Mike Christie introduced Brad Shave who is the new general manager of the Cypress Club and Kenny Stewart who is a retired lawyer and learning more about Rotary.
Dave Stalwick introduced his daughter Jan
Guest speaker – Reagan Weeks – Superintendent at Prairie Rose
President Milan showed a video including Rotary founder Paul Harris…used AI and hip hop music to share the history of Rotary! Fun! Excellent multimedia description of what Rotary is and does. It’s been shared on our Facebook page!
Presentation to Past President Mike Christie – thank you and congratulations to Mike for an excellent year of Rotary and enhancing our club with all of your hard work!
MONARCH 1911 SOCIETY
As many Rotarians will know, our club, in cooperation with the Saamis Rotary Club and the Friends of the Monarch Society, has been working on restoring both the structure and the programming at the historic Monarch movie theatre on 2nd St S.E, Medicine Hat.
Our club will try to keep track of events on at the Monarch, to give members a heads-up that the opportunity to serve exists. If you are interested, please let Rotarian Janessa Anderson (403-952-1907) know and she can provide details of available shifts and responsibilities.
Volunteering at a show is a great way to connect with the community and support the historic local landmark.
The next event at the Monarch is a showing of the Princess Bride, on Friday Sept 26, doors open at 6:30 pm and admittance is $5.00 (cash only)
Ideas for Future Programs
The Rotary Club's Program Committee members are Jillian Koch (jkoch@jmhca.com), Margie Booyens (margiebooyens@gmail.com), Alain Guerard (aguerard@telus.net), Sharon Hayward (sharon.hayward@medicinehatymca.ca).
Presented by Reagan Weeks - Superintendent, Prairie Rose School Division
South Alberta Collegiate offers diverse academies including flight, trades, fire and rescue, baseball, agriculture, rodeo, and softball, aiming to provide transformative, world-class experiences for students in Southeast Alberta. All academies focus on fostering positive childhood experiences to promote development into productive adults.
The flight academy, with about 30% female participation, offers pilot licenses at half the external cost and includes partnerships with airlines and manufacturers. In addition to pilot's licences, the academy has opportunities for students to learn about aircraft maintenance - under supervision the students have built two Vans RV 22 aircraft and are going to be starting on a third. When complete, the aircraft are fully certified as safe to fly be Transport Canada. The trades program supports rural students from grade 10 to 12, while a new Agricultural Center with extensive equipment training as well as crop management is planned on 78 acres of land near Dunmore. Fire graduates earn Level 2 NFPA certification and are qualified for immediate employment.
Thank you Dr. Weeks for providing an informative overview of an innovative and dynamic education resource in our community.
ATTENDANCE:
There were 20 Rotarians at our meeting, 3 guests and 3 on ZOOM.
Many happy dollars for anniversaries, birthdays and good health,
MEETING DRAW:
Lionel Brideson was the winner of this weeks draw.
Please remember to contribute gifts for the weekly draw. If you are somewhere interesting, a small gift to the club for the draw is much appreciated!
Makeups: None were mentioned.
Birthdays:
Milan Vujovic Sept 4
Dick Bide Sept 5
Joe Hrankowski Sept 15
Kevin Walcer Sept 24
Stan Sakamoto Sept 30
Rotary Anniversaries:
Bernie Scott 41 years. Sept 1, 1984
Dieter Brand 31 years Sept 1, 1994
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ROSE RUNNER FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Dick Bide
Minutes
Next Rotary Bingo: Gregg Martin has a full team for the next bingo, which is tonight at 5:00 pm.
All members of the Rotary Club have been invited to a stakeholder meeting for the Rotary Music Festival society, to discuss the future of the Music Festival. An invitation has gone out by email to all the club members.
The Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a one woman play at the MH Public Library on Wednesday Oct 1st. Contact Keith Walker for ticketsl
The Community Foundation has a special leadership and community development presentation available on Nov 6th. Registration is available through the CFSEA and is $25.00 per person
Alain Guerard reported on the Rotary Helping Ukraine project fair and suggested our club focus on Education of dispersed children. More will be presented to the club in the next few months.
Christmas party will be on Monday Dec 1 at the Stampede Grand Stand.
Terry Cooper stated they have 50 bicycles that will be ready in late October and will need help to fix and distribute.
Dawn presented the club with soup bowl warmers for gifts to our guest presenters. Quite useful to eat your soup without burning your hands when watching TV
Family of Rotary
Leela John has advised President Milan that her Dad was discharged from hospital on Monday, and that her brother Thomas will be in town for several weeks taking care of their Dad. The club sends our thoughts to the John family during this difficult time.
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.
Our first meeting of every month is a business meeting, but all meetings are both in person and available on ZOOM. Check the club calendar, which is usually up to date for our meeting locations and program.
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