President Uwe welcomed everyone to the meeting at 12:20.
Rotary Information and Presentations
President Uwe reminded everyone of the Centennial of the Rotary Foundation, and encouraged all Rotarians to contribute at least $100 to the Foundation this year, and at least $26.50 towards the eradication of polio through Polio-plus.
Sandy Mackay had generously offered to provide Foundation points, from his account to ensure that all members of the club this year are Paul Harris Fellows, and that the club will be recognized at a 100% PHF club. Paperwork to accomplish this was being passed out and Sandy will be submitting the necessary point transfers (with much thanks from the club).
PDG Sandy Mackay also presented two Paul Harris fellows, to Mark Sorenson and Dave Panabaker.
Dave Panabaker, in his capacity as Assistant Governor was pleased to present 100 point certificates to new members Margie Booyen and Jillian Koch.
Meeting Reminder:
As many in the club know, we recently had a couple of members resign, due to extreme hearing loss. Because hearing difficulties are experienced by a number of Rotarians and guests, one of our members put together a list of helpful reminders to ensure we do our best to accommodate those with auditory challenges.
- Speak slowly and distinctly. Slow, concise speech can be learned and become habit-forming.
- Use the "4 P's" - persistent,patient, practice with a positive attitude. Emphasize each key word in a sentence with a slight pause.
- USE the handheld microphone, both for comments and during club activities.
- Keep table conversation to a minimum, out of respect for those speaking and to avoid background noise that is distracting.
With a little practice, we can help everyone in the club both hear and understand, both as a courtesy and to help engage all members in the club.
Up Coming Events:
The next Rotary bingo is Friday Dec 9th.
The Christmas evening has been moved to Monday evening, Dec 12th.
For more Club activities, to keep up with events and stay in touch, check the Club website at: www.medicinehatrotary.com
David Carter was introduced and was our speaker today.
Jonathan Usher, member-in-waiting
Rachel Northcott and her fiance Michael Austin, guests of Dick Northcott.
Gerald Maser, a rancher from Manyberries, who was a guest of Jack Snedden
Attendance Draw
# 3 was drawn, which is Brenda Bauman, who was not present to win a free meal.
Birthdays:
Heather Bach Nov 22
Club Anniversaries:
Dave Panabaker Nov 24, 2003 13 years
Allan O'Bryne Nov 27, 1995 21 years
Weekly Draw:
The lucky draw winner was Sandy Mackay, who won a book autographed by David Carter.
Club 500
The $500 draw was won by Don Hein, on a ticket sold by Dave Stalwick.
The $1500 draw was won by long time Rotarian Jim White, on a ticket sold by Anne Carrier.
Chris Perret and Allan O'Bryne who are looking after this year Club 500 draw are handing out tickets packages for the 2017 draw. If you haven't received yours yet, please get hold of Chris or Allan. This is a very important fundraiser of the Music Festival, so please make every efforts to sell all your tickets. If you sell any out of province, put your own address or an Alberta address on the ticket. Any unsold tickets are to be returned by November 28th.
Make Ups
none reported.
Family of Rotary
Former Rotarian Garth Vallely is now at home and if you have time, Garth would appreciate visitors.
Bob Mutschler has been in and out of the hospital and is feeling better.
Marg Mazerolle's husband Peter is in the hospital in Calgary undergoing tests.
Our sympathy goes out to the Eisenbarth family, on the recent loss of Rotarian Theresa's sister in law.
Future Programs
If you have any future program ideas, please e-mail Heather at heather.bach@ahs.ca.
Minute People:
Jenny Hetherington would like to know all those who brought guests to a meeting in the last few weeks, for a draw next week.
Dawn Barr read a thank you note (one of three received) from participants at this falls RYPEN camp.
Dick Bide reported on the club bingo on Sunday evening (a loss of $162.00), but a win for Jack Snedden.
Dick Bide also requested dinner club hosts to come forward to book dinners during the Christmas season.
Happy Dollars & Fines: Today'sSgt-at-Arms was Kitt Brand (with the help of the "fit" Dieter).
Fines:
Dick Northcott was fined for a wonderful gala for Canadian Humanitarian on Saturday evening.
Heather Bach was fined for having a birthday.
All those receiving PHF awards, Mark Sorenson, Dave Panabaker, Jillian Koch and Margie Booyen paid a fine.
Those with club anniversaries this week, were also fined.
Kitt asked everyone now to think of the "Real" Thanksgiving and have some grateful dollars.
Happy Dollars:
Dick Northcott was happy to have his daughter and son-in-law safely in town and for the great success of the Canadian Humanitarian gala last weekend.
Dawn Barr was happy to be off babysitting her granddaughter next week (in Mexico).
Don Reid was happy for a great visit with his brothers in Ontario.
Jenny Hetherington was happy to be part of the CH fundraiser on Saturday.
Gail Halderman was happy to be off to Mexico as well, and WITHOUT his grandkids!
Bruce Shepard is always grateful to start each week with a Rotary meeting!
Margie Booyen was grateful for the Foundation points and to attend the CH gala.
Kitt Brand was grateful for sponsorship of a child.
Chris Perret was grateful for Sandy Mackay's generous donation of Foundation points to the club.
Al Garden was happy for the great country we live in, and for hope that our southern neighbors will be alright!
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat welcomed David Carter to our meeting today. David was introduced, in a way that a man who needs no introduction should be introduced by Adolf Seiler. David spoke about his early history in the community, with his father being a Rector of St Barnabas church and his attendance at Alexandra High School. By show of hands, he had company in that school.
He also spoke at some length as a "Thank You" to the Rotary club, for what we do in the community and what is accomplished by all the service organizations.
He spoke about his early writing, including grade school where he was encouraged by Miss Cobb, as well as while a Chaplain at the U of C, where W O Mitchell also had a hand in his writing career.
He spoke about his work as an MLA for downtown Calgary which lasted two terms, and then his two terms as Speaker of the Legislature. He always was a "no nonsense" guy, and believes far too much liberty is taken with the democratic process within the legislature. He spoke about the lack of knowledge by party leaders and the process in general, of the "rules" of order. He also spoke candidly about the section of the book related to abuse at the hands of church officials, a chapter he was scared to put in but may in the end have the greatest impact.
Many questions were asked at the conclusion and David was thanked by President Uwe.
