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AGM and Tag line decision
 
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Meeting changed to offsite on Thursday July 7
Sneak-a-Peek
 
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Meeting cancelled
This is the big volunteer week
 
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Volume 33: Number 45 June 17, 2016
 
The Rotary Club of Calgary is comprised of professional and community leaders who come together through a shared commitment and fellowship to create a better future for the generations that are to follow.
 
***NOTICE ANNUAL AGM:
The Rotary Club of Calgary will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 12:00 Noon at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel Alberta Room.
 
 
This Week's Birthdays
Sandra Elliot June 15
Doug Hamilton June 17
Dave Macdonald June 17
Ahmed Mostafa June 18
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meeting Attendance June 14, 2016:
76 for lunch (including 10 guests) and 12 coffees
 
List of New Members:
NAME: DATE JOINED:
Dahlia Mostafa October 5, 2015
Ahmen Mostafa October 5, 2015
Sean Miles November 3, 2015
Farid Bedwany November 3, 2015
Gerard D'mello December 4, 2015
Helen Hu December 14, 2015
 
The Meeting June 14, 2016
By Doug MacDonald
 
Welcome to week 50 of the 2015-16 Rotary Year. President Rob welcomed us to this week's meeting and, after giving us a few minutes for lunch and networking, kicked off another busy meeting.
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Senator Doug Black
By Doug MacDonald
 
It isn't every day that a member of another Rotary Club introduces our guest speaker but it also isn't every day that the son of a well known Rotarian speaks to our club. Calgary- South member Doug Black ably introduced his son, Senator Doug Black. Jack admitted that his daughter wrote the introduction so this was a family affair.
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Sneak a Peek: July 5, 2016
By Ken Moraes
 
Stampede park gates open @ 5:00 PM
Stampede Grandstand Clubhouse opens @ 6:00 PM
Cocktails start @ 7:00 PM
Dinner starts @ 8:00 PM
Grandstand show starts @ 9:30 PM
Fireworks start @ 11:00 PM
Avoid waiting at the gate with a prepaid admission.
Seating for the show is assigned so the early bird gets the best seats.
 
GREAT VALUE --- We get dinner and the show for $50.00 (any other night  the show alone starts at $75.00).
 
Calling All Stampede Barbecue Event Volunteers
By Craig Henderson
 
We need hundreds of volunteers to cater two of the largest parties in the city, and you can register yourself, as well as your friends and family, to volunteer at the Stampede Roundup and/or the Oxford Stomp by following the registration links below.
 
STAMPEDE ROUNDUP - Wednesday, July 13, 2016
OXFORD STOMP - Friday, July 15, 2016
 
As we are continuing our efforts build a database of reliable volunteers, we really need a valid email address and phone number for each volunteer you sign up.
 
From the Calgary Herald:
 
COG Reporter Retiring: We Need You!
 
We are sad to report that as of July 1 Doug MacDonald is transferring to the Heritage Park club due to some significant changes in his work schedule. Doug has enjoyed his experience with the Rotary Club of Calgary and is looking forward to continuing his Rotary adventure. 
 
The COG will miss Doug's contribution as a devoted scribe and we are hoping there is another keen Rotarian who is looking to fill his shoes... please email the office if you are interested in reporting for the COG.
 
Syrian Refugees Seeking Employment – Can you help?
By Barbara Young
 
The Rotary Club of Calgary Syrian Refugee Committee would appreciate it if any of our club members could help the members of one of our families find employment.  They are desperate and willing to pursue employment in any area, not just in their area of expertise.
Sami Issak – High School student (completing grade 10) – experienced as a bakery helper (in Calgary) and waiter (in Syria).
Randa Saomi – English teacher in Syria for 30 years – fluent in Arabic and English
Souhil Issak – Civil Engineer – Sixteen years employed in land development focused on construction sites.  More recently ran a business that provided services related to waterproofing/epoxy flooring/ injection/protective coatings.
 
For further information or if you can help please contact
Ghada Alatrash ghadaalatrash@live.com or
Barbara Young babary1@telus.net
COG Staff - June 17, 2016
 
Editor Andrea Serink & Nadia Freese
Reporting Doug MacDonald
Photography Ralph Lundberg
Sponsorships
Keith Podmoroff
Office Support Colette Bielech
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RI President:  K.R. Ravindran - District Governor: Martin Harvey