It was a great celebration! Over 50 Rotarians, partners, Honorary members and friends of Rotary enjoyed a very tasty lunch, at beautifully decorated tables, and a wonderful time of catching up and fellowship on this 19th day of December, during our last meeting of 2022. One member joined in via Zoom and her support of the event was appreciated!
President Melanie Harty thanked the Medicine Hat Lodge for the effort put into the Club's Christmas Lunch, and welcomed all, after which the eight at each table introduced themselves.
There was no formal agenda for the meeting, but those present were given the opportunity to share ‘Happy Dollars’.
Happiness and appreciation were expressed for a variety of family doings, family achievements, festive events, and for different Club members. We highlight just a few:
Adolf Seiler and the other members who collected for the Salvation Army (Christmas Kettles) at various venues around the City on Saturday 17 December
Those who regularly participated in Bingo session teams during 2022
John John who, week after week, faithfully sets out and packs up the regalia in the meeting venue at The Lodge (assisted at times by Ian MacLachlan and Dick Bide), and
Dave Panabaker, who contributes to the functioning of the Club in so many ways, often behind the scenes.
Note the good advice on Dawn Barr's top!
Wrapping up the event, President Melanie invited all to stay on and enjoy one another’s company a while longer. She said how much the good turn-out pleased her, wished all a happy festive season, a merry Christmas and the best for 2023.
Rotary Club "What-z New":
A few more meeting helpers are required to run cameras and sound during our hybrid meetings. We are all learning to adapt to this new reality. Anyone wishing to help should contact Mike Christie 403 878 3311.
Rotary Club Membership Update:
Would you like to join the membership team? Check out a meeting of this team and see how exciting it is! The committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm. Contact Mike Christie to join in.
Rotary Club Information:
Housekeeping:
If you have a Meeting Minute, please phone or email the President and it will be included in the next Newsletter.
Board minutes can be found on ClubRunner, under Club Documents.
Upcoming Club Program, Activities and Meetings:
Monday December 26th - NO MEETING, Merry Christmas.
Monday January 2nd - NO MEETING, Happy New Year
Monday January 9th - Talk by Cathie Catalano - Rotary Music Festival Society
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events
Next District Conference: Lethbridge: May 5/6, 2023.
Next RC Casino - May 7/8, 2023.
Ideas for Future Programs
The Rotary Club's Program Committee members are Jillian Koch (jkoch@jmhca.com), Dave Panabaker (d.panabaker@hotmail.com) and Margie Booyens (margiebooyens@gmail.com).
If you have ideas for future programs, please contact them.
Jim White, Carol Snedden, Renata Kappler, Deb Panabaker, Linda Bide, Deb Best, Alvira Vijovic, Erin Grujic, Lisa Kowalchuk, Carol Cooper, Sharon Zollner, Ann Christie, Stu and Donna Smith, Joanne Stalwick, Johan Booyens, Susan Sakamoto, Kumiko Sakamoto and her husband, Christopher Whitley, Luz Scott, Diane Halderman, Keith Walker, Phylis McLaughlan, Judy Davis.
Club Draw:
The draw was won by Mike Christie - a cheese knife set.
Makeups:
The bingo team from the evening of Dec 19.
Birthdays:
Siegfried Kappler Jan 01
Dick Northcott Jan 13
Roger Roy Jan 19
Mark Sorenson Jan 23
Melanie Harty Jan 25
Jim White Jan 31
Rotary Anniversaries:
Gail Halderman 27 years (Jan 01, 1996)
Roger Roy 17 years (Jan 01, 2006)
Igor Grujic 3 years (Jan 20, 2020)
Peter Mueller 3 years (Jan 20, 2020)
Wedding Anniversary Rose Runner for January 2023:
To be announced
Reminders about important Minutes:
Team Freewheel Bike project: The Bike Project encourages everyone to visit the project at 551 Spencer Street (Knowles Electric building). Thursday mornings are a good time to swing by for a cup of coffee and a chat with the team working on the bikes. Active involvement in the project would be warmly welcomed!
Dinner Club startup: Please consider signing up with Dick Bide - it's big fun!
Meeting Room Setup
John John needs assistance setting up the meeting room on a go forward basis. The time commitment is about an hour before the meeting, starting at 11:00 am and about a half hour after the meeting, usually ending around 1:30 pm. If you are willing to help, please contact John or Dave Panabaker.
2023 Club 1000 update
Our Club 1000 tickets for the 2023 raffle have been packaged, distributed and/or are available for pickup (call Glen Presley). Please work hard to sell these tickets in support of the Rotary Music Festival. Our tickets can be purchased online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/63a3f617-fe73-44ad-9913-d0296da68041.
Family of Rotary:
Best wishes were expressed to Carolyn Presley, Glen's wife, for a speedy and full recovery after her major heart operation.
Please keep Adolf informed about members health changes so that information can be provided to the club through the Weekly News.
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat has returned to meeting in person, face-to-face meetings as of Monday March 21. A ZOOM link will still be available for those who are cautious, ill or are away on vacation.
