Club President Darcy Mykytyshyn started the meeting with a list of events that happened on this date in history. In 1916 the Parliament Buildings burned. In 1947 Canada's lowest temperature was recorded in Snag, Yukon at -63. 1961 marked the beginning of Operation Looking Glass, in 1969 Yasser Arafat became Chairman of the PLO, in 1989 PW Botha resigned. Today is also the day "the music died" in 1959 when Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash.
Our Sarge was Shelley Ralston.
Guests of Rotary included Wilma Van der Leek, Fraser and Dianne Edwards, Misook Yoo, John Oldring.
Visiting Rotarians included inbound student Victoria Debonnet, Al Chiswell, Remy Engi, and Jim MacSween
Happy/Sad Bucks. Ross Fletcher had happy bucks for the Chinese New Year and gave a set of Canadian Stamps commemorating the Year of the Horse to Grace Zhang. There were happy bucks for the Seattle Seahawks Superbowl win yesterday. There were remembrance dollars for the passing of an aunt at the age of 100. Remi Engi had announcement dollars for the Strawberry Shortcake Drive for the Red Deer East Rotary Club and he also had greetings from Celia in Switzerland, our former inbound student. There were happy bucks for a recent fundraiser for Canadian Mental Health with two pro cyclists to kick off Mental Health Week. Morris Flewwelling had 22 dollars for 22 days Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Grace Zhang had five happy bucks for her new stamps from Ross Fletcher and five announcement bucks for the Citizenship Committee. They need wine or a donation for a wine tree, see Grace or Craig Curtis. There were also happy bucks for a recovered foot and a week in the Dominican, as well as a recovered back and time spent in Hawaii.
Sarge Shelley led the group through some Olympic trivia.
Bill McTaggert had the winning 50-50 for the second week in a row, but didnt win.
On May 2nd, the Rotary International President will be here. Dinner is being organised and we need volunteers. Mark the date!
Glenn Moore introduced our speaker, Fraser Edwards, former CEO of the Uganda Water School. The project recently won the prestigious 2013 Stars Impact Award for Africa and the Middle East. This project was supported financially by the Red Deer Downtown Rotary Club in 2007, who with matching funding, were able to raise $175,000. The water school teaches people to make polluted water drinkable by using UV rays from the sun and plastic bottles. Hundreds of thousands of people in Uganda now use this progam, and it has spread to Rwanda, Kenya, and Haiti.
Following the presentation, Darcy Mykytyshyn presented Fraser Edwards with a Paul Harris Fellowship.
Next week's meeting has been moved to Wednesday February 12th, when Scotiabank Chief Economist Dr. Warren Jest will be speaking. It will be held at the Cenovus Learning Common at the RDC Main Campus. The meal will cost $15 dollars and you can use your punch-card. Bring a guest. Guests will receive a two-for-one pass which they can use for another Rotary lunch in an effort to interest people in the club.
Meeting Notes from Jan 27th, when our guest speaker was Cindy Jefferies
President Darcy Mykytyshyn opened the meeting with greetings sent to us from Maclean, Australia. Their club had a drink to our club's health and welcomed our members to their meetings.
Our Guest of Rotary were Rashelle DuBrule, Peter Clemens, and Ralph Ward
Visiting Rotarians: Trish McSween
Happy/Sad Bucks...There were announcement bucks for new member folders. There were happy bucks for success at the Justice Film Festival in showcasing an actual Shelterbox. There were happy bucks for an article in the paper about Venturers going to Madegascar and also the recent cross country Ski Alberta Cup in Red Deer. There were happy bucks for a Maui vacation and a half-marathon (way to go Bre Fitzpatrick) and announcement bucks that our next outbound student will be Shauna Dawson who is off to Norway this summer.
50-50 Bill Mctaggert had the lucky ticket but didn't win.
Three member resignations were announced: Michelle Weinberger, Elaine McFadden, and John Donald.
We welcomed two new members: Dennis Roszell and Peter Clemens
Janice Wing introduced today's vocational speaker who was Cindy Jefferies.
