A Legacy of Peace: Edmonton Becomes an International City of Peace
As the Rotary Club of Edmonton West celebrated our 70th Anniversary, we wanted to create a legacy that would have a lasting impact on our city—one that reflected Rotary's enduring commitment to peace, service, and bringing people together.
That vision became a reality when Edmonton was officially recognized as an International City of Peace, joining a growing network of communities around the world dedicated to fostering peace, inclusion, reconciliation, and understanding.
This achievement did not happen overnight. It was the result of many months of collaboration with community organizations, civic leaders, Indigenous representatives, educators, faith communities, and countless individuals who share the belief that peace begins at the local level. Together, we demonstrated that Edmonton is a city where people work every day to build stronger communities through compassion, dialogue, and service.
The designation was officially celebrated on July 1, 2026, when the City of Edmonton proclaimed July 1 as Peace Day. The celebration brought together community leaders, Rotarians, and citizens to recognize this significant milestone and to unveil a Peace Pole—a powerful symbol that stands as a reminder of our shared hope for peace in every community and every nation.
For more than 70 years, the Rotary Club of Edmonton West has embraced Rotary's mission of Service Above Self. Our members have volunteered locally and internationally, supported youth leadership, addressed food insecurity, promoted education, and participated in humanitarian projects around the world. Helping Edmonton become an International City of Peace is a natural extension of that commitment.
Peace is more than the absence of conflict. It is created through acts of kindness, respect, inclusion, reconciliation, and service. Every volunteer, every community partnership, every conversation, and every opportunity to help another person contributes to a more peaceful city.
As our 70th Anniversary Legacy Project, this designation is not the end of a journey—it is the beginning. We hope it inspires individuals, organizations, schools, businesses, and future generations to continue building a city where everyone feels valued, respected, and connected.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West is honoured to have played a role in this historic achievement. Together with our many partners, we look forward to ensuring that Edmonton's designation as an International City of Peace continues to inspire positive action for years to come.
Because peace is not simply something we celebrate—it is something we create, together.
Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. By working together to respond to real community needs, clubs and districts strengthen their global partnerships. This is the story of our journey in applying for a Global Grant.
It's because #VaccinesWork that we've reduced polio cases by 99.99% worldwide since 1988. Vaccines are the best investment we can make in human health and potential.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West remains committed to the end.
The award honors organizations that show philanthropic commitment and leadership through financial support, innovation, encouragement of others, and involvement in public affairs. Some of the boldest names in American giving — Kellogg, Komen, and MacArthur, among others —are past honorees.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the AFP, which gives us even more reason to celebrate during our Foundation’s centennial year,” says Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Kalyan Banerjee. “The continued strong support of Rotary members will help us keep our promise of a polio-free world for all children and enable the Foundation to carry out its mission of advancing world understanding, goodwill, and peace. We look forward to another 100 years of Rotary members taking action to make communities better around the world.”
The announcement came on 15 November, known to industry professionals since the 1980s as National Philanthropy Day. The award will be presented in early 2017 at the AFP’s annual conference in San Francisco.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Paul Netzel is set to accept the award on Rotary’s behalf, and Eric Schmelling, director of fund development at Rotary, will speak at the conference. The event is expected to draw more than 3,400 senior-level fundraising professionals from 33 countries.
“While almost everyone is familiar with Rotary, not everyone may realize just how much of an impact Rotary and The Rotary Foundation have had on countless people and communities across the globe,” says Jason Lee, AFP president and CEO. “On behalf of the entire charitable sector and people around the world, all of us at AFP are honored to be able to recognize The Rotary Foundation as our 2016 Outstanding Foundation.”
AFP’s committee of judges cited Rotary’s comprehensive campaign to eradicate polio as a major driver of the selection. They also mentioned that Rotary applies a methodical, purposeful approach to support a wide variety of causes, from providing clean water to educating the next generation of peace professionals.
Rotary News
15-Nov-2016
Rotary Foundation named World's Outstanding Foundation for 2016
There will be no regular lunch meetings (at the Chateau Louis) until Monday August 15th.
This is due to the fact that August 1st is a Holiday Monday and August 8th is our Annual Club Golf game & BBQ which will take over the regular meeting.
Celebrate the centennial of The Rotary Foundation with us in Atlanta. The last day to take advantage of the extra-special early registration rate of $265 for the 2017 Rotary Convention is 6 June.
At the 1917 Rotary Convention in Atlanta, President Klumph spoke about his dream of creating a Rotary endowment fund. A century later, we're celebrating The Rotary Foundation and all the good work Rotarians have been able to do since then--because one man dared to dream.
The limited-time rate honors Rotary Foundation visionary Arch Klumph's 6 June birthday, and the $26.50 first contribution to Rotary's endowment.
Join the celebration in Atlanta. Register and pay today, because this special price of $265 will end on 6 June!
Who are those that become Rotary Exchange Host Families?
These families tell us about their experience:
Any caring and responsible family with an interest in hosting a young person from another land can be a tremendous host family! The best host families are really just normal families and they don’t fall into any one, easy-to-define category.
Families do not need to be affiliated with Rotary to host Rotary Exchange Students.
Families with small children make great host families because young children get the experience of having a big brother or sister and the exchange students often enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of practicing their language skills with a younger child.
“Empty Nesters” or retired couples are good too because they can have more time to spend with their student than younger parents do and they often enjoy having a young person around the house.
Families with high school age children are good because host brothers and sisters can quickly get the student involved in school and community activities.
Rotary differs from many international exchange programs in that our students generally live with three or more families during their exchange year. This gives the student a more well-rounded experience in a culture, having experienced family life from at least three different perspectives. It is also less of a commitment for host families; the typical length of stay is about three to four months instead of a full year.
Would you like more information about being a host family in Rotary Club of Edmonton-West?
Please contact Leslie Cleary - for more information. We will need 4 host families in order to host a student with the 2016/17 Rotary Youth Exchange Program
Professional Networking Event: Last Thursday saw the second club professional networking event hosted at Clark & Arsenault. Everyone who attended agreed that the business information and contacts that were developed at this meeting were excellent and all members who are interested in developing these types of contacts are urged to attend future planned events.
Belize Fundraiser Ticket Deadline: The venue is booked, the menu is planned, the Ukelele Orchestra is all tuned up and thanks to all our members, there are dozens and dozens of items available in the silent auction. Now all we need is you! We need to know how many people will be attending so that the food can be purchased. So we need you to purchase your tickets by April 29th. Tickets are only $50 and are available from either Duane Evans or David Gibbens. Tickets will be available at the meeting on April 25th or you can email either of those gentlemen by clicking on their names above. This will be a very fun evening, and even more fun if you are there, so make sure you grab a ticket for you and a friend before the ticket deadline.
Capital City Clean Up: The park that we have been assigned has changed and currently planned to be Gallagher Park, but that may change before the actual date. Our date is May 1, and that will not change. We are still hoping to have a club BBQ following the work. Everyone is welcome to this event. Many hands make light work!
Fine Master: Jim Spalding tested how well people were listening to some of our past speakers by challenging them to facts from those talks. It seems that people listen fairly well, but Jim dug deep enough to be able to get some funds into the Sargeant at Arms basket. Thank you Jim!
50/50: Jim Spalding was also lucky enough to have his 50/50 ticket drawn along with that of brand new member Ken Brander, but not lucky enough to match their playing cards. Therefore the pot of over $450 will still be available for someone at the next meeting. There are hardly any cards left in the deck, so the odds of pulling a matching pair will be very high over the next few meetings.
ARNOLD, William "Bill" Arnold
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Bill on March 25, 2016 at the age of 102.
Bill was predeceased by his wife, Gerry in 2003.
He is survived by one son, Dr. Richard (Maureen) Arnold; four grandchildren, Kelly Anne, David, Susan, Nancy (Dan) Falconer; two great-grandchildren, Jack and Grace Falconer; step-brother Bruce (Marg) Arnold of Victoria; as well as by several nieces and nephews.
Bill was born in Vancouver on July 13, 1913. He attended school in Vancouver, Calgary and in Edmonton. In 1935, he married Geraldine Hollingsworth. Bill served in the RCAF as a B24 Bomber pilot from 1942-46, flying out of Burma and Ceylon, India. After the war, he worked as a manager at the first Oil Sands Plant in Bitumount and later with George E. Failing Supply Company – oilfield supply in Edmonton. In 1954, Bill started Tri City Drilling with four other partners selling to Chieftain Petroleum in 1968. He continued as President of Tri City and Armstrong Drilling for 22 years with Chieftain.
He was a long term Rotarian, a member and President of Edmonton Petroleum Club as well as a member of the Edmonton Mayfair Golf Club. He and his wife Gerry loved to travel and spent many happy times in Maui and Palm Desert. Bill was inducted into the Canadian Oilman's Hall of Fame, 2003.
The family would like to thank the staff at Canterbury Court, Royal Alexandra Hospital and Covenant Care at the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre for their excellent care.
A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Foster and McGarvey Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canterbury Foundation, 8403-142 Street, Edmonton, T5R 4L3.
To send condolences please visit www.fostermcgarvey.com
Al Holmes has announced that after a year of working things out, the Bursary to support the award is now active. Those wishing to contribute to the award that remembers Al's son and supports the 395 squadron can now do so. Cheques are to be made to "Alberta Provincial Committee".
Al Holmes will collect any cheques from the club and ask you to fill out a shot form for tax purposes. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations now accepted for Captain Brian Holmes Aviation Proficiency Award
The following person is proposed for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton West:
Ken Brander of Edmonton, Alberta
Ken is the President and Pricipal Consultant of Clarium Fraud and Compliance Solutions Ltd. Ken started with this company after working for the Edmonton Police Service for 25 years. Ken also holds a Masters Degree in Diplomacy for Norwich University.
Ken is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Ken also enjoys many sports and the outdoors.
If for any reason you do not think that Ken Brander would be a valued addition to the Rotary club of Edmonton West please contact the Club Secretary via email.
The following person is proposed for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton West:
Neil Hayes of Sherwood Park, Alberta
Neil currently works with the Edmonton Opera as a fund development professional. He has provided service for the University of Alberta, MacEwan University and several charities including the Boys and Girls Club of Edmonton.
Neil is a former Rotarian and was a member of the Sherwood Park club from 2006-2009 and the Edmonton Downtown Club fro 2009-2012.
If for any reason you do not think that Neil Hayes would be a valued addition to the Rotary club of Edmonton West please contact the Club Secretary via email.
The following person is proposed for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton West:
David Weir of Edmonton, Alberta
David has worked with Enbridge Liquids Pipelines for over 30 years holding roles in IT, business continuity planning, and pipeline risk management. David has made numerous industry presentations, chaired pipeline risk management industry sessions and has co-authored a number of published papers.
He has served on the City of Edmonton Naming Committee for approximately 6 years, holding roles as Citizen at Large, Vice-Chair, and Chair of the committee. David has also been a member of the Sculptor's Association of Alberta where he held the position of Secretary.
David holds degrees is Geology and Mathematics and has also completed an Executive MBA and participates in a book review club what meets regularly to review and discuss current business books.
If for any reason you do not think that David Weir would be a valued addition to the Rotary club of Edmonton West please contact the Club Secretary via email.
The following person is proposed for membership into the Rotary Club of Edmonton West:
Scott Northfield of Spruce Grove Alberta
Scott works at "Careers: The Next Generation" where he works with industry and schools to open internship opportunities for high school students. In that role he provides leadership and support for 7 field directors, new business developmetn, sales and marketing.
Scott has work experience in Leadership, Sales, marketing, media and previously owned a small business.
Ingrid Neitsch will be coordinating nominations for the 2016 - 2017 Executive and Board of Directors.
All Club members are encouraged to consider volunteering for the Board or one of the committees or nominating a member for a position. Please contact Ingrid directly by November 15.
Current Board members are to consider their time and position on the Board, their contributions to date, and future plans. Ingrid will be contacting current Board members in the coming week and expect a reply also by November 15.
Information and nominations gathered will all be considered.
Nominations for the 2016 - 2017 Executive and Board of Directors will be presented to the Club Membership at the AGM, December 7, 2015.
We look forward to hearing from you in this regard.
Nominations for 2016-17 Executive and Board of Directors
Major Andrew McLellan of the 395 Squadron is inviting all members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to any or all of the following squadron events to see how hard our young cadets are working.
Saturday 24 Oct 15: Select Optional training activities (Karate, Volleyball, Basketball, Drill Team): 1000 to 1600 at Ross Shepard High School.
Tuesday 27 Oct 15: Mandatory Physical Fitness & Sports Night at HMCS NONSUCH
Saturday, 31 Oct 15: Field Survival Training Exercise. This is a full weekend away at a camp a couple hours north of Edmonton.
There will be future events that you can attend also, but if you would like to attend any of these, please email Major McLellan directly
Meeting: Chair, Fred; music, Jerome; grace, Mark D.; attendance 27; guests Cheryl Deslaurier,and speaker Dr. Paul Major
Announcements:
Capital City Cleanup: 6 Hearty Rotarians braved the weather to participate on Saturday. The City was very impressed with our club as we were the only one of three scheduled that actually showed up and worked. Bravo!
Grey Cup Pool: Ben Doz distributed pool tickets and explained the payouts.
There is 5 ways to win on the Grey Cup Pool
- 1st Quarter Score is $50
- 2nd Quarter Score is $75
- 3rd Quarter Score is $75
- Final Score is $400
- Reverse Final Score is $100
District Conference in Dawson Creek. Fred reported on the conference. The crew from Dawson Creek "hit one out of the park" with this conference which had amazing speakers such as Chris Hadfield, Sally armstrong and Alvin law. As well, Rotarians assisted in packaging humdred of thousands of "Stop Hunger Now!" food packages that are destined for Nepal. Overall, an amazing weekend was had by all that attended. The message that District Governor Tim Schilds wanted to give to all was to "Please give to the RI Fund!" because it is that fund that makes much of what we do as Rotarians around the world possible.
Oct 21 - Board Meeting: This meeting will begin half an hour later than normal at 6pm due to a major event that is happening at the hotel. Meal will be served during the meeting.
Service to Food Bank is Nov 5 – need 15 volunteers.
District Govenor’s visit is Nov 9. Board of Directors please plan on attending this meeting at 9:00am and meeting with all members at the regular weekly meeting on that date.
Festival of Trees is Nov 27.
The Club Christmas Party is set for Dec 17.
Rotary Spotlight: Fred explained all the work that Duart Berg does in making sure that all of our meetings are running smoothly. Many thanks Duart!
Grandview: Our club was highlighted in the recently released Grandview Annual Report. This was distributed to all members present.
Fine Master: Darryl Ripley challenged members to list all our avenues of service and to possible ideas to support our vocational service to the club and each other.
50/50: Leslie and Annie's numbers were drawn, but not lucky enogh to match cards. The pot will be carried over to the next meeting.
Meeting: Chair, Fred; music, Jerome; grace, Leslie C; attendance 30; guests Larry Bortles, speaker Michelle Hecken and her co-worker Usukuma Ekuele.
Announcements:
Clean Scene: Fred put the club spotlight on Mike Ryan and Leslie Cleary for today’s front page story in the Edmonton Journal about a new killer drug. In response, Mike Ryan
explained that it is not heroin making a comeback but a new major drug problem – fentanyl. Clean Scene is holding a symposium on Sept 25 to attempt a collaborative
response to this new major addictive drug which is responsible for 145 deaths in Alberta in the first half of the year.
Grandview Concert Series: kickoff is Sept 15. Ingrid said a leadoff surprise treat called the ‘Lazy River Duo’ will entertain.
Habitat for Humanity build occurs on Sept 19. Fred called for one more participant to make 15 – and, Larry Bortles volunteered.
E4C Clean Up is Sept 26 – 5 people are needed for 2 hours. Please register with Annie.
District Conference in Dawson Creek is Oct 1-4. Four are signed up and Fred said more are welcome.
Service to Food Bank is Nov 5 – need 15 volunteers.
District Govenor’s visit is Nov 9.
Festival of Trees is Nov 27.
The Club Christmas Party is set for Dec 17.
Fine Master: Jerome Martin started out by focusing on today’s page 5 Edmonton Journal article by Nick Lees about Bill Buckham’s activities with others in
celebrating RCAF week. Bill added that this week is also the 75th anniversary of Battle of Britain. Jerome levied a proximity fine to those sitting at and near Bill’s
table.
50/50: Duart Berg and Ed Schultz did not match cards.
We have been contacted by a close friend of Constable Daniel Woodall's family and asked to assist them by lining the route of the funeral procession with Canadian Flags. Please forward this message to your membership and encourage them to assist in this very worthwhile service to our city. We need people !
Rotarians and Rotary Youth of Edmonton and Area we have been asked to assist at the procession of the funeral for EPS Constable Daniel Woodall. The family has requested that there be Canadian flags along the procession route as happened at the Funeral of RCMP Constable Wynn last winter. The Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona and The Rotary Club of St. Albert are both donating flags for this occasion. The Funeral is Wednesday June 17 and the procession begins at 9:30 am from the Legislative grounds follows Jasper Avenue and finishes at the Shaw Conference centre. If you are able to assist we will have Flag pick up at the District Office 16030 - 104 Avenue Monday June 15 between 3 and 6pm and Tuesday June 16 between 3 and 6pm. Flags will be signed for and returned directly to the District Office after the funeral on Wednesday.
Please consider this very worthwhile way to serve our city.
"She's All That" is happening on Thursday, May 14th. Hope you can come and will pass this message on to your club members.
It is a membership initiative to encourage more women to join Rotary; currently only 34% of our membership is women. This event is for all Rotarians - it is not a women's only event! Think of a woman you know that might like to learn more about Rotary.
The event is being held in Edmonton, the evening of May 14th from 5:00pm - 7:30pm at Snow Valley Ski Hill.
Dean Rohrs, a fabulous Rotary speaker and soon to be an International Director will be coming from BC to share her Rotary story.
Six Women will be receiving a "Light Up Rotary" Award for their leadership in lighting up rotary during 2014-15. The recipients are from Grande Prairie, Jasper, Drayton Valley, Camrose, Vegreville and Edmonton.
There will lots of opportunity to mix and mingle, great food, refreshments, no host bar, lots of free parking and seats for everyone. Last year's event was standing room only!
It will be a celebration of this year's accomplishments and an opportunity to learn how some club leaders were able to significantly increase membership, bring an idea home from the Interntional Convention and turn it into reality or build a million dollar community facility.
I know this is a very busy time of year for everyone as clubs are planning Rotary Days, fundraisers, chartering new Interact Clubs or planning special turnover events but I hope you will come if at all possible.
Classification – Military Lawyer
Sponsor – Bill Buckham
Mr. Murphy has attended several meetings in the past while. Brian works intensively with Alberta Education Attendance Board and was actually a founding member in 1989.
He has an abiding interest in Veterans and their families' welfare.
Meeting : chair, Darrel Ripley; music, Jerome Martin; grace, Art LaChance; attendance 25, including guests Miao Tsaiand Brian Murphy
Announcements:
Yellowhead Brewery Social: Will be held on Friday June 12th Please contact Spencer or Annie to confirm your attendance. Cost $25, address 10229 105 Street; time 7:00 p m
Fort Edmonton Clean Up: Rotary District 5370 has its annual program for clean up this historic park scheduled for May 9; we need to let the District know how many people we will have attending, so please let Spencer know if you are attending - It is planned to run from 9am to 1pm and includes a free barbeque!
Eyes for Huehue: There are already over 50 items for the silent auction and we expect to have around 100 by the actual date . Tickets are still available from Ben or Lorne for the silent auction and dinner on May 13 @ Chateau Louis; 6:15 p m; $65 each; Guests are more than welcome to attend to help fund this wonderful Rotary program (This will be our Rotary meeting for the week of May 11, so there will be no Monday meeting that week)
Fine Master: Jerome Martin challenged the group with a couple of questions and asked each table to respond. The questions were; "For the world and you, what is great about Rotary?"; and "What can we as Rotary do better?" This sparked a lot of comments, insight and 'wisdom'.
50/50: Doug & Jim did not match cards Therefore $194 was carried over until next meeting.
Meeting : chair, Darrel Ripley; music, Jerome Martin; grace, Bill Buckham; attendance 25, including guests Jon McDonnell and Brian Murphy
Announcements:
Yellowhead Brewery social: Has been postponed until Friday June 12th Please contact Spencer or Annie to confirm your attendance. Cost $25, address 10229 105 Street; time 7:00 p m
Fort Edmonton Clean Up: Rotary District 5370 has its annual program for clean up this historic park scheduled for May 9; we need to let the District know how many people we will have attending, so please let Spencer know if you are attending - It is planned to run from 9am to 1pm and includes a free barbeque!
Belize District Conference: Duane announced that our partner club in Placencia, Belize will be hosting their District Conference in April, 2016. This would be a great opportunity for our members who interests don't lie in the Summer reading or fall building projects that we currently have with with the Placencia club. There will be many different volunteer opportunities such as shuttle drivers, registration desk, etc. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Duane Evans for more information.
Eyes for Huehue: There are already over 50 items for the silent auction and we expect to have around 100 by the actual date . Tickets are still available from Ben or Lorne for the silent auction and dinner on May 13 @ Chateau Louis; 6:15 p m; $65 each; Guests are more than welcome to attend to help fund this wonderful Rotary program (This will be our Rotary meeting for the week of May 11, so there will be no Monday meeting that week)
New Generations: Edmonton West has promised to participate in the Youth Exchange for next year, so we are looking for 4 host families to share in the year long exchange program. If you are interested in this, Contact Leslie or Lorne for more information.
Fine Master: Dan Graham fined many in the room on questions regarding the Battle of Vimy Ridge due to the fact that the anniversary of this battle was over the weekend. Dan also provided some personal notes regarding flying over Vimy Ridge in previous anniversaries.
50/50: Darrel & Joe did not match cards Therefore $182 was carried over until next meeting.
Meeting : chair, Ingrid; music, Jerome; grace, Al Holmes; attendance 20, guest Charlotte Lizotte, Joe's daughter
Eyes for Huehue: tickets from Ben or Lorne for silent auction and dinner on May 13 @ Chateau Louis; 6:15 p m; $65 each; bring guests to fund a wonderful Rotary program
New Generations: Leslie attended a Centennial Interact Club meeting at Ross Shepard High School. She advised that they have 2 fund raisers in process to support their Belize fund: fund raiser April 17; compost sale on May long weekend at Highland Golf Resort
Yellowhead Brewery social: contact Spencer or Annie to confirm your attendance on April 22. Cost $25, address 10229 105 Street; time 7:00 p m
Fort Edmonton Clean Up: Rotary District 5370 has its annual program for clean up this historic park scheduled for May 9; plan to be there
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: Tenor Power will provide the entertainment starting @ 6:30 p m; plan to attend and bring guests
She's All That/Women in Rotary: to be held May 14; location to be advised
April 6 Easter Monday: no Rotary Club of Edmonton West meeting
Fine Master: Leslie issued table questions concerning music history for events that happened on March 30 such as: photo for Beetles Sargeant Pepper Album; John Denver for Sunshine in the Morning; birthday for Celine Dion (1968); birthday for guitarist Eric Clapton; then release of Sound of Music for the 50th anniversary of the release of the original movie
50/50: Joe & Kirsten did not match cards $172 carried over
Edmonton's Mayor, Don Iveson will be our guest speaker on January 26, 2015.
Please plan on attending and bring any guests that you feel would like to hear the Mayor speak about Edmonton's transportation systems, now and into the future.
Andrew Dey is being presented to the club for membership. His classification is business merger and acquisitions, divestiture and valuation. Andrew is a past president with Rotary and is very active in is vocation and community.
Chair:Ingrid Neitsch; Music: Jerome Martin; Grace: Danny Chau;
attendance 32 including guests: Leslie Cleary, Peter Smith, Randy Boissonault and speaker Ralph Young.
Club Business/Announcements:
Induction of new members: President Ingrid was more than proud to have as her first inductees Victor Rudkowski and Kirsten Poon.
Brad Arsenault nominated:
Victor Rudkowski who grew in northeast Alberta and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1962 as a civil engineer and in 1963 received his professional teaching certificate. He went on to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario to complete his first year of their MBA program.
Vic is a past member of the Sherwood Park Kinsmen club. He has been a councilor for Junior Achievement and a long time supporter of the Cystic Fybrosis foundation and is a past president of the Northern Alberta and NWT chapter. Vic is a proud support and committee member of the University hospital brain centre campaign as well a member of the society at Toronto General & Western Hospital which promotes research into transplants and associated problems. Victor is a past member of the contractors negotiation trade committees and is still an active member of the Alberta Professional Engineering Association. He is semi-retired and definitely looking forward to being an active member of our Rotary club. Welcome Victor!
Ann Orsini and Jennifer Lawley nominated: Kirsten Poon
Vic and Kirsten were welcomed to the club by all the members with a handshake and good wishes.
Habitat for Humanity Project: Our build date is Saturday, November 1. We have promised that we will have at least 20 volunteers available on that days for the build. All equipment is supplied by Habitat for Humanity. Ingrid has sign up sheets available. Please sign up if you are able.
Spencer Mueller reminded everyone of two upcoming club social events, the club Potluck supper at the Gowers' residence on September 20 and the Wine tasting and food pairings night at Wine and Beyond on October 25 - please check the event calendar for more details.
Casino: Bill Buckham notified the club that our Casino will be held on Jan 7-8, 2015. If you are available to work on those two days or any part of those days, Please contact Bill ASAP.
Club Board Meeting: Will be held this Wednesday, Sept 17 beginning at 5:00 pm.
Lest We Forget Concert: will be held on Saturday, November 8 at the Winspear Centre for tickets, please contact Jim Spalding.
Finemaster: Joe Lisotte fined all on their lack of knowledge of the bailey bridge in Griesbach..
Victor Rudkowski has been proposed for membership by Zen Moisey. Vic's proposed classification is Industrial Equipment Rentals. Vic is an active professional business owner, a past Kinsmen member, and a member of the University Hospital Foundation. Vic is community minded and has expressed an interest in international service.
We are ready to roll with our SIXTH annual Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic at Cougar Creek Golf Resort on Thursday, July 24th. This is our major fundraising event for this year, and it will allow us to undertake many of our projects in Belize, Cambodia and, of course, Edmonton. One hundred and fourty-four golfers, many of whom are not Rotarians will get a chance to see "Rotarians At Work". It is a chance for us to show them what we do, and how we have fun doing it.
If you wish to volunteer but don't find your name on the following list, please contact Brian Thompson and let him know about your availability for this event. If you see your name on the list and you can't make it, please let Brian know ASAP. For those new volunteers who haven't been to Cougar Creek before, it is located on the south side of Highway 16 west, 7.9 kilometers west of where highways 16 and 16A come together west of Stony Plain.
