Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta

Posted by Dan Kammerer 
 
We were joined today by David Maneschyn, Regional Coordinator - Medicine Hat who told us a little about what JA is and how it impacts youth everyday.

David explained that JA provides an opportunity for Rotarians to give back and make a difference in a child's life by volunteering to deliver pre-designed courses in schools for Grade 4/5 students (Business Basics) and Grade 7/9 students (Dollars With Sense & Economics for Success).  David added that JA's goal is to reduce drop out rates and promote financial literacy in youth to help them succeed in a global economy. In Medicine Hat, JA reaches approximately 1,700 students annually.  To learn more about JA or to volunteer, please contact David at 403.581.1607 or via email dmaneschyn@jasouthalberta.org

Date:                          April 13, 2010
Cashier:                      Julia Reinhart
Greeter/Newsletter:    Dan Kammerer 
Guests:                       David Maneschyn, Hugh English
                 
Meeting Notes:

  • In President Sean's absence, President Elect Gord presided over the Meeting
  • Hugh English, Executive Director - Southern Alberta MedicAir Society joined the group to provide a brief update on both MedicAir and the HALO Project.  Hugh also promoted the Society's upcoming Gala Dinner and Auction being held April 23rd at the Cypress Centre - for more information or Tix, please contact Hugh - the Event Poster LINK follows:  http://www.clubrunner.ca/Data/5360/969/HTML/88227/MedicAir%20Gala%20Poster.pdf
  • Clare provided some information regarding next weeks Program on Avalanche Safety/Awareness
  • Gord solicited feedback and asked the Club to consider entertaining the District Governor (October 2010) jointly with all 4 MH Clubs - Comments were brought forward about being aware of the date of the Mayor's Breakfast and the sometimes reduced club participation in jointly staged events
  • In Sgt-at-Arms Bill's absence, Donna Yancie-Schneider filled in capably
  • 50/50:  Les had the lucky Ticket but his luck quickly ran out!

Next Meeting Date:      April 20/10

Program:                      Clare - Avalanche Safety

Cashier:                       Danny Koch

Greeter/Recorder :         Syl Bellefeuille