Highlights of the January 29, 2019 Meeting

 
Barbara Young Welcomes
Our Visitors and Guests
 
 
 
Michael Colborne
Honorary Paul Harris Fellow
 
 
 
Keith Visser with Irene Bakker,
Netherlands Counsel in Calgary
 

 

This week's Sergeant-at-Arms Frank Sparks called the meeting to order. President Tim Heaton introduced the head table, following which Michael Pierson led us in the singing of O Canada and greeter Mark Stachiw delivered the invocation.
 
President Tim thanked our volunteers at the front entrance: John Seigner, Larry Martin and Bill Clapham. Thanks also go out to Randy Borisenko and Morguard for this week's COG sponsorship.
 
With club secretary Kurt Kowalchuk still in Cambodia, Barbara Young welcomed our visiting Rotarians and guests, and announced our three members celebrating birthdays this week.
 
President Tim announced the passing on January 10th of Kerry Longpre, who was a corporate member under the Calgary Foundation until her retirement in 2017.
 
Faye Watkins, wife of member Gerry Watkins passed away on January 17th. A sympathy card was circulated for signatures by those in attendance at the meeting.
 
Tom Tait presented an honorary Paul Harris Fellowship to Michael Colborne on behalf of the Paul Harris Fellowship Committee. The committee recognized Michael for his many contributions to Rotary, including his key role in Rotary Employment Partnerships. For those who may not be familiar with them, the employment partnerships are a joint initiative of Rotary Districts 5360 and 5370, Inclusion Alberta, and the provincial government to provide developmentally disabled Albertans with every opportunity for a career, to make a contribution, to earn an income and to be valued as community members. Congratulations Michael!
There were several other announcements this week.
  • Our February 5th club meeting is focused on attracting new members. We have special pricing for members bringing guests: $70 for you and your guest. Club member Tom Keenan, always an engaging speaker, will bring us up to date with events since the publication of his book. His presentation, Techno Creep: Five Years Later, promises to be full of information on current and emerging cyber threats.
  • The deadline for placing orders with the Rotary Club of Calgary West club's Valentine's strawberry fundraiser is February 7th. The Calgary West club will deliver your orders for free to locations within Calgary and Airdrie, provided your total order is $42 or more. All orders will be available on February 14th. Orders can be placed with Marie Rickard, or online at www.calgarywestrotaryclub.org/strawberryOrder.htm.
  • Our club meeting on February 12th features Premier Rachel Notley as our guest speaker. Tickets are only available to club members, and must be purchased online before the meeting.