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COG Volume 35: Number 10
September 19, 2017
 
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.
 
Breaking Update
The Harvest Moon Ball has been postponed to allow for further planning. Look forward to an event in the spring.
 
Birthdays for the Week of September 19
Randy Borisenko September 17
Paul Gagnon September 17
Ken Moraes September  17
Gord Walker September 19
Jim Gilliland September 22
Robert Brookwell September 23
Melanie Gaston September 23
 
Condolences
Jack Schneider, former member, passed away on September 10.
 
New Members in 2017-2018
Lori Forand
Lori Caltagirone
 
Attendance for September 19
93 people attended including 30 visitors and guests
 
Contact the COG Editor
Please send announcements and information for the COG to COG@rotaryclubofcalgary.ca.
Highlights of the September 19 Meeting
Posted by Elizabeth Reade
Events and Announcements:
  • Remember Jack Schneider who passed away recently
  • Join the Okotoks Club Lobster Boil on September 30th
  • Note the Waterton “Hands Across The Border” has been cancelled
  • SIS Mentor training on Saturday September 23
  • Celebrate the success of the Guatemala Literacy Program
  • Celebrate the donations of the Small Donations Program
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Our Speaker Theo Fleury
Posted by Elizabeth Reade
Today, we have Theo Fleury with us.  Theo, who hoisted the Cup with the Flames in 1989, won a gold medal for Canada in 2002 and amassed 455 goals, 633 assists and 1,840 penalty minutes during his career – is not here for those reasons. Today he is here with us as a victor over trauma and addiction, and facilitator to those still trying to find their way.
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Volunteer Opportunity:  Feed The Homeless
Posted by Greg Stevenson
Rotary’s former program “Feed the Hungry” has changed locations and name. We are now sponsoring a day of meals for Calgary’s Homeless at the Drop-In Centre.
 
This represents an excellent volunteer opportunity to provide assistance for Calgarians in need.
Please see Read More... for volunteer shifts available and details. Please use the link to register via Club Runner.

 
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Thank you to COG Sponsor Rotarian George Brookman and West Canadian
SIS Training
Posted by Greg Hovdebo
COG Staff - September 19, 2017
 
Editor David Holden
Reporting Elizabeth Reade
Photography Ralph Lundberg
Sponsorships David Holden
Office Support Colette Bielech
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President:  William Avery - Vice-President:  Tim Heaton
RI President:  Ian H.S. Riseley - District Governor: Rick Istead