  2. CAMPS:
RYLA – Mr. Chase at St. Jerome’s is locating a “worthy” student for us.As a side note, Mr. Chase was a RYLA participant in his teenage years.
RYPEN – Sulina Clennet will be participating as a counsellor and Owen Walker-Walsh will be attending as a participant.
  1. Cash Raffle:  John is stepping back from being the Cash Raffle Chair and Dawn will be assuming that role.  The goal is to sell 300 tickets to put approximately $7,000 revenue into our projects. 
  2. Cash Raffle Winners:   $150 Nora Westman     $100 Branden Poliakiwski
  3. Next week Michaela Kozak will give us an outbound update and  we will find out what Theresa has been up to and how she likes farm living. 
  4. Mike Webb advised that the Town is looking at retaining and resurfacing two of the tennis courts at the Outdoor Facility.  More information to follow. 
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Club Meeting - March 31, 2016

 
  1. O Canada/Rotary Grace
  2. Welcome Guests: Shannon Leonard, Emily Anderson, Ed Anderson
  3. Breakfast: Thank you Team Four
  4. Birthdays & Anniversaries: Lorne (March 28), Dave (March 30), and Loretta (April 5)
  5. Correspondence: A thank you note from St. Jerome's Leadership Class for donating to their penny carnival.
  6. May 19-Inclusion Alberta- free breakfast in Lloydminster for the Rotary Inclusion Partnerships program.
  7. Integrity Awards: Dean made a motion to accept Pat Calyniuk and Brian Crisp as our Integrity Awards honourees. The motion was seconded by Brenda. Carried.
  8. Garage Sale (Brenda Lee): As there will be two venues this year (the Curling Rink as well as the Heritage Pavilion) it is all hands on deck! Please sign up to volunteer. The first night of the garage sale and April 9th for the intake of donations will be especially busy.
  9. Presidential Citation: Dawn is excited to announce we are one of eight clubs (thus far) in the district to earn our Presidential Citation!
  10. Rotary 100 years-Edmonton Club-we are invited to attend.
  11. Vermilion Hot Lunch Program (Shannon Leonard): Shannon outlined the background and current format of the program. They serve meals (referencing the Canada Food Guide) to 150-300 students on Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. There are 2 paid staff and several volunteers, including students from the Outreach School . The program runs from October to mid June. Shannon presented us with the opportunity for our club to sponsor one (or more) of their 25 subsidized students for the year. The cost of sponsorship is $450/student for the year.
  12. Social Media (Shawn Jacula): Like our Facebook pages Rotary Club of Vermilion Alberta and Interact Club of Vermilion Alberta. Shawn would like to start sharing member profiles on our Facebook page; please contact him to volunteer. If you have pictures, videos, etc. to share, please contact him. Shawn discussed several tips and tricks for using social media effectively. The hashtag for the upcoming garage sale is #RotaryGarageSale. Watch your email for a tip sheet with more information!
  13. Coffee/Polio Plus Campaign update (Brenda Lee): Brenda reminded us to keep donating.
  14. Adventures in Photography (Lorne): the deadline is coming up to submit a student. A spot has become available for us to send a student to Adventures in Citizenship.
  15. Reminder: Executive Meeting April 4 6:30 p.m.- Everyone is  Welcome
  16. Charter Night: April 17th. Volunteers are needed to help set up.
  17. Card Draw
  18. Sargent at Arms
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Club Meeting - March 17, 2016

  1. Thank you team three, breakfast was awesome.  Guests this morning were:  Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Colleen Symes, Laurel Wynnychuk, Eva Armstrong, Bernie Huedepohl and Josh from Wheat Law Office.  Congratulations John on your seven years in Rotary as of March 13th. 
  2. Garage Sale:  Brenda and Craig gave a Garage Sale update.  This year we are able to utilize the curling rink, rent free for the furniture and misc. The Butler Building is also rent free for our project, making this a community event.  Because we have two venues, there is a greater need for volunteers than ever before.  Thank you to those who have signed up.  If you have not volunteered yet, the sheet will be passed around at the next meetings.  The Vermilion Girl Guides and the Interact members have stepped by to help on collection days.  More information to follow. 
 
Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Loretta Quickstad that Rotary donate $1200 from the garage sale proceeds to the Girls Guides’ International trip.Motion carried.
Moved by Craig Brown and seconded by John Lunty that Rotary donate $5000 from the garage sale proceeds to the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation for their Vermilion Valley Lodge courtyard renovations. Motion Carried.
 
  1.  Request for Funding, Robot Baking Boys:  Moved by Charlene Carey and seconded by Kirby Whitlock that Rotary donate $500 to the Robot Baking Boys in support of their trip to Worlds.  Carried. 
  2. Casino Update:  Craig handed out the working schedules for the Camrose Casino. 
  3. New Pins:  Members received their new Rotary pins today.
  4. The College is 103 years old.  It has changed its name a couple times, survived thru two world wars, one depression and several economy shifts.  Alice Wainwright-Stewart shared some Lakeland College highlights and changes thru the years.  She was very proud of the accomplishments of her students and the hands on programs provided by the college.
  5. Reminder:  NO MEETING ON MARCH 24TH.  Earn Partnership Breakfast is March 22nd. 
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Club Meeting - March 10, 2016

  1. Thank you Team Two for breakfast.  Happy birthday Loretta.  Quests this morning:  Eva Armstrong (potential Rotarian), Rhys Racine and his mom Shannon, Kaiden Morrit and his dad Brian, Angela Wilm and her student Pelagie.
  2. Dates to remember:
  • Charter Night – April 17
  • Irish Pub Night – March 12:  Border City has donated a table to our club.  Please advise Brenda  by tonight if you would like to attend.
  • Earn Partnership Breakfast – March 22
  • No Meeting March 24th due to the Breakfast being on March 22nd.
  1.  Brenda says ``Out with the Bonspiel, in with the Garage Sale!!``  Garage sale dates are April 14,15 and 16th, with all the receiving and organizing days happening the week before.   Our garage sales are successful because of all the dedication and the many hours of volunteer ``people power`` (not to mention footwork and just plain fun) that our members invest. 
  2. Bonspiel Update:  Shawn thanked members for their support and help,  and our sponsors for being a big part of the success of the bonspiel weekend.   Thanks John, you did an awesome job of pulling everything together.    Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to view Shawn’s bonspiel video.  Tune in next week for the video or check it out on the Rotary Facebook site.  
  3. “No matter how great a place is, it can never be as great as home.”  Pelagie, a Cambodian child care student at Lakeland Student shared her feeling and experiences of being an immigrant to Canada.  The weather, culture and food were her biggest challenges, but she plans on staying in St. Paul when she completes her education.  She shared her version of  Cambodia  versus what we see in the media.    Thank you Pelagie and welcome to Canada.
  4. Mike Webb gave a short update of the Outdoor Rink project.  At this point, the Town of Vermilion Rec Board, has partnered with another group for their matching grant.  Details for the renovation are still being discussed.  
  5. Kaiden and Rhys have learned that “all work and no play, makes boring robots”.  They attended to request funding for their trip to Worlds in Kentucky in April.  They also brought some of their baking.  If you missed the meeting,  you can drop by the mall today and support their bake sale (Cookie needs a few new parts!). 
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Club Meeting - February 25, 2016

