Vince and Tony Morelli provided a thought provoking presentation on the use of GPS tracking devices.  Their company, Safe Tracks GPS Canada provides advanced GPS Personal Emergency Locator Devices that are used for monitoring at-risk individuals.  Their initial focus was on providing support to government and  law enforcement agencies across Canada. 
 
They have recently introduced devices that can be to provide support in the area of health and wellness. The personal locator devices can be used to meet the needs of lone workers, independent seniors, and those living with Alzheimer’s,Dementia, Autism, or PTSD. Using cellular coverage, the devices can be programmed to contain personal information and profiles that enable responders to access needed information quickly. A 2 way live call with responders can be activated through a SOS button, sudden fall, or wandering outside a safe zone.  These devices can be used across North America and have many applications.  Club members had many questions and were keen to learn about the applications.
 
Vince shared a possible recurring revenue proposal in which the club would receive a portion of revenue generated through the sale of and monthly monitoring fees.  Please connect with Vince if you require more information. 
 

Meeting Update

Phil H was the host and Doug H the Sarge.  Doug was quick to admonish those who answered the call of their phones and meted out suitable fines.
 
Guest of Rotary: 
Craig Johnson: guest of Rob S
 
The first 50/50 attempt to win was made by Robert M.  He was not successful- yet!
 
 

Happy/Sad and other Fun Things

Garth: Contributed $1 for each birthday he has celebrated.  He was born during the Great Saskatchewan Blizzard of 47 when his mother had to endure many forms of transportation to get to a hospital.
Robert M: Thanks to Patricia A''s  travel advice, Robert and his daughter enjoyed a 10 day trip to Columbia before Christmas.
Brett: Celebrated his new job with Servus as part of the Strategy and Enterprise Planning Team.  We are relieved that he will still be in Red Deer.
Jim M: Shared that Lisa M will have her surgery on Wednesday and asks all to send positive thoughts her way.
Diane: While her birth was not as much as an adventure as Garth as her mother traveled to hospital in a taxi in the "wilds of Edmonton", she celebrated her birthday on Dec 31 and recognized it similar to Garth.
Phil P: Happy to be able to have celebrated New Years on Eastern time with his 5 grandchildren.
Judith: Very pleased to announce that she will no longer be singing " 96 cans of beer" as all gift packages were sold before Christmas.  Thanks to all who bought, shared or helped with the process.
Robert L: Just returned from a 45 day cruise from Barcelona to Cape Town.  Adventures were had.  Leaves tomorrow for Mesa tomorrow!  Robert is feeling positive about the James Wheeler seminar that hopefully will take place the day after the upcoming RI conference.  
Dawna A: Enjoyed a West Coast Christmas with family.

Membership News

Vocational Speech

 
Shelley Dalueg attended school in Red Deer at Camille and now has 5 children and has been married for 28 years.  She has had a multitude of careers including operating a day home, office manager, nursing, and seniors care.  She is currently the General Manager at Deer Park Village.  Shelley was introduced to Rotary by Adele and the Cycling without Age Trishaws.  Connecting with Ron Whittemore also provided Shelley with more information as to how Rotary serves others.  This appealed to her as she tries each day to make a difference to those around her.  We welcome you to Rotary Shelley!
 

Rotary After 5

We welcome all to connect on Thursday Jan. 9 at Earl's Restaurant and Bar from 5-8 p.m.  Join for a quick visit or stay for supper.  Bring a friend!

 

 
 
 
 
 

Jan. 6/25

 
Please send all submissions to Theflash@rotaryclubofreddeer.ca by Tuesday at noon.
 
 
 

Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, Jan 9/25: Rotary After 5 at Earls Restaurant and Bar.  5-8 p.m.
Thursday Feb 13: Rotary After 5.  Location TBA
Thursday March 13: Rotary After 5 Location TBA 
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