Gerry Winnia, Foundation Chair updated all re the work that is done with funds raised through the charity arm of Rotary International. Money is used to support community projects around the world. In the last 100 years, over $500 000 has been spent on projects connected with our club. They include projects in Uganda, Belize, South Africa. Gerry encourages all to help support the Foundation through giving. Please contact him for more information.
Members were recognized for their contributions as Paul Harris Fellows.
Judith M: initial PHF
Jack P: PHF +2
Lynne P: PHF +3
Grant E: PHF +3
Darcy:PHF +6
Ron Whitttemore: PHF +5
We will also recognize Harold B PHF +8 at a future meeting.
Weekly Meeting Update
President elect Amanda O chaired the meeting. Robert M led a subdued version of our national anthem. Dick M continued to have control over the 50/50 draw but has not yet won it!
We were entertained with a short fact filled account of the upcoming rare hatch of cidada. This spring, two different broods of cicadas — one that lives on a 13-year cycle and the other that lives on a 17-year cycle — will emerge at the same time in event that last occurred in 1803. The noise could reach 75 db. Areas of the Northwest US will see this phenomena.
Guests of Rotary
Carol Maskowitz: guest of Harvey M
Rod Bosnick, Margo Schmitt Bosnick: guests of Harvey M
Cliff Soper: guest of Robert M
Iska Hollman, Mark Collings, Charlene Thomas, Tom van Morrel: guest of Adele P (Cycling Without Age)
Kelli Ritz: guest of Jan Carr
Partner of Rotary
Gina Belich
Happy/Sad and other Fun Things
Gerry W.: Celebrating having achieved the age of 3/4 Century
Adele: Celebrating 20 years of being a Rotarian. Due to her new work, Adele will be joining via Zoom for many meetings. She thanks all for their friendship and opportunities to be involved in so many activities. Good luck in your new endeavour.
Gloria: Thanks extended to the staff of Prime Boiler in being awarded a President's Citation for their support and work on the Wetlands sign. They were an integral part of the team that made things happen.
Bob L: Recently returned from cruises in the Mediterranean, Japan and the Philippines (trying to rival Steve C's travels). Achieved (with a "little" help from his wife) walking over 1 million steps in Asia. He congratulated all who were involved the year of centennial activities.
Membership News
1st reading for Cliff Soper, sponsored by Robert M. Cliff is a retired educator from Red Deer Polytechnic
We welcomed 2 new members to the club. A warm welcome to Kelli Ritz (sponsored by Jan Carr) and Rod Bosnick (sponsored by Harvey M).
Community & Project Updates
DisCon 2024Have you signed up yet to attend District Conference?
Join other Rotarians on Saturday and Sunday May 4-5 in Drumheller. The program looks great and so do the opportunities to network with other Rotarians. It looks like our club will be well represented!! For more information check out https://www.discon5360.ca/
March 25/24:
Please send articles/information to be included in the weekly Flash by Tues. afternoon. Send to: TheFlash@rotaryclubofreddeer
From the Executive
Reminder to reply to the email each week to indicate that you will be attending the meeting. The use of chips to track meals will be continued- please remember to put your chip in the jar!
Mark Your Calendar
April 11: Rotary After 5 at the Red Deer Resort and Casino. 5-7 p.m.
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