  1. Thank you team four, breakfast was awesome.   There were no birthdays or anniversaries. 
  2. Mary Lee has drawn up sample plans for a new Vermilion Rotary Banner.  More info at a later date. 
  3. Allied Arts has provided Rotary with two tickets to their final performance for this year, Celtic Fusion Illusion (March 12th).  There will also be a wine and cheese prior to the performance.  See Dawn or Rebecca if you are interested in attending. 
  4. Vermilion Elementary School has invited Rotarians to be guest  speech  judges during the day on April 11th.  Winners at the school level will advance to the Buffalo  Trial Public Schools finals.  Let Dawn know if you’re interested. 
  5. Kirby shared his “I went to a meeting in Yuma and volunteered to distribute school supplies in Mexico” adventure.  Taking his duties very diligently, he’s already arranged his hats for the first days of the garage sale (sounds like we’re in for a treat!)  .  On a serious side, thanks Kirby, we look forward to your proposal. 
  6. The Figure Skating Club has asked for setup help again this year (March 5th, 10:45).  This is the Rotary Bonspiel, but if anyone has spare time that morning, the club would appreciate your manpower. 
  7. Jason Whiting (SP?), Lloydminster Rotary Club publishes a Lloydminster Calendar.  For those interested, the site is http://lloydrotary.com/.
  8. Dawn read a “thankyou for our support”  card from CLASS.
  9. Curling Bonspiel Update:  Plans are coming along well with 24 teams registered from across the province.  First draw is Thursday evening, with opening ceremonies on Friday at 10:30 AM. Saturday’s first draw starts at 8:00 AM with the finals Sunday at 9:30 AM.  There will be finger food on Thursday evening,  chili with fixings meal on Friday night (both at the arena)  and catered banquet on Saturday  at the Regional Centre.  Meals are covered by entry fees for curlers.  Others (Rotarians/Spouses not curling),  may  purchase  meal tickets (in advance please so that we can give the caterers numbers).  The cost  for Friday’s meal is $20 and Saturday’s  is $25 (you may purchase one or both).  Please book/ purchase your tickets from Loretta.
  10. Rooms are booked and workers scheduled for working  the Casino fundraiser.  Thanks Craig. 
  11. Please get Integrity Award nominations  into Dean. 
  12. Kirby would like to put together a  Rotary Team for Amazing Race Vermilion.  Please let him know if you’re interested. 
  13. We have quest speakers on March 10th and 17th.  More info to follow. 
  14. THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON MARCH 24TH.  Instead we will be part of the Earn Breakfast at the Regional Centre on March 22nd.  Team Four is asked to organize breakfast for March 31st instead of the 24th. 
  15. Have a great week. 
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Club Meeting - January 28, 2016

  1.  Great breakfast team four!  Happy birthday Andy Hudson (Feb. 3). 
  2. Guests this morning were Michaela Kozak and her mother Mercedes.  Michaela , our outbound student, is “thrilled” to be  going to Southern France. 
  3. Reminders:
  • Spring Training March 11-12
  • Purple Pinkie Day – Feb 11. 
  1.  Craig’s update for Teresa’s fundraising supper:   Meal went over very well especially the bone marrow and Teresa’s dad’s wine suggestion.  Check website for pictures.
  2. Earn Partnership Breakfast:  Mary Lee’s speaker,  Dr. Karen Gordon,  has requested a shift in date from Thursday to Tuesday, March 22nd.  Dawn’s suggestion was that we meet on Tuesday for the  Partnership Breakfast instead of our usual Thursday morning meeting.  More information to follow.
  3. Rotary Membership Sponsorship Recognition:  As of April 1, RI will be changing their procedure and criteria regarding sponsorship recognition (Dawn has the information).  Sponsoring members will still receive recognition on their RI page, however,  won’t be receiving any pins. 
  4. Club Membership Demographic Survey:  Stay tuned for an e-mail from Dawn regarding the Membership Survey.   If you were not present at the meeting this morning, please complete and return to Dawn ASAP. 
  5.  Lakeland College Sponsorship Banquet, March 16 :  Loretta and Dawn will be attending on behalf of Rotary.
  6. Vermilion Events:  Want to know what’s happening in Vermilion?  Vermilion Goodlife is encouraging groups  to post all their activities on the  Vermilion Events  site (everything on one calendar that can be pulled up at the click of a button if you subscribe!!).   Dawn will advertise on the site for us.
  7. Curling Bonspiel:  We have reached the minimum number of teams required to make the Bonspiel feasible, so get on a team and enjoy. 
  8. Vermilion Curling Club has approached Craig for the installment of an AED at the club.   More information to follow. 
  9. Donations to RI:  Thanks to individual donations and our two Miss Coffee Tin ladies, Eugene advises that our donations sit at $3300 without what’s in the coffee tin  (well on our way to exceed  our goal for this year). 
  10. Enjoy the summer?? weather. 
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Club Meeting - January 28, 2016

  1.  Great breakfast team four!  Happy birthday Andy Hudson (Feb. 3). 
  2. Guests this morning were Michaela Kozak and her mother Mercedes.  Michaela , our outbound student, is “thrilled” to be  going to Southern France. 
  3. Reminders:
  • Spring Training March 11-12
  • Purple Pinkie Day – Feb 11. 
  1.  Craig’s update for Teresa’s fundraising supper:   Meal went over very well especially the bone marrow and Teresa’s dad’s wine suggestion.  Check website for pictures.
  2. Earn Partnership Breakfast:  Mary Lee’s speaker,  Dr. Karen Gordon,  has requested a shift in date from Thursday to Tuesday, March 22nd.  Dawn’s suggestion was that we meet on Tuesday for the  Partnership Breakfast instead of our usual Thursday morning meeting.  More information to follow.
  3. Rotary Membership Sponsorship Recognition:  As of April 1, RI will be changing their procedure and criteria regarding sponsorship recognition (Dawn has the information).  Sponsoring members will still receive recognition on their RI page, however,  won’t be receiving any pins. 
  4. Club Membership Demographic Survey:  Stay tuned for an e-mail from Dawn regarding the Membership Survey.   If you were not present at the meeting this morning, please complete and return to Dawn ASAP. 
  5.  Lakeland College Sponsorship Banquet, March 16 :  Loretta and Dawn will be attending on behalf of Rotary.
  6. Vermilion Events:  Want to know what’s happening in Vermilion?  Vermilion Goodlife is encouraging groups  to post all their activities on the  Vermilion Events  site (everything on one calendar that can be pulled up at the click of a button if you subscribe!!).   Dawn will advertise on the site for us.
  7. Curling Bonspiel:  We have reached the minimum number of teams required to make the Bonspiel feasible, so get on a team and enjoy. 
  8. Vermilion Curling Club has approached Craig for the installment of an AED at the club.   More information to follow. 
  9. Donations to RI:  Thanks to individual donations and our two Miss Coffee Tin ladies, Eugene advises that our donations sit at $3300 without what’s in the coffee tin  (well on our way to exceed  our goal for this year). 
  10. Enjoy the summer?? weather. 
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Club Meeting - January 21, 2016

  1. Breakfast was awesome Team Three.  Guests this morning were Sheri Heller, Interact Chair Cam Webb, Mark Bell and Tanis Frantik.  Happy Birthday to Candace Anderson’s husband on Tuesday.
  2. Mary Lee introduced Tanis Frantik for the third time and proposed her membership to Rotary.  Any concerns should be directed to Dawn.
  3. Dean is planning pizza and liquids for the social on Sunday (at 4:00 in the Rotary Room) .  If you missed the signup list this morning, please RSVP to Dean.  He needs numbers for his pizza order. 
  4. Rotary and Me Workshop:  Edith Martin, Chair,  is looking for a host club for her workshop.  After discussion and keeping in mind all our spring projects, our club will not undertake  hosting this workshop.  Details will follow later for those wishing to attend once the workshop is organized. 
  5. Sheri Heller, Vermilion District Housing Foundation:  Were you aware that as the Vermilion and area Babyboomers retire, by 2026 Vermilion will require approximately double the care beds/rooms?  With that in mind, Sheri discussed the  plans and her vision for the new build of the Valley Lodge.  Rooms will be larger and hallways easier for the residents to maneuver .  Her vision is to make the facility more upbeat and liveable  with a courtyard,  possibly a mancave, a chapel , and  activity  room.  Construction starts soon.  They will be fundraising for the extras. 
  6. Teresa’s Update:  Hockey and exams are the main focus right now for Teresa.  She is looking for one couple for her Saturday Supper.  If you would like to attend please give Craig a call ASAP as he’s going grocery shopping. 
  7. Foundation Chair:  Dean and John are willing to mentor  anyone wishing to assume the Foundation Chair duties.  Please see Dawn if you are interested.
  8. Reminders:
  • Return Calendar binders and money to Charlene  (Kirby is on holidays).
  • Please sign up if you can help for Purple Pinkie Day, Feb. 11 or see Jean for more information.
  • Spring Training:  Rotarians will soon be able to register online.
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Club Meeting - January 14, 2016

