Meeting of November 22

Posted by David Holden

Meeting was ably chaired by President-Elect, Bill Avery. Introduction by Bill. Oh Canada. Invocation by Greeter Jennifer Lavier-Jankovic.

Sid announced a special meeting (as per our By-Laws) to discuss and vote on the recommendations from the Legacy committee. That special meeting will be held on December 6^th at the regular Rotary luncheon meeting at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel.

The following is a reprint of Howie Shikaze’s Presentation on the potential partnership with the City of Calgary and the United Way to cooperate on building community hubs. Howie outlined the committee’s recommendations and will entertain questions as required. The other committee members were Michael Colborne, Tom Hickerson, Tim Heaton, Andrea Serink, Bill Andrew, and Nicky Liao. All are available to answer your questions on the legacy committee activity and recommendations.

The Board of Directors has passed a motion that will commit $2,000,000 to our next Signature Legacy Project. $300,000 per year will be committed to the project for 5 years commencing 2018. The Club commits to raise another $500,000 by the year 2023.

Michael Pierson introduces Anne McIntyre	RCC office will be under construction (leasehold improvements) November 21 to 25. If you need to get in touch with Jo-Anne, please send her an email. Greg Stevenson announced the next Feed the Hungry Dinner at St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall is set for December 11, 2016 between 1 pm and 6 pm. Please register online to volunteer. Ken Moraes announced the Christmas Dinner (in lieu of our normal luncheon) will be held at the Calgary Golf & Country Club on Tuesday December 13^th starting at 6 pm. Please register online prior to December 8^th. Anne McIntyre of Disaster Aid Canada from Oak Bay (outside of Victoria) described their operation to assist people in and around shelters with things like shampoo, tooth brushes, and other necessities of life and accepted a donation from our Small Donations committee, presented by chair Michael Pearson.
Bill Avery and Bruce Fenwick	Bruce Fenwick discussed the upcoming Foundations meeting, scheduled for November 29, and advised that two members had achieved the next level of Paul Harris Fellowship recognition. They are John Ridge and Walter Chayka. Bruce Fenwick also presided over the removal of the “new member red dot” of Helen Hu as she has completed the list of things required of new members.
Jennifer Lavier Jankovic invocation/greeter	David Holden asked for volunteers for the Communication Committee with a specific request for anyone interested on the COG. Steps have been taken recently to ease the workload burden of the Editor’s role in hopes of attracting keen new blood. Anyone interested in this role, or with communications in general, please email David at dholdea077@yahoo.ca. Rotary Flames Family Skate was held on November 20^th (after the hockey game). The Rotary Flames Family skate was well attended and fun was had by all. In the Hockey game portion, an exhilarating game with the Rotary Club of Calgary – Downtown narrowly defeating our arch-rival, the Rotary Club of Calgary South, by a score of 7-2 at the Saddledome. See the photos. BBQ Rotary shirts are available for purchase (will make a great Christmas gift) at Rotary meetings until Christmas (Gord Walker, Tony Howard, or Brian Guichon). Price is $60.