The early morning volunteers, those who need to be on site not later than 7:00 am include the following:
Jim Johnston and/or Darrel Ripley will be greeting golfers at the entrance to the parking lot
Keatha Buckham and Larry Smits will be selling Mulligan Tickets
Cynthia Boodram, Dave Turner and Carol Graham will be helping Wayne Ellis at the Registration Desk
Mike Ryan will be placing goodie bags and tournament info sheets on the golf carts
Dan Graham, Ingrid Neitsch, Duane Evans and Fred Kraft will be handing out golf shirts or jackets
Jennifer Lawley and Lorne Proctor will be managing the prize and auction items displays
These volunteers should participate in the breakfast whenever they are not too busy
During the tournament, from the 8:30 Shotgun Start to approximately 1:30 pm, the following volunteers will be active:
Bert Andrews and Jim Johnston will be monitoring Hole-In-One Holes
Keatha Buckham, Ingrid Neitsch, Carol Graham, Annie Mueller and Frank Boodram will be assisting Cam Tait with the putting contest
Larry Smits will be running the pitching contest
Danny Chau, Brad Arsenault & Fred Kraft will be looking after the Burgers & Beer Hole
The Chau boys & Art Lachance will be dispensing water & potato chips
Dan Graham and Duane Evans will be dispensing cigars and liqueurs
Duart Berg and Mike Ryan will be relieving on-course volunteers
Lorne Proctor, Jennifer Lawley and Cynthia Boodram will be attending to Team seating & clubhouse displays
At the conclusion of the golfing, the following volunteers will be active:
Ed Schultz, Jennifer Lawley and Mike Ryan will be collecting score cards and compiling scores
Dave Turner and Ed Schultz will determine the prize winners
Lorne Proctor will attend to the Memorial & Chenoyth Cup Displays
During and after the Steak BBQ, the following volunteers will be active:
Lorne Proctor, Jennifer Lawley and Ingrid Neitsch will be assisting the auctioneer and delivering prizes and auction items to winners and purchasers
Brian Thompson and Fred Kraft will assist Wayne Ellis with payments and receipts
Ed Schultz, Mike Ryan, Brian Thompson & Lorne Proctor will clean up after the Dinner and Auctions
All volunteers are welcome to partake in the Steak BBQ dinner as a thanks for their efforts
Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic - July 24, 2014
The next Grandview Care Centre concert will be on June 4th with Jerome Martin providing a Duke Ellington theme. And the June 3rd Evening concert has had a date change and will now be held on the evening of June 17.
President Elect Ingrid Neitsch is currently winging her way to the international conference in Sydney Australia and we are sure that she will returned energized with lots of great ideas for the upcoming year.
The incoming board of directors will be having an inaugural meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at the Petroleum Club and both the incoming and current boards will have a joint meeting on the following Wednesday, June 18th. Also at the "Pete". Check the upcoming events on the web page for more details.
The President's Changeover dinner will be held on the evening of June 26. This dinner will take the place of the regular Monday meeting seeing as many people may be away on the 30th due to the Canada Day holiday.
Spencer Mueller: Announced that as the incoming Social events coordinator, there will be lots of new events on the horizon, but the next one on the agenda is the Club Golf tournament that will be held on August 11, starting @ 1pm at the Victoria Golf Club. This tournament will stand as our regular club meeting for that week. And if anyone has any connections to some affordable rental property around the NAIT campus, please contact Spencer as he has a family friend who is looking for accomodation for the next school year.
50/50 Draw: With only two cards left in the deck, we were assured of a winner this week and the lucky winners to share the pot of $387 were Dan Graham and David Gibbens.
Table Stories: As charged by President Duane at the start of the meeting, all tables were to find something about another person at the table that they didn't know before and all tables were asked to bring forward this information.
Doug Sollows explained how the conversation at his table wound around a food theme with Darrel Ripley joining a community garden in his neighbourhood, and David Gibbens working in the west end setting up a community garden and yard sharing group. This then tied into how Doug had learned from a colleague at a conference over the weekend how community and urban garden is providing financial options for many in Cuba as they cope with lack of commodities and fuel.
Jerome Martin learned that a young Chris Gowers delivered groceries by bicycle to several villages in England. Chris responded that he learned that Jerome had been chosen to go to Kenya as a young man and shared several of his adventures while there.
Bert Andrews learned of the geography, social system and history of the Ukraine from Zen Moisey as his family emigrated from there. Of note was the complexity of the system of barter that seemd to be a backbone of the economy.
Zen Moisey learned that Frank Boodram's wife had just received some experimental ozone injections in her knee. We all wish her the best with the treatments.
Steve McEachern reminded us all of the history that is about to occur with the upcoming Stanley Cup finals. Two hometown boys from Viking, Alberta (Darryl Sutter and Glenn Sather) will be battling for supremacy in the hockey world. President Duane shared that he grew up in the area as well, playing hockey with Darryl and that his dad taught Glen Sather in school - He also tried to explain that Dwayne Sutter was named after him.
Fines / Happy Bucks: Finemaster: Joe Lizotte was surprised that none of the table stories even mentioned an important upcoming anniversary. That being the 70th anniversary of D-day that was occuring this week. He then fined many around the tables on their knowledge (or lack thereof) of D-Day facts.
"We would like to present Bart West to our club as a prospective new member. Most of Bart's career of almost 50 years has been devoted to engineering, project management and corporate management in the electric utilities and technical services industries. Since his retirement from the ATCO Group of Companies, Bart has been a full time student, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in Christian and Biblical studies.
His classification will be Electrical Engineering. Bart was awarded the Alberta Centennial Medal for Community Service and he and his wife, Carole, shared the Education Award for Philanthropy in 2012. His passion towards the betterment of his community, vocation and family, will indeed be a wonderful addition to our club."
** Due to the slow arrival of spring, the date of this event has been delayed until Wednesday May 14 starting at 6 pm. We hope that everyone still can make it for this worthwhile activity! **
Edmonton West Rotary volunteers will be meeting at Alex Taylor School at the far east end of Jasper Avenue. We will be cleaning up a community garden, a memorial garden, putting mulch on garden and flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, moving water tanks to better serve the watering needs of the various vegetable/flower beds. The work will be followed by a BBQ. See you there.
Two Mexicans are stuck in the desert after crossing into the United States , wandering aimlessly and starving. They are about to just lie down and wait for death, when all of a sudden Luis says: "Hey Pepe, do you smell what I smell. Ees bacon, I theenk." "Is, Luis, eet sure smell like bacon." With renewed hope, they struggle up the next sand dune,& there, in the distance, is a tree loaded with bacon. There's raw bacon, there's fried bacon, back bacon, double smoked bacon, every imaginable kind of cured pork. "Pepe, Pepe, we ees saved! Ees a bacon tree!" "Luis, maybe ees a meerage? We ees in the desert don't forget." "Pepe, since when deed you ever hear of a meerage that smell like bacon? Ees no meerage, ees a bacon tree!" With that, Luis staggers towards the tree. He gets to within 5 yards, Pepe crawling close behind, when suddenly a machine gun opens up, and Luis drops like a wet sock. Mortally wounded, he warns Pepe with his dying breath: "Pepe, go back man, you was right, ees not a bacon tree!" "Luis, Luis miamigo, what ees it?" "Pepe ees not a bacon tree. Ees...
While resident in New Zealand, Ed Schultz sometimes attends the dinner meetings of the local Rotary club - Rotary Club of Waiuku Inc. Pictured above is a March 5, 2014 photo of Rotary Club president Don Wills and Ed (Ed is the one with the most hair).
On this occasion, the fine-master (Peter - who had just returned from a British Columbia ski trip) fined Ed $2 for Canadian petrol prices being about one-half of New Zealand's. On paying, Ed accepted the fine as 'happy bucks' situation.
Two years ago, Ed exchanged the Edmonton West banner for a Waiuku banner.
This was an awareness sign at the start of the Waiuku Rotary Club annual fundraiser "Sunshine Coast Walk" at Waiuku, New Zealand. It cost participants $20 to enter and enjoy a walk on the high sand dunes along the Tasman Sea (west coast north Island New Zealand).
Judy Schultz walked 8.3 k of this trail on February 23, 2014. Several hundred people came out to support Rotary. Note the farm villa in the background (part of a dairy farm).
Attendance / Guests: 26, including Guest speakers, Major McClellen and Warrant Officer Richards (Air Cadets), and John Nypiuk, Visiting Rotarian from the Mayfield Club.
Photo: Shows guest speaker Major Andrew McClellan giving an update on our sponsored air cadet squadron.
It is with heavy hearts the we are writing to you with news of the passing of Sandon Cox just after midnight Dec 4th.
We have had success in phoning a few people, but it is going rather slowly with all the other plans and decisions than need to be made. Dad had been so sick and frail for almost a year, so our sense is that he is probably doing a lot better now. Maryanne and I are with Mom in Edmonton making plans and keeping Mom moving forward.
There will be a church funeral service in Edmonton next Thurs. Dec. 12th, with a tea and coffee reception to follow.
Dad was especially keen to have a celebration in his honour, so we will host a party with story-telling at the Factory in Stratford in the first week of January. We encourage Ontario-based friends and family to join us in Stratford. Maryanne and I will probably return to Ontario for a few days before the funeral, and will be back in Edmonton next Wed.
Much love
Janet, Karen, Maryanne, Diane, Roger, Ellie and Isaac
Meeting: Chair - Duane; Music - Jerome; Grace - Frank
Attendance / Guests: 28, including Ron Manson, guest of Darrel Ripley, Marley McGonigle & Carolyn Thom
Announcements:
Al Holmes provided an update on Doug MacDougall, Grace Young, Carol Turner and Sandon Cox. Doug is still at U of A Hospital, but is feeling better and would appreciate visitors. Grace is still at the Glenrose having daily physiotherapy on her ailing back and she may get released on Thursday. Carol Turner is now at home nursing her cracked ribs. Dave is now her full-time caregiver. Dianne Cox is going away from Edmonton to visit her daughter from November 11th to December 6th, so it would be appreciated if members could visit Sandon at Grandview during that period. Best to coordinate your visit with Jerome if you are planning to do this. Al reminded everyone to wear their poppy next week.
Mike Ryan advised of a new student adventure program called Adventures in Emergency Response. We may consider this as an alternative to sending a student to the Adventure in Citizenship Program in Ottawa.
The November/December board of directors meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 27th.
Finemasters Fred Kraft and Jim Johnston raised $52.90 for the Club with questions about Canadian history and failure to wear a poppy.
50/50 Draw - Fred Kraft and Joe Lizotte failed to match cards so $11.50 carries forward.
Regret to inform the more senior members that former member Stan Harry passed away in Nanaimo on September 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife Shirley. Condolence at www.yatesfuneral.ca
Meeting: Chair - Duane Evans; Music - Jerome Martin; Grace - Jim Johnston
Attendance / Guests: 30, including Betty & George Skrepnek, Edmonton Glenora, Doug Campbell, St. Albert, Brian Rawking, Osoyoos, and Raj Sran
Announcements:
Sherry Holmes thanked Fred Kraft, Chris Gowers, Steve McEachern, Brian Thompson, Jerome Martin, Mike Henry and Bob Kimmerly for supporting literacy by reading to students at Landsowne school.
Jim Spalding has tickets for the Cosmopolitan Music Society Remembrance concert at the Jubilee Auditorium on Saturday, November 9th.
The Petroleum Club will be closed on Monday, November 11th, so there will be no Rotary meeting that week.
Al Holmes reported on the hospitalizations of Grace Young, Doug MacDougall and Carol Turner. Grace fractured her back and is in the Glenrose for rehabilitation. Doug had colon cancer surgery and is in U of A Hospital, likely until the end of the week. Carol is still in U of A Hospital. Dianne Cox has indicated that she would like to participate when we next have a "social" evening.
Raj Sran was inducted as "The newest Rotarian in the World" by District Governor Betty Skrepnek. His proposer Chris Gowers introduced him as born in Edmonton, earned a Degree in Criminology at the U of A, worked for City of Edmonton Police, now operates a UPS Store in south Edmonton and also helps manage a construction company. He is married and has a son and a daughter. Raj was welcomed by all the members.
50/50 Draw - Zen Moisey and Jim Johnston did match cards. Although it was announced that they would be splitting $93.00, the Treasurer has done due diligence and the correct amount is $74.00. It seems that some of the people doing desk duty forget that the club takes half of the pot each week.
Don't forget to order your grocery gift cards from Brian.
Meeting: Chair - Fred Kraft; Music - Everyone; Grace - Ed Schultz
Attendance / Guests - 33, including Julian Daly & Shelly Braiden from Boyle Street Community Services and Rotaractors Caline Strach, Disane Kufja, Walaa Kamal & Kelly Thompson.
Announcements:
Carol Turner is in U of A Hospital with 6 cracked ribs. Dave advises that she is not able to have any visitors at this time. Dave is spending most of his time at the hospital with Carol.
President Duane is down east this week to attend and participate in National Energy Board hearings on the Enbridge proposed reversal of flow in Line 9 from Sarnia, Ontario to Montreal, PQ.
Zen Moisey talked about how inspiring the District 5370 Conference was this past weekend. We were well represented by Ingrid Neitsch, David Gibbens, Darryll White, Darrel Ripley, Zen Moisey & John Blimke. Appologies to anyone who we missed in this list.
The Rotaract Club which is being formed at Grant McEwan University had several attendees at the District Conference, and as a result of a Dragons Den type of competition for funding, this new club won $2,100 in funding for its first project. We will hear more about the details of the project in the future. Congratulations to Mike Ryan for his hard work in getting this new club off the ground. Judging by the quality of the attendees at our meeting today, it has a great future. Mike reminded us that we will have to help with the fundraising activities of this Rotaract Club, by attending their functions, donating items for their auctions, or donating our time to help them get a good start.
Congratulations again to Mike Ryan who was honoured recently by the Canadian Criminal Justice Association. Mike showed off the award which he received at their annual meeting in Vancouver.
Community Service Director Ben Doz presented $7,000 in cheques to Capital Care Grandview for the concert series and the wireless network in the House of Friendship, and a $5,000 cheque to Kids Innercity Development Society for the McCauley Park Rink.
Chris Gowers managed to raise $56.21 in fines without much effort.
The 50/50 draw was not won by Dan Graham & Ed Schultz.
Darryll White is pleased to be back at a Club meeting after a long absence. He through in some happy bucks because last week he had a corneal transplant. He reminded everyone how important it is to fill out those organ donor cards and to talk to your family members about your wish to donate your organs
This is Read-In week at Lansdowne Elementary School for several of our members.
No meeting next Monday due to Thanksgiving weekend.
Attendance / Guests: 32, including John Nypiuk from Edmonton Mayfield; Don Kaye, guest of Zen Moisey; Raj Sran, guest of Chris Gowers; Michael Roberts, guest of Mike Henry
Announcements & Reminders:
Chris Gowers advised that the Edmonton Riverview Club is holding a fundraising dinner for their medical mission to central America.
John Nypiuk reminded members of Edmonton West that we founded the Edmonton Mayfield Club 36 years ago and they are about to celebrate that event. He has tickets if anyone is interested in attending.
Steve McEachern talked about the recent memorial service for long-time Rotarian George Stout. He also talked about some of the history of the South Edmonton Club's involvement with the Harvest Fair at Fort Edmonton Park.
Zen Moisey also talked about Rotary's long history at Fort Edmonton Park, how the Moiseys and the Blimkes recently attended a fund-raising dinner at the park, and Rotary's project to link the Capitol Theatre and the Selkirk Hotel with the Windsor Block. Zen also noted that his guest - Don Kaye has his name on the new Edmonton Clinic at the U of A Campus & promised we would hear more about that soon.
Steve McEachern told a story about the difference between Grandmothers and Grandfathers and raised a few $ for the fines fund.
50/50 Draw - Dentists Joe & Doug failed to match cards.
Jim Spalding has tickets for the Cosmopolitan Music Society Remembrance Day Concert at the Jubilee Auditorium.
This is the second notice that Raj Sran has been proposed for membership in the Club by Chris Gowers.
Please give Brian a call to pre-order your Safeway, Sobeys / IGA or Save On Foods Grocery Gift Cards. We have them in demoninations of $10, $25, $50, $100 and $500. Think about using them as Christmas gifts or even tips for those who provide you with a service.
The Westerner eBulletins are read not only by the members of this Club to whom they are sent via e-Mail, they are also read by our former members, our exchange students, many Rotarians, Rotaractors & Interactors, plus they are read by anyone who visits our Website. We are fortunate that John Blimke, Zen Moisey, Ben Doz and Joe Lizotte have chosen to advertise their businesses in the e-Bulletins and on the Website. If you click on their adverts either on the Website or in the e-Bulletin you will be immediately linked to their business website. Give it a try and you might be surprised. We could certainly use more sponsors to offset the costs of operating the Website and sending out the Westerners, so if you would like to advertise your business or organization in this manner ($100 for a full 12 months), please call Brian to discuss or arrange.
Meeting: Chair - Duane Evans; Music - Jerome Martin; Grace - Fred Kraft
Attendance / Guests - 29, including Raj Sran, guest of Chris Gowers, Anup Varma, guest of Fred Kraft, Bob Winfield and Paul Lucas
Announcements:
President Duane distributed copies of the Alberta Gaming Commission schedule of training sessions for those who want to know how to manage a casino, or for those who want to know the rules governing the expenditure of funds raised by means of casinos. These are excellent and very interesting sessions, and the more members who have this training, the easier it is for us to comply with the regulations.
Al Holmes gave a report on behalf of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West Friendship Circle. The Circle consists of Al, Anne Orsini, and Steve McEachern, but contacts or visitations by other members are welcomed and encouraged. Al talked about Bill Storoschuk, Grace Young, Rudy Mangold, Sandon Cox, Muggsy Forbes and George Stout.
Finemaster Jerome Martin asked some relatively easy questions about Rotary, and then let several members including Fred, Brian, Mike, Jim and Jim contribute happy bucks for various recent happenings.
50/50 Draw - Jennifer and Raj did not match, so $42 carries forward.
New Member Proposal - Raj Sran has been proposed for membership by Chris Gowers. His category would be "Business Services". Raj is the founder of a group known as the Youth Restorative Action Committee (YRAC) which has helped the Edmonton Police with the coaching of basketball teams. He and his family have several business ventures including a UPS store franchise in south Edmonton.
Gift Cards - Sales of cards have been close to non-existent lately. Aren't you guys eating anything? You could really help the club to raise funds by purchasing gift cards for Safeway, Save On Foods or Sobeys / IGA. See Brian.
Sherry Holmes circulated a sign-up sheet for Read-in Week at Lansdowne Elementary School. If you missed the sheet but would like to read to elementary school children, please contact Sherry.
A memorial service for long-time Rotarian George Stout will be held on Friday, September 20th at the Old Timers Cabin at 2:00 pm.
Ingrid Neitsch reminded all that the first new Grandview Concert of the season will be held on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm and will feature The Lazy River Quintette performing "Gentle Jazz". This group includes our own Jerome Martin on the piano & vocals and Ed Schultz on the drums. The performance will commence at 6:30 pm so you want to be seated prior to that.
Our Board of Directors will be meeting this Wednesday at 5:30 pm at the Clean Scene office (Boys & Girls Club) on 95th Street. Any member is welcome to attend.
Mike Ryan announced that the fall session of RYLA will start on September 26th and our club will be sponsoring two students. He also reminded all to purchase gift cards to support our Club fundraising.
New Member Induction - Ed Schultz introduced Duart Berg as a member of our Club. Duart will hold the Classification of Agricultural Science. Duart was born in Josephburg and was educated in Fort Saskatchewan. After earning his Agricultural Degree from the U of A, he went on to have a 35 plus year career with Dow Agra Sciences & predecessor companies. Duart keeps active with fastball, golf & curling, has travelled to places like Vietnam & Africa, and is married with children & grandchildren. Ed told about Duart's long drive on the Par 5 13th hole at Victoria last week, followed up by another great shot which put them on the green in 2. Ed presented Duart with 2 orange Bridgestone golf balls, which he found on the course in Sherwood Park.
President Duane formally inducted Duart, and he was welcomed into the club by all members.
Finemaster - Fred Kraft raised $41.22 from members who didn't know the answers to his questions about Canada's Agriculture industry. Thanks Fred, we are all much wiser now.
Happy Bucks from our Mikes - Mike Henry is proud to announce that he has just learned that all the hard work he has put into earning his Doctorate Degree has paid off with success. Mike Ryan is also proud to announce that he is the recipient of the Restoration Award from the Canadian Criminal Justice Association. Mike will be travelling to Vancouver in early October to receive this award at the 34th Canadian Congress on Criminal Justice. The Restoration Award may be granted to victims or former offenders who have overcome the challenge of their past and made an exemplary contribution towards rehabilitation, restoration and a more humane and effective justice system. Congratulations Mike and Dr. Mike.
50/50 Draw - Jerome Martin and Brent Birch did not match cards so whatever was in the pot carries forward to next meeting.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Rob Dusnseith
Attendance/Guests: 29 including Jim Wooley, former member of Rotary Club of Edmonton West, current executive director of West Edmonton Business Association - guest speaker; Paul Schile, guest of Darrel Ripley; Duart Berg, guest of Ed Schultz; Raj Sran, guest of Chris Gowers
Second Notice: Duart Berg has been proposed for membership by Ed Schultz.
Jim Rowand Memorial: Ben Doz conducted a short memorial, including Bill Buckham's reading of the poem High Flight, to honour the passing of Past President Jim
Joke: Steve gave a joke about a farmer and a woman, not his daughter
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Collared T Shirt: Al Holmes provided a new T Shirt that Bill Storoschuk had stored for a least 10 years. Chair Ben auctioned it off for $25 to Mike Ryan
No Monday Meetings @ Edmonton Petroleum Club for September 2 (club closed for Labour Day) or September 9 (that week's meeting is being held 5:00 p m September 10 @ Victoria Golf Couse).
Fun Golf: call Bob Lamoureux to participate September 10, tee times about noon, cost $72 including power cart, followed by steak dinner after 5:00 p m, cost $38 - attend dinner even if you do not want to golf
Addict Recovery Day: Mike Ryan invited members to attend the first recovery day being held in Edmonton at Beaverhill Park (Jasper Ave & 105 St) @ noon on September 8
50/50: Chris & Wayne did not match cards, $13 carried over
Finemaster: due to an inglorious appointment of Bill Buckham as finemaster, Bill fined Ben Doz $1 (no hello, just will you be the finemaster) and then he fined Jim Spalding for gloating. Other fines - if you were at Grandview on Saturday to enhance the Rotary House of Friendship with improved landscaping, $1 for the fellowship and good feeling; if you participated in a favourite activity this weekend $1; if you golfed recently $1; if you have enjoyed a summer break or had an anniversary or birthday in August $1; if you enjoyed the company of children or grandchildren this weekend $1.
The landscaping adjacent to the Rotary House of Friendship at Grandview is in need of some care and attention. The fill adjacent to the wall of the building has settled over time, and there is no longer positive drainage away from the addition we had built. In order to correct this, the bark mulch has to be raked away from the wall, some fill should be placed and compacted, and then the bark mulch can be raked back into position.
Also, no one has pruned the shrubs since last summer, so many of them are in dire need of pruning. The block wall adjacent to the concrete sidewalk has settled and is no longer level, so it too needs to have the blocks set aside, new sand added and levelled as a base, and then the blocks put back in proper position.
Brian Thompson will be working on this landscaping on Saturday morning, starting about 10 am. He will bring a small truck load of dirt for correcting the grading adjacent to the wall of the building along with a wheel barrow, a rake and a shovel. The truck can also be used to obtain sand for the levelling of the blocks.
If you would like to help, put on your gardening clothes, bring your work gloves, pruning shears, perhaps a container to collect trimmed branches and join Brian on Saturday August 24th at Grandview. Hope to see you there.
Meeting: chair, Bill Buckham; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 23 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Paul Freeman and Shelagh Kubish, Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts and guest speakers
Fun Golf: September 10 @ Victoria Golf Course, $78, with tee times around noon; the steak dinner is our regular weekly meeting, $38, starting around 5:00;
No Meeting at Edmonton Petroleum Club on September 2 re Labour Day nor September 9 due to meeting moved to September 10 (see above)
50/50: lucky people are Bob Lamoureux and Ann as they matched cards and they win $78.25 each.
Grandview Extended Care Centre Landscaping: please join Brian in this hands on event to upgrade the deteriorating landscaping around the Rotary House of Friendship; be there at 10:00 a m
Casino: Bill Buckham reported that our share of the casino funds raised last spring (averaged over the quarter ending June 30) have been reported at $80,817.20; well done, Rotarians
New Member Proposed - Duart Berg has been proposed by Ed Schultz. His Classification is yet to be determined.
Meeting: chair, Ben; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guest: 27 including Jody Zabludowski, Shamse Hidayat, Duart Berg (guest of Ed Schultz) & Raj Sran (guest of Chris Gowers)
Edmonton West Rotary Circle: Al Holmes announced the creation of this group to foster communication with current and past Rotarians who have become incapacitated to some extent and cannot attend our club's meetings. The circle includes Al, Ann, Jennifer and Steve. Advise one of them if you know of someone that could use a visit. Recently Al visited Bill Storoschuk at Bill's home. Bill has been unable to attend because of diabetes related problems after being a long term member with many years of perfect attendance - he really appreciated the visit. Al also visited Sandon Cox at Grandview Extended Care Centre along with Jerome.
50/50: Jennifer and Wayne did not match cards - $157 carried over
Directors Meeting scheduled for August 21 has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
Finemaster: in honour of Al Sanderson's return to our club, Chris asked everyone to contribute a $1; fine of $1 if you were not wearing a Rotary badge
Happy Bucks: Doug Sollows as his daughter, Rachel, got married this weekend to Kirwin Mandrusiak; Mike Ryan as he got the bedroom ceiling finished in time for guests to arrive;
Correction re BillArnold - he was not a technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force - he was a pilot flying Lancaster Bombers
Former Member Muggsy Forbes: he will be 84 this Friday, Jim Spalding invites members to attend celebration at General Hospital Friday @ 3:00
Attendance/Guests: 31includingRaj Sran, guest of Chris for the second time; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Hank Hendricks, Rotary Club of Edmonton South
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament: Duane & John reported on a good rewarding day.
Sandon Cox: Jerome advised that he planned to serenade Sandon in the auditorium at Grandview Extended Care Centre, on the Rotary Grande Piano, and will need a least one other Rotarian to ensure that Sandon is comfortable. Contact Jerome if you wish to participate. He will advise the day and time once he determines when the auditorium is available.