  1. Thank you team two for breakfast.  Happy birthday to Josh Anderson (19th) and Greg Dewing joined Rotary in 2006. 
  2. The link to register for the District Spring Training and Assembly  (March 11-12) is on the Rotary Website.
  3. Please return your calendar binders and money to Kirby as soon as possible.
  4. Eight Vermilion teenagers are the newest Rotary Interact members!   Cam Webb is the new Chair and with the help of Charlene, the papers are being filed for the charter of this new club.
  5.  Any member willing to Chair the Charter Night evening is asked to give Dawn a call.
  6. Lorne Maier has volunteered to register and locate a student for RYPEN. 
  7. Purple Pinkie day is February 11th.  Rotarians will be visiting the Outreach School, Vermilion Elementary, and St. Jerome’s in the morning and J. R. Robson at noon.  If you would like to be a part of this adventure, please contact Jean. 
  8. Tessa’s husband has been transferred to the west coast and Tessa will be leaving us at the end of the month.  On January 24th (4PM) Dean is planning a Christmas/Farewell party.  Stay tuned for an e-mail with more details. 
  9. Are you curling in our March Bonspiel?  Next week John will be compiling a list of people interested in curling.  If you’re interested in curling or if you want to enter a rink, please contact John. 
  10. January is Vocational Service Month (promoting Rotary High Ethical Standards within jobs and community).   Dawn commented that we unknowingly do this every day.  One of the new Rotary initiatives,  Rotary Aboriginal Partnership, exemplifies this sharing of knowledge. 
  11. Reminders:
  • Earn Partnership Breakfast March 24th
  • Guest Speaker for Jan. 21 is Sherri Heller
  1.  Thanks to the cash draw, Eugene is $10 richer.
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Club Meeting - January 7, 2016

  1. Happy New Year.Thank you team one for breakfast.Happy Birthday to Emily Anderson on the 5th, and to Art Boggs (1980) and Mike Webb (2009) on their Rotary Anniversaries.
  2. Information for the Spring Training and District Assembly (March 11-12) is now available.Register now.
  3. Budget update by Eugene:Profits for the Rotary Gala and Calendar were above what the executive had budgeted for this year.
  4. Books for Micronesia:Books were ordered before Christmas and are arriving at their destination.
  5. Shawn Jacula put forth a proposal that Rotary donate $200 from the Harvest Gala profits to the St. Jerome’s Breakfast Program in lieu of ticket refunds for the Gamracy Family.Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Scott Webb that this donation be made.Carried.
  6. Moved by John Lunty and seconded by Lorne Maier that Rotary donate $1000 towards buying one shelter box.Carried.Funds for this purchase are from a $200 donation received during the Harvest Gala, the 50/50 at the Gala and Dawn working the Chamber of Commerce bar.
  7. Moved by Tessa Bell and seconded by Jeff Myles that Rotary donate a $500 scholarship to the Vermilion Outreach School on a yearly basis.Carried.Rotary now supplies the two high schools, the Outreach School and the College with scholarships.
  8. John advised the Curling Bonspiel is moving along on schedule.Eleven “ out of town” teams are entered but no teamsfrom our club.Form a team and give John a call.
  9. Moved by Charlene Carey and Seconded by Kirby Whitlock that our club supportthe Charter of an Interact Club.Carried.The first meeting of the Interact Club will be held this Monday at 7:00 in the Rotary room.Charlene, Kirby, Dawn and Justin are club mentors.
  10. Lorne advised we are on the waiting list for Adventures in Citizenship.He will also be looking for a student to attend the Technology Camp.
  11. Hockey and skiing kept Teresa busy during the Christmas break.Please helpher organize her ethnic suppers (one on Jan. 23 and one in March) by signing up early.Sounds like an awesome evening with Austrian food and wine (recommended by and paid by Teresa’s dad).
  12. Winners of the month cash draw were:$150 Cindy Fedechko and Lawrence Ferby and $100 Peter Walsh.
  13. Reminders:
  • Purple Pinkie day is in February
  • Earn Partnership Breakfast is March 24
  • Quest Speaker for Jan 21st is Sherri Heller
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Club Meeting - December 17, 2015

And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them! And they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings o great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth peace, and good will toward men.
That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.
 
  1.  Good food and guests helped celebrate the Christmas season  on our last meeting  of 2015.  Thank you team three, breakfast was awesome.  Thank you Tess  for building and sharing the beautiful table centres.   Guests were Laurel Wynnychuk, Pat Calyniuk , Veronica Peterson, Michelle and Cameron Webb, Sherri Heller, Bonita Brown, Cpl. Corey Buckingham, Tanis Frantik and our little ones D.J. and Danni.  Charlene, Craig and Ken all have December Rotary Anniversaries. 
  2. High fives to the Interact Club members for successfully completing their first community service project .  On the weekend their bake sale raised over $800 for the food bank.
  3. Brenda is attending a Rotary meeting December 21, in North Battleford.  Give her a call if you’d like to go along for the ride. 
  4. Teresa has two hockey games this weekend:  Friday night at 8:15   (Irma) and Saturday  5:15 (Lac La Biche).  Both games should be in the Arena.   Teresa’s hockey highlights for the week:  got a penalty and almost scored.   Maybe we would bring Teresa “good scoring luck” if we all attended!!!
  5. Next meeting is January 7th. 
 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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Club Meeting - December 10, 2015

  1.  Awesome breakfast, thanks Team 2.  Guest this morning was Tanis Frantik, Manager of the new Pomeroy Hotel (which will be opening on January 13th, in time for the Bonspiel!).  Happy Birthday to Gerald (16th) and D’Arcy (17th). 
  2. Calendar Update:  Did you know Kirby canvased seven areas to make this project successful?  Now as Bruce so eloquently stated, it’s time for everyone to pitch in and help him deliver to all those areas.  Kirby has the boxes set up ready to go.  Please call Kirby to let him know what area you can help out with.  Thank you Kirby and your crew for all your hard work and dedication to the calendar project.
  3. Teresa’s Update: 
  • Her weekend skiing with the inbounds was awesome although she was tuckered on Monday.  The foothills looked a lot like Austria.
  • She watched the boys basketball game.
  • Preparation for the holidays at home is much like what we do here. 
  1.  Vermilion Outdoor Rink Project:  Mike Webb shared information on the remake of the outdoor rink located between St. Jerome’s School and Vermilion Elementary School.  The Vermilion Park and Rec Board has proposed a $200,000 project which would basically just be a skating rink with a cement floor and boards.  Mike is proposing that we approach the town with additional funding to enhance the project (make the facility usable year round by including the infrastructure for tennis and other activities).   If approved by the club, Mike is applying for a matching grant from the Community Facility Enhancement Program. 
 
MOTION:Moved by Mike Webb that our Rotary Club commit $25,000 towards the Outdoor Rink Project, through the Town of Vermilion, contingent on the Town of Vermilion providing the extra infrastructure to make the Outdoor Rink usable year round; and that the information be provided to the Town of Vermilion by December 15, 2015.Seconded by Craig Brown.Carried.
 
  1.  Reminders:
  •  Dec. 17th is our last meeting in December and it’s a Christmas mix and jingle.  Friends welcome.
  • Interact Club is holding a bake sale on Saturday in the afternoon.  If you’d like to contribute, please drop your baking off at the mall. 
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Club Meeting - December 3, 2015

1. Thank you team one for breakfast. Guests were Charlotte Wasylik and Cameron Webb. There
are no birthdays or anniversaries until Mike celebrates at the end of the month.
2. Reminder that all members of each breakfast team are needed to help clean up on the days
they provide breakfast.
3. Festival of Trees Update: Susan thanked everyone for their support during our second best ever
Festival of Trees. A total of $2825 will be donated to Haying in the Thirties.
4. Teresa's Update: Teresa has moved host families and is now part of the Webb Family. Birthday
suppers, caroling, an art field trip and skiing filled her week. As part of her shelter box
fund raising, she will be cooking an ethnic Austrian supper. Please contact her if you would like
to be part of her fundraiser.
5. Mayor's Report: We have an actively growing town and Bruce shared news of the present and
proposed construction sites and projects.
6. Helping Hands for the Holidays: Were you aware that our local 4-H members support the
Ronald MacDonald House? Charlotte Wasylik, a very active and eloquent 4-H Ambassador,
shared how toys, etc. are donated to a Magic Room. From this Magic Room, patients and their
parents pick toys or gift cards to celebrate or encourage. Helping hands is in short supply of
gifts for teenagers.
7. Recommendation from Brenda: Members bring an unwrapped toy or gift card (list attached) to
the next meeting to donate to Helping Hands or be subject to fines.
8. Christmas Party: Consensus is that members would like a Christmas gathering in the new year.
Suggestions were bring a grandchild/?? someone bowling, progressive supper? If you have
suggestions see Dean.
9. Interact Club : Our new interact club has a facebook site. Their first club meeting will be held on
January 11th. The club will be holding a bake sa le in the mall on December 12, 1:00-4:00.
Donations of cookies from members gladly accepted.
10. Reminders:
We still need another social convener as Dave has moved to Lloydminster.
We sti ll need a president elect. Please see Dawn.
No meeting on December 24th or 31st.
Teresa's Hockey Game, December 19th.
11. Cash Draw Winners:
$150 Doug Stewart -$100 Nora Westman

