We honored the 10 recipients of the $5 000 award.  Awards are given to students who have demonstrated financial need, strong commitment to service, and have achieved the required academic marks.

Since 1997 437 students have been awarded a total of $ 737 000 to help them advance their academic careers.  This year, the Rotary Club of Red Deer  contributed $250 000 to the fund, which has been invested with the Community Foundation of Central Alberta. 

Erin Peden, executive director of the Community Foundation of Red Deer, encouraged the recipients to never stop learning.  She reminded all that they are part of a legacy, helping to lift others that follow as they strive toward becoming the leaders of the future.  Erin extended thanks to the parents, school councilors, principals, school board representatives who have helped to support their learning and development over the years. 

Congratulations to the following students:

Ashton Bell: attending Red Deer Polytechnic. Bachelor of Science-Nursing

Garrett Flett: attending Red Deer Polytechnic. Bachelor of Business Administration 

Mya Hesterman: attending Mount Royal University. Bachelor of Science

Abigail Taylor: attending Red Deer Polytechnic. Bachelor in Kinesiology

Teagan Burt: attending University of Calgary.  Schulich Engineering- Common First Year

Brookyn Crookedhand; attending Red Deer Polytechnic. Occupational and Physical Therapy Assistant

Godafi Mohammed Jr. attending Red Deer Polytechnic. Nursing.

Elsie Paterson: University of Calgary. Natural Science- Biology and Chemistry

 

Lakshya Marwaha: University of Alberta. Engineering

Yara Soliman: Red Deer Polytechnic: Bachelor of Science- Biological Sciences

   

We congratulate all award winners and look forward to continuing to follow your success. 

 

 

Phil Hyde chaired the meeting with Thelma Maris doing the duties of Sarge. 

 

Award recipients, their families, and friends

 

Duane Evans: Rotary Club of Sylvan Lake

 

Grant Edmonds drew the 9 of Clubs so did not win the 50/50 draw.

 

Judith McIntyre:  Reminded all of Koldo's farewell celebration at Cilantro and Chive on Wednesday, June 11 from 5-8 p.m.

Zainab Mohamoud: Sharing news of Caribbean Event happening soon

Adele Poratto: Thanks to Daria Zmiyiwsky and the Red Deer Advocate for the excellent coverage of the recent Cycling Without Age events. They are excited about the arrival of the 3rd trishaw which will enable them to give more people rides along our many pathways.  Cycling Without Age also is looking for a bookkeeper.  Please see Adele if interested or if you know of someone who would be interested in this volunteer opportunity.

Darcy Mykytyshyn: Celebrating that wife, Loretta, will be teaching Kindergarten with Red Deer Catholic Schools next September with a full time contract.  Darcy wonders if he can retire now! 

 

We formally welcomed Erin Peden, sponsored by Bruce Buruma,  as a Rotarian today.  Erin has belonged to the club for many months and we are so glad to have her as part of our Rotary family.  

Gerry Winia is looking for 4 more workers for the Casino Monday July 14 and 15.  Shifts are the evening shifts but there is a great group that has already volunteered to fill many position.  Please contact Gerry immediately if you are available.  Proceeds from the casino help with funding our many community initiatives. 

 

 

 

We gathered to wish Koldo, our exchange student, goodbye.  He heads back to Spain at the end of the month with mixed feelings. Koldo is eager to see his family and friends again but is reluctant to leave those that made his year here wonderful. Thanks were extended to Darcy Mykytyshyn, Corinna Bruin Tewson  and Rob Stryker along with their families for making him feel so welcome.  We ensured that Koldo will have some Canadian swag to bring home.  He will be missed and we wish him good luck in all that he does.