Fun Golf: Bob Lamoureux confirmed that September 10 dinner is the official Rotary meeting for that week, no noon meeting September 9. If you do not plan to golf, please sign up to attend the steak dinner and official meeting at Victoria Golf Course, 5:00 p m
Belise Educational Scholarships: Fred read a letter from Government of Alberta Minister of Culture Heather Klimchuk who advised that the government had approved our request to fund scholarships for needy children in Belise and they enclosed a cheque for $2,500 towards that project. Well done, Fred
50/50: David Gibbens & Bill Buckham did not match cards, $135 carried over
Finemaster: Joe exempted all members who had brought a potential member to at least one of our club's meeting, in recognition of August being Rotary International's membership month. everyone else paid $1. He then proceeded to ask each table for an idea on how to increase our club's membership - answers included involve Interact; stream meetings on the internet; bring scholarship winners into the club; talk to ex members to try to bring them back
Meeting: chair, Duane; music, Bob Kimmerly; grace, Dan Graham
Rotary Employment Partnership: Nadine Fulmer of both the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and the Rotary Employment Partnership gave an update on the excellent year that the partnership had last year. They created 15 jobs for disadvantaged adults, several of those coming from members of our Rotary club
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Budget: Duane advised that most of the last directors' meeting dealt with the budget for this year. It is 95% done. Dues for the current year are $350. Invoices to come soon.
Sandon Cox: Sandon is doing a bit better as a resident of Grandview Extended Care Centre room 202. He would like visitors. If you can, wheel him into the Rotary House of Friendship on the main floor or out into the gazebo area off the second floor.
Rotary in Canmore, Alberta: Ingrid talked about her makeup at the Rotary Club of Canmore. Many of the small communities in that area, like Exshaw, are severely damaged. The Rotary Club of Canmore started to raise funds to assist all the local communities immediately after the devastating floods occurred and have raised $258,000. Donations come from non Rotarians because Rotary is deemed very trustworthy. While she was there, a donation was made so that local children could attend a summer camp for a week - this allows the parents to get more involved with their cleanup/repair duties. Congratulations to Rotary Canmore.
Finemaster: Rob Dunseith gave exemption to all working or playing in the Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament and to those who attended last week's changeover meeting. Others were fined $2 if they did not donate to the Rotary International Foundation's Every Rotarian Every Year last year.
Paul Harris Fellowships: At last week's Change-over meeting, the following Paul Harris Fellowships were awarded by the Rotary Club of Edmonton West:
Danny Chau introduced Major John Breen and presented him with a PHF for his service to 395 Air Cadet Squadron
Rob Dunseith introduced Brian Thompson and presented him with a PHF for his service to the Club
Duane Evans introduced Karen Sanderson and presented her with a PHF for her work in Belize in teaching women how to sew and make krafts
Brian Thompson introduced Cathy Graves-Evans and presented her with a PHF for her work in Belize in running the summer tutorial programs for children with reading difficulties
Lorne Proctor introduced Marley Doz and presented her with a PHF for her assistance on the many eye clinic missions to remote Guatemala
Steve McEachern introduced Bill Arnold and presented him with a PHF for his many years of service to Rotary and the community, and in celebration of his 100th Birthday.
Meeting: Chair, Duane; music, Jerome; grace, Jim Johnston
Attendance/Guests: 28 including Bill Macklem & Wayne Cameron, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Lynn Skillyn, guest of Jim Spalding; Nejolla Korris, guest speaker
Bill Macklem: Bill wanted to thank our club for getting him into Rotary 50 years ago. He joined our club through sponsor Doug MacDougall and spent 3 years with our club. He then transferred to Rotary Club of Edmonton South and has been a member there for 47 years. Congratulations on 50 years for Rotary
President in Waiting: Duane thanked our club for the ongoing practice of sponsoring the incoming president to the payment, by the club, of costs to attend the Rotary International District Conference and International Convention. It educated him and Cathie, as it does for all incoming presidents, on the immense scope of Rotary on the international playing field. In addition, at the International Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, Duane attended to a booth sponsored by Rotary in Lahore, Pakistan, (in the Rotary House of Friendship) where Duane was a member of Rotary for the 3 years that he and his family lived there. To his surprise, the representative manning the booth was a good friend of his from those days. So a special moment, and a discussion on the current Pakistan Rotary project to repair cleft palates. Duane then displayed the Rotary International motto for Rotary International President Ron Burton's year " Engage Rotary Change Lives".
Secretary to the Board of Directors - Rotary Club of Edmonton West: With Don McDermid's decision to move to Calgary, we need an offer from a club member to assume this position. Please contact either Biil Buckham or Duane.
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament: both John and Brian advised that plans for the July 25 day long tournament at Cougar Creek are complete and everything is ready to make sure participants enjoy themselves and that we raise sufficient funds to look after Al's needs at his Macauley Rink Project and that extra funds are raised to the benefit of Rotary projects. Breakfast is ready at 7:00 a m for both participants and volunteers.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Kieran
Attendance/Guest: 28 including Avideh Musgrave, lawyer & guest speaker
Induction of Member: Brad D. Arsenault was proposed by president Rob in the classification Insurance. Brad is married with 2 daughters and has been in the financial services industry for 21 years. Currently Brad is a partner in Clark & Arsenault "The Business Succession Advisory" and he was guest speaker to our club on April 29, 2013. Details of his talk are available on Rotary Club of Edmonton West home page. For many years, Brad has been involved in community volunteerism, especially working to develop a new park. Welcome, Brad
No Meeting July 1 - Canada Day
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Presidential Changeover Meeting: July 15 (evening, no lunch meeting), 6:00 p m for cocktails, 6:30 pm for dinner and meeting guests/spouses/family are welcome
Canmore: Jim Spalding described his ski club's annual bike weekend in the disaster of the flooding that closed the Highway 1 access and reduced the group's biking to about 1/2 day.
Cosmopolitan Music Society: Jim Spalding advised that there is a free concert at 1:30 p m on July 1 @ the Muttart Conservatory
July 25th Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament Volunteers to date include Bert Andrews, Brad Arsenault, Frank & Cynthia Boodram, Keatha Buckham, Danny Chau & son, Duane Evans, Dan & Carol Graham, Jim Johnston, Bob Lamoureux, Jennifer Lawley, Zen Moisey, Ingrid Neitsch, Lorne Proctor, Mike Ryan, Ed Schultz, Larry Smits, Brian Thompson & David Turner, plus a couple of members who haven't quite firmed up their commitments. Please contact Brian if you would like to volunteer for this event, or if you need more information about it. This is our largest fundraising event in support of most of our international projects and many of our local community projects.
Secretary to our Board of Directors: Bill Buckham advised that Don McDermid is moving to Calgary, thus we need a secretary for the coming year starting July 1. If you have any interest, contact Bill phone 780- 459-5502
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, David Gibbens
Attendance/Guest: 28 including Jan Thalheimer, guest of Zen
Happy Birthday to Shane Lafond, June 20, Jerome led the happy birthday song
Board of Directors: meeting postponed till third week of July
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Fundraiser: potential volunteers please call Brian, jobs for July 25 can be all day or part of the day
Grocery Cards: please purchase from Brian; profit goes to fund international projects
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Presidential Changeover Meeting: July 15 evening; cocktails @ 6:00 p m; dinner & meeting @ 6:30 p m
No Meeting: July 1 for Canada Day
50/50: Ben Doz & Jennifer did not match cards: $80 carried over
Finemaster: Dr. Doz raised funds through questions of origin/obscure facts: bathing suit from Greece around 350 B C; glasses from China (a knock off?); Manhattan new food item in 1776 - ice cream; what cities had summer Olympic Games cancelled - 1916 Berlin, 1940 Tokyo, 1944 London; when is normal construction season - June to September; what is the origin of the Peace Sign - semifore for nuclear disarmament {N D}; how much higher is Eiffel Tower in summer heat - 6 inches; how far can cruise ship travel on 1 gallon of fuel - 6 inches; in Edmonton what is longest day this year? - June 20 by 1 second
Meeting: chair & music, Rob Dunseith; grace, Mike Ryan
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast & Rotary Employment Partnership; Ross Hallett, Rotary E Club Canada; Richard Dickinson, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Mark Lindsay, Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway; Brad Arsenault, guest of the club as potential member; Linda Mak, guest speaker - stakeholder relations coordinator for Money Mentors
In Club Golf: September 10 around noon @ Victoria Golf Course; 18 holes of golf including cart $72; steak dinner around 5:30 p m, about $30; see Bob Lamoureux to sign up (the dinner probably replaces the Monday noon meeting for that week)
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Fundraiser: July 25 @ Cougar Creek Golf Course, see Brian to register as a volunteer
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Presidential Change-over Meeting: July 15 @ 6:00 p m for cocktails; dinner & meeting @ 6:30
Placencia, Belise - Independence High School: Duane reported on his trip to Belise to be the feature speaker at the high school graduation - 133 grads out of 800+ students. Paul Harris Fellow School Principal Omar recognized the Rotary Club of Edmonton West and the Rotary Club of Placencia with an Award of Appreciation for all the help we have provided over the last 5+ years.
Meeting: Chair - Rob; Music - Jerome; Grace - Jennifer
Attendance / Guests - 33, including Nadine Fulmer, Edmonton Northeast, Debbie Jonas & Ken Saunders II
Announcements:
Bob Lamoureux has made arrangements with Victoria Golf Course for our annual fun golf tournament on Tuesday, September 10th. A sign-up sheet is circulating.
Jerome was very pleased with the Grandview Concert on May 28th. He keeps thinking that they just can't get any better, but they do.
President-Elect Duane is off to Belize again to be the Keynote speaker at the Independence High School Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, June 8th. Congratulations Duane.
Ingrid circulated a list to recruit volunteers to supervise the front desk for the next few months and was very pleased with the response.
50/50 Draw - Ed & Duane failed to match cards so $52.00 carries forward to next week.
Finemaster Jerome collected $53 from those in attendance by asking us questions about books and authors. Apparently, we are not very well read.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Brian
Attendance/Guests: 26 including Past District Governor Julius Buski, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield and guest speaker
No meeting May 20 due to Victoria Day; May 27 is evening meeting - club assembly, planning
Rotary Day @ Fort Edmonton: 12 members of Rotary Club of Edmonton West attended, a very good percentage of our total membership; the clean up went well and a delicious BBQ was enjoyed by all
Club Storage Cabinet: thankyou to Ingrid, incoming Club Service Director, for spending 3 hours cleaning and organizing the cabinet
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: May 28, 6:30 p m, Virginie Gagne, Assistant Concert Master for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, will head line, plan to attend and bring guests
Grocery Cards: buy from Brian to facilitate your purchases of groceries, fuel and pharmaceuticals
50/50: $38 carried over as Bob Lamoureux & Jim Johnston missed the match of cards
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Danny Chau
Attendance/Guests: 39 including Tom Hinderks, guest speaker; Jess Morrill, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Michael Brechtel & Corinne Mercier, guests of Kieran & Ingrid; Brendan Phelan (Air Cadet Squadron 699) & Edward Reid (Air Cadet Squadron 395), guests of Lorne; Ross & Darlene Hallett, Rotary E Club One
Sandon Cox: Jerome visited; needed to gown up re potential bacterium that could be spread outside Sandon's room; Sandon would enjoy a visit from club members
Muggsy Forbes: Zen reported that Muggsy is in room 4C07, Edmonton General Hospital, visitor information phone 780-482-8477; Muggsy enjoys visits. Steve mentioned that our Integrity Award winner, Garnet Thomas, visits the General to vist patients every day and Bob Kelly plays guitar on level 4 every Friday
Rotary International President: Sakuji Tanaka will be at Fort Edmonton Park on May 11 @ 9:00 a m to help clean up the park; all Rotarians are invited to join him at 9:00 am; Driving Force is sponsoring a BBQ at 11:00 a m; see you there.
Adventure in Citizenship: Lorne, our New Generations Director, introduced Brendan Phelan and Edward Reid who had been sent to Ottawa by Rotary Club of Edmonton West to experience this adventure. They reported a fantastic 5 day program which meant they met 220 people from across Canada, many which have become friends to be connected with on a ongoing basis. The Sunday welcome included the division of the participants into political parties which were expected to pick a leader to, hopefully, become prime minister. There were many interesting speakers. Venues included National Museum; dinner in Hull,Quebec for dance instruction by a country band; Parliament Building tour and question period in House of Commons (able try out the prime minister's chair); National Library and, then, attending a new citizen induction ceremony where particpants from each province paraded the provincial flag and talked about the province for 3 minutes. The big reward was the gaining of personal confidence by the participants.
Mike Ryan: he particpated in RYLE (Rotary Youth Leadership Experience) last weekend, RYPEN (Rotary Youth Program for Enrichment) this weekend, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) in the fall - a busy man - thankyou
Membership Reward Program: Darrel Ripley presented the awards for the last quarter for members that have introduced potential members: Fred won the wine; Rob Dunseith won golf balls - congratulations, keep up the good work
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase towards your buying of groceries, vehicle fuel, pharmaceuticals
50/50: no match of cards by Doug MacDougall and Brian; $27 carried over
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Duane
Attendance/Guests: Brad Arsenault of Clark Arsenault, guest speaker; Maryanne Cox, daughter of Sandon and member of Rotary Club of Stratford; Garnet Thomas, Rotary Club of Edmonton West Integrity Award Winner
New Member: President Rob inducted David Gibbens into classification of "Computer Services". Ed introduced David on behalf of himself and co-sponsor Fred. David is married with children, works for Agrifood Canada, knows Ed and Fred from curling and is Past-president of the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues. Welcome.
Rotary in the Island of Jersey, Channel Islands: Dave reported that newspaper articles printed by the press in Jersey during the Rotary Day Week, 2013, are available for anyone that wish to see Rotary's work in Jersey or to get precedents for advertising Rotary Club of Edmonton West's good works locally
Sandon: President Rob advised that Sandon is in poor health and residing at University of Alberta Hospital. This is the main reason that daughter Maryanne was available to makeup at our club. We wish Maryanne and family all the best in this period of concern. Sandon can take visitors.
Meeting: Chair - Rob; Music - Jerome; Grace - Danny
Attendance / Guests - 33, including David Gibbens (guest of Brian), Rosanna DeJong (guest of Darrel), Marilyn Scott & Neil Sawyers (guests of Jerome), Cheryl Mahaffey, Annette Woudstra & Noseti Makhubalo (guest speakers).
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Brent
Guests: Gem andTanisMunro, guest speaker and spouse. Attendance - 27.
Planning Session: 9:00 a m, April 22, @ Duncan & Craig, 2800 Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Avenue; continental breakfast and lunch are provided; program to be facilitated by Rob Hagg of Alberta Culture; all members are invited to help plan next year and give at least a frame work for planning the following 2 years
Gift Cards: Mike Ryan asked for members to remember to use gift cards purchased through Brian to buy their groceries, fuel, pharmaceuticals - 8% commssion earned by the Rotary Club goes towards payment of programs but won't cost you one extra cent because we buy them in bulk at a discount.
Integrity Award: Kieran advised that our club has an integrity award winner for this year - Garnett Thomas - who will speak to the club in the near future; award dinner and ceremony is on April 25 at Strathcona Community Centre, Ticket are $50 available from Kieran; cocktails at 6:00 p m
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Ben Doz; Attendance: 26
ClubPlanningSession: please attend 9:30 a m for breakfast @ Duncan & Craig office on April 20 (Saturday); lunch will also be served; session to be concluded mid afternoon; located 2800 Scotia Place, 10060 Jasper Avenue
Casino: Bill Buckham thanked all volunteers for raising $88,000 - we have to wait for pooling for 3 months of proceeds from 5 casino locations before we get the adjusted amount via wire transfer - President Rob thanked Bill for all the work he contributed to organize and run the casino
Alberta Aviation Museum Association Fundraiser: contact Bill Buckham for tickets $50 for 2013 Gathering of Eagles Dinner; 95th anniversary of downing of the Red Baron, location Edmonton Coast Plaza Hotel 10155 - 105 Street; April 21 starting @ 6:00 p m - Bill's phone # 780 459 5502
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: please attend and bring guests for April 16; 6:30 p m to hear Murray Smith and 3 others for jazz; Muray has a PhD in Music Education - should be a great concert
Meeting: chair and grace, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome
Attendance/Guests: 25 including David Gibbens, guest of Fred
No Meeting Easter Monday - Bill Buckham indicated that planning of shifts is complete for the Casino at the Yellowhead Facilty. Your shift acts as a makeup for any meeting missed.
Membership Day: Darrel Ripley announced that membership day is April 8 rather than April 1 due to no meeting on Easter Monday. He asked all members to keep looking for potential members
Planning Session: our club's outgoing and incoming boards of directors will meet Saturday, April 20, to do planning for both next year and for the following several years in line with Rotary International's new planning guidelines. All club members are asked to attend to give their input. Time and location to be advised
50/50: DuaneEvansandRobDunseithdidnotmatchcards; $112 carried over to April 8
Finemaster: Duane asked returning snow birds to contribute $1; one of those was Bill Arnold who will be 100 years old this year (July 13) and Duane welcomed him back from Phoenix and gave him well wishes in advance for his birthday and the expected letter from the Queen. Other fines included not working the casino $1 and not intending to attend the planning meeting $1
Food Bank: Edmonton Petrolium Club invites Rotarians to donate using the boxes located in the EPC's foyer - they should be their until around april 10.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Brent
Attendance/Guests: 24 including Tammy Wiebe (guest speaker) and Monica Zeniuk of the Valley Zoo Development Society; Brad Arsenault, guest of Rob Dunseith; Brenda Penner and David Durante, guests of Darrel Ripley
Club Assembly: please attend and participate in planning our club's future; a questionaire should come via email for your input
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase Safeway or SaveOn or Sobeys; commission to fund our international projects
Interact: President Rob reported a good program and a well run event last Friday
Bert Andrews: Chris advised that Bert suffered complications over his broken bones and has spent 6 weeks on IV medications for a severe infection. Get well soon,Bert
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards: Mike advised that there will be 2 Ryla events this year, aimed at students with different levels of leadership experience - this will be one of the budget changes that will be discussed at the club assembly
Meeting: chair, RobDunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Brian
Attendance/Guests: 35, including Ron Hutchinson, former Rotarian and guest speaker; Yuhao (Danny) Hoang plus Debraj Das plus Qaasim Mian, George Grover Scholarship winners; Dr. Nadeem Mian, father of one winner; Darrell Cook, president of Edmonton Real Estate Association; Dave Robb, real estate board photographer; Doug Campbell, Rotary Club of St. Albert and Associate District Governor; John Nypiuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield
30th Anniversary: President Rob congratulated Dave on being a member of Rotary Club of Edmonton West for thirty years, as of March 1
Million Dollar Rotary Dinner: assistant district governor Doug Campbell announced that Rotary International President Tanaka will visit Edmonton in May to join the local Rotarians for this dinner which is designed to get participants to commit to a $10,000 donation (payable over time) to the Rotary International Foundation
Club Assembly: therewillbeaquestionaireformembersatnextmeetingtoenableinputfromallfortheclubassembly to be held in two weeks
Cambodia: Darryll White is in Cambodia and will review our project there
Casino: Bill Buckham reported our licence has been received but without details as to restrictions on spending the proceeds
50/50: Chris and Brent failed to match cards; $84 carried over
Finemaster: Bill Buckham got everyone for at least a dollar including anyone that enjoyed the curling on tv this weekend
Meeting: Chair - Rob; Music - Jerome; Grace - Fred
Attendance - 26, no guests
Announcements / Meeting Notes:
Lorne Proctor has tickets for the Centennial Interact Club fundraising dinner on Friday, March 8th. Tickets are $50 and it will be at the Ramada hotel.
Bob Lamoureux passed around a sign-up sheet for an Ethnic (Central American) Dinner on Thursday, March 7th. Call Bob if you missed getting your name(s) on the sheet.
Duane Evans reported on his visit to Placencia, Belize last week. Thanks to the generosity of Chris Gowers, we arranged for a Paul Harris Fellowship to be presented to the Principal of Independence High School for his great work in inspiring students to excel in their work and his management of hardship funds which keep some of the poorer students in school. The presentation was made at the regular Placencia Rotary Club meeting. Principal Omar has invited the Presidents of the two Rotary Clubs (Placencia & Edmonton West) to speak at their graduation ceremonies on June 8th. Duane & Cathy finalized arrangements for this upcoming Summer Tutorial Program which will be held in both Seine Bight and Placencia, and which will utilize the talents of our 8 Scholarship Students to implement much of the program.
50/50 Draw - Al Holmes & Benjamin Doz did not match cards. Pot was $72 (so much for my early retirement - Ben).
Finemaster Lorne Proctor extracted a looney or more from everyone.
District Conference October 4th & 5th, 2013 is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Edmonton Glenora. If you plan to attend, you can save $75 off the $375 regular registration fee if you register by this Thursday, February 28th. Go to www.conference5370-2013.ca to register. If you have never been to a District Conference, they have a "Rookie Rate" of $250 - an incredible bargain.
After you save that $75, make a contribution to Polio Plus and have it matched with $2 for every $1 you contribute. This also must happen before the end of February. Go to www.TRFCanada.org to contribute. The matching will be done by The Government of Canada and the Gates Foundation. Be sure to select PolioPlus.
Spring Training sessions for Club leaders will be held March 1 & 2 at The Holiday Inn Conference Centre - 4485 Gateway Boulevard in Edmonton. If you have not registered, go to office@rotary5370.org to do so. These are very well organized sessions and you will really learn about Rotary.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Chris
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Maureen Esch, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northern Lights; Bill Macdonald, past member & community volunteer; Erin Wallace & Erin Yurchi, Centennial Interact Club of Ross Sheppard High School; Dave Kowalchuk & Dave Tomaszewski, guest speakers
No Meeting February 18 (Family Day)
395 Air Cadet Squadron: President Rob advised that he attended the annual Griffin Coin Parade, commented on the great presence of the various cadets and officers; advised that some cadets and sponsers of the squadron were honoured by induction into the Royal and Ancient Order of the Griffin Coin including Rob on behalf of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West
Gift Cards: see Brian, purchase and make a difference for the international and local community. We have now sold $19,400 worth of cards, generating $1,552 profit for the Club to use. If only the 60% of members who are not using these cards would participate in the program, just think how much we could make!
Finemaster: Bob Lamoureu got everyone for at least $2
Centennial Interact Fund Raiser: Erin and Erin asked for Rotarians to purchase tickets to their March 8 dinner/silent auction being held at the Ramada on Kingsway - contact information - Erin Yurchi @ erinyurchi@live.com or 780-691-9399, Erin Wallace @ erin.wallace@hotmail.ca or 780-298-3975 to donate sponsorships of purchase tickets or both
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace Duane
Attendance/Guests: 27 including Ken Bautista, guest speaker; Lyle Kulchisky, MaCauley Rink Project; Brent Birch, proposed member by Mike Ryan
MaCauley Rink Project: Kieran and John jointly presented a cheque from Rotary Club of Edmonton West to Lyle Kulchisky and Al Hamilton (honourary Rotary member) in amount $5,000 towards the continued operation of the neighbourhood innercity rink. Lyle has enjoyed the year that he has spent helping the innercity young people enjoy outdoor hockey. He mentioned that 20-25 kids regularly skate and Lyle helps them with skates, hockey sticks, helmets and hot chocolate. Everyone is invited to go there on Family Day and enjoy the program - about 300 people attended last year.
Grandview Concerts: plan to attend, bring guests to hear Tommy Banks on February 12; other concerts to be held on April 16 and May 28
Gift Cards: buy from Brian; proceeds go to international and local projects.
Integrity Awards: forms are available to nominate good people for our club's choice for the award, plan to attend the dinner April 25
Meeting: Chair - Rob Dunseith; Music - Jerome Martin; Grace - Rob (Robbie Burns)
Attendance / Guests - 32, including Brent Birch (guest of Mike Ryan & proposed member), Nadine Fulmer, Edmonton Northeast, and Butch Balch (piper).
Announcements / Meeting Notes:
Butch Balch and President Rob Dunseith (in kilt) piped in the haggis and Past President Jim Johnston performed the traditional address to the haggis. Bob Lamoureux & Jim served it along with a choice of scotch to wash it down.
Ingrid & Jerome have produced new posters advertising the upcoming concerts at Capital Care Grandview. The first one will feature Tommy Banks on Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 pm. The next two concerts will be on April 16th and May 28th with performers to be announced later. Mark your calendars and plan to attend if you can.
Steve McEachern told the story of the Scottish fellow who made a blood donation to an Arab Sheik who desperately needed it. As a result, the Arab gave the guy a new Mercedes car. A year later, the Arab needed another transfusion, so the fellow stepped forward immediately to provide the needed blood donation. This time her received a Thank You card. He asked the Arab why only a thankyou card this time? The Arab said, "Well now I have scottish blood in me."
Grocery Cards - January sales have been pretty good, so our year to date sales total is $19,400 worth of Safeway, Saveon and Sobeys/IGA cards. This has generated a profit to the Club of $1552.00. We still have more members who are not using these cards for their grocery purchases than we have members who are using them regularly. Please consider buying a card or two and giving them a try. It won't cost you any more than you are already paying for your groceries.
50/50 Draw - No match by Brent Birch and Jim Johnston, so $36 carries forward to the next draw.
Jim Johnston & Butch Balch performed a musical? reading of a Robbie Burns poem.
Meeting: Chair - Rob Dunseith; Music - Jerome Martin; Grace - Ben Doz
Attendance / Guests: 28 including Brent Birch (proposed member), Ed Boodle (Valour Place) & Paul McElhone (Riverview Club)
Announcements:
Brent Birch has been proposed for membership in the Club by Mike Ryan. His Classification would be Building Materials Sales. Please introduce yourself to Brent when you have a chance.
Steve McEachern presented a cheque in amount of $2500 from the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to Ed Boodle, accepting on behalf of Valour Place. Originally, we intended to help with the purchase of a pool table, but that got done by another organization. The real needs of Valour Place at this time are to build a Sustaining Fund to generate funds for ongoing maintenance and operations of the home for recovering wounded military and RCMP personnel.
President Rob is pleased to advise all Club members that their input is solicited for a March 18th Club Assembly and then for an April 20th Strategic Planning Session. The result of the planning session will be a longer-term plan for the club which future presidents and boards of directors can use for guidance, whereas the focus of the Club Assembly will be shorter-term planning for the next Rotary year.
One of the recipients of a George Grover Scholarship has sent a card of thanks to the club.
Next week we will be celebrating Robbie Burns birthday, so there will be some haggis & scotch along with the regular lunch.
50/50 Draw - Brian Thompson & Jim Spalding failed to match cards so $22 carries forward to the next draw.
Finemaster Don McDermid extracted $2 from everyone for a bunch of sports questions.
