President Terry Partis welcomed everyone to the 2nd meeting of November.
The Club welcomed our guest speaker today, Craig Elder on his pre-election polling experiences on social network.
Craig advised that he has some 3000 members of which some 70% were female. The experience was was for the incumbents and the for the the 4 new faces on council. The discussions centered around the need or a common theme of transparancy, , lack of communications, in camera meetings, general direction of the city as well as much discussion around the COVID -19 and vacinations. Social media was often very negative for the canidates. There was also a common theme for change and a need for more female members in council. . Questions were asked about his learning experiece, was he going to carry on after (no), did the social meeting assist the canidates.
Before turning the meeting to our guests, President Terry took a few minutes to read an update from a meeting with our new Mayor L Clark. The meeting went very well and the new mayor will be induced as an honorary member on Dec 13th 2021.
we are still excited with the results announced from the Move For Polio campaign, that closed October 31st. With very generous contributions right up to the closing, Medicine Hat Rotary came in First Place on the District 5360 tally board. .
Rotary Club "What-z New":
As it is most likelyour hybrid meetings will continue in the future, a few more meeting helpers will be required to help run cameras and sound. We are all learning to adapt to this new reality. Any wishing to help should contact Mike Christie 403 878 3311.
Rotary Club Membership Update:
If you are interested in helping this working membership team, please contact Mike Christie. A new Membership Chair is needed, Mike is currently doing double duty with Community Service and it would be nice to lighten his load a bit.
There is always room for more interested Rotarians to join the membership team, check out a meeting and see how exciting it is.
Rotary Club Information:
Housekeeping:
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.
Gail Halderman mentioned that Club Dues (now $250) are now due.
Upcoming Club Program, Activities, and Meetings:
Monday Nov 15th Peter Donnelly update from Cancarb
Thursday November 21, Rotary bingo.
Monday November 19, A Canada Gala at Medalta
Monday November 26, First conversation Circle at the Esplanade
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events:
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
Future Programs:
The Rotary Club's Program Coordinator is Jillian Koch. If you have future program ideas, please email Jillian at jkoch@jmhca.com
Our guest speaker Craig Elders , and a good turnout of 30 Rotarians.
Club Draw:
No draw until we get back together in person.
Birthdays:
Dave Stalwick Nov 8.
Brent Secondiak Nov 19.
Rotary Anniversaries:
Sieg Kappler 35 years Nov 1, 1986.
Doug Fleming 38 years Nov 7, 1983.
Shalla Shaharyar 2 years Nov 18, 2019.
Milan Vujovic 14 years Nov 26, 2007.
Wedding Anniversary Rose Runner for November: Dave Panabaker.
Minute People:
Dave Stalwick, chair for the Rotary Bingo on Thursday November 4, had a full slate of 8 volunteers and advised a profit of over $1,600.00.
Once again Dave Panabaker had advised that tickets for the 2022 Club 1000 raffle have arrived. Hopefully by the end of the week, Doug Fleming and Glen Presley will start ticket distribution, before many of our snowbirds depart.
Shalla S advised that Unisphere is hosting a community sharing circle focused on the project "What do you see when you look at me?". We are invited (first 10) to listen, understand, ask questions and contribute to the discussion. If you are interested please contact Shalla t (403) 979-2101Email: shalla4@hotmail.com. The event will be held on November 26th at 7PM at the Esplanade. Stan Sakamoto's interview will be part of this project. .
On behalf of Anne Carrier, a note that the AGM of Rotary Music Festival will be held at 11:45 am, just before our November 22nd Rotary Zoom.
Gail Halderman reminded all that this years dues of $250 are currently due. He will send out an invoice to those who have not yet submitted theirs to Gail.
Sue Withers advised that the Interact Club is raising funds with Poppies and the Christmas child shoe box and we can help with items to be included in the boxes and or a cash donation to assist in the cost of shipping the boxs.
If you have not signed up as a member of the new Rotary Music Festival Society, please contact Anne Carrier soon. The next AGM is November 22nd 11:45, and a revised executive will be elected.
Milan Vujovic mentioned that Canadian Humanitarian has their annual fall gala coming up on Saturday November 19, at Medalta Pottery from 6 pm to 9 pm. He can arrange for tickets, or you can check out the CH website. https://trellis.org/beyondbelief21
Family of Rotary: (PLEASE KEEP ADOLF INFORMED ABOUT MEMBERS SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE PASSED ON TO ALL IN THE WEEKLY NEWS).
As of Sept 20, 2021 our club is meeting online through October and November. As we progress through the Public Health Emergency we will modify as required.
