Newsletter August 21, 2017 (Aug 21, 2017)

President's Remarks

President Karen Blewett welcomed everyone to this smoky Monday meeting.

Karen spoke about the Alberta Youth Entrepreneur Camp (AYMC) which she attended on Saturday. Over 60 young people, ages 13 - 15, many sponsored by area Rotary Clubs took part in the annual event, and on the last day sold the products of their businesses that had been created over the week long event. Six Rotarians from the District were involved as adult leaders, and many students return as youth leaders. Starting in 2018, the name of the camp will be changing to RYEC, Rotary Youth Entrepreneur Camp and will get the full support of the District.

A number of opportunities for sponsorship, mentorship and participation with youth exist through this camp. In a recent impact assessment, 75% of the participants go on to post secondary education and more than 30% have created startup businesses in their communities.

Membership Notice

Membership Director Bruce Shepard announced to the club that Ted Cowtan has proposed Mark Bolander, the retired pastor of Hillcrest Church as a member. This announcement will be in the Newsletter for two weeks, after which time the Board will rule on the application. If you have any questions about Mark, please see Ted. Any concerns should be forwarded to Bruce.

Rotary Information:

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park weekend is Sept 22 - 24.
RYPEN camp is the weekend of Sept 21 -24.
RLI - 1, the initial module of the Rotary Leadership Institute series is available on Sept 30, in Calgary.
District Grant Qualification workshop, Medicine Hat will be Saturday Oct 28.

Rotary Presentations:

None this week.

Upcoming Club Events:

District Governor Rick Istead will be visiting the club on Monday Nov 6.
In case you want to note it on your calendar, the 2018 District Conference will be May 4 - 6, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary.
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.

Annual Budget Presentation

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Aug 21, 2017

At the business meeting of the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat today, the Treasurer, Gail Halderman presented the 2017 - 2018 Club Budget on behalf of the Board of Directors. He began with the Financial update and a quick review of the Statement of Financial Position.

He reviewed both the proposed General Fund and the Service Budget. This budget incorporates the Club's Centennial Project, which will likely require a check presentation in the late fall of this year, as well as funding for our youth programs, and an international project.

After answering a question or two, Gail moved, seconded by Linda Rossler that the proposed budget be adopted by the club. The motion was voted on and passed.

A copy of the budget is contained in the Clubrunner, Club Documents area for review by any member at any time.

Club Meeting News

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Aug 14, 2017

Introduction of Guests

There were no guests this week, likely the prospect of a budget meeting scared them off.

Birthdays:

Gregg Martin - August 25

Anniversaries:

Joe Chacko - August 24, 1998 - 19 years
Linda Rossler - August 26, 2004 - 13 years

Weekly Draw:

Kitt Brand was drawn for the attendance "free" lunch, but she was NOT in attendance to win.
Glen Pressley won the door prize draw of a macadamia nuts, donated by Dawn Barr.

Club 500:

$500 was won by Bruce Dynes on a ticket sold by Dave Panabaker.

Make Ups:

Dave Stalwick noted the bingo team from Sunday evening for a makeup.

Family of Rotary:

Nothing to report this week.

Minute People:

Dave Stalwick thanked those Rotarians who participated in the bingo on Sunday. The guess pot winner (Terry Cooper) was fined by himself.
Membership Director Bruce Shepard noted progress on the membership committee and announced a new prospective member (see note under President)
Al Garden, the golf social director, announced tee times at Connaught for the afternoon.