Fellowship Dinners - Bob Lamoureux circulated a sign-up sheet for those interested in participating. If you missed your chance to sign up, please give Bob a call. He will be dividing the list into small groups and will announce the groupings very soon.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 31 including John Nypiuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Robb Campre, guest speaker; Blair Bondar and Bryan Gamble, Guests of Darrel Ripley; Brent Birch, guest of Mike Ryan; Dennis Bell, guest of Darryll White
Integrity Awards: Kieran announced the Rotary Club of Edmonton West is looking for nominations of non Rotarians who exemplify the Rotary way of appraching life to be the recipient of our club's integrity award this year. Send nominations to her. Also, please plan to attend the awards ceremony on April 25 - it is usually a very moving program
ROTARY DAY: plan to attend May 11 to hear Rotary International President Tanaka
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase
50/50: no match of cards by Darryll White and Doug MacDougall, $15 carried over
Finemaster: Darryll White raised funds by asking table questions on Rotary history
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Ben Doz
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Erum Afsar, guest speaker; Brent Birch, guest of Mike Ryan; Prashant Srivastava, guest of Duane Evans
Gift Cards: purchase from Brian, profits to fund our international projects
Chris Gowers: in for knee surgery on January 11, good luck (Editors note: surgery postponed)
Membership: Darrel Ripley reminded us of the membership drive for new members under the age of 50, guest Monday is first meeting of each month
Fellowship Dinners: Bob Lamoureux circulated a sign up sheet for those interested in meeting with 2 or 3 other couples for a series of get acquainted (Fellowship) dinners over the next several months
Lorne: he visited Marianna, a former exchange student who resided with our club about 5 years ago for a year, in Guadalajara. She graduated with a university degree last year and works with a not for profit firm to assist people with medical mobility needs
Catharine: she requested volunteers to introduce or thank speakers for the next month while Chris is recuperating - call her if you can help
Christmas Gift Basket: John, our valued waiter, sent a thankyou note
Clubruuner Computer organization/maintenance: Jerome thanked Brian for all the great work he does in this area - history of our club is lined up chronilogically for the past number of years
Casino: Bill Buckham is looking for volunteer workers please call him. He reported a good telephone visit with Bill Storoschuk who used to man our front desk (30 years)
Belize: Fred reported on the success of Christmas gifts being distributed to the poor children and voiced his hope that we would keep the donation program going in future years. Duane advised that Rotary Placentia was distributing food baskets to shut-in seniors in that area which, again, were well received. This brought up the subject of the next hands on project for future Belize trips - building access ramps to elevated homes for disabled seniors - make plans to join the next work visit (likely late November).
50/50: Lorne and Jerome split $78.50, congratulations
Finemaster: Joe emptied pockets with Edmonton Oiler history questions
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace Darryll White
Attendance/Guests: 21 including Major Martin McCarter, Salvation Army - guest speaker; Bill Purdy, Rotary Club of Stony Plain
Thankyou: President Rob thanked Bob Lamoureux for arranging a fantastic Rotary Christmas Party and Jerome plus his associate, Art Fadum who played the double bass, for the continous Christmas music
Casino: April 1 and 2 (Monday and Tuesday); phone or email Bill Buckham as to when you can work and what position you would prefer to handle. In addition, if you have family members or friends who could help (over the age of 17), let Bill know
No Meetings: December 24 and 31. Next meeting January 7, 2013
50/50: Bill Purdy and Chris did not match cards, $67 carried over
Finemaster: Ed fined everyone $1 if they did not attend the Christmas party, then everyone who did attend were fined the same for the enjoyable time; fine $1 for not wearing a Rotary pin.
Attendance/Guests: 30 including Colin Inglis, guest speaker; Diego Centanni, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
Gift Cards: good to give as Christmas gifts - see Brian to purchase
Grandview Concert: Bill Buckham thanked Jerome for arranging and presenting the Jan Randall concert last week. Jan is very versatile
50/50: Jim Johnston and Dave did not match cards, $45 carried over
Finemaster: Mike Henry did a good job of cleaning out wallets - $1 for Jim Spalding for unnecessary reminder of finemaster duties; $1 for anyone who has not played Santa; $2 if you have not contributed to another Christmas type charity, $1 if you have; $1 if your clothes do not match the intensity of Dave's tie
Guest Speaker: Steve introduced Colin Inglis, a retired teacher and school principal. Colin was a founder of City Centre Education before he retired. He now works as an out reach worker for Boyle Street Community Service.
Colin started his talk very low key but he provided a powerful message about life on the street and how a lot of the street people end up there. Colin's office is a briefcase with a sign on it "DOWN TOWN OUTREACH WORKER". Relationships are the meat and potatoes of life. People on the street don't trust easily and, therefore, do not generate relationships. Colin reviewed some of his monthly tracking reports which showed that in one recent month he had 302 contacts of with 28 were new people on the street. 10 of those 28 were homeless.
Street people that are employed tend to work for temp agencies. Of the $12 per hour that they get paid, they have to reimburse the agency for supplies like hard hats. Thus they have a hard time getting ahead.
Colin provided 70 different type of services that month of which only 6 were for basis needs. Services offered include find a home, find employment, get a doctor's appointment, get I D. Colin feels people end up on the street after suffering 3 bad things in their life. They can't deal with the totality. 3 groups are over represented on the street - First Nations and Metis; mental health patients, intellectually challenged. 2000 housing units would go a long way to solving the street problems. They need to be a variety of types of housing situated in a variety of locales. Colin described various people as examples of how good, normal people end up on the street.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Darrel Ripley
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Margot Ross Graham, Rotary Club of Edmonton Glenora and guest speaker; Travis Watt, guest of Rob Dunseith; Brent Birch, guest of Mike Ryan; Cathryn Heslep, guest of Mike Henry; Patrick Moore, guest of Darrel Ripley; Mark Palynchuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northern Lights; Al Hamilton, honourary member Rotary Club of Edmonton West
Welcome back Bert: return from broken leg enforced vacation
Belize: Fred Kraft, Duane Evans, Ed Schultz and Brian reported on a successful trip to visit scholarship students to reinforce that they will be taking ownership of the summer literacy program; then, because of a drowning on the beach, they helped build a lifeguard station (very well built - see photo / will withstand hurricane force winds); donation for Christmas gifts was well received. Our Club and the Rotary Club of Placencia have built a tremendous partnership where members of both clubs work side by side on several projects. Much thanks to Duane & Cathy Evans, Al & Karen Sanderson, Fred Kraft and Chris Gowers for building the personal relationships that are the foundation to this partnership. As you can appreciate, the Placencia Club has very little ability to raise funds, whereas we have a great ability to do so. So the combination of our funds plus a few people together with the very capable members of their Rotary Club to manage and execute the projects in and around their small community makes for a win-win situation.
Rotary Christmas Party: Bob Lamoureux confirmed details - December 14, 6:00 p m for cocktails; Royal Glenora Club; $50 per person; both roast beef and turkey
Rotary International Foundation: Chris has sent a letter to all asking for us to become sustaining Paul Harris Foundation supporters; also to consider including this foundation as a payee in your will.
Gift cards: see Brian, he has them ready for sale
Tommy Banks Concert: Mark Palynchuk advised of the December 6 concert and party at the Aviation Museum; dinner at 6:00 p m; phone 18882226608 for tickets; proceeds to retiring artists fund - housing for retired artists
FortEdmontonupdate: John circulated an artist's conception of the appearance of the finished Windsor Block, progress is being made
CleanScene: Mike advised he talked to 4,000 students, last week, in Fort McMurray in drug awareness program funded by Rotary in Fort McMurray - a good week for Mike and the students
50/50: Al Holmes and Darrel Ripley - no match of cards
Finemaster: Bill Buckham raised many funds, $1 if you did not attend District Governor's meeting, if you don't shovel snow as you live in a condo, Bert for the extreme action taken to get sympathy, Al Hamilton because there is no NHL hockey, John because he used the word traction in talking about Fort Edmonton
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Chris
Guests: Celine Calfa, guest speaker; Don Campbell
Jim Rowand: Past President Jim, at age of 94 and ten months, went into University of Alberta Hospital for an operation and is not responding. Family have been called, there are no none family visitors accepted, phone messages and cards to Elaine's attention are welcome. Jim was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) with bar for two acts of heroism as a pilot in Second World War - please remember him on November 11.
No Meeting: Edmonton Petroleum Club is closed November 12 in lieu of Remembrance Day
Notice of Annual Meeting of Rotary Club of Edmonton West Society: November 19, 12:15 p m
Rotary District 5370 Governor Meeting: our club and Rotary Club of Edmonton will join forces to meet with our District Governor Betty Screpnek on November 26, 5:30 p m cocktails, 6:00 p m dinner, at Sutton Place Hotel, $50 per person which includes a contribution to cover attendance of several New Generation members. Tickets available on line when we get the link advice.
Meeting: Chair - Rob; Music - Jerome; Grace - Bob Kimmerly
Attendance / Guests - 31, including Nadine Fulmer (Edmonton Northeast), Tom Reaume (Edmonton), Wendy McDonald (Edmonton Sunrise), Bruce Uditsky (Edmonton Sunrise), Matthew Mussolum (Rotary Employment Partnership), John Breen and Dylan Podkowka (395 Air Cadet Squadron)
Rotary Employment Partnership - Nadine, Wendy, Bruce & Matthew presented the Frank Devlyn Award to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West for its continued involvement in this program. Special recognition to John Blimke of Driving Force and Duane Evans of Enbridge for their employment of people with disabilities, and to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West for its employment of Shane Lafond.
Nominations for District Governor for the 2015-16 year are now open. If anyone is interested in persuing this position please contact President Rob and/or Secretary Darryll.
Bert Andrews is still in University Hospital recovering from his broken leg. He would appreciate visitors.
Grocery Card Sales for October hit a total of $4,250, which generated a profit of $340. If you eat, then you probably buy food at Safeway, Sobeys, IGA or Saveon, so you could use these cards. We have denominations from $10 (perfect for Christmas gratuities for those who serve you) to $500. Contact Brian to order your cards and to make your contribution to our Club funds for use on our projects.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Don
Guests: Hank Hendricks, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Cathie Graves-Evans, spouse of Duane
Condolences: both Dan Graham and Danny Chau lost their mothers in the last week; all Club members are sorry for their loss. Bert Andrews fell and broke his leg - he is in ward 3S2 of the University of Alberta Hospital - good luck on recovery, Bert
President's Travels: Rob mentioned a good trip to Scotland and, even, admitted to trying some of the local brew - no specific brand mentioned.
395 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron: former member of our club, Ben Turner, is talking to the squadron about New Generations Rotary Membership on October 23. Kieran will attend as well to start the membership process if any of the older air cadets want to join our Rotary club. Thank you Kieran.
Cosmopolitan Music Remembrance Day Concert: call Jim Spalding if you want tickets for November 4; 7:30 p m
50/50: Hank Hendricks and Mike Ryan did not match cards, $105 carried over
Finemaster: BillBuckham fined Rob Dunseith for too much fun in Scotland, Duane for filling in so well as meeting chair, fines if you watched football this weekend, fines if you are going south this winter, and Jim Spalding for not giving enough time to Bill to prepare for finemaster duties (editor thinks Bill had too much time - many fines )
Gift Cards: see Brian to obtain Safeway or Sobeys or SaveOn cards for your own use or for gifts (Christmas is rapidly approaching) Last week, Chris, Rudy, Mike Henry and Dave bought $2,900 worth of cards, which resulted in a $232 donation to our Club. Thanks guys.
McCauley Park Rink Project - There is now a second round of voting happening, so please go to http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf13413 to vote for our project to have a chance at winning a big cash prize. You can vote every day, and we need everyone to vote every day if we want a chance at winning.
Attendance/Guests: 35 including Bill Purdy, Rotary Club of Stony Plain; Hank Hendricks, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Erin Yurchi, Erin Wallace, Florencia Saslavsky all of Edmonton Centennial Interact Club; Kirsten Poon, Rotaract Edmonton Centre
Board of Directors: meeting postponed to October 24
Cosmopolitan Music Remembrance Day Concert: see Jim Spalding for tickets, $20 for November 4 @ 7:30 p m @ Winspear
Darryll Whyte: please send him stories that can be inserted in the newsletter; he is going to develop a facebook page for our Rotary Club to enable getting the good news out about the good projects that our club performs so be prepared to send photos and related stories.
Valour House: Steve advised that we should consider visiting the project further west on 111 Avenue from the Edmonton Petroleum Club to see a very good development for our veterans; our club is recognized as one of the donors.
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase - profits go to fund our international projects. As an example of how it works, Lorne Proctor today purchased $500 worth of Safeway cards. By doing this, he actually made a $40 donation to our Club. Thanks Lorne.
50/50: Ed and Bert did not match cards, $87 carried over.
Thanks from Sherry Holmes on behalf of Lansdowne Elementary School for our support of literacy through Read-In Week. The following members read to students: Bill Buckham, Brian Thompson, Doug MacDougall, Bob Kimmerly, Duane Evans, Fred Kraft, Jerome Martin and Sandon Cox.
Finemaster: Don got everyone for $2.
Happy Bucks: Ed for recent birth of another grand daughter; Al Homes for the birth last month of his first great grand son. Congratulations
Attendance/Guests: 29 including Lucas Waldin, Enbridge Artist in Residence and Community Ambassador for Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Condolences: Charlie Weir passedaway, his celebration life of life is October 5 at 2:00 p m at St. Andrews United Church;
past member Pat Gilker fell recently and broke his arm; the brother of Al Sanderson has recently passed away. Condolences to the families of Charlie and Al; good luck in healing to Pat.
COSMOPOLITAN Music Society Remebrance Day Concert: see Jim Spalding for tickets for performance November 4 at 7:30 p m; Winspear Centre; $20
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase either or all Safeways, Save-On, Sobeys - our club's commission funds our international projects. During the month of September, our members purchased cards with a face value of $2,900.00 and we earned a profit for the Club of $232.00. Thanks to Bob Kimmerley, Mike Ryan, Doug MacDougall, Lorne Proctor, Jerome Martin, Dave Turner and Al Holmes for their purchases. Just think how much we could make if we added several more names to this list! If your name isn't here, then please consider using the cards to make your food purchases - it won't cost you one extra cent, but it will earn us an 8% profit.
50/50: Bill Buckham and Rudy did not match cards; $54 carried over.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Keith Evans, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Jeff Polovick, Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise; Jim Greenough, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Al Hamilton, honourary member Rotary Club of Edmonton West
No Meeting September 17: the meeting has been postponed to 5:30 p m, Tuesday September 18 at the Victoria Golf Course Club House to coincide with the dinner after fun Golf. Golf starts at 12:00 noon. Call Bob Lamoureux.
Boyle McCauley News: John advised that this local paper had published a copy of the photo of the Rotarians that helped paint the boards back in the early summer. A copy was circulated.
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: Jerome confirmed that we had a full house including about 20 Rotarians and guests. Everyone enjoyed Maria Dunne and Liz Holt. Next concert is in December. Data to come at a future date.
Belize plus District Grants Training: Fred advised that he and Rob Dunseith participated in district grants training last weekend so that they can better access Rotary District 5370 Grants to support our international projects. He then asked for volunteers to join him, Duane Evans and Brian when they visit Belize the last week of November. Projects could include adding a roof to a new classroom at Independence High School, construction of a life guard stand and picnic tables/benches for the beach.
Grandview Concert - Thursday, September 6th. Performance will begin at 6:30 pm, so try to be there by 6:15 pm.
Front Desk Schedule - Has been distributed by Club Service Director Catharine. If you cannot make your scheduled date, please trade your date with another member.
50/50 Draw - Zen Moisey and Don McDermid did not match cards
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace Ingrid
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Glenda Standeven and spouse Rick, Rotary Club of Chilliwack, guest speaker
Fun Golf Tournament: September 18 @ Victoria Golf Course; tee times from 12:00 noon; golf $71; dinner which is the official weekly meeting that week, 5:30 p m steak; $38; advise Bob Lamoureux of your attendance or fill in the form being circulated; anyone with goods to donate for prizes please call Bob 780-919-8870
No Noon Meetings: September 3 - labour day holiday; September17 - meeting will be held at Victoria Golf Course 5:30 p m September 18
Front Desk Duties: if you do not volunteer to handle the front desk for 1 meeting every quarter, Catharine will be forced to assign every Rotarian to the duty regardless of your personal schedule - please contact Catharine to volunteer
Belize: Duane reported on a great visit by the education/work crew. The Rotary Club of Placentia is very helpful in getting the projects done. All 10 of the scholarship students that we have funded have paricipated in the summer education program. Cathie and Wendy have seen a great advancement in the teaching staff students over the 3 years of the program. Duane's part got 2 benches and 1 picnic table made for the beach. Fred is going in November and invites other Rotarians to join him. The students are involved in a video project where they discuss the Rotary International motto "Peace through Service". It should be an interesting entertainment piece.
Concert - Grandview: 2 very experienced award winning performers will entertain residents and Rotarians and their guests on September 6; 6:30 p m; come amd see and hear Maria Dunne and Lise Holt
50/50: Darryll White and Jennifer did not match cards; $12 carried over
Finemaster: Joe got everyone for at least $2 through the normal fines of not wearing a Rotary pin etc. plus questions surrounding the Rotary website concerning introduction of potential new members
Meeting: chair, RobDunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Mike McLaughlin
Guests: Ivan Docker, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Vern Kroeker, guest of Darrel Ripley; Corine Blansjaer, guest of Mike Ryan;
Changes to front desk: green dinner cards are no longer used; if you buy the white cards they are turned in to the front desk personnel with your name on it; attendance is recorded on a reconciliation sheet by front desk personnel; lunch cost is $20 including 1 only 50/50 ticket; additional 50/50 tickets can be purchased; guests are recorded by name and sponsor at the front desk and the list is supplied to the president who introduces all the guests. Attendance is recorded from the reconciliation list.
Speaker Program: Chris wants members to advise him of potential guest speakers
Gift Cards: please support this fund raiser (much easier than selling Grey Cup Raffle tickets) by purchasing either Safeway or Save On or Sobeys gift cards from Brian
Dues: It is now one month since we sent out the invoices for your annual dues. We have paid your share of your dues to both Rotary International and to the District, so we need your cheques to get back to the positive side of the ledger. Please bring them to the August 20th meeting.
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: Jerome confirmed September 6 @ 6:30 p m; everyone to attend with guests to hear award winning performer Maria Dunne
50/50: Catharine and Chris split $86, congratulations and thanks to Chris who is donating his winnings to the Club and to Catharine who is donating hers to the Rotary Foundation.
Speaking of the Foundation, you are reminded that Rotarians are asked to make the Foundation one of their favourite charities. One way to do that is to participate in the Every Rotarian Every Year campaign. To make your annual donation, in any amount you like, just Google The Rotary Foundation Canada, click on English, click on Online if you wish to donate online or click on Cheque if you wish to donate by sending a cheque to The Rotary Foundation (Canada), c/o 911600 PO Box 4090 STN A, Toronto, ON M5W 0E9.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Bert Attendance/Guests: 28 including Duane Treacy, potential new member; Julie Self, guest speaker
No Meeting August 6 - statutory holiday, Edmonton Petroleum Club is closed
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Classic: thanks to volunteers and the governing committee, the tournament raised a record amount - tournament to date has raised $291,000 towards final goal of 1/2 million dollars.
Membership Committee: Darrel Ripley invited all members to attend the committe meetings that are held the last Monday of the month after the club meeting
Condolensces: Gerdie Miller, wife of Rotary Club of Edmonton West past president Fred, 1971-72, passed away.
Congratulations: Past President Ken Johnston and his wife Anne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Rotary International Foundation: Chris talked about this foundation as the source of funds for the larger international projects - a source that all clubs have access to - gifts from individuals go towards the funding of a Paul Harris Fellowship in the individual's name - $100 from each member per year under the Every Rotarian Every Year campaign means the Paul Harris Fellowship is issued in 10 years - if you include the Rotary International Foundation in your will and register the fact, you become a benefactor - see Chris for more details
District Conference: September 21 in Grande Prairie, register now, club will pay your registration fees
GiftCards: order from Brian, exchange cheque for cards at the next meeting, your purchase helps our club to fund projects. Sale of cards during July totaled $4,100. Thanks to Doug MacDougall, Bob Kimmerly, Al Holmes, Chris Gowers, Mike Ryan, Rob Dunseith, Dave Turner and Jerome Martin for helping the club realize a profit of $328 this month alone.
Meeting Makeups: Catharine advised that a form will be available on the meeting registration desk each week so you can record your makeups (attend meetings of other clubs, attend Edmonton West functions), no need to bring in a makeup form from the other club
Attendance Exemption: if the sum of your age and the length of time you have been a Rotarian equals or exceeds 85, let Darryll White know, he will record that you do not have to maintain attendance records.
Belize: Duane Evans advised that he will be taking 2 kindles loaded with programs as a gift to the school children of Placentia, thanks for the donations
Honourarium: our long term, trusted waiter John received an Al Hamilton & Friends Golf t shirt from President Rob
50/50: Duane Treacy and Steve did not match cards; $72 carried over
Gift Cards: Sales for the month of July totaled $4,100. Thanks to Doug MacDougall, Bob Kimmerly, Al Holmes, Chris Gowers, Mike Ryan, Rob Dunseith, Dave Turner and Jerome Martin for supporting this program. Do you shop at Safeway, Saveon, Sobeys or IGA? If so, why not use the cards?
Website & Westerner Advertising: Please consider advertising your company on our Website and in each edition of our Westerner eBulletin. Cost is just $100 for 12 months (which offsets the cost of our ClubRunner subscription). Each advert has the ability to link via a click to your own company website. ClubRunner counts these clicks and Driving Force has 567, Jasper Avenue Dental has 554, Optometrists Clinic has 541, Cantico Consulting has 135, and Comsign Architectural Signage has 127.
Finemaster: Jennifer fined President Rob for mixing up Darryll/Darrel; others were fined for not attending the golf tournament; for paying golf instead of volunteering; Joe Lizotte for scoring a hole in one and winning $5,000 in merchandise {Congratulations}, any table without guests or a lady present; any member not wearing a Rotary pin
Meeting: chair and grace, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome
Attendance/Guests: 28 for meal, guest speakers coming late made 30 including Cathie Graves-Evans plus Wendy Mitchell plus Victor Mitchell, guests of Duane; William Betteridge, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview; John Nypiuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Shane Lafond; guest speakers Marley McGonigle (spouse of Ben Doz) and Constable Sam Najmeddine
Belize Contingent: Duane introduced Cathie, Wendy and Victor who will join him on a trip to Belize in August. Cathie and Wendy will continue the job of giving teaching instruction to the untrained teachers hired by the Placentia area schools. Duane and Victor will get involved in assisting the Rotary Club of Placentia Belize in thier projects including building picnic tables on the beach
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concert: President Rob thanked Jerome for the concert; Jerome thanked the Rotarians that attended on July 17 and advised that the event gave the Grandview residents and other attendees a very good preformance and time
Board of Directors Resolutions: Rob advised that the board kept the annual membership fee the same as past years but decided to increase the lunch charge to $20. This includes one 50/50 ticket and helps streamline the operation of the front desk each week as the members running it will not be involved in providing change (unless extra 50/50 tickets are purchased). This also enables the luncheon revenue to generate sufficient to pay for the meal costs of our guest speakers. Effective July 30 the lunch cost is $20. Currentholders of prepaid white tickets will still be asked to pay for their 50/50 tickets until the supply held by each individual member is used up.
Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic: tournament runs this Thursday. Volunteers will have an email telling them when to arrive. Arrive early as breakfast is provided. Each volunteer is to wear the new yellow tee shirt also provided. Get it as you arrive if you did not get one at the meeting. John advised that Bill Buckham has arranged for one of the auction items that is very unusual - the chance to ride around Edmonton in a restored B17 bomber
50/50: $58 carried over as Bill Buckham and Al Holmes (the military connection) did not match cards
Finemaster: BobLamoureux raised revenue by asking aircraft technology related questions. Ben Doz did well as an eye doctor to know the answer to most of them.
Attendance / Guests - 34, including Peter Masson, North Scarborough, Miao Tsai, Ottawa, Nadine Fulmer, Edmonton NE, Kendra & Jason Bartley, Niwot, Colorado, Doug Campbell, St. Albert, Ashley Lundin, Duane Treacy
Announcements:
Doug Campbell from the Rotary Club of St. Albert is our new Assistant District Governor for this year.
Kendra Bartley and Rob Dunseith did a club flag exchange. The Bartleys son is now working in northern Alberta so they expect to be visiting this area fairly frequently in the future.
Jerome reminded us of the Lazy River Quintette concert at Grandview on Tuesday evening. Come about 6:30 pm. The music begins at 7:00 pm and refreshments will be served after.
The Board of Directors will be meeting at the Petroleum Club on Wednesday at 5:30. Any member is welcome to attend.
Forms for making a donation to the Windsor Block at Fort Edmonton Park are available.
Duane passed around an envelope for members to make a donation to the Kindles for Belize fund.
Catharine made an appeal for volunteers to work the front desk for the month of August.
Grocery cards are available from Brian. We make an 8% profit by selling these cards. You have to eat, so why not use them to purchase your groceries?
50/50 Draw. Bill Buckham and Doug MacDougall did not match, so $47.50 carries forward.
Finemaster Bill Buckham fined those who golfed (just jealous because he can't!), those who are missing the Al Hamilton Golf Classic, those who are not on any committee, those who didn't get hailed on, those who have air conditioning, those who had no guests, Al Sanderson for his attitude, President Rob for being President, and Chris for hogging the guests.
Meeting: chair, Rob Dunseith; music, Jerome; grace, Duane
Attendance/Guests: 29 including Chuck Francis, associate guest speaker; Sieglinde Rooney, guest of Jim Rowand
Gift Cards: order gift cards from Brian, 8% commission goes to pay for projects (or hold dues at current level).
Board of Directors: meeting July 18 @ Edmonton Petroleum Club.
Malawi Girls School: President Rob read part of an article that thanked Rotary Club of Edmonton West for initial donations that helped set the tune of the successful project.
Grandview Extended Care Centre: please attend the jazz concert being funded and presented by our Rotary club to entertain the residents of this assisted living facility - 6:30 to 7:30 pm July 17. Come out to see Jerome and Ed perform as members of the Lazy River Quintette.
Belize Projects - visit this summer: Duane advised that he would be asking for donations to buy kindels (e book readers) for the scholarship winners at the 2 schools we support in Belize. Duane and Cathie are joining others in a visit to the area, for further education of the school teachers and construction of fun stuff [like picnic tables on the beach], in the near future.
50/50: Jerome and Frank did not match cards; $34.50 carried over
Finemaster: Jim Spalding had such a tale of woe about personal untragedies that may have/havenot happened this weekend as a preamble to a $2 fine for everyone.
Get Well Wishes: Sherry's mother is not well; get better soon
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 BillArnold 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
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Don McDermid
Attendance/Guests: 29 including Duane Treacy, guest of Rob Kimmerly; Carol Devereau, Rotary Club of Fort Edmonton; Erin Sobal, outgoing president Edmonton Centennial Interact Club of Ross Shepperd High School; Erin Yurch, incoming president of the above mentioned Interact club.
MaCauley Inner City Rink: John reminded us of painting project June 23, 2012, 10:00 a m; northeast corner 96 Street & 107A Avenue; please attend
Change Over Meeting: President Sherry advised no lunch meeting on June 25; evening change over of the board of directors to occur @ Edmonton Petroleum Club; 6:00 for cocktails; 6:30 dinner and meeting; bring guests; about $40 per plate; cash bar for cocktails
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Jerome reiterated about June 19; Terry McDade concert 6:30 to 8:00; refreshments after; bring guests
50/50: Danny Chau and Carol Devereau did not match cards for $24.
