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Induction of 2019 - 2020 Rotary Executive

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Jun 24, 2019

The annual Executive changeover was completed at the meeting, with the installation of Margie Booyens as President, and the induction of the 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors.

PP Karen Blewett, who has been working on our Strategic Plan update, spent some time speaking about the "experiment" we are undertaking with this board, developing revised member roles and creating several "at large" Directorships, to allow us to be more flexible and nimble.

We all wish the Board success and the changes will be reviewed in December at the AGM.

Welcome to New Member - Rod Dal Collo

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Jun 24, 2019

It's a great privilege of Past President's to induct new members to the club, and today PP Mike Christie read the induction for Rod Dal Collo. Rod is a former Rotarian, with previous service at both Calgary Olympic and the Hinton Rotary Clubs, but has been away from Rotary for a few years. Rod is a native of Redcliff, and has returned to this area in his profession as a lawyer with Stringam LLP.

Rod's sponsor was PP Dave Panabaker, who told the club a little about Rod and who worked with Rod's father at the City of Medicine Hat Gas Utility. President Chris Perret presented Rod with his member pin and the certificate of membership

We all welcome Rod to the club and look forward to his contribution to the club and to the community.

Presentation of Paul Harris Fellowships

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Jun 19, 2019

PDG Sandy Mackay was pleased to present two Rotarians with recognition of contributions to the Rotary Foundation, with Paul Harris Fellowships.

First, because the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat is a 100% PHF club, Sandy presented Lisa DesRouches with her first PHF, as a new member and for her enthusiastic participation in the club since joining this year. Great work and thank you.

Sandy then presented Honorary Rotarian Sieg Kappler with a Paul Harris pin with 5 sapphires, to recognize his continuing contribution to the Rotary Foundation. We all benefit from these contributions with funds returned through the District and Global grant programs that allow Rotary to "do good" in the world. Thanks Sieg!