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December is Disease Treatment and Prevention Month 
 
Coming Events
Dec 9  -  The Nepal Trip, Kim Davis and team (Murray
              and Joanna)
Dec 13 - Sherry and Bruce's Cocktail Party - All welcome
Dec 16 - Christmas Meeting. Partners and special guests
Dec 18 - Board Meeting and social
Dec 23 - No Meeting Merry Christmas
Dec 30 - No Meeting Happy New Year
 
December 3 is Giving Tuesday - a global movement for charities and individuals to come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving. Join the community of donors that support Rotarian projects around the world by donating to The Rotary Foundation. As we shop for gifts this holiday season, consider giving a gift on line to the families and communities that need it most — no wrapping paper required!
Online giving is easy, fast, and secure To give google https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
 
Christmas Gifts were presented today to the hotel staff, Tiffany, Pauline and Janet who provide us outstanding service every week. Over the next few weeks lets make it personal. Take a moment to offer your personal thanks to each of the them
 
Josh Kroker was sponsored by the club to attend the Rotary Adventures in Citizenship in Ottawa. He gave a very inspiring summary of his Adventure. Thanks Barry Dubnyk for coordinating.
 
Loralee and Mexico - Loralee reported on her project in Mexico, sponsoring Christmas Dinner for local families. $10 buys a dinner for four. She would be happy if you could help.
 
My Christmas gift - Linda asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I said "I'd like something that's silver and shiny and goes from 0 to 150k in three seconds" Apparently, she went out and bought me a set of bathroom scales!
 
December Community Service, Fellowship and Engagement - Dec 18 1-4 PM at "Christmas to Remember".  Charity donation to "Victim Services". Team#2 Lead Mark Morad. Members:Alexander, Friesen, Orich, Larson, Hosack (Allen), Weersink, Lloyd and Pharo. However, everyone is welcome
 
Martin Thomsen from the City of Lethbridge presented a follow up today. His original presentation can be found at the following link. 
 
Important Club Elections - As Chair of the nominating committee, Murray Pritchard is looking for members who are interested in running for a board position. murray@milnepritchard.com The target date for elections is January 6, 2020. Time for some of you talented people lurking in the shadows to step up!
 
Connect and re-connect - This week Geri Hecker connects with Melanie Meier and Chris Yauck connects with Chelsa Larson.  
 
Mentors Needed - Each new member is assigned a mentor (experienced Rotarian). Barrie Orich is still in need of additional volunteers for this program. bgorich@shaw.ca

 
 
My best picture of BLACK FRIDAY
Past President Murray accepting a Rotary Foundation Award, on behalf of the club, for our Polio Giving in 2018-19 from Asst. Governor Barrie.
Martin Thomsen from the City of Lethbridge, back for an encore, and several Child Development Experts from within our community
The Interact Club at APU, the Girls School we support in Malawi was chartered at our instigation and here they are visiting a local hospital  and promoting proper nourishment.  
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