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Lesley Tabler; Gayle Mabey; Karen McDonald of Rotary Club of Edmonton and guest speaker
RCAC 395 Squadron: Al Holmes reported on the final parade and inspection of about 140 air cadets including their band; our sponsorship gains the greatest return of all our projects as we turn undisciplined youth into future leaders; the squadron won bestsquadron in northern Alberta for the year. Congratulations to all concerned
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Jerome reminded us of the Tuesday, June 19 concert, starting at 6:30 p m, featuring harpist Terry McDade and some of his family band; please attend and bring guests
Restoration of Fort Edmonton: John Blimke had donation forms for anyone that wanted to support the re-creation of the Windsor Block between the Selkirk Hotel and the Capitol Theatre.
Inner City Rink Project: please attend on June 23, 10:00 a m, to paint the rink boards; this will be in preparation for the preview games for the Canadian 3 on 3 road hockey championship to be held at the Macauley Rink. Location is 96 Street between 107 and 108 Avenues.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Michael McLaughlin
Condolences: Jim Johnston's mother passed away May 27; our best wishes to Jim and the family. Rudy Mangold has some serious health issues and is spending time between home and Glenrose Rehab - he would appreciate visitors at either site.
Finemaster: BillBuckham fined Robert Kimmerly for photo in Edmonton Journal re radio controlled minature aircraft; Jerome for perceived slight of Jim Spalding; anyone who did not wear their Rotary pin or had golfed 5 times or more this spring or wore a tie or bought a car recently; Dan Graham for announcing Jim Rowand as father in law to Gayle Mabey rather than brother in law; Jim Spalding for calling Rotarians "seniors";
Grandview Extended Care: Jerome announced 3 concerts now that infection @ Grandview has been controlled - June 19, McDade Family Music; July 17, Accessible Jazz by Lazy River Quintet; September 6, Maria Dunne who has an international reputation as a folk singer - all start at 6:30 p m
Cosmopolitan Music Society: Jim Spalding has tickets for June 3, 7:30 p m; their spring concert at the Winspear Centre
Meeting: Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Mike Ryan
Guests: David Gibbens (guest of Brian, Fred & Ed), Duane Treacy, Garry Myer, Al Hamilton, Ted Green
Announcements:
No meeting next Monday due to Victoria Day holiday
Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, May 16th
Ron Hutchinson is pleased to announce that the Centennial Interact Club's ABCs for Belize fundraiser netted $14,350. Thanks to all those who supported that event.
Mike Ryan reported on a successful RYPEN event this past weekend. 61 students attended from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon (except for one who decided to leave early). Our Club made a donation of $750 towards the cost of this event.
50/50 Draw - No match by Doug Sollows and Mike Ryan
Finemaster Dan Graham made sure he extracted $2 from pretty much everyone with a string of questions about current sports and Rotary. Mike Ryan contributed happy bucks because Clean Scene received its proceeds from the recent Casino.
Meeting: Chair - Mike Ryan; Music - Jerome; Grace - Brian
RYLA - Was held this past weekend with a record high enrollment.
RYPEN - Will be held this coming weekend with Mike Ryan co-chairing this District event.
50/50 - Duane Evans and Bill Buckham did not match cards, so $46 carries forward.
Finemaster - Sergeant-At-Arms Jim Spalding started with a commercial about the Cosmopolitan Music Society Spring Concert at the Winspear Concert Hall on June 3rd, and then came up with a wierd assortment of questions which had most people baffled.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Mike Ryan; attendance 25.
Thank you: Sherry thanked Bob Lamoureux for arranging the excellent Thai ethnic dinner.
Integrity Awards: Sherry confirmed what those of us [that have attended Integrity Award galas in the past] already know = it is an awesome night with fantastic stories about the various award winners = usually 1 from each of the participating Rotary clubs.
Condolences: Doug MacDougall advised that Kay Weir told him that past member Charlie is now in palliative care in the General Hospital and the possibility that he will return home is nil. Charlie still cannot hear the speaker. Best wishes for an improved quality of life, Charlie.
50/50: Dan Graham and Steve matched cards and each won 1/2 of $120.
Finemaster: incoming President Rob Dunseith donated $20 happy bucks because, on Wednesday evening, he and Elizabeth will depart for Bangkok to attend the Rotary International Convention to learn about what Rotary does outside of Edmonton West and District 5370.
Rob then exempted everyone that had worked the front desk since Bill Macdonald left and fined everyone else $2.
Happy Bucks: Jerome because his son and daughter in law are in town from Windsor and Jerome could take his grandson to the 3D Pirate movie; Zen because of the excellent Thai ethnic dinner: Catharine ditto on Thai food and going for first golf today; Doug MacDougall for being able to golf with Bill Arnold.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Michael McLaughlin
Attendance/Guests: 33 including John Nypuik, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Frank Armstrong, Rotary Club of Edmonton West 2012 Integrity Award Recipient
House of Friendship, Grandview Extended Care Centre: John received an email from former member Ralph Playdon which he read to the attendees "Recently my father-in-law became a resident at Grandview. It has brought home how big a difference the Rotary-Grandview House of Friendship makes to the residents. Not once have I seen it not being used, and is a wonderful relaxing place to take my father-in-law to visit or to play a game of crib. I want to personally thank you for coming up with the original idea and inititating the project in your presidency and also Doug Sollows, Brian Thompson and Dave Turner who were key project members. As well as a hugh thank you to ALL club members for work on the room, fundraising and support. Every day you should all have a feeling of satisfaction as you continue to make a difference to real people. Ralph Playdon"
Inner City Rink Project: John advised that Al Hamilton's project is making more progress. Wood has been delivered to allow construction of a deck. There is a possible hands-on work project for members of our club - paint the rink boards and other wood products - there was a hugh show of support to attend to give a hand in person.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Brenda Penner, guest of Darrel Ripley; Walker Rogers, Executive Vice President of Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation and guest speaker
CleanScene: Mike Ryan thanked all Rotarians that helped run the CleanScene casino last week.
Gift Cards: order from Brian, exchange cheque for cards - commission goes to fund our projects.
Ethnic Dinner: NOTE CHANGE April24, Syphay ThaiRestaurant, set menu, $32 includes gratuity, call Bob Lamoureux = address #2, 6010 - 104 Street N W
Club Assembly: Rob Dunseith announced April 16 meeting will be a review of this year and planning for next year; please plan to attend and give your input
No Meeting April 9 - Easter Monday
Finemaster: Catharine announced her first attempt at fining the members and to impress, she had her hair cut - all who had not had a haircut within 2 weeks fined $1. She then raised fines around 4 Way Test and diet without white food.
Happy Bucks: Mike Ryan, Al Sanderson, Steve, Fred, Darryll White, Duane, Grace, Catharine all had good news stories
Guests: GeorgeGroverScholarship winners Anthony Lott, Stephanie Lim, and Navneet Khinda; Doug Singleton, President of Edmonton Real Estate Board; Laura Morie, Rotary Club of Westlock and New Generations Committee for Rotary District 5370; Past District Governor David Taylor and his spouse Elaine, Joyce Hendrickson and Duane Treacy
Integrity Awards: seeKieranforticketsforawardsdinnerApril25, $45 each
CentennialInteractBelise Fund Raiser: see Sherry for tickets for April 13
New Generations: Laura Morie talked about Rotary District 5370 survey for youth support by all 60 clubs in the district. She found that the clubs spend $750,000 to support youth via various endeavours including Interact, Rotoract, Earlyact which covers 587 particpants. Interact and Rotoract themselves have raised $400,000 for community projects and it is worthy that Rotarians support their actions. Centennial Interact (our club is the main sponsor) has raised $60,000 for Belise education projects without adding in what they may raise on April 13. She suggested that you consider taking Rotoractors into your business as employees or contractors as they are underemployed but motivated.
Story: Jim Spalding talked about the animals that were trying to determine who were the best - hawk (fast), lion (strong), skunk (smelly). As they were verbally competing a bear ate them all = hawk, lion and stinker.
Finemaster: Jerome fined if you did not know which buildings were designed by Douglas Cardinal and what the value of a dollar is (it is worth a dollar).
50/50: Bob Lamoureux and Dan Graham did not match cards.
Meeting:Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Rob
Attendance / Guests:33, including David W. Atkinson & Kirby Wright
Announcements:
The Board of Directors will meet at the Petroleum Club on Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 pm. Anyone may attend.
ABC's for Belize Dinner at the Ramada Inn & Conference Centre on April 13th at 6:00 pm. See Ron or Sherry for tickets.
Order your Safeway, Saveon or Sobeys/IGA gift cards from Brian.
Integrity Awards Dinner on April 25th. See Kieran for tickets.
Our Al Hamilton & Friends Charity Golf Classic is now sold out due to all sponsors from last year returning and two new hole sponsors being added (each with 4 golfers). John provided copies of the Tournament Information sheet, plus it has been added to the Downloads section of our Club Website. July 26th at Cougar Creek - Mark your calendars. If you are not golfing, please volunteer your services to help out. Contact Brian to do that.
Finemaster Joe Lizotte extracted two bucks from just about everyone for their lack of knowledge of Rotary history.
Honorary Lifetime Membership:
Brian provided some historical perspective on the fact that our Charter President Ben Lang was President of this Club 57 years ago, by noting that Doug MacDougall was President 47 years ago, Jim Rowand was President 44 years ago, Al Holmes was President 26 years ago, and Brian was President 23 years ago.
Although the Board awarded the Honorary Lifetime Membership to Ben several months ago, this is the first opportunity we have had to present it to him. Ben is a Paul Harris Fellow + 2, and Jeanne is a Paul Harris Fellow.
Ben, in accepting this award, mentioned that he is very proud of the work and achievements of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. Congratulations to Ben.
Meeting:Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Don
Attendance / Guests: 31, including Jan Fox, Rotary Club of Edmonton and Kevin Hilgers (DGE), Rotary Club of Grande Prairie.
Announcements:
Please consider attending the ABC's for Belize fundraising dinner and silent auction sponsored by the Centennial Interact Club. Our Club has a table, and 5 seats are still available at $50.00 each. These kids do good work and they deserve our support.
President Sherry asked Board of Directors members to stay behind for a short meeting at the conclusion of today's meeting.
Another Rotary function which needs supporters is the Integrity Awards Dinner on April 25th. Please see Kieran for tickets. $45.00 each.
50 / 50 Draw - Bob Lamoureux and Bill Buckham did not match cards.
Finemaster Ron Hutchinson stuck to a sports theme, but he sure came up with many difficult questions to succeed in collecting $2 from most of those present.
District Governor Elect Kevin Hilgers encourages all Rotarians in District 5370 to attend his District Conference in Grande Prairie next September 20th. He has established what he calls a "Rookie Rate" of only $250 to register if you have never before been to a District Conference. If you are a member of Edmonton West, the Club will pick up the cost of your registration fees, so that is an even better deal! For information, go to kevsconference.com
Attendance/Guests: 29 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Major John Breen, Commanding Officer of Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 395 plus Chief Warrant Officer Dylan Podkowka - guest speakers
Centennial Interact Fundraiser: help them raise funds towards their trip to Belize to help with on hand projects by attending on April 13 - tickets available from Sherry and Ron, $50 per person
Gift Cards: contact Brian to arrange for your purchase - the commission that the club earns goes to fund our projects.
Front Desk: see Rob Dunseith to arrange to assist by staffing the front desk with Shane Lafond on a scheduled basis, normal rotation would be between once per month to once every six weeks.
Integrity Awards: seeKieranorMikeMcLaughlintopurchaseticketsforApril25 to join the dozen members and spouses already planning to attend - $45 per person
Rotary District 5370 Conference: plan to attend September 21 - 23 in Grande Prairie, our club will pay your registration fees.
50/50: Bob Lamoureux and Jim Johnston did not match cards, $32 carried over
Finemaster: Chris levied fines for not wearing your Rotary badge, not wearing a suit/sports jacket; not registered to attend the Rotary District 5370 Special Annual Meeting; not regeistered to help on the club's front desk - $1 per infraction.
Meeting:Chair, Bill + Sherry; Music, Jerome; Grace, Brian
Attendance / Guests:27, including William Betteridge from Edmonton Riverview and Guest Speaker Dale McGowan
Announcements:
See Brian for Gift Cards - Remember that this is an easy way for us to raise needed funds for projects. As usual, a small number of members are regular supporters of this program and many members are not participating. If you are in the latter group, please give some consideration to using these cards to purchase your groceries. We have them available in denominations of $10, $25, $50, $100 and $500 and you can get them for Safeway, Sobeys / IGA and Saveon Foods.
Clean Scene is looking for volunteers to help out at it's first Casino on Tuesday, March 27th and Wednesday, March 28th. If you can help, please give Mike Ryan a call.
Steve McEachern advised that we have chosen our Club's nominee for an Integrity Award. He is Frank Armstrong, who had operated a coffee shop, worked in the oil patch and then worked for LaFarge Cement for many years. He was married for 44 years and has two daughters. For 8 years, he regularly visited a friend who was confined to the General Hospital. After that friend passed away, Frank carried on with visits to other patients and has been involved in bringing old time music entertainment to the patients. Please consider attending the Integrity Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 25th at the new library in Sherwood Park. See Kieran for tickets.
The recipients of this year's George Grover Scholarships will be in attendance at our March 26th meeting.
Ron Hutchinson has tickets for the Centennial Interact Club Fund raising dinner and silent auction on April 13th. Cost is $50 per person.
Capital Care Grandview is having a fund-raising dinner to support the renovations and refurbishment of the dining facilities. It is called "Flavours of the Mediterranean Fundraiser" and it will be at Parkallen Restaurant, 7018 - 109 Street on Wednesday, March 14th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $90 each and that includes hors d'oevres, wine tasting, dinner and silent auction. Phone 780-448-2413 to reserve your tickets.
50/50 draw cards were not matched by Al Holmes and Darryll White.
Mike Henry focussed on the Opera in Edmonton in his role as Finemaster.
Polio Plus Fundraiser: Don McDermid advised that each Rotary Club in District 5370 was expected to purchase 20 tickets at $25 each to the District Polio Plus fundraiser which was centered on the Edmonton Oil Kings game for February 26. Moved that the Rotary Club of Edmonton West purchase the 20 tickets and distribute them to the children playing at the new McCauley Hockey Rink. Carried unanimously.
No Meeting February 20 - family day holiday
RotaryDayGala: February 24 at the Meridian Banquet Centre, purchase tickets on line (see February 6 Westerner for the link)
Air Cadets: Bill Buckham and Sherry talked about the great Griffen Dress Parade held February 7. 5 Rotarians plus Joan Chau attended to watch 120 cadets parade. All Rotarians can attend any Tuesday to watch the cadets parade but be there by 6:30 as they disperse into education groups by 7:00. Location is HMCS Nonsuch located between Chateau Louis Hotel and Canadian Tire.
50/50: new pot, $11 - Bill Buckham and Doug MacDougall did not match cards
Finemaster: Bob Lamoureux got $2 from everyone especially if they were sitting at a table that participated in introduction of guests and/or did not sign up to attend German Ethnic Dinner.
Happy Bucks: Mike Ryan for the successful fundraiser held by Rotary Club of Edmonton South for CleanScene - raised $4,000
Gift Cards: contact Brian to arrange to buy and fund our club projects.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Darryll White
Attendance/Guests: 40 including Interactors Lindsey Lam, Catherine Turcotte, Erin Sobat, and Flory Sasloosky of Centennial Interact of Ross Shepard High; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Todd Anderson, guest of Jerome; former club member Lewis Cardinal, guest speaker
Interact Fundraiser: Lorne discussed the Centennial Interact annual fundraiser, to be held April 13, cost $50 each; he then introduced Erin Sobat who gave more details; see Ron for tickets; funds raised help support the interact projects in Belise - this is the year they travel to Belise to perform hands on reconstruction of schools, etc.
Rotary Day: celebrate with all the Edmonton based Rotary clubs on February 24. Get tickets from http://serviceaboveself.rotary-day/edmonton-area/. The clubs will be donating to cover the cost of a large newspaper ad to promote Rotary to the public
Front Desk: RobDunseith discussed getting volunteers to establish a schedule for staffing the front desk now that Bill Macdonald has retired from the club - call Rob if you can help - if enough volunteer, the job should come up only once per 2 months per volunteer
Gift Cards: order from Brian, support funding of club projects
German Canadian Club Dinner: phone Bob Lamoureux if you want to attend on February 17
50/50: Jim Rowand and Jerome shared $165, congratulations. Congratulations to Jim for recovering from his medical problem
Attendance/Guests: 36includingArlaine Monaghan, Rotary Club of Spruce Grove; Jacqueline Lamoureux, daughter to Bob; Cassandra Harper, exchange student; Jeff Polovick, Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise and guest speaker; Jim Greenough, Rotary Club of Edmonton and guest speaker
Integrity Awards: Kieran advised that her committee had received 2 nominations and would appreciate receiving more. Consider attending the award ceremonies on April 25.
Rotary Centres for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution: Arlaine was unable to gain time in our meeting to offer the following invitation. Every year 60 Rotary Peace Fellowships for a 2 year Masters program and 50 fellowships for short term professional development certificate are offered for attendance at 6 universities around the world. Rotary Club of Spruce Grove sponsored Gordon Hughes of the St. Albert RCMP Detachment and Rotary District 5370 endorsed his application for one of the 50 short term professional development positions. He was accepted to attend to the Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University from February to May, 2012. He will be speaking at the Spruce Grove meeting this Thursday @ noon. You are invited to attend.
Farewell: Bill Macdonald is leaving Rotary for involvement in other volunteer activites. These include driving for Meals on Wheels and visiting Athlone School weekly. We will miss Bill's presence. He gave thanks to the club and several individuals for the experience of Rotary over the last couple of years. Good luck, Bill; we will miss you.
Air Cadets: 395 Squadron will hold their Griffen Dress Parade on Tuesday, February 7. All are invited to attend. 7:15 pm at HMCS Nonsuch off Kingsway Avenue
Inner City Rink Project: John advised that Cowan Signs have donated signs to identify the rink and thanks to Rotary Club of Edmonton West will be suitably displayed. A picture was circulated of the 2011 Macauley Cup where city police played the local kids. The rink attracts 40 - 50 kids per day - ex Oiler equipment manager, Sparky Kulchinski, shows up Monday to Thursday to fit skates - you can attend to give him a hand.
Meeting: Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome & Butch; Grace - Michael McLaughlin
Attendance / Guests: 38, including John Nypuik - Edmonton Mayfield, B. Oakley - Guest of Perry, Piper Alan "Butch" Balch, and Ingrid Neitsch - former member ready to re-join.
It is a tradition of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to honour the members who are Paul Harris Fellows by having them piped in to the meeting, prior to the singing of Oh Canada. It is also a tradition to have Jim Johnston address the Haggis prior to its being served to members at our annual Robbie Burns Celebration. However, the chef forgot to cook the haggis, and so we will have that tradition enacted next Monday.
Attendance / Guests: 26, including Maureen Henkel and Miriam Moisan
Announcements:
Please purchase your groceries by using the gift cards which our club has already purchased at a discount. This gives us an easy way to raise funds, because we all need to eat, and this won't cost you one penny more than you were going to spend anyway. Brian has cards available for sale at each meeting.
Next Monday you can enjoy haggis washed down with a taste of scotch whiskey. It is our annual Robbie Burns lunch.
Celebrate the birthday of Rotary by attending the Friday, February 24th Rotary Day dinner. Tickets are available online ($60) via the District Website.
The next meeting of the Board of Directors is Wednesday, January 18th at the Petroleum Club. Any member may attend.
50/50 Draw - Bert and Sandon did not match cards.
Finemaster Jerome fined those less than hardy souls who were not in attendance today. You know who you are, so throw a buck into the pot next week. Happy bucks for various reasons were contributed by Bill Buckham, Bert Andrews, Ben Turner, Steve McEachern and Rudy Mangold.
For Information:
Minutes of our January 9, 2012 Annual General Meeting are available in the Downloads section of our Club Website.
Also added to the Downloads section is an information sheet on Rotary Friendship Exchange. Exchanges with our District are now being arranged with Districts in Poland, England and Sweden. Check it out if you are interested in travelling to these countries and/or hosting Rotary guests from these countries. Please let President-Elect Rob know if you are interested in participating, and then he can get our Club involved in this project if there is sufficient interest.
Criteria for Nominees for an Integrity Award:
A non-Rotarian adult resident of Alberta (preferably Edmonton)
One whose lifestyle is consistent with the Four Way Test
Someone whose life shows purpose and expresses principles widely accepted in the community
One who, regardless of circumstances, takes a stand without concern for personal loss or reputation
A person who may not necessarily have a high public profile, and
One who has made a personal contribution to the region, which would warrant special recognition
PROGRAM: STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) AIR AMBULANCE
Don McDermid introduced Miriam Moisan and Maureen Henkel to talk about the Stars Air Ambulance program.
STARS is a not-for-profit charity which serves 94% of Albertans 24 hours per day, seven days per week. It flies an average of 4 missions each day, and there is no cost to the patient. There are three Stars helicopter bases in Alberta - Calgary, Edmonton and Grand Prairie. They can cover a 250 kilometer diameter area around each base without refuelling. It is possible to expand the coverage if fuel is available. Over 21,000 missions have been flown since inception in 1985.
Stars personnel and equipment participate in annual competition with other air ambulance services and STARS is one of the best in North America. Each helicopter has two pilots, a nurse and an EMT on board. The helicopters are equipped with night vision, and occasionally they rendezvous with a ground ambulance.
In 2012, STARS will increase it's capacity to assist patients by acquiring a new AW139 helicopter, which flies farther and faster than the current fleet. It has a state-of-the-art de-icing system which will allow flying in more adverse weather. STARS will also be expanding into Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The funding for that expansion is separate from the Alberta Stars Lottery, the calendar sales and the Red Ring for Life campaign. Funding for operation of the helicopters is 25% funded by the provincial government.
The AW139's spacious medical interior will allow medical crews greater access to up to two patients. The medical interiors for the new helicopters is currently under design, with the cost of two interiors estimated at $2.6 million. Discussions are underway with the Rotary District Governor to establish a Rotary district project which would commit each Rotary Club to raise approximately $10,000 towards the funding of these interiors. The total goal for Rotary would be $1 million.
Miriam and Maureen were thanked by Michael McLaughlin.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly; attendance 38
Integrity Awards: Kieran asked for volunteers to vet a number of nominees for our Club's award winner; call Kieran to arrange to help; this is a great program - get your tickets to attend banquet April 25 ($50)
Centennial Interact: call Ron to offer to sponsor part of the Interact Club's fundraising dinner and/or buy tickets to attend the fundraiser to be held April 13 @ Ramada Inn on Kingsway. Call Ron or Sherry if you can replace Ron as interact liaison for the next year.
Gift Cards: Mike Ryan advised our club has purchased another $40,000 of gift cards - to order, phone (915-4177) or send email to Brian with your requirements, then trade cheque for gift cards at the next meeting.
50/50: John donated 2 Oil Kings game tickets to be won by the ticket holders; Doug MacDougall and Steve did not match cards but will be going to the game January 27
Finemaster: Duane raised funds from questions about activities over the Christmas festivities season
The Edmonton Police Service is inviting all McCauley Neighbourhood kids to a friendly game of hockey on Wednesday, December 28th at 2:00 pm.
The rink is located at 96 Street and 108 Avenue. There will be a cozy fire and refreshments for all. Donations to the Edmonton Food Bank would be appreciated.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Dan Graham
Attendance/Guests: Attendance unknown; guests - Kelsey Williams, Junior Achievement; Peter Lyons plus Al Hendricks plus Camille Berube, guests of Perry; Karen Diaper, guest speaker (assistant public relations director of Salvation Army)
No Meetings: December 26 and January 2
Annual General Meeting: January 9.
JuniorAchievement: Kelsey Williams thanked our club for previous donations and left a plaque of appreciation.
Rotary Christmas: President Sherry thanked Bob Lamoureux and Catherine for putting on the December 17 gala. She also thanked those that attended.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Chris
Attendance/Guests: 37 including guest speakers Erin Sobat and Lindsay Lam, president and vice president of Edmonton Centennial Interact Club; Steven P. Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Ivan Docker, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona
Belize: Fred commented on the 6 days that he and Duane spent in Placentia and Siene Bight. It was productive, the Rotary Club we deal with is very involved, we plan to build a cafeteria and fund a literacy program. Fred advised that the scuba diving is fantastic.
Fellowship Dinners: callCatherine as she is assisting Bob Lamoureux in scheduling these dinners - more participants are needed
Sally Ann: December 17 at Capilano Mall - 10:00 to 6:00 - prescheuled participants - thanks for your participation
50/50: Michael McLaughlin and Doug Sollows did not match cards.
No Meetings: December 26; January 2; Happy Holidays.
Attendance/Guests: 36 including Henk ten Wolde, Trade Commissioner, Kingdom of the Netherlands; Paula Frank, guest speaker and intern at the Netherlands Trade Office at Edmonton, Alberta; Angus Watt, Honourary Consul for Kingdom of the Netherlands; Kathleen Gowers, spouse to Chris; Lynn Lachosla, guest of Chris
Rotary Christmas Party: Bob Lamoureux confirmed the event is at the Royal Glenora Club, December 16, cocktails @ 6:00 pm; dinner @ 7:00 pm; $40 per person
Fellowship Dinners: Bob Lamoureux advised that single Rotarians can sign up, they just need to to find someone to create a couple (another Rotarian or non Rotarian guest)
Gift Cards: Mike Ryan advised that we are close to selling out our first order, thanks for the orders; another $30,000 in cards has been ordered; this is the easiest way for our club to earn funds to use on projects - send an email to Brian for your requirements, trade a cheque for the cards at the next Rotary meeting.
Condolences: Ken Haywood, past president of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast, passed away November 21, celebration of life is December 5 @ 1:30 @ Alberta Ballroom of the Edmonton Expocentre, 7515 - 118 Avenue. Ken helped our club when Rotary International Vice President Curly Galbraith commissioned then President of Rotary Club of Edmonton West Dave Turner to host Rotary International President Hugh Archer and his wife Mary Jane when they visited Edmonton in the fall of 1989. Our club was part of Rotary District 5360 at the time and was host to Rotary International Peace Park Ceremony in Waterton. Ken donated a Lincoln Towncar to enable comfortable transportation to Waterton for the Turners, the Archers and the Galbraiths (Curly and his wife Doris). Further, Ken was the driving force behind the project to build the APU Girls School of Malawi, a project that our club supported by provision of funds to help construct the first building. The school graduated its first full class of 24 girls this past spring; a fact that Ken was very proud of.
