Committees:  Darrel showed a demo on how to communicate through ClubRunner for communication when participating on operating committees for Rotary Club of Edmonton West.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video from Rotary International President John Germ:  slow internet speed caused malfunction but John wants you to invite everyone you talk to to visit our club, possibly join; if they visit the club, follow up to see if they have interest.  You can check it out here

 

International Service:  there was a meeting at the Rotary District 5370 office to assist our club in the application for a global grant that Darryll White had initiated for our Cambodia water project; the application for the grant has been accepted in principal by Rotary International Foundation, matched by Province of Alberta and Canadian International Development Corporation which means the $100,000 grant  request should generate $162,000.  2 other district clubs, Grande Prairie & Vegreville, have joined the program/project.  Message from Spencer is donate to the Rotary International Foundation as most of the donation comes back to be used by our district's clubs.

 

Boyle Street Community:  Annie says we will be providing Thanksgiving Dinner; be prepared to help.

 

Ingrid's year as District Governor:  re district conference the process has started to evaluate hotels for Rotarians to use with discounted room rates.

 

Volunteer Hours:  David Gibbens is setting up a spread sheet to better track our club's volunteer hours so we can report to Rotary International - this helps Rotary attract project partners.

 

Casino:  Bill advised that the Alberta Gaming & Liquor Committee has provided our licence;  each volunteer will get communication about their shift.

 

Happy Bucks [Rotary outside of Rotary]:  Doug Sollows and Mike Ryan are working on a project for a hotel for Cold Lake First Nations;  for a display in the lobby they plan to use cast iron models of white fish (sample shown) made by 23 blacksmiths working in the Ukraine; chandelier showing circle of life; Mike indicated we need to assist artisans whether here or the Ukraine

 

Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament:  Wayne reported, that in the years 2002 to 2016, the tournament has grossed about $989,000, less expenses of around $450,000, the 15 year net is $538,573.  This year's net was $49,211.  Congratulations

 

Fine Master:  Joe raised fines{members that brought in new members in the last 12 months were exempt} by asking what Rotary month is August (membership). He then looked for happy bucks:  David & Carol Turner 54th wedding anniversary; Mike & Shawna Ryan 15th wedding anniversary; Fred Kraft survived a car accident in Seattle and walked away from it.  Joe then asked each table for ideas on increasing membership growth: challenge members & provide a prize, loan Rotarian magazine to interested people, add people to ebulletin of Westerner, provide the 12 letters created by Rotary District 5370 about Rotary to potential recruits, talk to everyone about Rotary, for Santa Clothes project try to bring people that are involved in that project but are not in Rotary to learn about our organization, put up more Rotary signage at the sites of our local projects.

 

50/50:  Ken and Brian Murphy did not match cards, about $178 carried over