President Uwe welcomed everyone (and there was a good crowd) to this always special evening meeting, to celebrate the performance and talent of our Rosebowl winner.
Membership Notice
As required by our bylaws and membership practice, these notices are posted for the club.
Kathy Walker, Photographer has been approved by the Membership Committee and the Board for membership. This is the second posting of her proposal for membership, sponsored by Theresa Eisenbarth for consideration by the club..
Lorraine Dalla-Longa, Manager of MH Retirement Villa has been approved by the Membership Committee and the Board for membership. This is the second posting of her proposal for membership, sponsored by Uwe Krickhahn for consideration by the club.
Shila Sharps, Consultant - HR Solutions has been approved by the Membership Committee and the Board for membership, This is the second posting of her proposal for membership, sponsored by Uwe Krickhahn for consideration by the club.
Rotary Information:
The Rotary Celebration 2017, to kick off our Centennial year and fundraiser for our trail improvement project NEEDS everyone to sell tickets. Please make sure you've sold some tickets, bought some yourself and promoted the event whenever possible.
In support of the Centennial Celebration, Jenna Raimbault will be on CHAT TV on Friday at noon.
Rotary Presentations:
President Uwe read a thank you card from Noah Dolter, one of the Rotary Music Festival performers, which are always appreciated by the club.
Upcoming Events:
The Centennial Celebration organizing group is meeting on Tuesday, at 7:30 pm for a regular meeting at the MH Chamber boardroom.
The meeting scheduled for Monday April 17, is cancelled because that is Easter Monday.
The next club bingo is Wednesday evening, April 19th, a sign up email will come out shortly.
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.
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat was thrilled to welcome Anjali Mishra to our meeting this evening, to celebrate her performance at the 2017 Rotary Rosebowl competition last month at the end of the Rotary Music Festival. Anjali performed a great scene from Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" for our entertainment. Very well done and thank you!
Gord and Sherry Nott, long time friends of the Festival.
Jim and Anne White, honorary Rotarian
Many partners, too many to count!
Attendance Draw
The lucky winner was #54 Don Reid, who arrived at the meeting late, but in time to claim his prize.
Birthdays:
Glen Pressley April 3.
Sarah Bowman April 4.
Bernie Scott April 9.
Anniversaries:
Terry Brekko April 3, 1989 28 years.
Ted Clugston April 7, 2014 3 years.
Weekly Draw:
Tickets to Celebrate Music V, on April 9th at 5th Avenue Church were won by Margie Booyens and Milan Vujovic. Roses were won by Ray Kemp and Jenna Raimbault.
Club 500:
No draw this week.
Make Ups:
None noted.
Family of Rotary:
The recent passing of a former Sunrise Rotarian and community leader Jackie Penner was noted.
Our best wishes go to Don Davis, who is having eye surgery in Calgary.
Minute People:
Teresa Schile advised the club that we will receive a Rotary Friendship Exchange group from Sri Lanka, from Sunday June 18th thru Tuesday June 20th. She will require billets for 9 men and 1 woman who make up the group. More information about the program and activities will be available over the next few weeks.
Dick Bide is looking for hosts for the dinner club, please contact him to arrange to have your dinner.
Jenny Hetherington reminded the audience that the Newsletter contains membership information, including the posting of potential new members. Please make sure you check it.
Dawn Barr spoke about the Medicine Hat High School Interact project with the Esteli, Nicaragua club, to build a home. She asked the Board members present to meet after the meeting to talk about support for the kids efforts.
Jenna Raimbault needs Rotarians to bring a bottle of wine, to help build a wine tree for the Centennial Celebration. Wine with a value of $100 to 10 dollars, either white or red, is required for the fundraiser.
Dave Panabaker thanked the Rotarians who worked at the Saturday bingo, the team made $859 for the pool and John John won the bingo guess pot.
Dave Panabaker also "more than encouraged" Rotarians to sell Rotary Centennial Celebration tickets. We need a concerted push on these tickets over the next two weeks.
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