50/50: Bob Lamoureux and Jerome did not match cards, $53 carried over
Finemaster: Duane fined Rotarians for not wearing Rotary pin and/or name badge; since all guests were at the head table the 3 Rotarians sitting there were fined; anyone engaging in Christmas activites, like buying gifts, before the U S Thanksgiving were fined; if you watched the Grey Cup and cheered for B C, you were fined ; if you did not watch the Grey Cup , you were fined;
Belise Santa's Program: Duane was pleased to announce that $600 would be turned over to Rotarians in Sine Bit this Saturday; congratulations for the giving.
Mustard Seed Donations: Once again, next Monday, Rudy will have his wagon available to collect clothing and footwear donations for the Mustard Seed. This will be the final opportunity to take advantage of Rudy's offer to accommodate your filling a bag with older clothing from a back closet - which can be put to good use by people who really need it.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Jennifer
Belize: Duane advised that the money we sent to Placentia and Sine Bite last year was well spent. It went to building new toilets and help for the kindergarden. Envelops for Santas Anonymous Belize 2011 were circulated.
Rotary Christmas Party: Bob Lamoureux advised that roast turkey and roast beef highlited a large buffet dinner menu. Bring guests (family, friends) on December 16 to the Royal Glenora Club, 6:00 pm for cocktails, 7:00 pm for dinner.
Grandview Concerts: Sherry congratulated Jerome for an excellent concert last Friday by I Coristi, the residents all stayed for the entire presentation and expressed their appreciation. Rotary members that did not attend missed an excellent event. The next concert is December 14, 7:00 pm, performance by Lazy River Quintet (including our own Jerome Martin and Ed Schultz) and vocalist Sylvia Lyon, title is Christmas and All That Jazz, please attend.
50/50: Jennifer & Jerome, no match of cards.
Rotary Fireside: New members are invited to attend a Rotary Fireside at the Faculty Club on Tuesday, November 29th. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to bobkimmerly@hotmail.com
Mustard Seed: Rudy Mangold will be collecting clean used winter clothing and footwear outside the Petroleum Club next week, so if you have some items you don't wear anymore, just put them in a bag and we will fill Rudy's Volvo wagon.
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Terry Wickham and Silvio Dobri; guest speakers for Edmonton Folk Festival
50/50: Danny Chau & Bob Lamoureux did not match cards; $28 carried over
Community Service: John reported that Rotary Employment Partnership has had its best year with 9 placements - the latest due to Duane as Enbridge have hired 2 people with disabilites. John then reported that the Fort Edmonton Rotary Legacy Project, through Jim Greenough, will be asking Rotary District 5370 to commit to a permanent movement of their office to Fort Edmonton.
Grandview Concerts: Jerome reminded us of November 18, 7:00 pm, I Coristi Choir and December 14, same time, Lazy River Quintet plus Sylvia Lyon for Christmas and All That Jazz
Belize: Duane left envelopes for Members to contribute to Belizian Santa's Anonymous.
Attendance/ Guests: 39 including Allan Plesniarski, guest; Deb Proc, Citadel Theatre; Bart West, Edmonton Salutes; Carol Turner, guest of Dave
Grandview Extended Care Centre Concerts: Jerome confirmed 2 concerts to be held before Christmas. November 18, 7:00 pm, I Coristi Choir performing a dress rehearsal. December 14, 7:00 pm, Lazy River Quintete plus vocalist Sylvia Lyon performing Christmas and All That Jazz. Bring family and guests and enjoy with the Grandview residents.
50/50: Danny Chau and Ed did not match cards.
Gift Cards: please purchase so we can earn a commission and apply the proceeds to our projects. Send an email of your requirements to Brian and exchange cheque for gift cards at the next meeting.
Rotary Christmas Party: BobLamoureux confirmed December 16 at the Royal Glenora Club.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Bert; grace, Mike McLaughlin
Attendance/Guests: 46 including John Carruthers, guest speaker; Paula Frank & Dave Wilson, guests of Chris; Frank Graves, father in law to Duane; Bob Graves, brother in law to Duane; Dr. Diane Cox, spouse to Sandon; Bill Bateman, Probus Club & guest of Doug MacDougall; Les Young, guest of Doug MacDougall; Harry Feffernan, Rotary C;lub of Edmonton Mayfield & guest of Doug MacDougall; Chris Skowronski, guest of Doug Sollows; Lorne Fidgette & Brian Oakley, guests; Justice Elizabeth Johnson, spouse and guest of Rob Dunseith; Travis McKay, guest of Rob Dunseith.
Grandview Concert Series: November18 @ Grandview Extended Care Centre, time to be advised - probably 7:00 pm; I Ciristi Choir
Rotary Christmas Party: December 16, time to be advised, at Royal Glenora; no other details available
Belize: Duane advised that he and Fred will travel to Belize, in early December, to evaluate potential new projects for our club. Santas Anonymous in Belize - Duane advises that Belizian Rotarians provide gifts for local Belizian children and Duane will be seeking donations so the gift giving can be more inclusive and rewarding - be prepared to give over the next several meetings.
Meeting: Chair: Sherry; Music: Jerome; Grace: Danny
Attendance / Guests: 34, including Kim Matthews, Rod Phillips, & Al Hamilton (Al is actually an Honorary Member rather than a guest)
Announcements:
Remember that next week we are meeting on Tuesday instead of Monday. Invite guests to the Tuesday, November 1 meeting to hear the President of Northern Gateway Pipeline talk about this exciting project.
By now, all those who are attending the District Conference at the River Cree Resort this Friday and Saturday should have registered. It is Club Policy for the Club to pay the registration fee for members in good standing. You can claim the fee after the fact by submitting an expense claim to Treasurer Lily Fong.
John Blimke provided conceptual drawings for the proposed Windsor Block at Fort Edmonton Park. This new building will sit between and connect to the Selkirk Hotel and the Capitol Theatre, and will provide complimentary facilities for both of those existing buildings, as well as office and meeting space for Rotary District 5370.
John Blimke believes that our Al Hamilton & Friends Charity Golf Classic raised a record amount of funds, but this is yet to be confirmed by Treasurer Wayne Ellis.
Al Hamilton spoke about progress on the McCauley Park (Inner City) Rink development project, and thanked Brian Thompson for assisting in getting the City to approve the Development Permit for the project. It is expected that construction of the underground utilities will commence within the next two weeks, followed by site grading, the placement of a large trailer (temporary rink changeroom and washrooms), the building of a deck and some fencing modifications. Al is very pleased with the donations of construction expertise and materials worth some $150,000 by OML Construction, Focus Corporation, O'Hanlon Paving, Waiward Excavating and others. Al thanked the Club for our donations, and there will be opportunities for "hands-on" assistance once the rink is up and running. Edmonton West has committed $10,000 to this project (to date).
John Blimke presented a Paul Harris Fellowship to Rod Phillips. Rod has donated his time to every one of the Edmonton West Golf tournaments since 2002 as MC, and has done a great job. The Club has donated $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation for Polio Eradication in Rod's name. While Rod wasn't speechless, he was obviously moved by the presentation and the standing ovation from those in attendance!
50/50 Draw - Bill Arnold and Chris Gowers did not match, so $124 is carried forward to next week.
Finemaster John Blimke extracted $2 from pretty much everyone for being an Eskimos or Oilers fan & even for being a Saskatchewan Roughriders fan (for them failing to beat Calgary).
Meeting: Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Mike Henry
Attendance / Guests: 36, including Gerry Kronstedt, Donna Krokis, Steve Eleniak (Edmonton Northeast), Paul Preston, Peter Lyons
Announcements:
President Sherry thanks Bert Andrews, Sandon Cox, Bob Kimmerly, Jim Johnston, Brian Thompson, Doug MacDougall, Jerome Martin and Steve McEachern for reading to the students of Lansdowne School during Read-In Week.
The Board of Directors will meet on Wednesday, October 19th at the Petroleum Club at 5:30 pm. Any Club member is welcome to attend any Board meeting.
Duane Evans has arranged for a special guest speaker for Tuesday, November 1, so our regular Monday, October 31 meeting has been re-sheduled. Members are encouraged to bring guests to hear John Carruthers talk about the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline from Bruderheim to Kitimat.
Jim Spalding has tickets for the annual Lest We Forget concert at the Winspear on Sunday, November 6th.
50/50 Draw - Doug Sollows and Bert Andrews did not match cards.
Finemaster Ron Hutchinson exempted selected Roughrider fans, but collected many fines from those who could not identify members of our new Provincial Government Cabinet. Steve Eleniak was asked to contribute for the fines he should have had over his 25 years of attendance at our club but the cheap __________ could only come up with $2.00.
Ron Hutchinson reported on a new Youthact club which is being started up at Westmin Junior High School by members of the Centennial Interact Club. Joe Lizotte is proud to announce that his daughter Elizabeth will be a charter member of that club. At their first meeting they had over 30 students from grades 7 and 8 only, because the grade 9's were away participating in some other event.
NEW MEMBER - BENJAMIN ARTHUR TURNER
An induction ceremony was held for the induction of Ben Turner as the new youngest member of our Club. Ben will be the first of a new class of membership to be called New Generations (see separate article for details).
Ben was proudly sponsored by, and introduced to the club by his grandfather Dave Turner.
Ben is a recent graduate of Calmar Secondary School, and was one of the founding members of the Calmar Interact Club, where he served two terms as Vice-President, and one term as the Chairman of the International Committee. Through Rotary, Ben Turner has taken a trip to Belize with the Belize Literacy Program, and a second international trip to the Philippines as part of a project that is still under development.
He is grateful to the Edmonton West Rotary Club for providing a $500 donation to help purchase solar lights for the Philippines trip, as well as $1,500 to cover the costs of travel when he attended the Global Youth Leadership Conference in New York and Washington in June, 2010.
In the area of New Generations Service (Rotary's Fifth Avenue of Service), he has been a highly involved member of District 5370 Planning Committee who are working to involve and network New Generations like never before, and this committment to youth in service has been the trademark of Ben and his work around the world.
Ben was also a highly achieved army cadet, retiring last June at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, with some of the highest decorations attainable through the cadet program.
He believes that engaging youth in the volunteer world, and offering motivated young individuals the opportunity to better themselves and contribute to the world around them is key to paving the way to a better world tomorrow.
New Generations Service became Rotary's fifth Avenue of Service in 2010. It is defined in article 5 of the Standard Rotary Club Constitution and the Rotary International Manual of Procedure discusses membership of younger persons:
Membership of Younger Persons: Clubs should remember the importance of seeking out younger persons, including RI and Rotary Foundation program alumni such as former Rotaractors and Group Study Exchange participants, who are qualified for membership. Clubs implement strategies to increase the appeal of membership to the growing number of young men and women who are occupying positions of responsibility in businesses and professions. Clubs may waive club dues and admission fees for members under the age of 35. In addition, clubs may pay district dues for new members in this age group or, by action at an assembly or conference, districts may reduce the per capita district dues for new members in this age group. (RCP 5.040.2) Rotary clubs also should maintain contact with Rotary Foundation alumni in their respective localities, and use the talents of alumni who are not yet qualified for membership or have declined invitations for membership. (RCP 5.020)
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West is acting to attract younger members. We have made application to the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission to amend our use of gaming proceeds to fund the costs associated with "The New Generations Rotary Training Allowance" to allow our club to attract young adults who have an interest in participating in community service activities along with other Rotary endeavors. It is aimed at young individuals who do not plan to enter Rotaract or are out of university and cannot afford to pay full Rotary membership costs. Initially, there could be up to six New Generation Rotarians sponsored annually and estimated cost to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West is $800 per individual.
Training funds of $4,800.00 per year is proposed to be allocated from Casino funds to cover out of pocket costs to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West for third party membership costs such as membership in Rotary International plus coverage of luncheon costs exceeding the reduced luncheon revenue to be obtained from the New Generation Rotarians. Funds could also be used to pay for registration in Rotary District 5370 Rotary training sessions and Rotary District 5370 Assembly and Conference.
A New Generation candidate may be proposed by any Rotarian. Nominees would undergo the same advertising and proposal process as regular proposed Rotarian candidates.
Upon granting of the Rotary Training Allowance, special attendance rules could be considered on an individual basis. For example, University students may not be able to attend every meeting, so the Board of Directors could grant a bi-monthly or other suitable attendance goal.
This program would allow the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to entertain membership for youths who have serious service club membership intentions but who cannot afford to pay the entire cost of such membership.
We hope you agree that this is a positive step towards growing membership in our club and in getting younger demographically.
Edmonton welcomes the 5370 District Conference. Set in the spectacular River Cree Resort and Casino, this conference will uplift and energize you as we "Unmask The New Rotary Era". Go to EdmontonDistrictConference2011.com for information.
The conference content has been developed by an active Committee of fired-up members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton. There is something in the Agenda for every Rotarian attending the District Conference, but of equal or greater value is the sharing. You'll be with your peers; you'll have the opportunity to trade experiences and learn "best practices". Russ Mann, Rotarian says: "During my time in Rotary I have probably attended 10 or 12 District Conferences. They are very exciting because we get to see and hear about Rotary in action outside the bounds of our own clubs. Idea sharing with others, fellowship with Rotarians, and getting to know Rotarians from our own club better and in a different way are key benefits of attending a District Conference."
The District Fall Training (PETS) and District Assembly will take place on Thursday, October 27th at the River Cree Resort. The District Conference starts Friday morning and concludes on Saturday night.
On Friday afternoon, John Chegawill be speaking. John has spent most of his life homeless and living on the streets. Hearing John's story will help you better understand the challenges and obstacles facing the homeless person and will increase your knowledge of the homeless lifestyle. Anyone interested in the homeless epidemic that plagues our Canadian cities would be well advised to take time to listen. His story touches on every aspect of the homeless problem including addictions, mental health issues and the extreme possibility that you too, could become homeless.
Meeting: Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Fred
Attendance / Guests: 34, including Darrel Ripley, Catherine Wright and Julie Hamilton
Announcements:
Next week we are meeting at Capital Care Grandview instead of at the Petroleum Club. Jerome will be playing the piano, along with a bass player both before and after lunch.
The Board of Directors will be meeting at the Petroleum Club on Wednesday, September 21. You are welcome to attend. Or you could go to Judy Schultz's book launch at Greenwoods Bookshoppe!
The District Conference and District Assembly will be at the River Cree Resort, October 27 - 29. Information and registration forms are on the District Website (which you can link to from our website).
Read-In Week is October 3rd to 7th. Club members are invited to read to the students at Lansdowne Elementary School on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of that week. If you missed the sign-up sheet, give Sherry a call to arrange your time.
50/50 Draw - Shane Lafond and Bill Arnold did not match, so $75 moves on to our next draw.
Finemaster - Doug Sollows tagged everyone $1 for being too quiet and $1 for not attending the Eskimos game in Hamilton. He also fined himself (& others) for forgetting to wear his Rotary pin.
On Monday, September 26th, our 12:15 pm lunch meeting will be at Capital Care Grandview rather than at the Petroleum Club. Jerome will be playing the piano. The club will be calling to determine who will be attending this luncheon.
If you have a special interest in Group Study Exchange, there will be a District GSE Meeting on Wednesday, October 5th. Contact Sherry for more details.
50/50 Draw - Shane and Rob did not match cards so the pot grows by roughly $15.
Finemaster - Jim Johnston collected twonies for missing the Club golf tournament or for watching either the CFL or NFL on the weekend.
Thanks - To Bob Lamoureux for organizing last week's fun golf tournament. Four teams of golfers had a fun afternoon on a beautiful day at Victoria Golf Course, followed by refreshments and a very good steak BBQ. All participants took home some kind of prize, not necessarily for their golfing skills.
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Jess Morrill, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Erin Sobat, Centennial Interact Club; Wayne Cashman, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Catherine Wright, club not identified; Darrel Ripley and Darryll White, both proposed members
Condolences: Jim Rowand is in the Mazankowski Heart Institute, best wishes on a speedy recovery
No Meeting September 5 (statutory holiday)
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Jerome advised our September 26 meeting will be held at Grandview where details of an extensive concert series surrounding our recently donated grand piano will be revealed
Polioplus: Jess Morrill, phone 780-470-0051, as written a book on his life as a poor boy turned aircraft pilot and Rotarian. He is selling the book and the proceeds are donated to the Rotary Foundation towards the Polioplus program. Call Jess if you wish to participate. The book is interesting.
Fun Golf and Steak Dinner: call Bob Lamoureux if you wish to either golf or attend dinner or both; September 8 @ Victoria Golf Course, tee times 12 noon, dinner around 5:30 pm
50/50: Bob Lamoureux and Richard did not match cards
Finemaster: Bob Lamoureux fined anyone not buying Jess' book $1 and $1 for wearing a tie among his list of fines.
Gift Cards: contact Brian to purchase. Better yet, send him an e-mail stating what cards you want, and he will have them ready in an envelope to exchange for your cheque.
Happy Bucks: Al Sanderson since his son has been accepted into the U of A Pharmacy program; Bob Kimmerly as he retired August 28; Catherine Wright as her family has finally moved to join her in Edmonton
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Fred
Attendance/Guests: 39includingJacquelineLamoureux, daughterofBob; Julie Self, guest speaker and member of District 5370 Group Study Exchange Team for 2011; Darrel Ripley and Darryll White, proposed members; Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Karen Sanderson, spouse of Al
Grandview Extended Care: their newspaper has an article on the Rotary Club of Edmonton West's ongoing program and the donation of the grand piano
Belise Update: Duane thanked the 4 people, Al and Karen Sanderson, Duane's wife Cathie, plus Karen Mitchell, who visited Belise to continue the education of the Belise teachers and provide assistance to Independence High School for their sewing program.
50/50: Dan Graham and Wayne did not match cards
Gift Cards: please see Brian to purchase so profits will go to our projects.
Fun Golf: see Bob Lamoureux re signing up for golf and/or steak dinner at Victoria Golf Course, tee off noon; dinner around 5:30 pm; costs - golf $66 including cart, dinner $38 including tip
Darryll was born and raised in Calgary, is married to Patricia, has three children and seven grandchildren, of whom he is very proud. Darryll's 13 year old grandson Raine was recently acknowledged by Portland Rotary member and President of Golden Leaf Educational Foundation Kilong Ung for his philanthropic work to enhance educational opportunities for young people in Cambodia.
Darryll has been employed by the Government of Alberta for the past eleven years, most recently with Aboriginal Relations, but has worked in public service for 23 years primarily working in community development. An extensive traveller, Darryll has a desire to improve social and economic outcomes for women and children, locally and around the globe.
Darryll White has previously been involded in Lions Club of Canada, Variety Club of Canada and the United Way Capital Region as Chair of the Provincial employees campaign. He is an avid golfer, curler and squash player.
Darryll believes strongly in the Jack Layton quote: "Love is better than anger, Hope is better than fear, Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic - and we'll change the world."
Darryll White is proposed for membership by Mike Ryan.
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Bert; grace, Michael McLaughlin
Attendance/Guests: 27 including Peter Denooy, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Darrel Ripley, proposed new member; Brian Andrus, former commanding officer of 395 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron; John Chalmers, historian for Aviation Hall of Fame; Sheila Stauffer, guest speaker
Presentation: John Chalmers gave a 7 minute video presentation regarding Don Hamilton's induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame which was preceeded by a series of recent photographs of Don; John was thanked by Bill Buckham
To see the video about Don Hamilton, go to www.cahf.ca and click on the Members button. Then click on the Member Profiles button in the pop-up menu. Then click on the H button, which brings up names of all members with surnames starting with H. Click on Don's name to bring up his portrait and biographical note. Then to see the video, click on the 2011 Induction video link that says Biography of Don Hamilton.
395 Air Cadet Alumni: Brian Andrus thanked the Rotary Club of Edmonton West for a donation which enabled the group to start a formal alumni association; they now have 117 alumni registered; the squadron was started April 11, 1946; they will be working to celebrate the 70th anniversary in 2016.
Gift Cards: see Brian to purchase - profits support our projects. We will be e-mailing an order form to all members, which can be shared with friends and family. When you order, please fill out to top part of the form only and then give it and a cheque for the total of the order to Brian at a meeting. When Brian gives you your cards he will fill in the bottom part of the form and sign it as your receipt. It is apparent that the higher value cards are the most popular, and we will run out of them first, so if you order a $100 Sobeys/IGA card, we may have to supply you with two $50 cards (this is an example only).
No Meeting September 5
Fun Golf Tournament: sign up with Bob Lamoureux for Thursday, September 8; tee off at noon; steak dinner to end the day; golf costs $66 which includes a power cart, dinner costs $38; come to dinner even if you cannot attend the golf
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Sherry and Doug Sollows; grace, Bill Buckham
Attendance/Guests: 27 including proposed member Darryll White; guest speaker Mike Jenkins
Condolences: therehavebeen 5 deaths over the last two weeks that impact the Rotary Club of Edmonton West - Terri MacPherson suffered from Multiple Sclerosis and resided at Grandview Extended Care Centre for 26 years, she was the first resident to use the first Apple computer that our club donated to Grandview - funeral was July 27; Cec Blackburn was a Past Governor for Rotary District 5370, had pancreatic cancer, funeral was July 27; Past President of Rotary Club of Edmonton West Don Hamilton died of a burst aneurism, celebration of life was August 3; Jim Rowand's son Scott passed away from pneumonia; celebration of life was August 5; member Erika Rudolph passed away from complications from Multilple Sclerosis, funeral will be August 11, 2:00 pm at Lutheran Church, 9009 - 163 Street; obituary will be in Wednesday's Edmonton Journal. Prayers and best wishes to the families.
50/50: Rudy and Wayne did not match cards, $9 to next week
Thankyou: Sherry thanked all who participated in the casino and golf tournament; great fund raisers
Darrel Ripley was born in Drumheller, Alberta, and is married to Peggy. Darrel has a Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation, along with a Human Resources Certificate, General Management Diploma and has been awarded a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB). He has operated his own businesses in the human resources services and residential development sectors and has held leadership roles in commercial, agricultural, retail and investment banking, 17 years within Royal Bank Financial Group.
Darrel was past president and director with St. Albert Minor Baseball, a past director with Baseball Alberta and has held civic volunteer positions in recreation and economic development. A past charter president with Rotary International and volunteer with the Edmonton Christmas Bureau.
Darrel has been proposed for membership by Chris Gowers. He has had membership previously in the Rotary Clubs of Edmonton Northeast, Morinville and St. Albert.
Meeting: Chair - Sherry; Music - Jerome; Grace - Sherry
Attendance / Guests - 32, including Cathie Graves-Evans, Wendy Mitchell, William Betteridge (Edmonton Riverview), Daryl Ripley, DGE Kevin Hilgers (Grande Prairie), Dave Wilson
50/50 Draw: With only 5 pairs remaining, Doug Macdougall and Mike Henry failed to match cards, thus making for a good pot next time.
Happy Birthday: Members sang Happy Birthday to Bill Arnold who will turn 98 (on the golf course) on Wednesday, July 13th. Best wishes also to Cheryl Bauer on July 12th and to Grace Young on July 18th (we can sing to Grace next Monday).
Erika Rudolph is in the palliative care unit at the General Hospital.
Annual Dues: Please don't write just one cheque to cover dues, donation to the Rotary Foundation and/or Gift Cards from Safeway, Sobeys or Saveon. Each of these are separate transactions for accounting purposes, plus the donation to the Rotary Foundation is eligible for a charitable donation receipt (so the information on your cheque is the information required by the foundation to issue the receipt). The invoices were generated by ClubRunner and once they were generated, they could not be revised, hence the misleading total at the top and at the bottom. Please accept our apologies for any confusion caused by those numbers.
We thank the following companies and their representatives for sponsoring our Website and our Westerner E-Bulletins for the 2010-11 Rotary Year:
* Driving Force - John Blimke * Optometrists Clinic - Ben Doz * Jasper Avenue Dental - Joe Lizotte * Cantico Consulting Ltd. - Zen Moisey * Comsign Architectural Signage - Laurie Wilkie
Each of these companies have their own Website, and if you click on their advertisement either in a Westerner/E-Bulletin, or on our Club Website, you will be instantly connected to their website. Please give it a try.
We know this is working, because we get a count of the number of connections made by the visitors to our site or the readers of our Westerners. To date, Driving Force has 497 hits, Optometrists Clinic has 468 hits, Jasper Avenue Dental has 451 hits, Cantico Consulting has 88 hits, and Comsign has 65 hits. These numbers vary because of the length of time the advertisement with the website link has been in place.
Now that we are beginning the 11/12 Rotary Year, we are soliciting re-newal of the advertising, and we welcome new advertisers as well. Please let us know if you do not want your advert to continue.
If you would like to promote your Company in this manner, the cost is just $100 for the Rotary Year. Contact Brian Thompson to arrange for your advertisement to appear. The revenue from this source offsets the cost of renting the Website from ClubRunner and the costs of printing and mailing the Westerner Newsletters to those who don't subscribe to the electronic version. We depend upon these advertisers to meet our budget goal for the year.
Malawi Girls School: Ken Haywood of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast has forwarded emails concerning the first graduating class, 72 girls, from this school that our club helped to fund. Congratulations to the school , the teachers and the graduates plus all the people and clubs that helped to make the school possible.
One or both the emails may end up being posted to our website.
Al Holmes: Al thanked John for help getting many Rotarians to the Air Museum on Kingsway to view the Hawk One F86 Sabre Jet and the ability to talk to the pilots. One of the pilots was Chris Hatfield who is an astronaut (working towards commanding the space station for 6 months next year) and a test pilot. Al received a welcome surprise when Chris found out that Al was a retired test pilot for the RCAF and he made an effort to discuss mutual concerns/experiences with Al. Chris gave Al a shoulder patch that Chris currently wears on his uniforms.
Attendance / Guests: 42, including Elizabeth Johnson (Dunseith), Patti Blimke, Merle Martin, Shawna Ryan, Ben Turner, Diane Cox, Carol Turner, Cathie Graves-Evans, Jo-Anne Hendriks, Janet Macdonald, Kim Hutchinson, Valeeshia Young, Carol Graham, Kay Weir.
Attendance/Guests: 28 including Nadine Riopel; Daryl Zelinski, guest speaker
Change Over Meeting: June 27, 6:00 pm for cocktails; 7:00 dinner & program
Get Well Wishes: Bill Macdonald spilled off his bicycle while cycling near Canmore, ligaments sore
Congratulations: Shane Lafond for birthday June 20; past member Art Jones and spouse Jennie for 60th wedding anniversity;
Gift Cards: please see Kasey to purchase, commission goes to fund our projects
Rotary District 5370 Conference: President Mike advised it was a very good conference with powerful speakers; our club won the Rotary International President's Citation
50/50: $251 carried over as Brian and Dave did not match cards
We are ready to roll with our third annual Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic at Cougar Creek Golf Resort on Thursday, July 28th. We actually have a waiting list of golfers who would like to play in the tournament, and we also have a full slate of volunteers to make the day enjoyable for those who were lucky enough to register on time.
Amongst the over 400 homes that were completely destroyed by the wildfires which forced the evacuation of the entire town on May 15, 2011, four Rotarians lost their homes. This includes the Club President, President-Elect and 2 Club Directors. In addition, the fires damaged another 300 homes in the community (several owned by Rotarians) as well as a number of other town buildings.