Babies
Play mats/activity gym
Soothers
Clothes & Sleepers ( 0-3 months)
Stroller/Car seat toys
Bottle warmer
Interactive/ Developmental toys for infants
Bottles
Diaper cream
Teething toys
Baby v.ripes (small packages)
Learn to walk toys
Board/Plastic books
Preemie clothes
Constellation Night Light (ex. 1\"rilight Turtle)
Baby monitor
Blocks and stacking toys

Teens
Headphones
Jewehy
Cameras
New release movies
Hats
Candy/Chocolate (no nuts)
Movie passes
Sports equipment & accessories
Hand help video games
New release video games
Hoodies
Electronics
Cosmetics
Sports team merchandise
Hair accessories
Professional art supplies
Pajama pants
Portable phone charger
Nail polish
' iPods, MP3 players
Gift cards
Books Magazines

Parents
Gift cards
Books
Travel mugs
Portable phone chargers
Family passes to Calgary tourist attractions (ex. Calgary Zoo)
New release movies
Cameras
Coffee/Tea gift sets
Jewelry
Scarves/mittens
Magazines
Candy/chocolates (no nuts)
iPods, MP3 players
Cosmetics "Spa" items

All the Houses are thankful for what they get, but they are in demand for baby gift and clothing
along with gifts for teenagers.
 
 
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Gala 2015

The crew at the 2015 Harvest Gala
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Club Meeting - November 26, 2015

  1. Guests this morning Rob Tesselaar, president Wainwright Rotary Club, and his son Thomas.
  2. Thank you to team 4 for breakfast.
  3. Birthdays and anniversaries – Hanna (Nov 28), Justin (Nov 29), Mike W (Nov 30) and Tessa (Nov 28).
  4. Dawn read a letter of thanks form the Communication Coordinator for Change for Children for our generous donation to the Nicaragua Water Project.
  5. Congratulations to new member inductee – Tanis Henderson.
  6. Festival of Trees Nov 26 – 28; make sure everyone stops in for a cookie and a peek at all the beautiful trees.
  7. Teresa has planned to create a dining experience for her shelter box fundraiser.  For a cost of $100  per couple; groups of 6 will be treated to Teresa’s Austrian Menu of:
TAFELSPITZ
with spinach, fried grated potatoes, apple horseradish, chive dip
LINZERTORTE
with whipped cream
                    Teresa will be moving to Mike and Michelle’s this weekend and Teresa’s next hockey game is in Vermilion is Dec 29 – cheer loud for #15
  1. Rob Tesselaar spoke about their Rotary Media Auction fundraiser.  The auction will take place December 14-18 on Wayne FM; remember to tune in to bid on some of the great items.
  2. Tessa gave a wonderful presentation on the Rotary Foundation as November is Rotary Foundation Month.  The Rotary Foundation is the "backbone" of Rotary that makes it possible for Rotary to do its work around the world. The Foundation has three parts: Polio Plus, the Annual Fund and the Endowment Fund.  We are hoping for every Rotarian in our club to make a contribution to either Polio Plus or the Annual Fund in this Rotary Year. Brenda's Coffee Fund is the easy way to do it!  She is aiming for $208 per person to meet her goal for the club and to date six people have achieved this!  Six people in the Club are also signed up online for a monthly donation to the Foundation.  Tessa will get in touch with the District Office to find out about District Grants for scholarships and the Park Project for the coming year.  Please help us meet our goals?!  For more information on The Rotary Foundation please go to www.rotary.org
  3. Craig has tickets available for the Mannville Care Centre Resident Council Christmas Raffle.  Tickets are only $5 each for a chance to win one of 4 great prizes.
  4. If you have anyone interested in registering for the our upcoming bonspiel, please contact John or Dawn directly as they cannot register on line until a few bugs are worked out.
  5. Team 1 is on for breakfast next week. 
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Club Meeting - November 19, 2015

  1.  Thank you to team three for breakfast.  Guests this morning were Audrey Pelletier and Tanis Henderson.  Happy Birthday to Jessica Flanders and Shelly Bates. 
  2. Stop Hunger Now:  Dawn explained the funding and costs related to the Stop Hunger Now Project. 
  3.  Moved by Bruce McDuff that we allocate $18,000 to the Stop Hunger Now Project.  Seconded by Brenda Lee.  Motion defeated.
  4. Moved by Brenda Lee that we commit $3,000 to the Stop Hunger Now Project.  Seconded by Scott Webb.  Motion carried. 
  5. Dawn will now communicate with the surrounding clubs re their intentions to commit to the Stop Hunger Now Project in light of the higher than expected costs. 
  6. Guest Audrey Pelletier presented a funding request from the Mannville Care Centre.  The gazebo at the Centre needs to be replaced.  Estimated material costs are $5,000 for cedar and $3,000 for a metal gazebo big enough to accommodate around twelve people.  Set-up and installation costs are extra.   The Centre is looking at fundraising methods including a raffle.  Matter referred to the Executive.  Eugene suggested that the raffle tickets be made available to Rotary members. 
  7. Teresa’s Update:  Teresa has had a busy fun couple weeks as she attended Harvest Gala, her first Remembrance Day Ceremony, CFR Rodeo (“those are crazy guys”), and an Oilers hockey game.  The highlight was her team’s hockey road trip, complete with a fight (“not me, I was on the bench”).   Teresa has a hockey game on December 19th, 5:15 in the arena.    Let’s all go cheer her on. 
  8. The first meeting of the new Interact Club will be held November 25, 6-7:00 PM at the library.  Please spread the word to interested “young potential Rotarians”. 
  9. Festival of Trees, Seniors Centre, November 25-28:  Susan is using the “Be a Gift to the World” theme for our barnboard tree.  Work list was passed around.  If you missed signing up, please give Susan a call to sign up for a shift tasting …oops selling the cookies. 
  10. Savor Vermilion, Elks Hall, November 27th, 7-11:00:  Rotarians are invited to work or just enjoy Savor Vermilion.  See Kirby for more details.  
  11. Meeting adjourned by Danni. 
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Club Meeting - November 12, 2015

  1.  Guests this morning were Glen and Doreen McCaw, Lloydminster Club and Michaela Kozak (potential outbound student) and her mother Mercecedes. Thank you team two for another awesome breakfast.  Rotary Anniversary:  Emily Anderson, Louise Cartwright, Gerald, Deb and Shawn.  Happy birthday to Rob McCulley. 
  2. Dawn read a card from Emily MacMillan, our St. Jerome’s award winner. 
  3. Moved by Eugene Wasylik and seconded by Lorne Maier that the Vermilion Rotary Club financial audit prepared by  Tovell Professional Corp. for the 2014-21015 financial year be accepted as presented.  Carried. 
  4. Moved by Eugene Wasylik and seconded by Brenda Lee that  Tovell Professional Corp be retained as auditor for the 2015-2016 financial year.  Carried. 
  5. Eugene also expressed an urgency for someone to step up and commit to being incoming president before December 1st. 
  6. PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
  • We have an extremely active club.
  • We have already reached several goals, including having 50% of members sign into rotary.org. 
  • A vice is urgently needed. 
  1.  Harvest Gala Update:  Shawn thanked everyone for the team effort and advised that we made a profit of around $35,000.
  2. Interact Club:  We have enough interest in an Interact Club.  Kirby is setting up a meeting.
  3. Adventures in Citizenship:  Lorne has about six students interested in attending Adventures in Citizenship. 
  4. Curling Bonspiel:  John gave a curling update.  Volunteers are needed and the committee is busy. 
  5. Justin is attending a leadership conference in Edmonton.  Please contact him if you are interested in attending. 
  6. Festival of Trees:  Sign up sheet for workers and cookies was passed around.  Please sign up for a shift and remember to vote for our tree.
  7. Savor Vermilion:  Sign up sheet for workers passed around. 
  8. Small Business Gala:  Rotary’s share of the bar profit was $109.  Decisions to spend the money at the next meeting. 
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Club Meeting - November 5, 2015

