May 5 2026 Minutes

Members’ Meeting Minutes
May 5, 2026
12:00 P.M. 
A & W Meeting Room
      
President: Don McKay  (Acting: Julia McKay)                  President Elect:
Secretary: Monica Cook                                              Sargent at Arms:  Keith Young
                              
 
  1. Land Acknowledgement
 
  1. Guests.  Darryl Langlois (Last Week’s Catch The Big One Winner)
 
  1. Visiting Rotarians. None.
 
4. Birthdays & Anniversaries :May 5 to May 12
                  Birthdays:   Gary Williams  May 5        Anniversaries:  None
                                                       
  1. Minutes of the April 28 2026 meeting were reviewed and approved.
 
6. Presentations:None.
 
  1.  Correspondence.  None.
 
8. Committee Reports:
   a. Catch The Big One – Darryl Langlois, last week’s winner, was here today to accept his cheque and to make the draw for this week.  Kevin Hunter’s name was drawn and he chose #53 – it was not the Ace of Spades, but was worth $1,350, and the game continues.  The Ace of Spades jackpot is now worth over $45,800!
 
9. Board of Directors Report
       a. Financial Assistance Application:  Tri-Community Minor Baseball.  The Board had agreed to a $1,500 contribution but this was not fully discussed and approved on April 21 as there were additional questions.  It had been agreed that this issue would be discussed at today’s meeting.  After some discussion, it was agreed to continue with the amount originally approved.
Motion:  Crystal Morrish/Denis Watier:  To contribute $1,500 to Tri-Community Minor Baseball once they have the full funding necessary for the pitching machine/batting cage.  Agreed (Monica will advise the applicants).
 
10.  Unfinished Business:          
         a.  Funding:  i.  Agricultural Society – Rodeo 2026.  Financial Application has been received and will be discussed by the Board.  Monica will check with Don McKay to determine if his return date is set yet or if there will be a Board meeting called to move this forward.
 
                               ii.  The Club had agreed to contribute $6,000 to the Kennedy family for the accessible bed for their daughter, and has now determined which funds will be used for this.  Monica will confirm with the family that this contribution will be available once they confirm full funding has been determined for the purchase.
      
               b. Rotary lobster pots – Peter and Michael will arrange removal of the pots from the Legion.  Peter is awaiting further information from Jim Berschied to see whether it is feasible for the Agricultural Society to use the pots, and will report back to the Club.
 
              c.  Meals on Wheels.  The calendar for May is not yet filled – please consider volunteering to deliver Meals on Wheels in May, as there are still a number of days not covered.
 
11. New Business –  a. Wednesday Morning Radio Spot:  Kent will take care of the radio spot tomorrow morning, and the Club “volunteered” him for the May 13 spot as well.  If he is not available to take care of that date, we will find another person to cover.  We may also need to cover the radio spot for May 20, depending if Don McKay is available or not.
 
b.  Tri-Community Foundation.  Further discussion will take place when the time arises in terms of the relevant residuals available from the contribution to Rotary.
 
12.  Exchange Student. No report.
 
13.  Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA): It was reported on April 28 that our Club will be sending 5 students to RYLA this year – 3 returning (senior students) and 2 “new” (junior student).  There is no further action necessary at this time.  Julia will keep us informed.
 
14.  Installation of New Members.  None.
 
15.  Rotary Club of The Pas 100th Anniversary (Permanent Agenda Item):   Kent, Don D., Don Mc, Val, Monica, Kristi
                                     
16. 😊 & ☹ $$$ Sargent at Arms next week:  Julia McKay
      
17.       June 12 :        Dinner at Clearwater Lake Hall, DG Wayne Jacobsen and his wife will be attending.
It was agreed that partners would be invited, and children are welcome as well.  Our Club will cover the costs, and a sign-up sheet will be available next week.
Members are asked to send any nominations for consideration of the Paul Harris Award to Rick – all supporting documentation must be provided with the nomination. 
 
18. Four-Way Test:  
        Is it the TRUTH?         
    Is it FAIR to all concerned?
  Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?                           
  Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?