The Community Service Committee with the representatives from the gift recipients
Weekly Meeting Update
Phil H welcomed all to the Christmas meeting. Doug was Sarge and fined all who were not yet done their Christmas shopping. (It was surprising that so few had to be fined- perhaps Santa has been very efficient this year?)
Over 75 were in attendance for the Christmas feast. It was a wonderful opportunity for members to bring family and friends to share in the celebrations.
Guests included:
Donna Durham and Penny LeBretton- Red Deer Christmas Bureau
Ian Wheeliker Central Alberta Outreach
Danica Hoffart: Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter
Red Deer Food Bank
Elder Lynn Jonnason- Safe Harbor
Major Kent Hepditch- Salvation Army
Grace Jeanveau Red Deer RCMP City Victim Services
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Happy/Sad and other Fun Things
Bill Hull: Celebrating 54 years of marriage. Congratulations
Elder Lynn Jonnason: Thanks for the opportunity to join together to support those in need.
Zanaib: Thanks to Donna P for support for recent leadership conference
Judith: Thanks to all who delivered the Beers for Belize packages . 64 people are enjoying their taste testing.
Membership News
2nd reading for Deb Vallyear
1st reading for McKenna (sponsored by Brett M)
1st reading reading for Vince Morelli
Community & Project Updates
Youth Exchange
Harvey M was pleased to announce that a student has been selected as a possible outbound exchange student for 2024. The district must approve all selections. Darcy M has assumed the role of outbound counsellor for this project. Please let Harvey know if you are interested in being part of hosting an inbound student.
Dec 18/23
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Mark your 2024 calendar!
January 2024 - Inter-club Social . Date TBA
NEWSFLASH!!
Bob Mills reports that another layer of bureaucratic tape has been surmounted. The sign marking the Slack Slough Wetlands Project is one step closer. The concrete for the supports is being poured and will need 28 days to cure before attaching the sign to mark our Centennial Project!! It is anticipated that there will be a "soft opening" early in the year and then a more "formal opening" in the spring. This is an exciting milestone and is the culmination of dedicated work by the committee working with the County of Red Deer and other agencies. Over 300 acres of nature preserve will be forever preserved for all to enjoy!
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