  1.  Guests this morning were Rebecca McCullough (Mannville Breakfast Program) and Tanis Henderson.  Thank you team one for breakfast.  Happy Birthday to Dean and anniversary greetings to Scott and Bernie.
  2.  Harvest Gala:   The 390 tickets are sold with an estimated 350 people attending the Gala.  Everything is ready to go including the butlers and French maids.  Thanks Shawn and all your workers for all the organizing and work putting this  together. 
  3. Rebecca McCullough, Mannville School Vice-Principal,  accepted our donation towards her school’s breakfast program.   The $500 will help purchase equipment for the food room. 
  4. Stop Hunger Now:  Dawn advised that we need to rearrange our plans due to unforeseen costs.  More information to follow. 
  5. New Member:  Mary Lee has proposed Tanis Henderson as a new Rotarian. 
  6. Casino Ideas:  Craig is in the process of completing his casino application (he needs one major project ).  Moved by Bruce McDuff and seconded by Julie Campbell that casino funds be earmarked to refurbishing the multi season centre .  Moved by Brenda Lee and seconded by Mary Lee Prior that the motion be tabled until November 19th.  Carried.    The centre is located in the open area between St. Jerome’s and Vermilion Elementary School.
  7. Festival of Trees:  Jean Vidal offered background information about Rotary’s involvement with the Festival of Trees and Haying in the Thirties.  Once again Rotary will be manning the cookies and coffee (all proceeds to Haying in the Thirties).  Setup will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25 , and viewing Thursday to Saturday at the Senior Citizens’ Centre.  Cookie donations are being accepted from the community and Rotary members.  Work list will be passed around next week.   Don’t forget to vote for your favorite tree, keeping in mind that ours is probably the best. 
  8. Adventures in Technology:  Our club will sponsor a high school student for the Adventures in Technology Camp, April 22-24.  Submit names to Dawn as soon as possible as enrollment is limited.
  9. Adventures in Citizenship:  Our club will sponsor a high school student from J. R. Robson (their turn in the school rotation) for this camp.  Submit names to Lorne as soon as possible as there is a December deadline for applying . 
  10. Highlights of Teresa’s Week:  playing her first hockey, and more hockey and more hockey;  first ever dress up Halloween and watching scary movies; playing floor hockey;  and running outside barefoot in the first snow. 
  11. Cash Raffle Winners:
  • $150 Shelly Bates     - $100 Karen Morrison
  1.  November is Foundation Month.  Tessa gave a bit of background on how donations not only benefit the foundation but our club as well. 
  2. Curling Bonspiel:  Meeting November 7th at Loretta’s  house, 5215 63 Street (first street into the Brennan).   
  3. Teresa  is $50 richer thanks to the card draw. 
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Club Meeting - October 29, 2015

There was an unfamiliar chill in the air.  A few persistent stars faded into the black.   Yard lights dotted the horizon.  Each car would slow down at the dark  intersections.  Faces peered up and eyes strained upwards to read the markers in whatever little light their headlights would provide.  Was this a prelude to the Halloween season?   Heck no, it was a stream of vehicles with Rotarians heading out to the Sherwood Farm at 7:00 AM.  Thank you Robin for your hospitality and showing us around your “Books for Belize” operation.   It’s amazing how many bond paper boxes can fit into a c-can!  A work bee will be called when Robin is ready to load his “travelling” c-can. What a wonderful project Robin!  Thankyou to Brenda, Dawn and Mindy for bringing breakfast. 
Something to ponder:  Craig is looking for a major project to complete his casino application.  One suggestion was to tidy up the tennis courts/rink located between St. Jerome’s and VES.  If you have any other projects to consider, please give Craig a call. 
As the light dawned, the familiar string of cars and Rotarians wound their way back to town (probably a little faster).   
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Club Meeting - October 22, 2015

Meeting  - October 22, 2015
 
  1.  That was an awesome breakfast team four, thanks.  Our guest this morning was Grace Evans.  Happy Birthday tomorrow to Shawn  and to Candice  on Halloween day.  Happy Anniversary to Mary Lee and Blake.
  2. An close-up picture of an old bridge, a beautiful sunset and  yellow twirling fire were some of the projects Grace Evans shared with us this morning.   She thanked us for sponsoring her at the Adventures in Photography Camp in  Athabasca,  which she described as two full intense days of learning everything about cameras.    Keep up the good work Grace.  You have a keen eye for detail . 
  3. Teresa gave us an update on  her  last two weeks.  This busy lady was in Dawson Creek for the conference where she helped with Stop Hunger Now and met Chris Hatfield.   She celebrated her first ever Thanksgiving by having two meals.  She even chased turkeys at the Wynnychuk’s  (not many of us can say that we’ve done that!!!). 
  4. Reminders:
  • October 29th, is on offsite meeting as we travel to Robin’s to check out his Books for Belize Operation.  Breakfast is provided but please bring along a lawn chair.  If you wish to car pool please be at the Regional Centre before 6:40.  Dawn will e-mail directions to Robin’s farm. 
  • Then on the evening of the 29, we will be meeting for our first social of the year at the Golf Course.  Supper is a potluck and the Golf Course will have the bar open.  Teresa will share her slideshow presentation.
  • Good luck to our nominated  Rotarians at the Small Business Gala.  
  • Lorne will present our award at the J. R. Robson School  Awards night. 
  • Calendar binders are due today.  Please hand them into Kirby. 
  • Harvest Gala is moving along on schedule.  Shawn advises tickets are 75% sold and are available at his office for purchasing or for selling. 
  • Festival of Trees is one month away.  Stay tuned for more information. 
  • There will be a Curling Meeting November 9th.  Location and time information to follow. 
  1.  Re Crystal Jackson Request for Books for Micronesia classroom:  Moved by Lorne Maier and seconded by Shawn Jacula that our Rotary Club contribute $1000 towards  purchasing books  for Crystal Jackson’s  Micronesia classroom.  Carried. 
  2. What do Rotary and the Vermilion Tigers have in common?  Hint:  She wears # 5 and plays right wing!  Please come and cheer on Teresa  Friday at 7:15 as her team plays the first game of their home tournament.  Second game is Saturday at 1:30. 
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Meeting - October 1, 2015

Rotary Meeting - October 1, 2015
 
  1. It was wonderful to have Art Boggs play our national anthem and grace for us this morning.Thank you team one for breakfast.Guests were Mindy Anderson, Keri Pullyblank, Honorary Member Art Boggs and Tanis Henderson.
     
  2. |Teresa gave us an update of her busy week.|She attended an Edmonton Eskimo game in the rain, played hockey for the first time, went combining with Shawn (had a feast in the field), and was interviewed for the Standard.To complete her week, she isheading to the district conference in Dawson Creek.
     
  3. Harvest Gala:Planning is coming together.Members are reminded that they need to purchase a ticket to the gala if they are attending.Tickets can be picked up at Remax.
     
  4. Allied Arts:Did you know that Allied Arts has been active in Vermilion for 40 years and that Art Boggs was a founding member?The music festival, allied arts performances, different dance groups and the new town murals have all been fostered by a very active volunteer Allied Arts group.After Art gave a history of the group, Keri outlined the performers for this year.New this year is the sponsorship of each performance.The new murals are a passion for Keri and she gave a little history behind each mural.For instance the blacksmith shop mural is copied from a famous Vermilion picture and the RCMP member is one of the first female recruits and a metis.Five draws of a pair of tickets were won by Jean, Teresa, Rebekka, Loretta and Barry.
     
  5. Kerri thanked Kirby for housing The Street Piano.Kirby says “come and play|” anytime.
     
  6. Cash Raffle winners for this month:
    $500 - Faye Borne
    $250 - Ed and Brenda Lee
    $100 - Dorena Shubert
     
    7.  Earn Breakfast is next week.  No meeting. 
     
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Meeting - Sept. 24, 2015

Posted by Loretta Quickstad
Meeting – September 24, 2015
  1. Thank you team four (and Teresa and Robin) for a tasty breakfast.
     
  2. Guests this morning were Brian Match, Marie Ens, Blaine Sylvester and Mindy Anderson.
     
  3. Next week is a busy one for John as he has a birthday and anniversary.
     
  4. Teresa gave us a two week update.Highlights were a trip to Hinton to meet other exchange students, the mountains, and an Oilers game.Thanks for getting up so early to make us your traditional “pancakes”.Sorry cannot remember the proper name.
     
  5. Earlier this week you would have received an e-mail from Jean introducing Marie Ens and her passion the “Place of Rescue Foundation”.This morning Marie shared her story and slideshow and introduced us to some of her Cambodian“grandchildren”. Place of Rescue provides homes and a safe place for aids families, raising the children after the parents have died.Orphan children and “grannies” also benefit from the caring of Marie and her support team.To read more about the work of this amazing 80 year old, go to www.placeofrescue.com .
     
