Ron Hymers delivered the invocation following President Tim Heaton's call to order.
Thanks go out to our front entrance volunteers Larry Martin, Liam Pattermore, Tony Howard and Murray Young.
This week's COG sponsor is Club President Tim Heaton and Rideau Pharmacy.
President Tim's sing-song for this week was a tribute to club member and long-time friend Gord Walker who is celebrating his 90th birthday. Fittingly, his musical selection was You've Got a Friend in Me.
Carmen Goss introduced this week's visitors and guest. As next week's luncheon is being replaced by (un)Gala, this week's birthday announcement covered two weeks.
Jeremy Mroch introduced new member Alexis Evdoxiadis. Alexis' participation in the club's activities is off to a quick start as she has already joined the Communications committee.
President Tim extended the club's appreciation to all who have volunteered at the small barbecue events that have taken place over the past few weeks. Bruce Williams issued an appeal for volunteers to help out at the Valley View School barbecue on September 20. This barbecue is special as Valley View is one of our SIS schools. Please contact Steve Stein or Greg Stevenson if you are available to help out.
The Calgary Rotaract Club's 7 Days of Striking Out Stigma continues. The 7 Days of Striking Out Stigma take place during World Suicide Prevention Week.
President Tim reminded us that (un)Gala will replace our regular luncheon meeting on September 18. Tickets are still available.
Frank 'n Stein will be hosting a private tour of the new downtown Calgary Public Library on October 4.
The Rotary Sock Hop fellowship event is coming up on October 13.
Joe Fras introduced Matt Heffernan, CEO of Zedi Inc., a technology and services company in the field of production operations.