President elect Chris Perret is filling in for Karen Blewett as she is on vacation. He welcomed everyone to the regular meeting.
Rotary Fun Fact:
No fun fact today .
Membership Update:
No new member proposals this week.
Rotary Information:
On Jan 8th Jace Anderson will make a presentation.
The last fellowship at the par 3 had 20 people attend.
Next board meeting is on Jan 23rd and anyone is welcome to attend
Rotary Presentations:
Chris made a presentation of the need for a new audio visual equipment. He spoke about a new system called the Redcat access system and sent the full presentation to each of us.
He did make a notice of motion to increase the budget for a new sound system of $2,500.00 to $4,364.00 and purchase the new system. The motion was seconed by Terry C and Denise H.
A new sound system would enhance our meeting by good discussions,questions, answers, information sharing and the fact that all members could hear the details of our meetings.
Upcoming Club Events:
Bingo on Monday evening December 18th.
2018 District Conference will be May 4 - 6, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary.
DATE FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018, at the Medicine Hat Lodge
RI Convention - Toronto, June 23 - 27, 2018. The Club has agreed to provide an incentive of $500 for new members and $200 for existing members to attend the RI Conference.
For more Club activities, to keep up with events and stay in touch, check the Club website at: www.medicinehatrotary.com
Future Programs:
If you have any future program ideas, please e-mail Heather at heather.bach@ahs.ca.
Ian McLaughlin was the winner of the weekly draw. Ian took home some coffee from India donated by John John.
Mark Sorenson was in attendance to win a free lunch.
Club 500:
$1,500.00 draw won by H Brandt sold by none other than D Brandt
Make Ups:
Denise Henning at the Brooks club.
Family of Rotary:
No report today.
Minute People:
Chris Perret asking for the sold tickets to come in and for us to keep the sales as a priority.
Dave Stalwick looking for two people for the December 18th Bingo.
Dave Panabaker about the Council on Legislation package and presentation sent out for the 2016 resolutions.
Adolf Seiler had wine bags for sale to support an Interact fundraiser.
Heather Bach asked and got many volunteers to hand out the Christmas stockings next Monday.
Bruce Shepard reminder of the membership meeting on Wed 13th at the Cypress Club.
Sandy Mackay reminding us of the Medicine Hat Concert Band presentation on Dec 16th at the Esplanade.
Dick Bide reminded the club about the Bides annual Boxing Day "come and go". Please stop by and enjoy this holiday tradition.
Christmas Project:
Heather Bach advised that the Christmas stockings will be delivered to Cypress View Lodge (Teeoda Lodge) on Monday December 18th. A group of Rotarians will be asked to go and hand out the stockings. As well, at a future date, Rotary will visit St Joseph's home to deliver Christmas cheer there as well.
