President Mark Sorenson officiated at his first meeting of this Rotary year, a Fellowship meeting attended by about 30 members of the club. It was great to hear him speak and to see all the other Rotarians.
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PLEASE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOUR FELLOW ROTARIANS, ESPECIALLY IF SOMEONE NEEDS ASSISTANCE. ALSO, IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH THE CLUB, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH PRESIDENT MARK, OR NEWSLETTER EDITOR DAVE P. AND WE'LL MAKE SURE IT GETS COMMUNICATED.
Rotary Club - "What we can do"
The City of Medicine Hat website has a relatively complete list of local issues....check this out as well.
District 5360 has provided a single website to provide up to date information on other club meetings, on activities around the District and some links to Covid-19 sources as well.
Discussions are ongoing to decide a return to "in person" meetings, the Board is waiting for cost estimates and logistics from the MH Lodge.
The club is encouraging support for a Rotary International project of the club. The Club Rotario Bahía de Jaltemba La Peñita operates 10 soup kitchens and because of the Covid crisis, a lack of funding and many more individuals needing support the Guyobidos Mexico club needs funding. This is the club that Rotarian Roger Roy supports while he is in Mexico. Treasurer Gail Halderman has sent out a completely voluntary donation request based on five meals in June, so if you'd like to, please help out. Funds gathered ($1520.00 to date) will be transferred directly to that club.
Rotary Club Membership Update:
No update today.
Rotary Club Information:
Housekeeping:
Please collect club draw items. It is an important part of our meeting and the funds generated help to run the club.
If you have a Meeting Minute, please phone or email the Newsletter and we'll include it.
Board minutes can be found on ClubRunner, under Club Documents.
Upcoming Club Program, Activities, and Meetings
Friday July 17th, tour of the "Walking the Flats" exhibit at the Art Gallery with Theresa Eisenbarth.
VIRTUAL MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, however
Meeting on Monday, July 20th will be in person, in Rotary Park. Bring your own lunch and lawn chair.
Next Bingo will be Monday evening, July 27 from 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events:
Mark this date in your calendars, the 2021 Rotary District Conference is May 14 - 16, 2021 in Drumheller, AB.
Future Programs:
The Rotary Club's Program Coordinator is Jillian Koch. If you have future program ideas, please email Jillian at jkoch@jmhca.com
Dave Panabaker reminded Rotarians that Theresa Eisenbarth is still working on the Interact Garage Sale. If you have things to donate, please contact Theresa.
Dave also reminded everyone that Rotarian Theresa has an exhibit ongoing at the Esplanade Art Gallery. Book a time to go in and see if, you'll undoubtedly recognize some of the painting locations.
If you are interested in receiving an electronic version of "The Rotarian" please log onto MyRotary and follow this link. There is a form to fill out, so you can save postage and trees. You will need the information off the mailing label of your current copy of the Rotarian. The link is https://my.rotary.org/en/node/18361 .
Dieter Brand mentioned to all that paying your dues and other Rotary contributions is quite easy using the Clubrunner site. Simply "log on", go into the "Admin" area and select "My Clubrunner"....under that tab there is a selection that is titled "My Account Balance"...simply enter the information there, include a note as to what it is for and send in on to Treasurer Gail. Once we are "back together again", a quick demo of this can be shown at a club meeting. If anyone has difficulty, give Dieter or Dave P a call.
Gail Halderman advised that the Medicine Hat Rotary Drive Thru Ribfest is a "go", for August 7, 8 and 9. More information will be available later today and Gail will get some working groups together. Exactly how much work is involved we don't know yet, but there should be many chances to help out over the weekend.
Rotarians have been invited to take part in a special Innovation Forum, being put on with CMHC and MH Community Housing Society. The forum will take place on Friday July 17, from 9 am to noon. The project is called Systems Transformation Lab. The intent of the project is to introduce new processes, tools and technologies to resolve complex social issues and advance the well being of all Medicine Hat residents. If you are interested, the registration is done at this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfnMfvgU_nhGgfyEVn1-9RuJ4elJdPKC7D-aR0qhmRYf7WDw/viewform
The Rotary Club received a "thank you" from the Medicine Hat High School Interact students, for our support of their club this year. Great work by Theresa, Anne and faculty advisor Sue Withers.
The MH High School Interact students were recognized by the Community Foundation this week, for their help securing a grant and providing feedback on the community needs. A donation of $2,150.00 was presented to the Food Bank on behalf of the students. Great work!
If you have photos or a story to include in the Weekly News, please submit it to Dave P and we'll try to publish it.
Birthdays: July
Impa Hiriyanna July 19.
Jillian Koch July 19.
Marg Mazerolle July 24.
Al Garden July 30.
Club Anniversaries: July.
Glen Presley 5 years July 27, 2015.
Kitt Brand 11 years July 29, 2009.
Makeups:
No attendance being recorded during the pandemic period!
Family of Rotary: (PLEASE KEEP ADOLF INFORMED ABOUT MEMBERS SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE PASSED ON TO ALL IN THE WEEKLY NEWS).
Great to see Gregg Martin and Doug Thorson in attendance at the meeting today.