Gloria:  Paid her fine for having phone ring. However she was on Black Tie Bingo business with an important donor

Steve Chow:  Welcome back after another cruise adventure

Darcy: Congrats to the Beers for Belize group,  Bill Hull, Ross Fletcher, and Judith McIntyre, who worked together to put together the craft beer offerings at the Black Tie Bingo. Darcy and Bill enjoyed doing the taste testing to ensure the beer selection was perfect. Ross was invaluable with the printing needs and Judith corralling buyers and arranging for the packages.

Harvey: Excited to win the $1000 beef raffle from the Lending Cupboard at the recent CFR. 

Jack P.: Loved the Black Tie Bingo.  Encouraged all to take in a show at the Sphere in Vegas. 

Dick:  Kudos to the Black Tie Bingo group.  Recently established a new record for raking leaves:  Nov 12

Leigh: Encouraging all to attend Rotary After 5 at Red Stag brewery on Thursday Nov 23/23 from 5-7 p.m.

Victor: Sadly reporting the vandalism of the trishaws at Sentinel Storage.  There was significant damage to one of the trishaws.

Leann: Recommends all to travel to Olds to dine at Cacio E Pepe Italian Bistro .  Best meal ever in a stunning setting.

Doug: Kudos to all single mothers raising their children.

 

Zainab comes from northern Somalia and was raised in a very large family of 14.  From an early age her father encouraged his children to acquire a good education.  Many of her siblings obtained further training in a variety of occupations and professions.  It was also very common for girls to marry before completing their education.  Zainab began her adventure in Canada in 1997 in Toronto, learning English and working in a bakery.  Her move to Alberta in 2007 saw her open a day home and acquiring a social work diploma. Zainab focused her efforts on raising funds to build a school in Somalia and achieved this goal in 2015.  Further funds were used to ensure teachers received a salary.  She continued her education and achieved a social work degree in 2017.  Zainab helped to found the Afro Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta which held its first cultural event recently for over 200 participants.  This organization has recently expanded into office space and has recently received a large grant to further its goals.  Zainab invites all to attend the January 18/24 showing of the movie The Color Purple.  She joined Rotary in 2014 and looks forward to continuing to serve others in her community.

 

Adrian Strawberry

Adrian is part of the O'Chiese Nation and, after completing his education in Edmonton  has worked with the O'Chiese nation for 30 years. His jobs ranged from being a financial clerk, director of finance, assistant director of health and the economic development officer.  Adrien also worked at River Cree Casino and then Jackpot Casino.  He was excited to work closer to his home as he became the Hotel Operation Manager at the Red Deer Resort and Casino in 2023.  Adrien loves the challenges that his new job has brought and the increased opportunities to connect with his 5 sons and16 grandchildren.  He looks forward to the birth of a great grandson in January and the birth of a new granddaughter (he has only 3 so far!!)  Adrien is a man of many talents and has performed for 15 years in a variety of films.  He looks forward to being able to do more of this in the future but in currently very busy in his current role.  We look forward to working with you in Rotary Adrien!

 

Initial accounting shows that net profits from the recent event were approx. $107K.  This was a very successful event and resulted in the largest amount available for use within the community since the 25^th anniversary celebration.

Congratulations to all!

Monday, December 4 is the time for gathering to celebrate the season.  Christmas Party tickets are available at meetings and by e transferring funds to Aliesha at social@rotaryclubofreddeer.ca

 

 

Start the season right by supporting the 21^st annual Rotary Seniors Christmas Concert on Wednesday November 29.   Volunteers are still needed as ushers, bus buddies, and greeters.  Contact  Judith at judithmci27@gmail.com if you can help.