MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

President Bruce Shepard welcomed all to the ‘practice run’ for the ‘Why Rotary?’ membership recruitment event, coming up on Wednesday 24 April.

 

 

He emphasized the importance of capturing our passion for Rotary, conveying to guests why we became Rotarians, why we remain Rotarians… and keeping our presentations short and sweet!

 

Mike Christie took us through a rehearsal of the program for the ‘Why Rotary’ event, Mike being the MC. Dale Stein kindly operated the PowerPoint slides, all the necessary equipment having been set up by our IT Whiz Team!

 

 

President Bruce made opening remarks, Bruce then read PP Melanie Harty’s page on International and Community projects, Margie Booyens presented on Youth and Young Adult programs, Keith Walker spoke for Sunrise Club, Brian Robinson for Saamis Club and the Monarch 1911 Society, and President Bruce then made closing remarks.

 

A discussion followed each presentation and again at the end, with helpful feedback given for the consideration of the presenters.

 

The subsequent discussion included how the reception of guests will be handled; the menu; the setting up of the tables that guests will be asked to visit after the presentations, each of which will portray a different facet of Rotary's service; and the clearing up of the venue after the event.

 

Milan Vujovic will be in the Ballroom on Wednesday afternoon, to set up the tables. He will welcome any assistance offered!

 

THERE IS MUCH EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR ABOUT OUR FORTHCOMING ‘WHY ROTARY’ EVENT on Wednesday 24 April! – the great thing being that the positive vibes are shared by all four Clubs in Medicine Hat!

 

NOTE:

The noon meeting on Monday 29 April, again at the Medicine Hat Lodge, will focus on a look-back on the ‘Why Rotary?’ event, and tentative planning based on this assessment.

 

Rotary Club "What-z New":

• A few more meeting helpers are required to run cameras and sound during our hybrid meetings. Anyone wishing to help should contact Mike Christie 403 878 3311. 

• Please continue to assist your 'team captains' and please also work in other areas of club activity, as you are able.
• NEW DEVELOPMENT! Please have a look on ClubRunner in the Committee section. You should find your name on one of the committee member lists, as per your choice(s). If not, please contact President Bruce.

• Housekeeping:
  • If you have a Meeting Minute, please phone, text or email the President and it will be included in the next Newsletter.
  • Board minutes can be found on ClubRunner, under Club Documents.

Rotary District 5360 and Rotary International News

RI CONVENTION 2025 IN CALGARY

• The RI Convention was last held in Calgary in 1996. It’s going to be back in Calgary again in 2025.
• DG Kurt Kowalchuk (email dated June 19) is calling for committee members, in particular but not exclusively, for the Sponsorship & Revenue committee, and the House of Friendship committee
• If you are interested in volunteering, contact Host Organizing Committee secretary, Luanne Whitmarsh (l.whitmarsh@shaw.ca)
• This convention is going to be done in a way that will be transformational for Rotary in our District
• PDG Sandy McKay has volunteered to be the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat's representative on the RI Host Committee.

Other District news

• The annual District 5360 AGM will be held on May 13th at 7:00 pm.  Our club is normally officially represented by the President-elect and another member of the executive, but any Rotarian may attend.  It is a ZOOM meeting, so no travel required.  Watch the WN for a link to sign up.
• The 2024 District Conference. HAVE YOU REGISTERED?? Register online at https://www.discon5360.ca . The 2024 District Conference will be in Drumheller on May 4 and 5.  Because of the 2025 RI Convention in Calgary, there will likely be no local conference in 2025 and the next District Conference will be May 2026 in Red Deer.

 

Ideas for Future Programs