ATTENDANCE: Our outing was attended by 14 members.
GUESTS:
- None today
MEETING DRAW:
- No draw today
BIRTHDAYS:
- Mike Christie - June 7
- Alain Guerard - June 8
- Terry Brekko - June 9
- Sandy MacKay - June 15
- Tarek Williams - June 19
- Lionel Brideson - June 21
ROTARY ANNIVERSARIES:
- Mark Sorenson - 28 years - June 1, 1988
- Melanie Harty - 16 years - June 30, 2010
- Gwen Dirk - 5 years - June 28, 2021
- Tarek Williams - 1 year - June 16, 2025
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ROSE RUNNER FOR MAY 2026:
The Rose Runner for June is BRUCE SHEPARD.
NEW MINUTES AND REMINDERS:
- FIREFIGHTER AID UKRAINE: Alain Guerard reported that FAU is coordinating a shipment that the late president of Rotary Club of Calgary North (Jarvis Kosovan) initiated. Recently, 10 FAU members travelled to Lviv to provide training to 57 personnel (medics, doctors and instructors) on Advanced Tactical Combat Casualty Care. They signed a MOU with the University of Lviv for the advancement of such medical training.
- MARKETETING ROTARY VIA SWIM CLUB: Our club has made a donation to the Medicine Hat Summer Swim Club to have the RC of Medicine Hat logo on the back of the team t-shirt. This is great marketing of Rotary and our club, as the t-shirt will be seen by many in the swimming community of South Alberta. Alain said a big thank you to Rotarians Dale Stein and Ken Zollner for volunteering at a Casino dedicated to the swim club.
- SUMMER GAMES: A reminder that volunteers are needed for the Summer Games on August 11 - 15! Our club has sponsored swimming. If you wish to volunteer at that event, talk to Mike Christie for details!
- ROTARY CLUB OF MEDICINE HAT DINNER CLUB: Odessa Vermee has taken over responsibility for organizing our Dinner Club. Thank you, Odessa! Please sign up with Odessa if you are interested in hosting a dinner in your home!
- GOLF AFTER ROTARY: Rotary golfers began regular golf after the noon meeting on Monday May 25th. Those involved normally golf at the Connaught Golf Club and begin around 1:45 or 2:00 pm. It's a lot of fun. If your name is not on the weekly signup list, please contact either Dale Stein or Dave Panabaker.
- ROTARY BOARD PARTICIPATION: Past President Mike Christie advised that the club is still short two Board Members for the 2026 - 2027 year, where Doug Fleming will be President. If you have time and an interest in the operation of the club please contact Mike so he can get your name registered.
- THE 2026 TERRY FOX RUN: SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER: 46 years ago, Terry Fox crossed Canada, running on an artificial leg, to raise money for cancer. The annual runs organized by Keith Walker nd the Sunrise Rotary Club have, over the years, have raised $70,000. So this year, the Terry Fox run is once again around the Rotary Sunrise Trail (Medicine Hat College campus), 3km, no hills, starting at 10:30. Do join in! You don't have to run, you can walk! Form a team to participate and have fun! Please register: terryfox.org. You can donate on this website or at the start of the race.
- DOOR GREETERS NEEDED FOR MONDAY NOON MEETINGS: Please talk to Dave Stalwick. Consider getting your name on the roster. Being a ‘meeting greeter’ is a great way to welcome and to get to know fellow members.
NOMINATE A SENIOR FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TOP 7 OVER 70 AWARD
Eligible nominees are seniors aged 70+ who live in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, or surrounding counties and special areas. Nominees should be recognized for new achievements started after age 70, rather than lifetime accomplishments. The award honours individuals who demonstrate excellence, creativity, innovation, or collaboration in areas such as agriculture, health and recreation, arts and culture, science, business, volunteerism, the environment, overcoming adversity, or making a difference. For nomination forms and details, visit https://cfsea.ca/top-7-70. You can also talk to Margie Booyens, who is one of the ambassadors of this 2026 award.Deadline for submission of nominations: June 30, 2026.
- PROGRAM FOR REST OF JUNE: Monday 8 June: Outing to Regimental Museum; Monday 15 June: Jen Boyle, Realtor, on “How's the market?”; Monday 22 June: a guest speaker from Safelink; Monday 29 June: Changeover of Club Executive and Board plus Deb Best's introductory talk on herself.
Family of Rotary:
- Anne Carrier was happy to report that Ian McLaughlin is at home and doing well. Has Home Care assistance.
Please keep a Board Member informed about members health and/or any other changes, so that information can be provided to the club through the Weekly News.