The Rotary Club of Slave Lake has now met and is in the process of assessing the needs in their community. The Club will be developing their plan to provide assistance where deemed necessary (eg. Re-build the Slave Lake Rotary Library, the Rotary Playground). In the meantime, a special Disaster and Relief Fund has been established by the Slave Lake Rotary Club.
Donations would be most appreciated. Cheques may be made payable to the Rotary Club of Slave Lake (specify Disaster and Relief Fund). Charitable receipts will be issued as required. Forward cheques to:
Rotary Club of Slave Lake c/o Harry Bartlett, 320 - 9th Street NE, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A2
Thank you for reaching out to this amazing community and supporting the work of these dedicated Rotarians.
Attendance/Guests: 24 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Chris Hay, guest speaker
Gift Cards: please purchase from Kasey; commission goes to projects
June 27 Change Over Meeting: 6:00 pm, cocktails; 7:00 pm dinner
Cenntenial Interact/Ross Shepard High School: Ron advised that the 5 top Interact board members won major awards at Ross Shepard's award night; many other Interactors won service awards
50/50: Fred & Richard did not match cards; $232 carried over
Finemaster: Dave had everyone pay $3 for the privilege to see all the smiles at Rotary meetings: then gave a 1/3 discount for immediate payment
Happy Bucks: Jerome paid several bucks for the fact that his son has obtained a job with Grant MacEwan University which means his grand children will become residents of Edmonton plus Jerome gets the fun job of driving across Canada with his son as they move their possessions
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Don McDermid
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Jamie Ostercamp, aid to Shane Lafond; Steven P. Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Kate Dunseith and Wayne Malouin, guest of Rob Dunseith; Kathy Hauser, guest of Kasey; Steven Sandor, guest speaker
Gift Cards: purchase from Kasey
Change Over Meeting: evening, June 27, bring guests
Finemaster: Mike Ryan fined everyone that attended last week; if not wearing Rotary pin; if not wearing name badge; if not going to Grandview on June 8; directors who did not attend Sherry's first board meeting; anyone not bringing guests to Rotary meetings
Happy Bucks: Laurie lost her long term friend Jake, a Golden Retriever that she called her Rotary puppy since she often took him to Grandview (3-4 times per week). The residents welcomed him and gave him treats. She asked that everyone who has ever lost a pet to donate $2 which would go to PolioPlus.
50/50: Jerome and Steven Eleniak did not match cards
Meeting: to recognize club president's day, Mike Ryan chaired the meeting for Rotary Club of Edmonton South and their president, Pauline Perreault, chaired our meeting; chair, Pauline; music, Jerome; grace, Bill Buckham
Other Esteemed Guests: recently retired Al Budlong, Rotary Club of St. Albert
Gift Cards: buy from Kasey
Correction: Bob changed date for RotaryChristmas Party to December 16 @ Royal Glenora Club
Eyes for Huehue: Ben Doz thanked our club members for supporting the fundraiser, especially Lorne who ran the meeting and performed lots of other setup duties
Friends of Al Hamilton Golf Tournament: John advised the tournament is sold out. Please contact Brian to arrange to volunteer your help for the day (or part thereof)
Al Holmes: Al advised he was very proud to attend the final inspection of Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 395 where 114 cadets performed a great parade and the pride shone on the faces of the cadets. Al said this confirms that our investment in the squadron, as sponsor, is justified
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Mike Henry
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Diego Centanni, Rotary Club of Burnaby; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Bradley, Commanding Officer - Namao Army Base
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PianoDedicationNight @ GrandviewExtendedCareCentre: 6:30 pm June 8, Tommy Banks will play and speak and the residents and our club members will have a great time.
GSETeamfromBelize: Group Study Exchange Team will be in Edmonton for 2 days before the District 5370 Conference. Anyone who wishes to host and billet a team member please call either Jennifer or Jerome - expected dates June 12 & 13s
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Ed
Attendance/Guests: 42 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
Gift Cards: don't forget to buy cards from Kasey, profit to the club's projects
Golf: John advises 85 of 144 golf positions are registered; all 18 holes are sponsored; the Oilers and Kevin Lowe have bought t shirts and printed them with #3 for Al Hamilton and the Rotary International logo; if you wish to golf - contact John; if you wish to volunteer - contact Brian. Registration forms will be available soon.
Ethnic Dinner: At Matahari restaurant; May 27 - 6:00 cocktails, 7:00 dinner - 124 Street & Jasper Ave N W
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Licence Plates: see Laurie - frames for $27; front plate for $8
Eyes for Huehue: tickets available from Ben Doz - May 18 @ U of A Faculty Club
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Bill Buckham and Rob Dunseith; grace, Brian
Attendance: 29, no guests
NO Meeting next Monday April 25, Edmonton Petroleum Club is closed
One Million Lights: Mike Ryan reported that Ben Turner had delivered a certificate from a Rotary Club in the Philippines, on home made paper with a frame also made out of home made paper (a heavier version), that thanked our club for the donation of solar powered lamps which were distributed to poor families in their region. Home made paper is a product that is made in the Philippines to produce income. Ben told Mike that he plans to raise $25,000 by the end of this year to enable this project to install another 800 lamps. Applause from the club members.
Cenntenial Interact Fundraiser: Mike advised that the table purchased by the club was entirely sold to club members but one ticket purchaser did not attend. The fundraiser was successful.
Gift Cards: please see Kasey to purchase for your own use and for gifts to others.
Former Member Ralph Playdon: Bill Buckham advised he received a phone call from another former member, David Treece, who advised that Ralph had fallen in one of his wife's sheep barns and damaged his knee. Surgery was needed to reattach his knee cap to his knee. Best wishes Ralph.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Fred
Attendance/Guests: 35 including Gem Munro, guest speaker, and Gabriel Munro; Steven P. Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Bill Macklem, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Robert Marshall, guest; Arlaine Monaghan, Assistant District Governor from Rotary Club of Spruce Grove
Gift Cards: please purchase from Kasey so we can use the profits on club projects
Eyes for Huehue: Al Sanderson advised that Zen had donated 2 tickets to the club - they were auctioned, Dave purchased; buy your tickets from Ben Doz to support the eye mission to Guatemala
Finemaster: Don McDermid filed himself $2 for missing a previous date to be finemaster; he then asked table questions which did not earn much so everyone paid $2
50/50: the Bill & Bill show - Mcdonald & Buckham did not match cards - $155 carried over
Doug Sollows has proposed Perry Hendriks for membership in the Rotary Club of Edmonton West.
Perry is the General Manager of Hendriks Construction Ltd. in Edmonton. He has been a resident of Beaumont for over 30 years, and has served his community as Town Councillor from October 91 to October 2007. He has a lengthy record of other community service including:
Member of Youth Centre/Resource Centre Building Committee
Member of the Beaumont Library Board and Building Committee
Chairman of the Southwest Regional Water Commission
Chairman of the Beaumont Subdivision Development & Assessment Appeal Board
Member of the Inter-Municipal Development Plan Liaison Committee
Member of the Arena Advisory Committee
Coach of minor hockey
Member of the Police Committee
Member of the Leduc Foundation
Member of the St. Vital Church Finance Committee
Member of the Knights of Columbus - Beaumont Council
Perry is a 1979 graduate of NAIT - Building Construction Engineering Technology and is a member of th Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists and is a Certified Engineering Technologist in Construction Engineering Technology.
September 26 meeting was held at the Grandview Extended Care Centre auditoruim which was completely filled. 30 Rotarians with their guests (Janet Stoby, spouse of Bill Macdonald; Margaret Stoby, mother in law to Bill Macdonald and resident of Grandview for rehab to a broken leg; Jean Lang, spouse to Ben Lang and Jean's daughter, Gail Larkin, a resident of Grandview; Catherine Wright, proposed Rotary member; Jacquie Lamoureux, daugther to Bob Lamoureux; Carol Turner, spouse to Dave Turner; Darrel Ripley, proposed Rotary member; Sherry Schaeter, guest speaker on behalf of Capital Care Foundation). met to be entertained by Jerome Martin (pianist supreme on the new grand piano) and Jerome's favorite bass player, Art Fadum.
Sherry Schaeter told us about many facits of the Capital Care Foundation including the program to refit the entire floors of Grandview and 2 other extended care centres to make them more like living in your own home. Grandview renovations are the first to occur with changes being made to the second floor. These include removal of the secured, locked dementia unit and production of eating areas where food would be served family style. This means that many meals would have servers bring bowls or platters of food and serve the guest's with requested amounts rather than have pre planned, prepared plates served in a cafeteria style. Families could readily join the resident to enjoy family meals.
Jerome advised there is a program being developed to hold a series of concerts at Grandview, two of which will be held before the end of 2011. i Ciristi, a community based choir of 18 - 22 members formed by Dr. Debra Cairns, will entertain on November 18. They focus on choral masterpieces from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. December 14 will be a presentation of "Christmas and all that Jazz" by the Lazy River Quintet (Jerome, Ed Schultz and friends). Mark you calendar for attendance; guests invited.
For a couple of years, Edmonton West Club member Ed Schultz has had a dream of curling in both the northernmost and southernmost curling clubs in the world in the same year. His dream is now well on the way to becoming reality.
Meeting: chair and grace, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome
Attendance/Guests: 39 including Marvin Mawnuing, guest of Perry and guest speaker; Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Brian Andrus, former C O of 395 Air Cadet Squadron; Nadine Fulmer & Steven P. Eleniuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast: Ted Griffith, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona: Kate Wallace plus Faith Armstrong plus Brittany Lissinna, Edmonton Centennial Interact Club; Carol Turner, guest of Dave
Pub Night: April 8, 16:00 @ Capilano Sherlock Holmes; see Bob Lamoureux
EnvisionEdmonton: April 5, dinner for Don Hamilton @ Aviation Museum Hangar on Kingsway Ave., $150 each
Grandview Extended Care Centre: no noon meeting; April 11 meeting is @ 6:00 pm @ Grandview to dedicate the new grand piano to replace the piano like predecessor. To see a video of the piano being set up and commissioned by Jerome, click on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9oGT4mtLvs
Guatemala Fund Raiser: Eyes for Huehuetenango in support of Ben Doz, dinner @ University Faculty Club on May 18, $55 each; 5:30 pm
Rotary District 5370 Conference: our club will pay registration fees for every member attending, in Athabaska, June, 2011
CapitalCare Grandview is home to 145 elderly and disabled adults who need 24 nursing care and services. The Rotary Club of Edmonton West supports this centre through donations that enhance quality of life for residents. Their most recent donation is a brand new grand piano, valued at $32,000.
This video shows the joy it brought to residents who assembled in anticipation of the grand piano arriving.
Attendance / Guests: 25 including Carl Wilberg, Fred Kraft and Allan Plesniarski
Announcements:
Thanks to Bob Lamoureux for organizing our attendance at the Oil Kings Hockey game on Saturday night and the Greek Dinner on Sunday night. President Mike was pleased with his shots at Goalie District Governor Elect Harry Buddle at Rexall Place. The Greek Dinner was fabulous!
Doug Sollows is pleased to announce that Saul Rolhinger will be speaking to our club on March 14th with an update on plans for the Capital City Park deveopment. That would be a good opportunity for members to invite guests to hear about some positive visions for the future of our community.
Ron Hutchinson reminded members that the Interact Club is looking for donations for their upcoming silent auction at their annual fundraising dinner. Please contact Ron if you think you may have something suitable.
Bill Macdonald provided an update on Athlone School. 21 Athlone students participated in the Edmonton Journal Games, proudly wearing the T-shirts donated by Bert Andrews. Those shirts are being retained by the school for use in future years, but each of the students received Journal Games T-shirts.
Finemaster Bill Buckham extracted loonies or twonies from most members.
50/50 Draw - Bill Buckham and Frank Boodram did not match cards, so the pot is growing.
Cheryl Bauer and Ben Doz won moneys in the Hockey pool.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Ben Doz
Attendance/Guests: 36 including Past District Governor Judy Harcourt, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview; Heather Davison, support person for Shane Lafond; Ben Turner; Kieran Leblanc, Executive Director of Book Publishers Association of Alberta and Michael McLaughlin, associate to Kieran;
Gift Cards: purchase from Kasey in order to support our club
Rotary District 5370 Conference: June 16 - 19 in Athabasca, our club pays registration fees for members
Eyes for Huehue: May 18 @ 5:30 pm @ U of A Faculty Club; tickets from Lorner or Ben Doz; $55 each, support Ben's eye missions to Guatemala
Casino: Bill Buckham or Bill Macdonald will call to arrange for your shift at the July 24-25 casino fundraiser
Attendance / Guests: 37, including Carol Jackson, John Henry Weinlick, Minister for McDougall United Church, John Nypiuk, Edmonton Mayfield, Marlene Daniels, Paul Cosway and Sol Rolingher, Partner at Duncan & Craig LLP & guest speaker.
Meeting: chair, Bill Buckham; music, Jerome; grace, Fred
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Heather Davison, Shane Lafond's support worker; Kayla Stan plus Sahil Gupta plus Emerson Csorba, George Grover Scholarship winners; Chris Mooney and Dave Robb, Edmonton Real Estate Board representatives; Ben Turner, Dave's grandson
Harry Daniel: Jerome mentioned some of the aspects of Harry's life and circulated the brochure from Harry's funeral so current members could gain a perspective of a great former member of Edmonton West Rotary
Pub Night: Bob Lamoureux circulated a sign up sheet for the Sherlock Holmes Pub, Capilano, 6:00 pm April 8. He also reminded members of Envision Edmonton's dinner to celebrate Don Hamilton's induction into the Aviation Hall of Fame.
EyesforHuehue: Lorne had tickets available for this fund raiser to be held May 18, 5:30 pm, University of Alberta Faculty Club, $55 each.
Gift Card Fundraiser: cards are available from Laurie and Kasey; please purchase so the club can earn funds towards non gaming regulated projects.
Rotary District 5370 Conference: June 16-19 in Athabasca, registration paid by our club for members.
For each of the past nine summers, generally on the last Thursday in July, we have been hosting a golf tournament. We are proud to announce that these tournaments have raised over a quarter of a million dollars for use by our Club to fund various community and international projects.
In the years 2002, 2003 and 2004, the tournament was held at the Edmonton Petroleum Club Golf Course. We then moved to the Northern Bear for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 tournaments. In 2008, it was held at Blackhawk, and in 2009 and 2010 we held the tournament at Cougar Creek.
Our 2010 tournament cleared $36,700 bringing the 9-year total to $255,451 in net earnings. Since inception, the tournament committee has been chaired by John Blimke with support by Wayne Ellis as Registrar and Treasurer, Brian Thompson as Volunteers organizer, Laurie Wilkie as Signage organizer, and with significant input from others such as Gayle Mabey, Lorne Proctor, Jennifer Lawley, Dan Graham and Honorary Club Member Al Hamilton.
With your continued support as golfers, sponsors, prize or auction item donors or tournament volunteers, we look forward to many more years of the most fun way of raising moneys for our Club, our community and our world.
This is Ana Alcantara, past RYE student outbound for Japan 2001-2002. I am currently in Japan (http://ana.savagemuse.net) and am pleased to read in the eBulletin that The Rotary Club of Edmonton West had donated money towards aiding Japan.
The eBulletin news brought a smile to my face and I hope things are well for you back home.
Gift Cards
: please continue to assist our club in a major fund raiser, the purchase of gift cards for major food providers - see Kasey to purchase - our club makes up to 8% when you buy the gift cards - use them to purchase your own food, prescriptions = you do not have to use up the entire amount of the card's value in any one transaction as the cards will pay any small purchase and carry the balance until the next usage
Hockey Fund Raiser
: purchase tickets from Bob Lamoureux for Oil Kings game 7:00 p m February 26; $25 per seat with $10 of that going to PolioPlus
Greek
Dinner
: February 27 @ Koutouki Taverna; 17:00 for cocktails, 18:00 for dinner, sign up through Bob Lamoureux
Allan Plesniarski was born first generation Canadian to Alfred and Gloria Plesniarski in Winnipeg, Manitob in 1962. His father and grandfather had emigrated to Canada after serving in the British Army during the Second World War. During early school years, Allan served the local church and youth community clubs. He attended St. Paul's High School in Winnipeg, an all boys high school run by Jesuits. Allan was exposed to many examples of Jesuit vocation around the world.
As part of an early career, Allan arrived in Edmonton in 1990 to manage a restaurant in downtown Edmonton. He then attended NAIT to embark on an IT career. Allan joined Saville Systems, owned by Bruce Saville, in 1993. Allan went on to work for IBM for the past 10 years. During that time he became an evening instructor at NAIT.
Allan instructed NAIT student resources to do project work locally and around the world. A local example is Clean Scene, for which the students designed and built a new website and related applications. Allan seeks opportunities for expanded community service.
Allan Plesniarski is proposed for membership in the Club by Chris Gowers.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Kasey
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Dinn Corbett-Tourenco, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview; Kieran LeBlanc, executive director of Book Publishers Association of Alberta and associate Michael McLaughlin
No Meeting February 21
Previously Announced Events: Oil Kings game February 26 and Greek Dinner February 27 - call Bob Lamoureux for reservations/tickets
Casino: Bill Buckham announced the casino will be held July 24 and 25 - please arrange to be available to staff the proceedings
Congratulations, Lynette, on your improving health, we look forward to your return to our weekly meetings
Golf: John announced the Al Hamilton and Friends Tournament will occur July 28 - please be available to play or help - consider providing either hole prizes or auction prizes.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bill Buckham
Guests/Attendance
: 33 including Mike Faber, guest of Kasey; Cam Dafoe; Allan Plesniarski; Duncan the piper
ThePiper
piped in the
Haggis
and then dressed the Haggis
in a most unusual way. He concluded with 2 verses of the Robbie Burns poem followed by the slashing of the pudding cover.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jim Spalding; grace, Brian
Attendance/Guests: 31 including Allan Plesnarski, Duncan MacDougall (guest speaker); Tyler Neilsen, Fred Kraft
Greek Dinner: February 27 @ Koutouki Taverna, Gateway Blvd & 45th Avenue N W; cocktails 17:00, dinner, 18:00, contact Bob Lamoureux for reservations
Wine & Tappas: This Friday evening (January 21) commencing at 6:00 pm at the TU Gallery, 10718 - 124 Street. For information call Alex Paterson at 780-452-9664.
50/50: $277 split between Dan Graham and Doug Sollows, congratulations
Interact Fundraiser: see Ron for tickets for April 15; donations are required for the silent auction - again contact Ron if you can provide anything.
Finemaster: Ron fined Chris re Bert's tie and Bob Lamoureux re president's form; then table questions about Rotary International
Hockey Pool Winners: Mike Ryan and Rob Dunseith
Proposed New Member: Fred Kraft, proposed by Brian Thompson. Fred is a recently retired Agricultural Engineer. Most of his professional career was with PFRA, the federal government agency focused on projects which would benefit farmers in western Canada. Fred will provide us with a biography for publication in our next Westerner.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace Chris
Attendance/Guests: 31 including Jennifer Lesko, guest speaker
Thank You
: John Blimke donated 2 sets of 2 tickets to Oil Kings game for January 29, these went to 50/50 draw winners who did not match the cards (Dan Graham & Dave)
Interact Fundraiser: tickets available from Ron, Thursday, April 15 @ Chateau Louis Conference Centre, $45 each, supports projects for our Interact Club @ Ross Shepard High
Casino: Bill Buckham announced we are on the list for the summer quarter - actual date to be determined by draw in February
Hockey Pool Winners: Mike Henry, Al Sanderson, Dan Graham, Dave plus holder of ticket #97 (let Mike Ryan know if you hold this pool ticket)
Finemaster: no fines per Bert because of high Christmas expenditures
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, guest Eva Bostrand; grace, Cheryl
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Sheila Stauffer, guest of Chris; Susan Cribbs; Eva Bostrand, guest speaker
Condolences: to Mike and Shauna Ryan on the passing of Mike's mother; there was a moment of silence to start our Rotary meeting in honour; funeral scheduled for Thursday about 2:00 p m; details to follow
Induction of New Member: sponsor Al Sanderson introduced Bill Macdonald who was inducted into the classification Environmental Engineer (congratulations to Bill for the membership and also attending Grandview Christmas party in his first week of membership)
Fellowship Dinners: call Bob Lamoureux to register (780-890-1315)
Get Well Wishes: Al Holmes spent several days in cardiac care unit @ Royal Alex - needs pacemaker - now on second floor RAH
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Duane
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Trisha Dea; Ben Turner, guest speaker; Steven P. Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Shauna Ryan, guest of Mike; Bill Macdonald, guest of Al Sanderson;
Gainor the Gopher: Ron brought the Saskatchewan mascot to motiviate everyone to cheer for ??? (later he got fined for wearing his Saskatchewan hat during lunch)
Fellowship Dinners: sign up sheet is available
Rotary Club of Edmonton West Board of Directors for 2011/2012: Brian brought the slate to the attention of the club - moved by Jerome, seconded by Ben Doz; elected unanimously - Congratulations - President Sherry Holmes, Past President Mike Ryan, President Elect Rob Dunseith, Secretary Brian Thompson, Treasurer Lily Fong, Directors Duane Evans, Lorne Proctor, Cheryl Bauer, Bob Kimmerly, Bob Lamoureux, Alex Paterson
New Member Proposal: sponsored by Al Sanderson, Bill Macdonald has been proposed in classification Environmental Engineer. Bill was born in Saskatoon, has BSc from U of S in Chemical Engineering; upon graduation, Bill worked with Saskatchewan Power as environmental engineer, then Potash Co of America as process engineer, then moved to Alberta and spent 34 years with Alberta Environment (recently retired).
Bill played competitive tennis then taught same; wife Janet recently retired as a medical doctor; Janet is a good downhill skier and is a member of Rocky Mountain Seniors Ski Club; together Bill and Janet enjoy travel and many outdoor activites (plus dog Sherman).
The Nominating Committee, consisting of the Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, is pleased to present the following nominees to the Board of Directors for the 2011/2012 Rotary Year:
President Sherry Holmes Past President Mike Ryan President-Elect Rob Dunseith Secretary Brian Thompson Treasurer Lily Fong Director Duane Evans Director Lorne Proctor Director Chery Bauer Director Bob Kimmerly Director Bob Lamoureux Director Alex Paterson
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bill Buckham
Attendance/Guests:
34 including Bill Purdy, Rotary Club of Stony Plain and mayor of Wabamum; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and coordinator of Rotary Employment Partnership
Induction of New Member
: welcome to Perry Hendriks, sponsor Doug Sollows, classification Construction - Building
50/50: Brian and Charlie did not match cards, $186 put over.
Meeting: held at Grandview Extended Care Centre, the Grandview liaison Carolyn and the new Administrator, Maureen Flynn, welcomed us; then - chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Chris
Christmas Function
: November 27 @ Highlands Golf Club; 6:00 cocktails, 7:00 dinner; $25 each;call Bob Lamoureux if you plan to attend
Club Assembly:
November 15, please attend to voted on bylaw and other changes
CleanScene: fund raiser high tea, November 24, call Mike Ryan if you can attend
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Brian
Attendance/Guests: 40 including Perry Hendriks, guest of Doug Sollows; Viviane Forest, guest speaker; Carrie Anton, aid to Viviane; Susan King, guest of Duane; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and Rotary District 5370 Employment Partnership; Jaye Lee, guest of Jim Spalding (Jaye used to teach disabled skiers)
Thankyou: Sherry thanks the Rotarians who supported the Literacy Project @ Lansdowne School - they read, @ the school in October, to classes of students - excellent support and promotion of literacy is appreciated - special thankyou to Doug MacDougall, Chris, Jerome, Bill Buckham
Hockey Pool Winners: Kathleen Gowers, Bill Storoschuk, Wayne
Sally Ann: sign up sheet will be circulated to work Christmas kettles for Salvation Army
Fellowship Dinners: Bob Lamoureux announced they will start about end of November
Future Rotary Dates: Christmas Function: November 27 @ Highlands Golf Club, Grandview Luncheon - November 8; Club Assembley - November 15
Homes for Holidays: Alex advised Tu Gallery is a sponsor - tickets to visit the 5 decorated homes are available from him or the gallery , $30, proceeds to charity
Lest We Forget Concert: Jim Spalding has tickets, $20, honouring 100 years for Canadian Navy, Winspear Centre, November 7, performed by Cosmopolitan Music Society
50/50: Doug MacDougall and Sherry did not match cards
Finemaster: Dan Graham fined Danny Chau $2 for illegal parking of car; everyone $1 if not wearing Rotary pin; table questions - how many worldwide Rotarians (1.2 million), how many worldwide Rotary clubs (33,000), Rotary is in how many countries (over 200), how many Rotary clubs in Canada (733), recite 4 Way Test (Is it the Truth, Is it Fair to all concerned, Will it build GoodWill and better friendships, Will it be Beneficial to all concerned)
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Cheryl
Good News: President Mike advised that Lynette is dealing with her health issues and will return; applause from the gallery
Proposed New Member: Kasey Armstrong, manager at Servus Credit Union (our club's new bank), proposed by Chris - Kasey grew up in Manitoba, attended SAIT in Calgary, graduated with a diploma in Management and Marketing, 9 years in Military Naval Reserves where she met her husband (he has 21+ years in the reserve), married in 1996 and moved to Edmonton, she has worked for Servus for 13 years and, as a result, volunteers in community related projects including teaching "dollars and sense" through Junior Achievement; 2 children and supports them in their activites including being treasurer of their elementary school.
With the new season of fall upon us the Partnership has a renewed energy and momentum.One part time job has been generated this month and several jobs are in development. This is gives great hope for a bountiful fall harvest of jobs for our many potential employees.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Frank
Attendance/Guests: 35 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; guests Patrick Cadieux, Kasey Armstrong, Myka Osinchuk guest speaker.
Correction: address for directors' meetings is CleanScene @ Boys & Girls Club Building, 9425 - 109 A Avenue N W
Centennial Interact: they helped TD Bank with the Greening Environment project by planting 1500 trees last Saturday - well done
Finemaster: Al Holmes fined 3 tables for hoarding all the women present - $2 per member; anyone not having purchased a hockey pool ticket $1; anyone under the age of 80 - $1 because they probably do not experience Alzheimers symptons
Happy Bucks: Grace because daughter Val has returned from competing in a triathalon in Budapest and a grandson has received his golf pro card at age 22; Mike Ryan because 50th anniversary of burger place earned CleanScene $1,000; Doug MacDougall for shooting his age in golf last weekend; Frank for youngest daugther getting job she wanted with Global Fund Switzerland
50/50: Al Holmes & Mike Ryan did not match cards for $106
On our HOME page under DOWNLOADS we have added a spreadsheet which lists all 23 Greater Edmonton area Rotary Clubs with their meeting times and locations. You can open this spreadsheet, print it out for your reference or even download a copy to your own computer.
