Newsletter June 4, 2018 (Jun 04, 2018)

President's Remarks:

President Karen welcomed everyone to this auspicious meeting, the beginning of Rotary Week, June 4 - 8 to celebrate our Centennial, and the start of the next 100 years of service to the community.

President Karen, and President-elect Chris attended the signing of the official proclamation of Rotary week, with Mayor Ted Clugston on Thursday May 31, 2018 at City Hall

As well, in recognition of Rotary Week, a Rotary Flag will fly at City Hall all this week, and the official flag raising was this morning at 11 am. A great turnout by club members, to witness this acknowledgement of our Centennial.

Thanks to Deputy Mayor, Kris Samraj for attending and to members of Sunrise Rotary and Saamis Rotary for being present as well.

President Karen also mentioned that several Rotarians from our club are featured in the Visions Magazine, a publication of the Rotary Foundation that was delivered last week to everyone. Have a look for the photo of Kitt and Dieter Brand, as well as an interesting story about Jane and Sandy Mackay.

Rotary Fun Fact:

President Karen acknowledged the history of Women in Rotary, which originally involved quite a struggle by established clubs to grasp the "concept" and changes to the Rotary International bylaws and individual club bylaws.

In our club, three women were inducted into the membership of the club on February 3, 1992. By 2018 more than 35% of the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat are women, and they have taken many leadership roles in the club and District over the past several decades.

In honor of all the women in our club, President Karen presented each of them with a "Women in Rotary" pin.

Membership Update:

The induction of Krista Lawson was done by President Karen, and Past President Doug Fleming with the assistance of her sponsor, Chris Perret.

Rotary Club Information:

Housekeeping:
- Please bring auction items. It is an important part of our meeting.
- If you have a Meeting Minute, please send Pres Karen a note (email, phone, in-person)
- Board minutes can be found on Clubrunner, under Club Documents.
Centennial Celebration: Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Medicine Hat Lodge.

Remember, NO MEETING NEXT WEEK, June 11..because of the Friday evening celebration.
Also, June 18 will be our annual Board changeover meeting, and new President installation. It was moved forward because of conflict with the dates of the RI convention in Toronto the following week.

Rotary Presentations:

None this week

Upcoming Rotary District Events:

Rotary International Convention – June 23-27, 2018 in Toronto: This is a great opportunity for new and seasoned Rotarians to become immersed in the world of Rotary. The Club has agreed to provide an incentive of $500 for new members and $200 for existing members to attend the RI Conference.

Future Programs:

For more Club activities, to keep up with events and stay in touch, check the Club website at: www.medicinehatrotary.com

If you have any future program ideas, please e-mail Heather at heather.bach@ahs.ca.

New member Induction - Krista Lawson

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Jun 04, 2018

It is always a privilege to induct new members into the club, and this week that privilege belonged to Past President Doug Fleming.

With the assistance of President Karen Blewett, he inducted Krista Lawson, Classic Valuations into our club. Her sponsor is President-elect Chris Perret and he was present to say a few words about Krista and to welcome her into the world of Rotary.

We look forward to getting to know Krista as time goes on and welcome her contributions to the club and the community.

Club Meeting News

Posted by Dave Panabaker on Jun 04, 2018

Introduction of Guests

Krista Lawson, to be inducted today.

Birthdays:

Mike Christie June 7
Terry Brekko June 9
Jay Chesley June 14
Sandy Mackay June 15.

Club Anniversaries:

Kitt Brand June 17, 2012 6 years.

Weekly Draws:

Attendance draw today was # 17, and Mike Christie was NOT present to win a free meal.
Raffle draw was won by Cathie Catalano who won a couple of cans of District 5360 ale, donated by Margie Booyens.

Club 500:

No draws this week.

Make Ups:

PE Chris Perret, Doug Fleming and Dave Panabaker who attended the PETS session on Saturday.
The nine Rotarians who volunteered at the Saturday evening bingo.

Family of Rotary:

We were reminded to keep Rick Bach, spouse of Rotarian Heather in your thoughts and prayers as he undergoes surgery in Calgary on Thursday.

Minute People:

Dave Stalwick is chairing the next Rotary bingo, on Saturday evening June 17 (WHICH HAPPENS TO BE FATHERS DAY) and will needed volunteers. Watch for an email this week.
Doug Thorson gave us a short update on the situation in Nicaragua, the school he is associated with has been closed due to safety concerns for both students and teachers and we wish peace and safety to all of our friends in Esteli.
Teresa Schile, as Director of International Service, announced that the Rotary Board had approved the expenditure of $2,500 to sponsor a station in the "Hues for Humanity" color run on Saturday June 9, in Echodale Park. The event is a fundraiser for Rotarian Dick Northcott's "Canadian Humanitarian" charity which does great work in Ethiopia and Kenya. Although she has several volunteers, she'd like to have several more, please call her if you can help out.

Dave Panabaker reminded Rotarians that the order for our Centennial photo will go in shortly and this is the last week to order a photo. If you want a copy printed on "gatorboard" they are $20, please see Dave.
Anne Carrier reminded Rotarians that the sign up sheets for birthday cake cutting on Canada Day, July 1 are on the back table. There are two shifts 11am - 1pm and 1pm - 3pm. It is always a great day.
Dave Panabaker announced that "Rotary baseball evening with the Mavericks" will be Friday, July 6 at 7:05. Tickets will be $25.00 and include a drink, burger and popcorn. The "Dugout deck" has space for 25 people.