Club President Darcy Mykytyshyn briefed the club on the strategic plan, and said members will soon have some interresting decisions to make, with more details on the way at upcoming meetings. He also stressed the importance of membership and attracting new members to the club.
On May 2nd, Rotary International President Ron Burton will be here, and it's hoped we can have a large-scale Rotary event, please mark the date.
There were no January birthdays!
Next Meeting: February 3rd 2014 12pm Quality Inn -- Fraser Edwards of The Uganda Water School Project.
The Rotary Club of Red Deer is please annouce that thier speaker on Feb 12th will be Dr. Warren Jestin Chief Economist for Scotia Bank
Darcy Mykytyshyn President of the Red Deer Rotary club annouced today that Dr. Jestin will be speaking to thew club on Wednesday Feburay 12th at the Cenovous Learning Common on the RDC Main Campus, members are being encouraged to bring a buddy to the meeting and all the regional Rotary Clubs will also be invited.
Warren Jestin is Scotiabank’s Chief Economist and has been with the Bank since 1979. Warren is a popular public speaker and media commentator on economic issues in Canada and abroad. He travels extensively meeting with clients and experts from around the globe to keep pace with the latest economic, political and financial market developments.
Warren is on Advisory Boards for the Sobey School of Business at
St. Mary’s University, and the University of Guelph where he is the Economist in Residence at the College of Management & Economics. Warren also serves on several other advisory boards including The Learning Partnership, the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education and the Markham Stouffville Hospital, where he is past Chair.
He has also been a member ofthe C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council and has been involved with policy committees of the Canadian and Ontario Chambers of Commerce and the Toronto Board of Trade.
Before joining Scotiabank, Warren earned a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, worked at the Bank of Canada and taught at several universities.
The club held its annual Christmas Social event at Parkland Nurseries on Monday, December 9, 2013. Here are some random photos taken by Ian Warwick of the event. To view the photos click here
Spending time in the Chair's role was Marc St. Pierre.
Don O'Dell was Sarge, who fought the Sarge's image problem by wearing a Santa hat but then quoted something Dickensian.
Guests: Jean Ann Davis, Leo Dechamps, Jeanne Davis, Peter Clemens, RJ Steenstra, Christine Moore
Rotarians who did not have tickets for that evening's Christmas function, did not volunteer for the Salvation Army Kettles, or did not donate to the Kettles had to cough up $5. Also, kudos to Blaine Duchanek for arranging the volunteers for the Kettles. Morris Flewwelling brought news of the unveiling of Michael Dawe's newest history book. It is available for Christmas giving. Glen LaBuc and Ray Dunham were then asked to each lead half the room in an "Obscure Christmas Lyric" game. Ray Dunham's side won with an insurmountable lead.
Sad/Happy Bucks included: Melody McKnight with some astonishing bucks for having a pickup truck drive into her house. The suspect is still on the lam. There were announcement bucks for next week's Christmas Luncheon, anyone with items to give away can bring them to the meeting. There were some proud parent bucks for the Alberta Winter Games as well as high-flying for West Jet. Garth Olson graciously donated five beautiful calendars and a premium bottle of wine. He then drew five names of people who had contributed to the wine tree at the Black Tie Bingo. The winners were Ray Dunham, Jim Slipp, Marc St. Pierre, Glen LaBuc, and Bob Mills. Blaine Newton had some "shameful dollars" for being late to work the Salvation Army Kettles. Robert Mitchell had happy bucks for the third annual 5K Santa Shuffle which he ran on Saturday, in -40 temperatures. Ian Warwick had sad bucks to share the news that Victoria Debonnet's grandfather had passed away. (Victoria is our inbound student)
50 50 - Ray Rogers had the lucky ticket, but didn't win.
Jack Panteluk provided an update on the Community Service Committee. The Fall grant period wrapped up at the end of November.
Our Guest speaker was RJ Steenstra, CEO of the Red Deer Airport. RJ updated the Club on the great work that is happening at the airport, including new flights. He reminded everyone that parking is free, and the best way to spread the word about the airport, is to make use of the new services. Thanks RJ!