  6. Our second guest speaker was Brian Match from the Primary Care Network.This was a return visit for a question and answer session.Are the services covered by Health Care (all except possibly footcare)?How are the services accessed (thru referral of a physician or by calling the Care network direct, depending on service)?More information from PCN Vermilion Office, 780-853-6966.
     
  7. Dawn gave a member proposal for Mindy Anderson.
     
  8. Reminders:
     
  9. October 22nd is the deadline for calendar canvassing
  10. Earn Breakfast two weeks from now, no regular meeting.
  11. Kirby is baking cinnamon buns Saturday as part of Art in the Park.Please come and four and help with take down.
  12. Dawn has been keeping the calendar on clubrunner up to date.Please check there for speakers and upcoming events.
  13. Craig is applying for our Casino license.Please share any ideas of larger local projects that we could spend money on.
  14. Next week our guests will be members of the Vermilion Allied Arts Club.
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Meeting September 10, 2015

Posted by Loretta Quickstad
Rotary Meeting -September 10, 2015
 
  1. Thank you team two for breakfast.So many choices!
     
  2. Guests were Shannon Stubbs , PC candidate for the Lakeland Riding and Tyson, her paper pusher/driver (and that was the title he gave me when I asked!!); Michelle Feist, Vermilion Chamber of Commerce; and Mindy Anderson, prospective member.
     
  3. Congratulations to Candace Anderson on her first Rotary Anniversary and Dean on his 30th.Happy Birthday to Julie Walker.
     
  4. Carol Coleman sent a request to all Rec Centre users to remind them to shut off all lights, close windows and ensure the door is locked before they leave the building.
     
  5. Kirby is cooking cinnimon buns at the Heritage Park during Art in the Park.If you can help out please add your name to the list circulating this week and next week.Also a reminder to continue canvasing your calendar areas.
     
  6. The grand opening of the Boathouse will be held on September 17th at noon at the park.If you would like to represent Rotary please contact John Lunty.
     
    7.  Teresa had a busy week.  She is meeting fellow Rotary students in Hinton this weekend for their first gathering. Thank you for giving us your Austrian pins (or members could choose homemade flag pins) and cards.    
     
    8. Our Vermilion Chamber of Commerce is a very active group sponsoring the Home Expo, the Woman’s Conference, Small Business Week and for the upcoming election, an all candidates forum (stay turned for date and time).  The third week in October is Small Business Week.  Michelle Feist said this year Small Business Week will start with a breakfast, 7 AM, October 20th at the School of Hope and end with a Gala on October 22nd, at the Senior’s Centre (cocktails at 6:00 and supper at 7:00).  The Chamber has requested that Rotary obtain the license, purchase the liquor and run the bar for a half share of the proceeds.  Moved by Charlene Carey and seconded by Julie Campbell that we operate the bar at the Gala.  Carried.   
     
    9. Quest speaker Shannon Stubbs outlined the boundries of the new Federal Lakeland Riding (arranged to reflect the shifts in population).  Besides sharing some of her personal and political party’s priorities, she shared that one election promise is to have all service club fees become partially tax deductible. 
     
    10. Reminders for upcoming meetings:
    - September 17: bring a friend day and Scott and Lorne will do a presentation on their trip to the Rotary International Conference. 
    - September 24:  Brian Match question and answer session on Primary Health Care Network.  Stay tuned for an e-mail from Jean Vidal, introducing us to our second guest, Marie Ens who operates Place of Rescue in Cambodia. 
    - October 8:  No regular meeting as this is Earn Breakfast morning.  More details later. 
     
  7. No card winners this week.
     
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Club Meeting Minutes - August 27, 2015

Rotary Meeting - August 27, 2015
 
  1. Thank you team three for the awesome breakfast.So many delicious choices!!
     
  2. Happy Birthday Mr. Mayor (AKA Bruce McDuff).
     
  3. Guests this morning were Dave’s daughter Grace Evans, Colleen Berg (Good Life Institute), Brain Match (Vegreville Rotary Member and Executive Director of Kalyna Country Primary Care Network), and Joe Castenetta (from Belize now at Lakeland College).Members also met Teresa Thomas, our Rotary Exchange student.Welcome to Vermilion Teresa.
     
  4. Upcoming Vermilion events are Small Business Week and Art in the Park.Sign up list is circulating for fire starter volunteers.
     
  5. Miss Tim Hortons (AKA Brenda Lee) is promoting her coffee challenge.See her for more details about donating a coffee or perhaps two per week.
     
  6. What is the Primary Care Network?With a vision of “Proactive Care that Conquers the Burden of Disease” and a mission of providing primary health care close to home, this organization is a support to the Alberta Health Care System.Working with doctors, nurse practitioners and a team of health professionals, they provide services like geriatric care, chronic disease management, mental health, smoking cessation, foot care, wound care and other services to the Vermilion, Vegreville, Viking and Killam areas.Brian has agreed to attend another meeting as his topic was too broad and there were too many questions for one meeting.Stay tuned for more info.
     
  7. Our other guest speaker, Colleen Berg shared the Good Life Institute’s (part of Vermilion’s new branding) upcoming plans for events in Vermilion.A shortened version of their mission statement is to provide cultural, learning and fun opportunities to make Vermilion a destination of choice.Colleen will also attend another meeting as the events grow closer.
     
  8. WARNING Next week the Sergeant at Arms will fine any member who has not donated school supplies to Robin’s c-can.Stock up now with all the school supply sales.
  9. Guest, Grace Evans won $75 in the card draw. 
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Club Meeting - August 13, 2015

Meeting called to order at 7 am
  • Thank you to team 2 for breakfast; lots of food!   One guest from Border City Club; Ed Anderson.
  • No birthdays – just Dawn’s family!
  • Kirby attended the Good life Institute meeting.  On Saturday September 26, Arts in the Park is going to use the oven.  Kirby will learn how to use the oven.  Heritage carriages will be at the showground; volunteers are needed to work grill and deep fryer.  More details to follow.
  • Next Thursday, August 20, our meeting room is booked to learn how to navigate the Rotary website.  Bring your own device.  We will receive a presidential citation if we have 50% of club access site.
  • Monday August 17 travelling to the Vegreville Rotary Club for their lunch meeting.  Leaving at 11 am from the Prairie Place parking lot.
  • New Facebook page – Dawn will forward.
  • Bus going to Dawson Creek.  Dawn, Brenda, Jess and Justin plan on attending.  The $450 that is raised through the card draw to be split between those attending conference.  Let Dawn know if you are going. 
  • Brenda received Paul Harris #6!
  • Casino March 19 & 20 in Camrose.
  • Interact starting; Liaison for Learning and Development.
  • Tessa gave presentation on Foundation.  Explained how funding within Foundation operates; 5370 - $155.37 per person.  Presented information on application deadlines on District Grants that use a deadline and Global grant applications that can be more than a year.  Global grants having six areas of focus.  Explained how dues are separate from Foundation funds.  All Foundation funds come from Rotarians to support Polio Plus, Annual Program Funds and the Permanent (Endowment) Fund.
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Club Meeting - August 6, 2015

 
 
1. Our guest this morning, Janet Millar, was recognized for winning the Fair $2015 raffle.
 
2. There were no anniversaries or birthdays listed for this week.
 
3. Shawn gave us an update on the Harvest Gala.  Plans are well underway and tickets will be available at the Remax Office.  There will be a $2000 travel voucher door prize.  More information to follow.
 
4. Colton left for his adventure and arrived safely.  He will attend an orientation camp before joining his host family.  Theresa arrives next week for her Canadian visit.  Let’s make her stay memorable.  Remember that you require a criminal record check to be part of her stay.  Criminal record checks need to be mailed to Rene Cavanagh, District Office.
 
5. District 5370 has initiated a new “District Learning and Development Committee”.  At the club level, one member will be responsible for determining the professional development requirements for his/her club.  As a liason, those ideas will be shared at a district level for planning purposes .  If interested, contact Dawn.
 
6. There will be Rotary leadership training in Lloydminster on September 19th.  Only 16 spots are available so if interested sign up on the District website.
 
7. Eugene gave a budget update.  The 14-15 books are at the auditors and the annual general meeting will be held on November 12th.  Fair raffle profit was $3620 and approximately 170 calendars were sold.
 
8. Dawn will be the guest speaker at the lunch meeting in Lloydminster on Monday. She is planning on showcasing our club and projects. If you wish to accompany her, please let her know by |Friday noon.  She is also planning on attending the Vegreville Monday lunch meeting.  Let her know if you’re interested in attending this one with her.
 
