President Terry Partis began the meeting by welcoming all the Rotarians present, and hoping everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving. This meeting was to be new speakers from the "newly" reorganized Veiner Center, but unfortunately they have had to postpone. They are rescheduled for the meeting on Nov 1, 2021.
So, in lieu of that presentation President Terry took some time to review the final push for the Move for Polio campaign, in support of "End Polio Now". There have only been two cases of wild polio in the first eight months of this year, likely some of that progress due to travel restrictions associated with the COVID pandemic, and for the two countries that are still considered endemic, Pakistan and Afghanistan, the current political instability is likely masking some issues.
However there is stil good reason to celebrate the progress of eradication of this awful disease and Terry shared a 30 minute video from Rotary International titled "World Polio Day - Global Update 2021". If you would like to see it again, or if you missed the meeting, the link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1B_0BKISZQ . A great summary of the work being done, some of the remaining challenges and what all of us have learned along the way. Watch for our DG Martin Parnell and our World Polio coordinator Marlene Doherty to make an appearance. World Polio Day is Sunday October 24th this year.
On the "Move for Polio" front, Terry advised that our club is currently ranked 2nd in the District for contributions totaling a tremendous $7,125. Great work by everyone and thanks to all who donated. President Terry advised he has several checks that need to be added to our total and hopes to finish the event with close to $9,000 in donations from our club. If you wish to make a donation to our club for this fundraiser go to https://go.rotary5360gives.org/polio/b40a38/Team/Details That link will take you to the donation page for our Club.
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.
Mike Christie suggested that prospective members could be invited to anyone one of a number of future ZOOM meetings, we have a wide variety of presentations upcoming in the next few weeks, and everyone is welcome.
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.
Wednesday evening, Rotary District Learning webinar.
Monday October 25, noon ZOOM meeting - Christina Johnson, Sanare Center - Child Advocacy.
Wednesday morning, October 27 - Prairie Gleaners service opportunity.
Thursday evening, October 28 - 6:00 pm, Octoberfest Social.
Monday November 1, noon ZOOM meeting - rescheduled Veiner Center talk.
Upcoming Rotary District and International Events:
The next Rotary Learning webinar will be Wednesday October 20th, at 7:00 pm. The subject this month will be the use of Clubrunner, led by our District Administer, Charlene Bearden. Register for the event on the District website, at https://rotary5360.ca/event/club-learning-webinar--club-runner-2-0
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
There were no guests at our meeting today, but a pretty good turnout of 29 Rotarians.
Club Draw:
No draw until we get back together in person.
Birthdays:
Dirk, Gwen Oct 4.
Eisenbarth, Theresa Oct 7.
Mueller, Peter Oct 13.
Grujic, Igor Oct 15.
Snedden, Jack Oct 26
Rotary Anniversaries:
Carrier, Anne 8 years Oct 7, 2013.
Stein, Dale 14 years Oct 22, 2007.
Partis, Terry 21 years Oct 25, 2000.
Lipin, Edward 1 year Oct 26, 2020.
Wedding Anniversary Rose Runner for Oct: Ian McLaughlin
Minute People:
Dave Panabaker, on behalf of the bingo chair Gregg Martin, passed along thanks to those 10 Rotarians who worked the last bingo on Friday evening. A special prize game was held at the end of the event, so over 140 bingo players were in attendance and the event contributed $3,084 to the profit pool. Roger Roy was the closest pot guess, and took home $9.00.
Dave also recommended the upcoming Clubrunner training to those in the club. Charlene is an excellent teacher and everyone will learn something about the software we use to operate the club and the District. .
Terry Cooper from Team Freewheel advised that the next backyard work session will be Thursday Oct 21, at 1:00 pm in his backyard. It will be the last get together before next spring.
Dawn Barr was in need of 6 additional Rose Runners, for our wedding anniversary reminder. She got all six months covered off, and the binder will circulate from one month to the next.
Mike Christie advised that the membership committee is in need of mentors, for new members. Please consider passing on your Rotary knowledge to one of our newest members.
Dawn Barr advised that the social side of Rotary will come out on Thursday October 28th, 6 pm, as all of us are invited to a ZOOM "virtual" Octoberfest social. An invitation has been sent out this week, and Dawn's "stange" cousin Helga was in attendance to encourage or more likely scare us in to attendance. It will be a great event, there is a prize for the most "Octoberfest" costume, and should be a lot of fun. HELGA SAYS "BE THERE"!!!
Doug Fleming is circulating the club roster in digital form for all of us to review. Please take a minute to review it and get any changes to Doug.
On behalf of Dan Kammerer, Dave P also advised that Wed Oct 27 is the next opportunity for club members to work a shift at Prairie Gleaners. The email invitation is out, and you must respond in advance that you are attending.
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Family of Rotary: (PLEASE KEEP ADOLF INFORMED ABOUT MEMBERS SO THAT INFORMATION CAN BE PASSED ON TO ALL IN THE WEEKLY NEWS).
Bruce Shepard mentioned that he had spoke to Al Gray's daughter Susan, Al is definitely affected by his recent stroke but he'd love to hear from some old Rotary friends.
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.
