President Mark Sorenson welcomed everyone to our third "in person" meeting in a row at the Medicine Hat Lodge. He deferred the singing of O'Canada and spoke about the many volunteer hours and the quick organizational process for the recent "Ribfest". He also wanted everyone to know that new members for our club were most welcome and should be encouraged.
Treasurer Gail Halderman did a quick update on the budget process and will present the 2020-2021 club budget for approval at the September 28th business meeting. By way of update, he explained the review done in the spring and the strength of our reserves.
President Mark announced that the suspended Rotary Centennial Park project in Dunmore has now been moved forward by Cypress County and funding from our club in the amount of $25,000 will be forwarded shortly. The project will be coordinated through our Community Service Director, Melanie Harty and hopefully will be completed this fall.
Rotary Club "What-z New":
PDG Sandy Mackay was pleased to present Rotarian Ted Cowtan with an updated Paul Harris Fellowship pin, reflecting his further contributions to the Rotary Foundation.
The Board wishes to remind the club that we are short two directors, both International Service and particularly Youth Services. There will be a number of youth issues to deal with this year, so if someone has that particular passion, there are certainly things to do. Please contact President Mark if you are interested in serving.
Rotary Club Membership Update:
No update this week.
Rotary Club Information:
Housekeeping:
Please collect club draw items. It is an important part of our meeting and the funds generated help to run the club.
If you have a Meeting Minute, please phone or email the Newsletter and we'll include it.
Board minutes can be found on ClubRunner, under Club Documents.
Upcoming Club Program, Activities, and Meetings
The meeting of Monday September 7th is CANCELLED, as that is Labour Day Monday.
Next Bingo will be Saturday afternoon, September 5th from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Our next two meetings, Sept 14 and 21 are through ZOOM...Mike Christie will send out invitations.
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events:
Mark this date in your calendars, the 2021 Rotary District Conference is May 14 - 16, 2021 in Drumheller, AB.
Future Programs:
The Rotary Club's Program Coordinator is Jillian Koch. If you have future program ideas, please email Jillian at jkoch@jmhca.com
Marg Mazerolle was the winner of a pair of coffee cups.
Minute People:
If you are interested in receiving an electronic version of "The Rotarian" please log onto MyRotary and follow this link. There is a form to fill out, so you can save postage and trees. You will need the information off the mailing label of your current copy of the Rotarian. The link is https://my.rotary.org/en/node/18361 .
Club Treasurer Gail Halderman did a brief update on the budget process for 2020-2021, and budget approval is scheduled for the business meeting at the end of September.
Roger Roy passed on thanks and appreciation from his winter Rotary club in Mexico, for the club donation to their soup kitchen program. The funds were much appreciated.
Dave Panabaker advised the club about our upcoming meetings and reviewed some history with the MH Lodge. A copy of his notes and a specific email is coming out to all club members.
Theresa Eisenbarth has advised that the date for the Garage Sale in support of the MH High School Interact club is noon - 5 pm, on Saturday Sept 12. The sale will take place at the Sea-Can, behind the Bingo Hall. Volunteers will be needed to help set up the Tent and price items. If you are available on that date, please contact Theresa.
There is a learning opportunity on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The District Youth Service Committee is inviting all Rotarians to learn about the wide variety of Youth Service opportunities across the District, with a Learning Webinar. You need to register in advance, on the District Website..follow the link https://rotary5360.ca/event/club-learning-webinar-1
If you have photos or a story to include in the Weekly News, please submit it to Dave P and we'll try to publish it.
Birthdays: August
Milan Vujovic September 4.
Dick Bide September 5.
Joe Hrankowski September 15.
Herman Wahl September 22.
Stan Sakamoto September 30.
Club Anniversaries: August.
Dieter Brand 26 years Sept 01, 1994.
Al Garden 39 years Sept 01, 1981.
Bernie Scott 36 years Sept 01, 1984.
Makeups:
Doug Fleming has started keeping track of attendance, as we start back at regular meetings.
Family of Rotary: (PLEASE KEEP ADOLF INFORMED ABOUT MEMBERS SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE PASSED ON TO ALL IN THE WEEKLY NEWS)..
Adolf passed along that Gerry Nadeau is now at home, he's been undergoing a battery of tests to determine the best treatment process, and any and all phone calls would be greatly appreciated.
Adolf also updated the club that Doug Thorson has returned to Canada from Houston, and is recovering from his spinal surgery.
PP Margie spoke to the club about her husband Johan's upcoming surgery, in his fight with liver cancer and we will keep in our thoughts.