9. Curling Bonspiel (March 3-6) is coming along well. We may need some Thursday draws.  Opening ceremonies are Friday around 10:00 AM.  More information to follow.
 
10. District Governor, Tim Shields is urging everyone to attend the District Conference.  Dawn is looking into the possibility of renting a bus to be shared by different clubs.  Dawn shared Sally’s blog highlighting their Vermilion visit.  Blog site is https://governorstravels.wordpress.com.
 
11. Dean commented on the Hands Across the Border conference in Waterton.  He is deciding if he is attending and thinks this would be a good conference.  More discussion later if there is interest.
 
12. Members are invited to participate in the Wainwright Rotary Golf Tournament on August 14th.  Call 842-0047 to register.
 
13. Ever wonder how Rotary Foundation works?  Next week Tessa will answer all those questions and more.
 
14. New deck of cards.  No winners.  
 
 
 
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Rotary New GrandParents

Posted by Barry Gordey on Jan 08, 2010
Born to David&Sandra Gordey Hannah Lauren Gordey Jan 8/10 at 11:57 pm 9 lbs 3 oz 51.5 cm. Prod Grandparents Barry&Barbara Gordey
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ROTARIAN DOUG STEWART HONOURED BY COLLEGE!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose on Mar 15, 2006
At the recent Lakeland College Awards night in Vermilion, the College made a special presentation to Doug Stewart for his role in bringing the community and college together. The crowd in attendance paid tribute to Doug with a standing ovation!
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Mindy Thorne - next outbound exchange Student

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Hi Everyone,
 
        My full name is Mindy Elizabeth Maria Thorne and I am the 2008 Outbound Exchange Student. I was born on April 19th of 1991 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. So yeah I am 16, almost 17. I have lived in Islay for the last 13 years. When I was younger I lived in Campbell River, B.C, but I don't remember that. I am allergic to all kinds of chocolate, but no worries I never really liked chocolate. I am currently attending grade 11 at Kitscoty Junior Senior High School. I am president of our Student Council as well as our S.A.D.D (Students Against Drinking and Driving) Chapter. I live in Islay with my Mom and Dad and two brothers, 3 cats and 1 dog. My Mom's name is Kim and she is a Dietary Aide at the Islay Health Care Centre. My Dad's name is Ray and he is a welding consultant. My oldest brother is Cole, he is 19, and on February 4th he starts college in Olds, where he hopes to become a meat cutter. My little brother is Josh, he is 14 and in grade 9, attending the same school as I do. When I graduate from grade 12 I hope to attend college and possibly university to become one of the following: Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or a Principal. When I go on my Exchange my top three choices are: 1. Switzerland--2. Austria--3. Finland.  I feel that anyone of those countries would be more than satisfactory for me. I am looking forward to my trip and I hope that I do not disappoint any of you.
 
See You Soon,
 
Mindy Thorne
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Vermilion Rotarians do it again!!

Posted by Shirley McRobert

Vermilion Rotarians work together once again to pull off what will surely be the party of the year!

Thank you to all the Rotarians who have been getting all the work done at the VRC(Vermilion Regional Centre) or VRC (Vermilion Rotary Club Building).
Special thanks to the following:
President Ken for taking the lead and encouraging the troops to help with our annual Valentine's event. Jan and Shirley C. for all the work they have put in on the sshh auction, organizing committee and ticket sales. Eugene, Darcy and Dwight for door prize table and getting the draw done right. Eileen for her usual organized self, getting the decorations perfect, and of course Doreen who has always helped even without being a Rotarian. (Good to have someone in the family with a little talent). Lee for making sure the firewater is under control. Now for the following troops who just do as told and don't question or hesitate to get the work done. Bob, Barry, Jeff, Ken, Lloyd, Brenda, Dean, Shirley M., Emily and of course the spouses without them we wouldn't be done yet! Thanks Kim, Carolyn, Gloria, Terri and past exchange students Nicole and Bryce. Remember service above self, that's what Rotarians are all about! Lets show Vermilion the best party yet!
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What is Roteract?

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they're sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary.
As one of Rotary's most significant and fastest-growing service programs, with more than 7,000 clubs in about 163 countries and geographical areas, Rotaract has become a worldwide phenomenon.
How does it work?
All Rotaract efforts begin at the local, grassroots level, with members addressing their communities' physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.
What are some other opportunities available to Rotaractors?
Rotaractors may also;
Assist in organizing Interact clubs or mentor Interactors
Participate in Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Become Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars or Group Study Exchange team members
Seek membership in their local Rotary club Rotaractors are encouraged to keep their contact information current .
How can I learn more?
For more information about Rotaract in your area, contact your local Rotary club , or e-mail RI staff . Visit the Rotaract Discussion Forum to view or participate in conversations about club projects and activities with Rotaractors from around the world.
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Lucas' in town!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Make sure you come out to this Thursday's meeting and welcome Luca to Vermilion!!
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Golf Tournament

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This Saturday is our Rotary Golf tournament here in Vermilion. If you are not signed up, call Ken Rosher @ 853-4861 (Home) or 853-5131 (Work).
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FAIR HAPPENINGS!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Don't forget - come on out to Webb's Machinery on Wednesday evening at 7 PM and lend a hand with the Rotary Float. Also contact John Brecknock to do a shift at the Rotary booth during the fair. Thanks to all that can help out!!
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North of 60! Norex camp a great success!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
NOREX 07' SUCCESS!!! Editor: Sue Portz (of the Yellowknife Rotary Club) After 4 days with our students from the South, all is well. They are tired and have enjoyed learning about being North of 60 and the host families are sad that they have to say goodbye to such great teenagers. It has come and gone again at a blazing pace! 4 days of intense cultural shock to the North. Our group of 19 students that have never been North of 60 have ended their brief trip with our club. It was an overwhelming success again this year. The students learned about diamonds, our local Dene heritage, arts and crafts, dog sledding, winter survival skills, and even a great helicopter ride was had by all. Our thanks go to the mighty leader of the pack Rotarian Jeromy Ball and his apprentice Rotarian Tim Durkin for organizing this years event. Next year Jeromy will relinquish his duties to Tim in order to become President Elect. Tim is now ready to take over his post. A big thanks to our Rotarians that opened up their homes and took in the students. Without them, this event would be impossible. Although Jeromy had some bumps along the way in getting host families, it all worked out in the end. The students truly enjoyed their host families and we enjoyed the students. So at last, we the Yellowknife Rotary Club bid farewell to this years NOREX 07' students and hope that they will remember what a great part of Canada they have had a chance to experience.
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Adventures in Firefighting Photo Journal

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Ken Smith has put together a photo journal from the 2007 Adventures in Firefighting Camp. Check it out by clicking on the link under photo journals on the right side of the Home page.
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MEETING LOCATION

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
This coming Thursday we will once again be at the curling club / Ag Society room. In two weeks (May 31st) we will be at the School of Hope.
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District Conference Canoe Regatta - Great way to kick off the conference

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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We had a terriffic turnout from Vermilion Rotarians for the canoe regatta to start the 2007 District Conference. Congratulations to Dean for organizing everyone and to all that took part - We won first prize! - which included t-shirts and a $300 contribution on behalf of the Vermilion Rotary Club. (To what? - you'll have to come to the meeting on May 17th to find out!)
Many photos were taken and will be posted in a photo journal on the home page in the near future.
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Charter Night Photos

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Thank you to Shirley for snapping a few 'shots' at the Charter Night last Saturday. Check out the photo journal, (click on the link on the right side of the home page.)
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Charter Night - Huge Success!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Congratulations to our organizing committee, this years Charter Night was a resounding success! With 50 people in attendance, members, spouses, exchange students, past integrity award winners and honoured guests District Govenor Ed Wilson and his wife Marlene.
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Vermilion Rotary at Work Internationally

Posted by Shirley McRobert

The Rotary Club of Vermilion embraces the opportunity to contribute time, skills, and financial support to a broad range of humanitarian and intercultural activities designed to respond to health, education, literacy, clean water, training and youth initiatives.

 

The building of goodwill and understanding through international service was present in February. Rotarians Lionel Van Peteghen and Shirley McRobert who volunteered over the years on projects took community member Dave Gamracy along for the experience. "It's so different from us here," said Dave Gamracy, who was on his first trip to the country.

