Acting President Dave Panabaker called the meeting to order, thanking everyone for joining in on what would be the last fully online meeting of the Club. Dave intimated that future meetings were likely to be a hybrid of in-person at the Lodge, with a ‘Zooming in’ option for those unable to be physically present.
This is the last week for the sale of Club1000 tickets. Dave, Glen and Doug will be in contact with those who still need to hand in their tickets and/or money. The draw will take place on Sunday 20 March during the Stars of the Festival at St Barnabas Church. Attendance options: in-person, Zoom or Facebook.
Dave introduced our guest speaker, Kevin Shufflebotham, who joined the Medicine Hat College as President and CEO in April 2019.
Kevin has a Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training from the Royal Roads University. He was provost at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Director of operations with the office of the president at MacEwan University, and has held various management positions with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Advanced Education.
FINANCIAL MOTIONS
1. Special Olympics Canada 2026:
The following motion, of which notice was given on February 28, 2022, was passed unanimously:
“Moved that the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat authorize the sponsorship of a selected sport for the Special Olympics Canada 2026 National Summer Games of $6,000.”
A preference for the sponsorship of swimming was expressed, bearing the Club’s historical involvement with swimming and pools.
2. Rotary Zones 28 and 32 Interact Conference
Club Secretary, Doug Fleming, put forward the following motion, the notice for which had been presented at a previous Club meeting:
"Moved that the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat approve expenses of up to $2,000 for two representatives to attend the Zone 28 and 32 Interact Conference in Calgary in October 2022".
The motion was passed unanimously.
This amount will cover the costs of one Interact student and Peter Mueller, the Club Director of Youth Services. It was noted that Saamis Club would be sponsoring one student and the hope was expressed that Sunrise would also sponsor a student, so that a total of three students from Medicine Hat, plus Peter, would be in attendance.
Shelterbox and Rotary are official Project Partners in international disaster relief. Shelterbox is responding to the Ukraine crisis and their teams have arrived in Poland and working to understand how best they can help people affected by the crisis. If you wish to make a donation to assist, please follow this link.
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 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:
Thursday March 17, 2022 - Rotary Board meeting
Monday March 21, 2022 - Club meeting at the Medicine Hat Lodge - Kiwanis Room. Emilia Dirk's classification talk
Wednesday March 23, 2022 - Rotary Bingo: 5-10pm
Monday March 28, 2002 - Business Meeting at The Lodge
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events
The next District 5360 Learning & Development webinar is Wednesday March 16th, at 7:00 pm - New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE).. Please sign up to attend at https://rotary5360.ca/event/club-learning-webinar-9
The next District 5360 Conference is a "single day" event in Cochrane, on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Attendance will be possible by ZOOM as well. Register at https://www.discon5360.ca
The Rotary Club's Program Committee is: 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).
Kevin Shufflebotham, President and CEO of the Medicine Hat College since April 2019, bowled us over with his enjoyment of living in the Medicine Hat community and his commitment to the College staff and students.
Shortly after starting at the College, a strategic planning process was undertaken, involving all stakeholders and exemplifying Kevin’s vision to plan WITH stakeholders, working as a collective. The most important stakeholders? The students.
The College has five exciting priorities:
New program development
Offering ‘high flex’ learning
To offer own degrees
Expanding the cultural centre, development a stimulating space for students and expanding the fitness centre which will be open to the public
An Innovation Centre which will connect industry, faculty and students to solve problems
After the exploration of alternatives, the MHC Board has decided, for a number of good reasons, that the College will remain a Comprehensive Community College, rather than becoming a Polytechnic or a University.
Kevin fielded a number of questions and was then thanked by Dave.
One guest, our guest speaker, Kevin Shufflebotham, President and CEO of the Medicine Hat College
Here is a screenshot of the Rotarians at the meeting today, with many of our members traveling.
Club Draw:
No draw until we get back together in person (which will be Monday March 21).
Makeups:
None recorded
Birthdays:
Dan Kammerer March 4.
Dave Panabaker March 7.
Terry Cooper March 25.
Rotary Anniversaries: .
Stan Sakamoto 38 years March 1, 1984.
Jack Snedden 33 years March 1, 1989.
Mike Christie 20 years March 4, 2002.
Dave Stalwick 20 years March 4, 2002.
John John 19 years March 10, 2003.
Bruce Shepard 8 years March 10, 2014.
Dawn Barr 18 years March 29, 2004.
Wedding Anniversary Rose Runner for March: Gail Halderman.
Minute People:
Emilia Dirk, who has family members in Romania, shared information about the migration of Ukrainians to surrounding countries, including Poland and Romania, their reception and receipt of humanitarian assistance, and the need to assist those who remain in the Ukraine, through organizations like the Red Cross and Rotary International.
Dave Panabaker reminded all that the Saamis Club is celebrating their 45th anniversary on Thursday 31 March, the event costing $10 per person (with cash bar available), attendees to be addressed by DG Martin Parnell. The event starts at 6:30pm. The event will take place in the meeting room of the Best Western Hotel, on Paul Stober Dr SE.
Margie Booyens encouraged all to register for the District Learning and Development webinar on Wednesday 16 March, from 7-8pm, the focus being on the New Generations Service Exchange Program. Presenters: Edward Lipin and Margie Booyens (members of our Club) and Jany Hatanaka (D4420, Sao Paulo, Brazil). This presentation will double as a practice run for the breakaway session on the NGSE during the forthcoming RI Convention in Houston in June 2022.
There will be a $25 buffet lunch available during the in-person meeting at The Lodge on Monday 21 March. Emilia Dirk will give her 'classification' talk. If you would like to be a greeter, or if you would are able to help John John with the layout of the venue for this meeting, please contact Dave Panabaker.
Bingo on March 23rd has a full team now, thanks to all.
Dave Panabaker encouraged members to attend the 40th anniversary of the RC of Brooks on 7 April - this Club was sponsored by the RC of MH.
Family of Rotary: (PLEASE KEEP ADOLF SEILER INFORMED ABOUT MEMBERS SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE PASSED ON TO ALL IN THE WEEKLY NEWS).
Dave Panabaker asked members to keep Bernie Scott in their thoughts. He will be undergoing a heart procedure in the next few months. Bernie, we wish you well.
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat is delighted to announce that it will be returning to in person, face-to-face meetings on Monday March 21. A ZOOM link will still be available for those who are nervous or are away on vacation.
