December 8, Meeting Notes
Meeting: Chair: Darrel - Music: Jerome - Grace: Ben Doz
Attendance: 26 members and 5 guests including:
1. Nancy McDonald, gusts and spouse of Joe Lizotte;
2. Graham Statt, guest speaker;
3. Rathish Selva, MacEwan Rotaract Club;
4. Sarah Bikowski, Rotary Employment Partnership and;
5. Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast..
Club Announcements:
Our Rotary Foundation chiar, Chris Gowers proudly presented Al Holmes the Rotary Foundation Award in recognition of his support of the foundation. Mr. Homes is now a Paul Harris Fellow +1. Congratulation Al!
Mike Ryan reported on the successful CleanScene fundraiser evening at Big Al's House of Blues. several thousand dollars were raised at the event.
Mike then introduced Rathish Selva from the MacEwan Rotaract Club. The club will be holding their charter night at the Central Lions Senior Centre on January 25th. There will be food and live entertainment and a visit from DG Linda Robertson. Contact Lorne if you would like to attend. The club is also looking for advice and financial support to help in running an event like this. If you can help, contact the rotaract club directly.
Rob Dunseith introduced the new Grocery savings card order form that will be available on the registration table at each meeting. This will allow members to discuss the grocery card purchase with all family members and then put in an order. Please remember that this is an easy way to financially support our club.
Rob then introduced Nadine Fulmer from the Rotary District 5370 Employment Partnership. Nadine gave a quick overview and update of the partnership and introduced Sarah Bykowski who will now be leading the partnership for District 5370. If anyone has any ideas or possibilities for providing employment for these great people, Please contact Sarah directly.
Bill Buckham announced that a few volunteer shifts for the casino needed to be changed. Once this is finalized, each person will be contacted and we will be using the new Volunteer Management Module of clubrunner to confirm the shifts and provide reminders. The Casino runs on January 7-8, 2015.
Spencer reminded everyone that all Christmas Party tickets needed to be purchased before the next meeting - Please plan on attending the event on December 19th at the U of A Faculty Club - Please contact Spencer or Ingrid to get your tickets.
Finemaster: Bert Andrews found a way to fine most people in the room for things such as not wearing their rotary pins or noting the holiday season by wearing a Christmas tie.
50/50 Draw: Duane and Jennifer were lucky enough to have their numbers draw, but not quite lucky enough to match the cards to be able to split the $294 pot.
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