President Uwe welcomed everyone to this Valentines meeting. It was a well attended event.
Rotary Information:
Jenna Raimbault needs additional help on the Fundraising subcommittee for the Gala in April, please contact her at jenna.raimbault@gmail.com if you can help out.
All Rotarians received an email with an opportunity to fill out a questionnaire about Rotary, our club and the District. Please have a voice in changes to Rotary and complete the document.
President Uwe had the club raise a glass and toast Queen Elizabeth II. Although it is a week late, she celebrated the 65th anniversary of her reign and so we raised our glasses and wished her well.
Rotary Presentations:
Past District Governor Sandy Mackay presented Theresa Eisenbarth with her Paul Harris Fellowship, in recognition of her service to the club, and the community.
Upcoming Events:
Rotary Bingo, Sunday afternoon Feb 19th, 11:45 am - 4 pm.
The following week is the Family Day long weekend, so Monday Feb 20th THERE IS NO MEETING.
Centennial Gala Project team meeting, Tuesday Feb 21st, 7 pm, MH Chamber of Commerce boardroom.
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.
Club Secretary Doug Fleming provided a presentation to the club about the value of the Rotary Foundation, some history about the Foundation on this Centennial anniversary, and history of the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat's support for the Foundation. A copy of Doug's presentation is available on the club webpage, if someone missed seeing this valuable summary.
Doug spoke of the pride Rotarians should have in a well run, and well respected charity, set up to "do good in the world". It's also set up to operate very efficiently, and contributions from the District come back to the District for use here and abroad. We have a lot of influence in how that money is eventually invested in the community.
Please consider a donation this year, and every year. See the website www.rotary.org .
Many spouses were welcomed, and we thank all of them for attending this Valentine lunch.
Sean Blewett, a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club was in attendance.
Dominique Hirsch, a "Rotarian in waiting" was also in attendance.
Attendance Draw
Heather Bach (# 1 in the roster!!) was in attendance today and won a "free" meal.
Birthdays:
Gerry Nadeau February 13.
Robert Shepard February 17.
Don Davis February 23.
Lavar Payne February 23.
Jonathan Usher February 25.
Anniversaries:
Mike Hertz February 24, 1997 20 years.
Gregg Martin February 25, 1991 26 years.
Weekly Draw:
Karen Blewett, Deb Panabaker and Melanie Harty were the lucky winners today.
Club 500:
Because of the holiday, there were 2 draws this week.
Blaine Kuntz won $1,500 on a ticket sold by Don Davis.
Tom Cairns won $500 on a ticket sold by his spouse, Jan Stalwick.
Make Ups:
Chris Perret, Dave Panabaker and Adolf Seiler attended the Saamis Rotary Club meeting last Thursday.
Family of Rotary:
Former Rotarian Garth Vallely has been moved back to the hospital. He's on 5th floor East, Room 200 and although fairly weak would likely appreciate any visit.
Minute People:
Terry Partis, Chairperson of the bingo on Sunday 19th, needed four more volunteers and got them, thanks!
Heather Bach advised that due to the Family Day statutory holiday, there would be no meeting next Monday.
Karen Blewett reminded Rotarians that the next Board Leadership training opportunity was Saturday March 4th, 8 am to 3 pm at the Medicine Hat College. Consult the link www.boardleadershipsouth.com
Bruce Shepard promoted the "Winged Tapestries, Moths at Large" exhibit at the Esplanade, the official artist opening is Thursday Feb 16th at 7 pm.
Susan Sakamoto has an exhibit of encaustic painting at the MH Public Library through February, and a closing reception on Sunday Feb 26th, 2017 from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Joe Chacko advised that there are still 11 shifts as a door monitor available at the Music Festival in March, please consult your calendar and take this opportunity to volunteer.
Dawn Barr attended the Medicine Hat High School Interact club last week, and wanted to bring their next fundraiser to our attention. In April they will be using garbage bags, and gathering material for Value Village. They will be paid by Value Village for each bag, so we are all invited to clean out our closets and help out.
Chris Perret and Jenna Raimbault advised that tickets for the Rotary Vision Celebration 2017 are now available online, at website www.rotarycelebration2017.ca and paper tickets will be available at the club after the meeting.
Jenna Raimbault, advised that more help is needed on the Gala Fundraising Committee. Please contact Jenna at jenna.raimbault@gmail.com if you can help out.
