Our sargent for the day, Don Odell gave us a quick update on the Centennial Event, which is scheduled for May 4, 2023 and let us know Bob Mills assisted in securing Rex Murphy as our guest speaker for the event. More to come!
Happy/Sad Today:
Judith's countdown to Belize is on.
Leigh has an eviction date for her brother as roommate after he sold and bought a house this weekend.
Adele gave thanks to the Rotary Members, Ray MacBeth and James McPherson, who were all part of the planning committee for the RCMP Regimental Dining-In last Monday night, which was a smashing success in raising funds for the Outreach Centre.
Steve Chow was back at the meeting and happy to report he is healing well from his new knee in mid-December.
Robert Mast put a call out to the membership for participation in the revived Rotary Choir. Please contact him if you are interested.
Shelley Ralston gave us a quick update on the Centennial planning as they are building the boat as we sail. Great things to be announced.
Leanne has asked members to keep her Dad, Roy (86), in their prayers after he suffered a fall and broke his femur as he was moving into long term care.
Harvey Maskowitz told the club about his upcoming trip to Mexico with his three children and his numerous grandchildren ranging in age from 7ms to 15yrs.
Phil Pattison paid a fine for missing his role as
Bruce paid his fine for his cell phone going off during the meeting.
Bob Hull paid his fine for missing his 50/50 shift.
Vocational
Our vocational speaker today was Richard Longtin, who spoke about the origins for his philanthropic efforts and his philosophy to "pay it forward". Richard has been an Albertan for a year and has not yet chosen an Alberta hockey team. Richard's poll of the room was inconclusive for which team to cheer for. Richard is the Associate VP of External Relations at Red Deer Polytechnic.
Rotary Foundation & Paul Harris Fellows
Gerry Winia gave an update on the Foundation, advising we have donated $16,000.00CND to the foundation as a club so far this year.
The Club has 48 Paul Harris Fellows, with 3 new inductees this year and 15 achieving a new level.
Gerry reinforced our club goal to have all members be sustaining members by June 30, 2023 (club year end). $100.00USD each year makes you a sustaining member.
Congratulations to the follow award recipients:
Gloria beck +3
Bob Mills +1
Doug Hamilton - Inaugural
Jack Panteluk Inaugural
Steve Chow +3
Rick Johnston +3
Dick McDonnell +4
Darcy Mykytyshyn +5
Don Odell +6
Harold Barnes +6
Robert Mast +8
Gerry anticipates presenting the next awards at the March business meeting.
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