Next meeting: Monday December 16th at 12 PM. North Hill Inn -- Christmas Luncheon, bring your spouse!
President Darcy Mykytshyn reminded us of events that took place on November 25th in years past, including the United Nations declaring the International Day Against Violence Against Women, “Do They Know It’s Christmas” was recorded, and JFK was laid to rest. We also celebrated November birthdays. Darcy announced the board met last week and minutes are available on Clubrunner. Also announced was the upcoming resignation of Brian Hamilton, and the addition of Jack Panteluk, Eric Madsen and Dallas Williams to the board.
Our Sarge was Janice Wing.
Guests of Rotary: Darwyn Brown
Visiting Rotarians: In-bound students Victoria and Isobel
Happy/Sad Bucks included: Advertising bucks from Blaine Duchanek to make sure everyone who is able signs up to help with the Salvation Army Kettles. There were happy bucks for an update to the Shelterbox Program. Robert Mitchell had announcement bucks that the Parkland Beach General Store collected $500 through an in-store collection. The money will be used to buy gift cards for flood victims of High River. There were more happy bucks for Amanda Lindhout’s recent speech in Lacombe, the opening of the Cancer Centre in Red Deer, a flash mob at the Festival of Trees, and Morris Flewwelling had happy bucks for 21 years in municipal government and his recent award at the AUMA conference in Calgary.
The Sarge announced that more volunteers are still needed for the December 15th meals happening in High River for those affected by the June flooding. Contact Janice if you are interested, and carpooling can be arranged.
50-50 Draw – Bob Mills had the lucky ticket, but didn’t pull the lucky card.
Our in-bound student Victoria Debonnet and Isobel Lauerner filled the Club in on their efforts to raise on-going money for the Shelterbox program for future emergencies. Great work!
Phil Pattison gave an impassioned presentation about the the work currently underway to improve literacy in western Belize. Phil wants Rotarians to know that their money is making a big difference.
Next Meeting:December 2nd 2013 North Hill Inn, Red Deer 12 PM The Youth and Volunteer Centre will give an update on how the money we have invested has been used.
The Rotary Social will be held December 9t See Jim Slipp for more details.
December 16th will be the Rotary Christmas Lunch. Bring your spouse! If you are planning to attend, please e mail Melody. We will also be celebrating the organizations we support with Christmas contributions.
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Glenn Moore introduced our speaker, Fraser Edwards, former CEO of the Uganda Water School. The project recently won the prestigious 2013 Stars Impact Award for Africa and the Middle East. This project was supported financially by the Red Deer Downtown Rotary Club in 2007, who with matching funding, were able to raise $175,000. The water school teaches people to make polluted water drinkable by using UV rays from the sun and plastic bottles. Hundreds of thousands of people in Uganda now use this progam, and it has spread to Rwanda, Kenya, and Haiti.
Happy/Sad Bucks...There were announcement bucks for new member folders. There were happy bucks for success at the Justice Film Festival in showcasing an actual Shelterbox. There were happy bucks for an article in the paper about Venturers going to Madegascar and also the recent cross country Ski Alberta Cup in Red Deer. There were happy bucks for a Maui vacation and a half-marathon (way to go Bre Fitzpatrick) and announcement bucks that our next outbound student will be Shauna Dawson who is off to Norway this summer.
Warren Jestin is Scotiabank’s Chief Economist and has been with the Bank since 1979. Warren is a popular public speaker and media commentator on economic issues in Canada and abroad. He travels extensively meeting with clients and experts from around the globe to keep pace with the latest economic, political and financial market developments. 
Don O'Dell was Sarge, who fought the Sarge's image problem by wearing a Santa hat but then quoted something Dickensian.
Our Guest speaker was RJ Steenstra, CEO of the Red Deer Airport. RJ updated the Club on the great work that is happening at the airport, including new flights. He reminded everyone that parking is free, and the best way to spread the word about the airport, is to make use of the new services. Thanks RJ!
Our in-bound student Victoria Debonnet and Isobel Lauerner filled the Club in on their efforts to raise on-going money for the Shelterbox program for future emergencies. Great work!
