The Westerner for June 25, 2012
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome
Attendance/Guests: 46 including Shauna Persson-Ryan; Carol Turner; Diane Sollows; Florence Thompson; Elizabeth Johnson; Cathie Graves-Evans; Doreen Moisey; Kathleen Gowers; Patti Blimke; Elaine Rowand; Peggy Ripley; Keatha Buckham; Judy Schultz; Shane Lafond
Gord King: article in a recent Edmonton Journal depicting Past President Gord's involvement in the World War II Great Escape from Nazi Prisoner of War Camp = Gord is 91.
Happy Birthday: many members have birthdays in June but the most special is Bill Arnold turning 99 - congratulations.
Rotary International Motto 2012-2013: PEACE THROUGH SERVICE
Paul Harris Fellowships: 3 were awarded for past service to our Rotary club and to humanity = Duane Evans (PHF); Lorne Proctor (PHF+2); Dave Turner (PHF+2) - congratulations
Change Over Board of Directors: Sherry thanked her board and the club for a good year. She then went through a few pictures showing some of the high lights of the year. Outgoing board - president Sherry Holmes; president elect and club administration Rob Dunseith; past president Mike Ryan; secretary Brian Thompson plus Darryll White; treasurer Lily Fong plus Brian Thompson; community service and vocational service John Blimke; club service Bob Lamoureux; international service Duane Evans; membership Robert Kimmerly; new generations(youth) Lorne Proctor. Thank you for the good year. Certificates were presented to all.
Rob discussed the Rotary International motto and his experience at the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. He followed this with comments about the direction he plans to take this year with the club, including strategic planning. Rob and Elizabeth plan to make a sizeable contribution to the Rotary International Foundation. Rob introduced his board of directors (2012-2013) = president Rob Dunseith; president elect Duane Evans; past president Sherry Holmes; secretary Darryll White; treasurer Brian Thompson; new generations Lorne Proctor; membership Darrel Ripley; international service Fred Craft; club administration Catharine Wright; club service Bob Lamoureux; vocation service and community service Perry Hendricks;
The new year commences July 9 as there is no meeting next week due to Canada Day holiday.
No Meeting July 2 due to Canada Day holiday.