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Some Rotary History

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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  • 1905 First Rotary club organized in Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • 1910 First Rotary convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • 1912 The Rotary Club of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, becomes the first club outside the United States to be officially chartered. (The club was formed in 1910.)
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Rotary Friendship Exchange

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Rotary Friendship Exchange is Rotary's international exchange program for Rotarians and their families. Friendship Exchange provides participants the opportunity to experience other cultures by staying in the homes of Rotarians in other countries. The program aims to advance international understanding and peace through personal contact across borders while developing interclub relationships for fellowship and service projects.
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The Four Way Test

Posted by Jeff Ambrose

"Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?"

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1 MILLION Paul Harris Fellows!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
For they are jolly good fellows !" all 1 million of them! After 12 Paul Harris Fellows were recognized in 1957, it took less than a generation for their ranks to multiply to 100,000 in 1984 and less than another generation for the quantum leap to one million in 2006. Together, these one millionth Paul Harris Fellows represent US$1 billion contributed to The Rotary Foundation, enabling its humanitarian and educational programs to grow and meet great global needs.
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Family Bonspiel - Huge Success!

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Congratulations to Barry and Shirley for organizing such a fun event. We had 32 curlers and several others that joined us for the potluck supper at 5 PM. In addition to the great fun and fellowship, we were joined by the Katimavik people, many (most) had never curled before and they did great. We were also treated to Telles' presentation on his home country of Brazil. Very good job Telles, everyone enjoyed it very much.
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Christmas Gifts

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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Santa Claus came to our December 21st meeting to deliver gifts to all Rotarians. some of the gifts are things we need, but most of them were gifts that we bring to the club.  A very Merry Christmas to all Rotarians and our families, and thanks for the special gifts you share with our membership.
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Beauty of Vermilion Books Now on Sale

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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Photo contest winners have been chosen! We had a great response from local photographers and now are taking Chirstmas pre-orders.  Only $39 fo a hardcover coffeetable book! (Limited time offer until December 8th!)

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CALENDERS READY FOR PICK UP

Posted by Brenda Lee
There are still approximatly half of the calenders yet to be picked up for distribution. Please arrange to get your territory of calenders picked up and delivered as soon as possible.
Thanks
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Rotary Bonspiel

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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For all you curlers!  Do we have a volunteer chair?

We do now! Thanks so much to Godfrey and Dwight our Bonspiel co-chairmen.
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Community Christmas Supper

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
It's this Friday - Table and Chair set up is 1:00 PM on Friday. Please drop off your silent auction items at Leckie and Associates ASAP! Thanks everyone!
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Beauty of Vermilion Photo Contest

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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The Vermilion Rotary Club is looking for pictures of Vermilion area scenic views, homes, people, events, interesting objects.¦nbsp; capturing the beauty of this place we call home.

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Winning entries will be published in a hardcover coffeetable book! Pick up an entry form at the Vermilion Standard or click here to download the entry form.¦nbsp;
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Wine and Cheese social and DG visit

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A photo journal has been added with 'shots' from the wine and cheese. Check it out! You can access it by clicking on the link on the right side of the home page.
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Kaitlyn's Live Journal

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
Just a reminder once again. Check out the 'link' on the left hand side of our home page. Simply 'click' on 'Kaitlyn's Live Journal' and it will take you right there! You'll be able to read all about Katie's adventures! It sounds like she had a wonderful time over Christmas and New years.
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Rotary Minute - International Peace Day Arnica Rowan 0

Telles' Schedule

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Click on 'EVENTS' on the top tool bar of the Home page to view Telles tentative schedule from now into December - Please give him a call to include him in your next activity!
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School

Posted by Kaitlyn Mytz
Today was my second day of school and it is very different there is alot more students than Mannville and I don't understand much. I have made my first offical friend and that makes everything feel alot better!!!! I am having a really good time, the food is good, my family is really nice but my brother is in the states on a roary exchange like me so that kind of sucks. But I am living in his room so I guess that is good. I am trying to keep my live journal updated but I am unable to put pictures on it yet but they will come.
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Flipping Flapjacks and Other Weekend Activities Arnica Rowan 0

Fall Assembly and Leadership Training

Posted by Arnica Rowan

Attention Club Leaders and Interested Rotarians!

Your District Training Team has been active planning the fall Assembly and Leadership Training for District and Club Leaders for the 2006/07 Rotary year. The program promises to better than ever, as it helps support District and Club leaders for the many and varied challenges that lay ahead.  Mark down September 22/23 in your calendar!

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Priorities set for 2006-2007 funding requests

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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Over the last week Arnica has been collecting feedback on what types of projects we should fund through our contingency next year.  Thanks to your feedback, we compiled a list of project areas and presented it to the club to vote on on June 8. 

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Year in Review Presentation

Posted by Arnica Rowan
If you enjoyed the "Year in Review" Presentation at Charter Night, or were not there to see it, you can now download/view it from our club website.  Just go to the homepage www.clubrunner.ca/vermilion and look down the right to the "Downloads" Section for the VERMILION 2005-206 YEAR IN REVIEW PRESENTATION.
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District Conference Live Updates Arnica Rowan 0

Vermilion Rotary Golf Tourney!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Our Annual Charity Golf Tournement is planned for May 13th.
Tickets are available, if you don't have any to sell please call Ken Rosher ASAP.
If you would simply like tickets for yourself, please call Ken Rosher.
If you would like further info about the tourney, (you guessed it!) please call Ken Rosher.
853-5131.
Registration will begin at 9 AM and tee off is scheduled for 10 AM.
Supper is at 5 PM.
This will be a Texas Scramble format (so don't worry about your golfing skills). The whole idea is to have great fun and fellowship and raise some funds!
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Group Study Exchange Arnica Rowan 0
FOUND: Some great Rotary leaders! Arnica Rowan 0
Celebrate our club's 51st anniversary! Arnica Rowan 0

Group from Holland to arrive in May!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
As part of the Rotary Group Study Exchange Program, a group from Holland will arrive in our district (5370) on May 13th and will be here until June 10th. They will be spending a few days in Vermilion, arriving in town on Wednesday May 24th and leaving on Sunday May 28th. If your are interested in Hosting one of these five young business people in your home please contact Ken Morrison as soon as possible.
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WANTED: a few good Rotarians!

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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We've firmed up the club portfolios for next year (thanks Ken M., Bob and Will,) and are looking for some enthusiastic Rotarians to get involved as leaders. 

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2006 Bonspiel Photo journal Jeff Ambrose 0
THESE TWO MAY HAVE ALREADY 'FENCED' THE GOODS! Jeff Ambrose 0

THESE MEN SEEM TO BE PLOTTING SOMETHING AS WELL!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Maybe they have the barrel!
We are sure they know something. Agent flashhands would like to question these men in connection with the disappearance of the wheel barrel and its contents. 
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AGENT FLASHHANDS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Agent flashhands (head of security for the 2006 Rotary Bonspiel) is seeking the help of all Rotarians to find this culprit!

We are currently looking for this wheel barrel and the suspect. If you have any information on the whereabouts of either, please contact agent flashhands as soon as possible!
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Scott and Renner give Canada a big boost at Olympics with gutsy silver Arnica Rowan 0

Friendship Exchange

Posted by Ken Morrison
Would you like to travel to Nova Scotia or Australia and be hosted by Rotarians?  Would you like to share our culture with Rotarians from those places?
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World Community Service Projects

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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These international humanitarian projects are managed by our district and supported by our club.  Last year: water in the Dominican.  This year: Russian Orphanages.  A report from Dean Wood.
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Rotary and the United Nations

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Rotary International's relationship with the United Nations dates back to 1945, when 49 Rotarians were members of the 29 delegations to the UN Charter Conference in San Francisco, Calif., USA.

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Membership (Wine and Cheese) Training!

Posted by Arnica Rowan
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All members who have joined Rotary in the last 2 years and have not been to a membership training session, are highly recommended to join us. All other Rotarians, spouses and prospective members are also welcome. Training will include socializing, wine and snacks!
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Canadian Rotary International President in 2007-08

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, of the Rotary Club of Trenton, Ontario, Canada, assumed the role of president-nominee on 3 January. He was the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International in 2007-08 that convened at RI World Headquarters on 5 December 2005.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!! Jeff Ambrose 0
Going to Copenhagen? Jeff Ambrose 0

Jim and Bonnie Williams Volunteer in Mexico

Posted by Jeff Ambrose
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Please check out the new photo journal for Jim and Bonnies' volunteer efforts with the 'Adopt-a-School' program in Mexico. (Note - You will find links to all the photo journals on the right hand side of the home page)
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Adventures in Firefighting 2006 Ken Smith 0
Grace's Web site - Check it out Jeff Ambrose 0