Highlights of the June 6 Meeting

Posted by David Holden

Key Announcements:

Support the Rotaract Fundraiser on June 10
Attend the Community Hubs launch on June 28
Promote Oxford Stomp and Stampede Shaker
Rejoice at the thanks from L'Arche for a donation from the Small Donations Committee
Host the Youth Exchange student
Socialize with other members at Sneak a Peek on July 6
Golf at the SIS Golf Tournament on June 26 to support the SIS and RTJSIS programs

Howie Shikaze on Community Hubs	We sang O’ Canada accompanied by Michael Pierson and Manon Mitchell. Chris Day provided us with the invocation. President Elect Nominee Tim chaired the meeting. Tim announced a Rotaract fundraising event for this Saturday at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Hall (1320 5 Ave NW). Price is $35 And it starts at 7pm with a James Bond theme (RIP Roger Moore). Tickets available via Rotaract website and Tim Heaton is going with a large group and can likely point you in the right direction. (Editor’s Note: Oops* … This event was erroneously reported in the last COG to conflict with Lobersterfest (last weekend). It is this weekend.*) Howie introduced the Community Hubs official launch event (June 28^th from 3pm to 6pm at Village Square Leisure Centre). This is the official announcement of the partnership between Rotary, The United Way, and the City of Calgary. The event will include a Rotary community BBQ. Bruce Graham gave an update on the Oxford Stomp and the Stampede Shaker and asked our members to promote both events in our networks.
Dave Tod ..thanks from L’Arche	Michael Pierson in traduced one of the recipients of donations from our Small Donations Committee, Dave Tod who spoke about L’Arche and the impact of our donation. Craig Henderson spoke about his experience being a Host Family for a YEX inbound student as our club is hosting a young German student for a year starting this August. Please consider getting involved. Please contact Trevor Axworthy or Laurene Wilson, Barb Young, and Craig Henderson for any information on the Youth Exchange Program.
Vlad Dhillon thanks our speaker Capt. Lazlo Benak	Ken Moraes described Sneak-a-Peek (set for July 6^th with Registration available on our website) and spoke about the success of this year’s Lobsterfest last weekend. Gord Walker spoke about our SIS Golf Tournament, all the benefits, how much fun it is, and how you can get involved (registration available on our website). Tim adjourned the meeting.