Here are the opportunities for Edmonton West Rotarians to do a make-up if they are not able to attend the regular Monday 12:15 pm meeting at the Petroleum Club:
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Dan Graham
Attendance/Guests: 43 including Jackie Hobal, District Governor for Rotary District 5370, former member of Rotary Club of Edmonton West, current member of Rotary Club of Athabasca, guest speaker; Arlaine Monaghan, Assistant District Governor for our club and member Rotary Club of Spruce Grove; Perry Hendricks, guest of Doug Sollows; Elaine Rowand, guest of Jim; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and Rotary District 5370 Employment Partnership; Steven P. Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Kasey Armstrong and Laura Keegan, guests of Chris; Melissa Maier, counsellor for Shane Lafond, employed by our club through the Rotary District Employment Partnership
Correction - Last Weeks Finemaster: Frank was fined for conducting the welcome song, not interrupting the National Anthem
Condolensces: Grace advised, through President Mike, that past president of Rotary Club of Edmonton West Jim Lockhart passed away several weeks ago.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Frank
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Greg Dearden, guest of Duane; Adam Kibsey, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Stan Harry, Rotary Club of Parksville Noon and former member of our club; Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Laura Keegan, guest speaker; Kasey Armstrong, our bank branch manager @ Servus Credit Union
August Anniversaries: Nancy and Joe, Carol and Dave
50/50: Kasey Armstrong & Bill Buckham did not match cards
Finemaster: Bert fined Chris re garbled introductions, Frank for interrrupting the National Anthem, anyone not at the Ryan hosted BBQ, not knowing the Rotary District 5370 Secretary's name
Happy Bucks: Jennifer - back from Belise; Laurie - likes the Fringe; Grace - birthday card from GSE student that she and Bill hosted back in 1978
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Dan Graham
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Jim Gillespie, guest speaker; Melissa Maier, counsellor for Shane; Judy Harcourt, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview and Past District Governor
Hockey Pool: Doug MacDougall volunteered to set up this year's pool, thanks Doug
BBQ: August 21, @ Mike & Shauna Ryan's; 4:00 for cocktails; 6:00 for dinner; bring your own refeshments, steak or other meat to BBQ, lawn chairs; $3.00 for potatoes and other garnishments
District 5370 Governor Visit: bring your spouse or significant other to meet Jackie Hobal, former Edmonton West member; regular time for lunch meeting on August 30
Belize Literary Program: Jerome announced 2 of our members are in Belize (Jennifer and Al Sanderson with spouse Karen) - a BLOG has been set up - see first hand how our efforts to help the children are accepted/realized in Belize. If you click on the BELIZE LITERACY PROGRAM advert. at the side of the Westerner or our Website, it will take you directly to this Blog for the latest information.
Placencia, Belize: Duane advised the construction and installation of the toilets has been completed and Al Sanderson will do the final inspection. He will also deliver 2 cheques, each $1,000, one for high school scholarship program; one for hardship fund for principal Omar so he can assist students in need
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Melissa Maier, club guest; Dr. Kerry Pawluski, guest speaker
Group Study Exchange: 6 week visit to Australia in February, 2011; nominations for Rotarian leader or young adult participants due in early August
Cheryl Bauer: welcomed to membership in our club via transfer from Rotary Club of Edmonton
50/50: Bill Storoschuk and Doug MacDougall did not match cards
Finemaster: Jennifer, due to leave for Belise in 2 weeks for teacher education workshops as part of Rotary District 5370 program to move the Alberta Education Curriculum to Belise, fined Mike Ryan for NEWBY comments, Jim Spalding for fine looking Rotarian comments re table introductions. Then she asked table questions: who won British Open - Louis Oosthuizen from South Africa by 7 strokes; who came second - Lee Westwood of England; where is next British Open - 2011 will be at Royal St. George in Sandwich, Kent; why does Belise stand out re Central American countries - English is the first language; then, to get everyone to $2 fine levy she fined if no Rotary pin being worn or if the table did not have a lady present.
Club Fun Golf: August 16; Victoria Golf Course; tee times 1:00 pm; steak dinner, 6:00 pm (not 7:00 pm, as previously reported) - come to dinner even if you don't golf
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jim Spalding & Rob Dunseith; grace, Dave
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Megan Paterson, daughter of Alex; John and Donna Nicoll, both of Rotary Club of Edmonton Avenue of Nations.
BBQ: due to rain damage on roadway to Mike & Shauna's, the BBQ has been rescheduled to August 21, cocktails @ 4:00 pm; dinner @ 6:00 pm, bring your own refreshments, meat to BBQ and lawn chairs
50/50: Dan Graham & Dave did not match cards, $37 carried over
Club Fun Golf: August 16 @ Victoria Golf Course, 1:30 pm tee times; 6:00 pm dinner, come to dinner even if you do not golf
Finemaster: John fined $1 each for the following: if you attended the Indy; Zen for starting dessert before main course; if you own a big, black Cadillac with white across one side; if you did not wear your Rotary pin or if you were late in arriving for the meeting
D5370 Rotary Employment Partnership thanks Mike Ryan!
As you may know the D5370 Rotary Employment Partnership had a booth in the House of Friendship at the International Convention in Montreal. The Partnership generated lots of interest both in our own District and Internationally. It was quite amazing. The Partnership had a lot of interest from Rotarians in Texas, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Washington State and other places that I have forgotten. Not to mention many places in Canada.
The last plenary session speaker, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley who was a polio survivor, speak about the Ontario Rotary at Work Partnership (they modeled their Partnership after ours). He talked about how Rotarians have worked hard to eradicate polio and perhaps their next big international project should be to eradicate the high unemployment rate for people with disabilities. It was a fabulous coincidence!
There were many Rotarians from around the District who helped staff our booth including Mike Ryan of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. Having Mike and other Rotarians spend their valuable time while at the Convention to help us out enabled us to have detailed conversations about the Partnership with several interested Rotarians.
The D5370 Rotary Employment Steering Committee sincerely thanks you Mike!
We now have a full contingent of volunteers for our Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at Cougar Creek Golf Resort.
Your Tournament Committee, consisting of John Blimke, Wayne Ellis, Brian Thompson, Al Hamilton and Laurie Wilkie wish to thank the following Rotarians for helping to make this project a success, and a fun time for all concerned.
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bert
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Greg Dearden, guest of Duane; Darrel Ripley, club guest; David Dorward, guest speaker
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament: July 29 @ Cougar Creek Golf Resort
Club Fun Golf: August 16 @ Victoria Golf Course; come to dinner @ 6:00 pm if you can't come to golf
Retain Members: Mike Ryan talked about making sure new members know the responsibilities of being a Rotarian so that they do not decide to stop participating at an early moment in their tenure
Board Members Needed: Rotarians should consider joining the board to fill the 2 vacant directorships - Youth Chair & Community/Vocational Chair
Transfer Member: welcome to Cheryl Bauer, transfering from Rotary Club of Edmonton
50/50: Jerome & Bert left $13 to grow as they did not match cards
Finemaster: Bert Brought Brian to the front to be finemaster - Brian fined everyone $2 pursuant to his perception of the status of the 4 Way Test and charged Bert double
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton and potential transfer to our club; Wayne Cameron, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; John Brown and Shane Lafond, club guests; Leo Seguin, guest speaker and Rotary Club of Westlock
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament: July 29 @ Cougar Creek
Club BBQ: July 17 @ Mike & Shauna Ryans'; 5:00 cocktails; 7:00 BBQ; bring your own refreshments, folding chairs and food for BBQ - potato salad and condiments are supplied, as are the barbecues.
You can download a map from our Club Website. Directions - west on Yellowhead Trail to Stony Plain/Calahoo Overpass; north on highway 779 for 14 km.; turn left (west) on TWP544 road for 1.5 km.; second entrance on right - see Rosal Acres sign (has a map); on the right go to 29 Salmon Drive (about 1 km.) Phone # 780-967-4172 The only lot with a railway caboose in the side yard.
Club Fun Golf: @ Victoria Golf on August 16; tee times start 1:00 pm; steak dinner 6:00 pm; join for dinner if you can't attend for the golf; golf includes golf cart $65; dinner $35
50/50: Don Hamilton & Sandon split $56
Finemaster: Ben Doz plied Rotary trivia questions - what club lost its charter, when and why = Duarte CA in 1989 for enrolling women as members; first motto of Rotary = He Profits Most Who Serves Best; what does the Rotary wheel symbolize = civilization and movement; number of words in the 4 Way Test = 24; of the Rotary International Presidents annual theme, what was the only one that comprised of one word = Participate (the editor thinks Ben got everyone for the maximum $2)
Attendance/Guests: 42 including Diane Cox, Kathleen Gowers, Karen Sanderson, Marley McGonigle, Shauna Ryan, Carol Turner, Carol Graham, Doreen Moisey, Cathie Graves-Evans, Keatha Buckham
Perfect Attendance: Bill Storoschuk 36 years, Jim Spalding 27, Jerome Martin 22, Ann Orsini 16, Mike Ryan 14, Ben Doz 2, Jennifer Lawley 1, Chris Gowers 1
Welcome Incoming Board of Directors: Mike Ryan, president; Ben Doz, past president; Sherry Holmes, president elect; Laurie Wilkie, secretary; Lily Fong, treasurer; Rob Dunseith, club service; Bob Lamoureux, social; Chris Gowers, membership; Alex Paterson, youth; Duane Evans, international service; Jasbeer Singh & Lewis Cardinal, communications; vacant, vocational/community
Attendance/Guests: 27 including Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton, Andre Isaac, guest speaker
Hockey Pool Winner: Zen came back to pick up his winnings
Casino: Ben Doz announced last casino raised $72,450.25; well done all you workers
Air Cadets: Bill Buckham gave a good report from the squadron's annual review with info from Don St. Croix, 395's commanding officer - 395 won best squadron in the zone - average attendance per parade - 101 cadets; total muster strength 124 cadets comprised of 91 male and 33 female - female have many of the higher NCO positions; 55 cadets out on various summer scholarships including an exchange to the Netherlands, survival instructors' course, power flight course, 4 on gliding course, 39 in regular summer camp at either Rocky Mountain House, Penhold; 2 @ army drum major pipe band camp
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Don McDermid
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Stan Harry, Rotary Club of Parksville and former Edmonton West member; Adam Kibsey, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Merle Martin, guest of Jerome; Claire Clark, Aboriginal Women's Professional Association; Beverly Findlay, Integrity Award Winner and University of Alberta
Belize: Ben Doz thanked Jennifer & Tony, Marley Doz, Doug Sollows, Al Sanderson, Jim Johnston and Bill Buckham for the work performed to load 16 pallets in a container re educational goods for the Rotary District 5370 Program plus another 6 pallets of books of which 2 pallets are reserved for our school project in Placencia. Thankyou to Ben for his work there as well.
Recently, a severe storm hit Guatemala and did major damage. Zen Moisey has provided some information below from the Parrojas area where his "adopted daughter" Amelia lives and where our Club has funded some microbanks.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, James Johnston; grace, Doug MacDougall
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Keith Evans, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Al Budlong, Rotary Club of St. Albert; Sargeant Simon Perry, guest speaker
Guatemala: Ben Doz announced news from Huehuetenango that there was 5 inches of ash from the volcano which has been washed away by Hurricane Agatha, now severe flooding but no deaths in their area
Thailand: Boon is attending university outside of Bangkok and has not been affected by the riots.
RYPEN: our club sent 3 students; Mike Ryan announced it was a great conference - 60 teenagers in the snow - largest conference in District 5370 history.
Cosmopolitan Music Society: spring concert June 6 @ Winspear
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 30 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Sharon Erickson, Rotary Club of St. Michael - Albertville, Minnesota, USA; John Nypiuk, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Dr. Thomas Greidanus, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview and guest speaker
HAWS: Ben Doz thanked everyone who has helped load the Belise container for Jennifer
Rotary BBQ: bring your own steak and beverage to Mike Ryan's acreage, July 17
Rotary Fun Golf: August 16 @ Victoria Golf Course, golf & cart is $65, dinner is $35, please attend the dinner (BBQ steak) even if you can't attend the golf
Board of Directors Change Over Meeting: June 28 @ 6:00 pm, 7:00 for meal and meeting
Presentation: Ben Doz presented a cheque to John for delivery to Al Hamilton, $5,000 for the Inner City Rink Project
Al Hamilton & Friends Golf Tournament: July 29 @ Cougar Creek, please enter your teams - funds help our club plus the Inner City Rink Project
The registration form for our Charity Golf Tournament at Cougar Creek on Thursday, July 29th is available for you to download from the Downloads section of our Website.
Meeting: Chair Ben Doz; music Jerome; grace James Johnston.
Attendance/Guests: Ria Boodram, daughter of Frank; Robyn Anderson, associate of Joe; Jack Van Horn, guest of Bill. There were 37 members in attendance.
Jerome: The Grandview BBQ was a huge success in spite of mother nature. This was the last event for Grandview for the year.
Ethnic Dinner: Thanks to Bob for organizing the ethnic supper held Friday night at Guru. Members enjoyed the food and company.
Mike: A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Gary McPherson. Gary was a friend to many and a tireless supporter for the disabled. 50/50 Winners:
50/50 Draw: Ben presented winnings to Bill and Steve from the last draw.
Finemaster: Frank Boodram challenged the memory of members on a range of topics from the Globe and Mail and stumped everyone for the name of the active volcano in Iceland.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Dan Graham
Attendance/Guests: Susan Steele, Rotary Club of Placencia, Belise; Jelto Schiebel with Thomas Zurch, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Brad Anderson, guest speaker; Trisha Chow with Jaclyn Hutchinson plus Brittany Lissinna and Faith Armstrong, RYLA participants and Centennial Interact Club
Lynette: she advised that she has been absent because of diagnosis of critical anemia plus allergy to iron pills - she will be low profile @ Rotary for a while - good luck on a swift recovery
Centennial Interact fundraiser: Jennifer congratulated that club and said she was proud of them for putting on their fund raising evening, largely on their own, and raising $14,000; Ron advised Rotary Club of Edmonton West was honoured by presentation of a framed certificate for thanks for support in the fund raiser and helping 12 Interactors attend to Belise this spring for project work
Al Hamilton and Friends Golf Classic: John advised date is Thursday, July 29, Cougar Creek Golf Resort; we have retained all hole sponsors from last year plus Edmonton Oilers and Canyon Excavators - several high profile silent auction items to be offered including fine wine via Wayne Gretzsky and BBQ for 12 from Driving Force
50/50: Bill Buckham and Steve won - they split $216, congratulations
Finemaster: Ed tried fining everyone for lack of knowledge on entertainment icons (songs and artists from the past) - ended up fining everyone for knowing to much
In order to address Ross Hallett's comment that our Rotary Club seems to be discouraging members from using Facebook, Twitter and other communication tools, it is important to keep in mind just what ClubRunner is, and what it is not.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bill Buckham
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Lieutenant Colonel R. K. "Midas" Vogan, guest speaker; honourary Colonel Paul Byrne, Rotary Club of Edmonton and 419 Fighter Squadron; Steven Eleniak, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Sandra Steele, developer and Rotary Club of Placencia, Belise
Ethnic Dinner: Guru Restaurant, 170 Street & 100 Avenue, fixed menu, not highly spiced, vegetarian if needed - advise Bob Lamoureux, registration sheet was circulated
Grandview BBQ: May 4, 5:30, cocktails; 6:00 pm dinner; entertainment by Jay Kulchinsky
Thankyou: President Ben thanked Lorne, Rob Dunseith, & Laurie for their work in set up and other procedures to enable a great Paul Harris evening to occur, last week
Integrity Award: Bev Findlay was our club's award winner at the Integrity Award Dinner held last Wednesday. Those of our club that did not attend missed a great evening where fabulous stories of humanitarian service from all the award winners were told. You need to attend to establish your claim to be Rotarians.
Club Assistant Secretary: Jean Lauzon will assist Laurie to perform all the duties of club secretary - thanks Jean
Rotary International Video Award: Centennial Interact Club, our representative club at Ross Shepard High School, won this award, the only Interact Club in the world to win an award - for international service - we assume for their Belise project.
50/50: Sherry Holmes & Brian did not match cards
Belise: Sandra Steele brought greetings from Placencia as well as a letter of thankyou for our club's funding of the washroom project in their elementary school. Duane advised that our involvement, together with the Rotary Club of Edmonton, could continue for a long time.
The Partnership continues its success in generating meaningful jobs for people with developmental disabilities - Two more people have great part time jobs!
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bert
Attendance/Guests: 33 including Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Lauren Milner, Rotoract Club of Edmonton Centre (former exchange student to Chili); Rachel Jacques, guest speaker (former exchange student to Mazatland, Mexico)
Centennial Interact Fundraiser: see Ron for tickets for April 30; $45, Sawmill Banquet, 6:00 pm
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Tommy Banks wrote a letter of appreciation that we were planning to purchase a grand piano for the media centre - Tommy said he would be quite prepared to come and play, occasionally; April 6 - come to the performance 7:00 to 8:30, Polish dance group, Asian martial arts demonstration, music by U of A students
Integrity Awards: April 21 @ Sutton Place Hotel; 6:00 pm cocktails, 7:00 dinner and presentations; our club is awarding Bev Findlay from the School of Native Studies
Belize: Duane advised there was a joyful presentation given to the elementary school students about our agreement to fund the toilets for their school so they can learn without getting sick
50/50: Doug MacDougall and Alex did not match cards, $172 carried over
Finemaster: Dan Graham fined if you had no pins or name tags; he then fined if you did not know the following - documentary on tv on Donald S. Cherry; Womens' Curling won by Germany (Andrea Shaw) with Canada getting Bronze (in Swift Current); Rotary International membership now up to 1,234,000 in 33,790 clubs; first Canadian club was Winnipeg in 1910 (met @ YMCA) but not chartered by Rotary until 1912 (would have been the 17th club if chartered in 1910 but was 35th in 1912)
No Meeting Next Week - Edmonton Petroleum Club closed for Easter Monday.
This was Paul Harris Fellowship Night. Many former members and significant others joined us to celebrate. Paul Harris Fellowship recipients from the past were honoured. Six new Paul Harris Fellowhips were presented.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bert
Attendance: 63 including Elaine Rowand, Bob Losie, Florence Thompson, Jaye Lee (guest of Jim Spalding), Linda Glover (guest of Bert), Ryan Reynolds, Ashley Turner, Don Turner, Karen Turner, Carol Turner, Darryl Turner (six guests of Dave), Duncan Wilkie, Yanik and Jennifer Duvoid (three guests of Laurie), Valerie Braiden (guest of Grace), Marly McConigle (guest of Ben Doz), Don & Margaret St. Croix (395 Air Cadets), Harry & Doris Pinchin, Dave Treece, Keatha Buckham, Frank Totino, Brian Andrus (395 Air Cadets), R. & Lou Morgan, Merle Martin, Mugsy Forbes & Ollie Triska, Mary McEachern (guest of Steve), Kim Hutchinson, Darlene Hallett
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 36 including Ray Philipenko, guest of Duane; Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Mary O'Neil and Gary Faulkner, guest speakers
Grandview Extended Care Centre: Ben Doz thanked Jerome for the recent gala and indicated another gala will occur in May
Integrity Awards: see Jerome for tickets, April 21 @ Sutton Place Hotel, $45
Paul Harris Night: April 19, come and applaud, 6:00 pm for cocktails, view displays, 7:00 dinner and presentations, expect $40 each
Interact fund raiser: see Ron for tickets, April 30 @ Sawmill banquet, 6:00 pm
Belise: jubilation over our agreement to fund the elementary school toilet project; Duane circulated a picture received by email showing the main Belisians at the announcement; our cost is about $7,500 of which individual club members have agreed to contribute $4,000 - well done: Duane advised Rotary Club of Edmonton and Calgary Olympic have heard of our project/program and wish to contirbute dollars to get the job done - this is for the balance of the needs past the toilet health initiative
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Jean
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Jelto Schiebel, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Stephen Berg, guest speaker
Grandview Extended Care Centre: prepare to come and visit the residents on April 6, 6:30 pm; music and treats
Youth Exchange Canoe Trip: call Ben Doz if you can chaperone for this week long event
Interact Fundraiser: April 30, tickets $45, @ Sawmill Banquet 3840 - 76 Avenue N W
Front Desk: volunteers needed, call Rob Dunseith
SocialCalendar: Bob Lamoureux outlined Paul Harris Evening April 19; Ethnic dinner @ Guru Restaurant May 7; June 28, evening meeting for change of board of directors; joint bbq with Centennial Interact Club sometime in June
Hockey Pool Winners: Al Sanderson, Bruce Perry, Jim Spalding, Al Holmes
50/50: Al Sanderson & Doug Sollows did not match cards
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Don McDermid
Guests: Emily Dutton & Jasmine Genge, Centennial Interact Club
Interact Fundraiser for Belize: April 30 @ Sawmill, 3840 - 76 Ave N W; 6:00 for cocktails, 7:00 for dinner; $45
Centennial Interact Activities: our club presented a cheque to support their activities - the 2 representatives reported that activites include volunteering @ Hope Mission; sports day every Tuesday with students of McCauley Elementary School; fund raising competition with Jasper Place to raise funds for Haiti - between the 2 schools, including 3 to 1 matching grants, they raised $30,000; charter a junior Interact Club @ Westminster Junior High School; $15,000 funding raised and used in Belize - in 8 days they will be going to Belize to participate in a sports camp, provide labour to improve schools and produce a documentary video which will be shown at their April 30 fundraiser
Paul Harris Day: April 19 is an evening meeting to salute existing Paul Harris Fellows and greet new Paul Harris Fellows. Cocktails 6:00; dinner 7:00; no noon meeting that day
Meeting: Chair - Ben; Music - Jerome; Grace - Al Holmes
Guests: Nadine Fulmer - Edmonton Northeast, Kirsten Poon - Rotaract Club of Edmonton Centre, Peter Chung - Rotaract Club of Edmonton Centre, Ilario and Annie Re, Larry Westergard, Dave Robb, Peter MacPherson & Peter Iglinski
Front Desk: Today was Shane's first day helping us at the registration desk. As part of the Rotary Employment Partnership Program, he will be assisting from now on. Please welcome him.
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Brian Heidecker, guest speaker; Lauren Milner, former exchange student and Rotaract Club Edmonton Downtown; Miao Tsai, Rotary Club of Ottawa; Stephen Lau, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview and his guests Lorne Wensel, Henry Little, Catherine Ta
Computers: if you have a computer (PC) that you could donate, check with Rotary District 5370 to see if it could be used in the district program for Belise school upgrades. Any donations should include a letter indicating that the gift is for the Belize Literacy program.
Paul Harris Night: plan to attend April 19, cocktails 6:00, dinner 7:00, to applaude announcement of new Paul Harris Fellows and salute existing Paul Harris Fellows
Grandview Extended Care Centre: H1N1 scare is over, galas can be scheduled - our next one is April 16, details to follow - this is a Friday night
Integrity Awards: contact Jerome with your nominee before Friday night
Other Nominations: contact Laurie if you have a proposed nominee for either Donald Craig Rotary Peace Award or Paul Harris Fellowships
No Noon Meetings: February 15, Family Day; February 22, Rotary Day
Rotary Day: see Ben Doz for tickets, $49, function @ Sawmill Banquet Centre, 6:00 pm cocktails, 7:00 pm dinner; talk by Dr. Robert Scott, chair for PolioPlus for Rotary International
Hockey Pool Winners: congratulations to Laurie and Wayne
Belize: Duane has returned. He confirmed Chris' report that there are many development opportunities for our club in Placencia and invited interested Rotarians to call either Chris or Duane to help develop a suitable project
George Grover Scholarships: one of the current winners wrote a thankyou letter - Peter McPherson, second year medical student, interested in medicine for children - the three winners talk to the club in our next meeting, March 1
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome and "piper" Butch; grace, the Selkirk Grace by Robbie Burns read by Bill Buckham
Guests: Butch Balch, piper; Linda Glover; Alex Pederson and his guest Doug Loewen; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast
Robbie Burns Celebration Lunch: Paul Harris Fellows piped in to the sound of pipe music; consumption of Haggis and Scotch - thanks to the efforts of Bob Lamoureux; Address to the Haggis in excellent misspeak by Jim Johnston
Casino: Bill Buckham said total revenue was about $58,000 which is expected to rise to $75,000 through pooling of all casinos for the quarter - thanks to all the workers who contributed to this effort
Board of Directors: they authorized a donation of $5,000 to Shelterbox as a way of helping the displaced people in Haiti; many individual donations were pledged after President Ben started with a personal $100 donation - donation cheques to be made out to Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation so you can get a receipt for income tax purposes
Grandview Media Room and Grand Piano: President Ben thanked Jerome for many hours of work to put together a new project for Grandview Extended Care Centre - $34,000 to provide the items suggested in the title
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Jim Johnston
Attendance/Guests: 39 including Hank Hendricks, Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Paula Irvin & Jodi Zabludowski, guest speakers; Alex Paterson, guest of Lynette
Haiti Financial Aid: a vote was called to authorize the board of directors to execute payment of aid through Rotary International as an additional budget item
U of A Rotoract Club: please call George Emery (780-446-3060) to arrange to help get parents and teachers together for Parkdale School, January 28 @ 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Casino: Bill Buckham reported all positions are filled for the 4 shifts on January 23 & 24
Robbie Burns Lunch: January 25, bring spouses and guests to enjoy the parade of Paul Harris Fellows, haggis, dram of scotch and a good lunch plus program
50/50: Bill Buckham and Ralph left $103 to next week
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome & Doug; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 28 including Hank Hendriks, Rotary Club of Edmonton South
No Noon Meetings: February 15 & 22 (Family Day & Rotary Day)
Rotary Day: Ben Doz has tickets, $49, for February 22; cocktails 6:00 pm, dinner 7:00 pm, Sawmill Banquet Centre 3840 - 76 Avenue N W.
Feature speaker is Dr. Robert Scott who is Rotary International Chairman International PolioPlus - this will be a great evening
Shelterbox: letter of report based on our recent doantion says they have shipped 500 boxes per week from Canada and helped 100,000 Haitians with shelter and needed supplies - our donation has been matched by the federal government. You can also donate to the Rotary Foundation trfcanada.org but the deadline is February 12, 2010.
Dim Sum: thanks to Bob Lamoureux for the entertaining morning brunch
Belize: Chris reported that he and Duane visited Placencia which is in dire circumstances. The high school definitely needs help - the principal is a magician in being able to locate support for his students - toilets have no running water - this may be a good project - Chris and Duane to report in the near future
Rotaract: many Rotaractors from U of A were out to put on a carnival @ Parkdale School - intent was to get families out so teachers could talk to parents amid entertainment and food (lots of food) - thanks to the 4 Rotarians who attended to assist
2010 Christmas Party: call Bob Lamoureux as he needs help in sourcing a reasonable but pleasing venue 780-890-1315
Al Hamilton City Rink Project: approved by City of Edmonton, expect a call to provide manual labour
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Alex Paterson, guest of Lynette; