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Meeting Information
On Monday October 03, 2022, members met at the Medicine Hat Lodge for our regular noon meeting.  Club President Melanie Harty started the meeting with a welcome to all and then by recognizing the passing of Ezekiel Salazar last week. 
 
Ezekiel had been the President of the MHHS Interact Club last year and we had a moment of silence to remember him. Anne Carrier also spoke a few words of how he led the High School Rotary club but was also very active in other community charitable events.
 
 
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 Thursday 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:
  • Friday          Oct 7 - Rotary Evening Bingo
  • Monday     Oct 10 - NO MEETING, HAPPY THANKSGIVING
  • Monday October 17th - Presentation on Rotary Music Festival Society
  • Monday October 24th - Remembrance Day presentation
  • Thursday October 27th - Rotary Evening Bingo
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events 
  • Next District Learning webinar is Wednesday October 19 at 7:00pm and is a presentation titled "Social Media in Plain Language".  Registration can be done on the District website by following this link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k7HFq7AJSMmabFBCuujw3g
  • The annual District Grant Qualification webinar is set up for Saturday October 22, from 9:00 am to noon.  A representative of the club must be registered to qualify for next year's District Grant cycle.  Register at the following link https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-6hpj0iGNQhK_U-gE-_8opAc9Txx9Or 
  • WORLD POLIO DAY is Monday October 24th....think about that for a donation to the End Polio fund.
  • Next District Conference: Lethbridge: May 5th and 6th, 2023.
 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.
News
Meeting News
Guests: 
  • A total of 23 took in the "in-person" meeting, with another 2 on ZOOM.
Club Draw:
  • The club draw this week was won by Dale Stein, who won a jar of jam.
MAKEUPS:
  • None reported 
Birthdays:
  • Gwen Dirk                  Oct  4.
  • Theresa Eisenbarth   Oct  7.
  • Peter Mueller            Oct 13.
  • Igor Grujic                 Oct 15.
  • Jack Snedden           Oct 26.
Rotary Anniversaries:
  • Reagan Weeks           1 year         Oct  4, 2021.
  • Anne Carrier               9 years       Oct  7, 2013.
  • Dale Stein                  15 years     Oct 22, 2007.
  • Terry Partis                22 years      Oct 25, 2000.
  • Edward Lipin               2 years      Oct 26, 2020.
Wedding Anniversary Rose Runner for September:
  • Ian McLaughlin
Minutes and Directors updates
 
Bingo team
Dave Stalwick advised that he had a full group of volunteers for the Friday evening bingo.
 
Hot Dog Day and Color Run Day at Ken Sauer School
Thank you to the 8 volunteers who assisted the staff at Dr Ken Sauer school, for their annual Hot Dog Day.
 
Ways and Means and Club Service
Dave P gave us an update on fund raisers such as Bingo's, Casino and now the Club 1000 with tickets distributed to each Rotarian.
Our meetings will be a mix of one in person meeting to one Zoom of a meeting at a differant venue.
Dave also gave us an update on learning webinars as well as the World Polio Day to be held on Oct 24th
 
Community Service and the Membership Committee
Mike Christie advised us on the status of the 3 outstanding district grants, the Prairie Gleaners expansion and Centennial Pathway signage.
Mike also advised that our membership numbers are unfortunately going in the wrong direction. It is up to each of us to source out a good member.
 
Treasurers Report
Gail H advised that we are on Budget and in fact as of today our revenues exceed our expenses
 
Rental of Knowles Electric Building for Project Freewheel
Terry Cooper advised that it was week 3 of our rental space in the Knowles Electric building.  Team Freewheel is there most afternoons, drop by and check it out. It is great to have dedicated space.

 
Saamis Rotary Harley raffle
The Saamis Rotary Club is extending the draw date for their annual fundraising raffle into the fall.  Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.winningticketlottery.ca
 
Canadian Humanitarian Gala
Milan Vujovic advised the club that the annual Canadian Humanitarian fundraising gala will take place on Friday evening, Nov 18 at Medalta Potteries.  It will feature "dueling pianos" which was a big hit last time.  Registration can be done on their website, https://trellis.org/beyond-belief-2022
 
2023 Club 1000 update
Our new Club 1000 tickets for the 2023 raffle have been packaged, distributed and or are available for pickup at the meeting today.  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:
  • The entire Rotary Club continue to send its thoughts and prayers to the Chesley family, on the loss of Wayne last week.  Wayne's funeral will take place on Thursday Oct 6, 2022 at 1:30 pm at the Pattison's Funeral Chapel.
Wayne Chesley (1939-2022)  RIP
 
Please keep Adolf informed about members health changes so that information can be provided to the club through the Weekly News.
 
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Medicine Hat
Mondays at 11:45 AM
Medicine Hat Lodge
1051 Ross Glen Dr SE
Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3T8
Canada
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.
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Upcoming Events
Rotary bingo - evening
Top Hat Bingo
Oct 07, 2022
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
STAT Holiday: No meeting
Oct 10, 2022
 
Rotary Music Festival Society presentation
Medicine Hat Lodge
Oct 17, 2022
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Remembrance Day presentation - Norman Leach
MH Lodge
Oct 24, 2022
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Bingo - evening
Top Hat Bingo
Oct 27, 2022
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
City Manager talk
Medicine Hat Lodge
Oct 31, 2022
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Business Meeting
Medicine Hat Lodge
Nov 07, 2022
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Tour at the Root Cellar
Root Cellar, Maple Ave
Nov 14, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Rotary Bingo - afternoon
Top Hat Bingo
Nov 19, 2022
11:45 AM – 4:00 PM
 
Kenya visit - Emily Bakhita Akoth
ZOOM
Nov 21, 2022
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
 
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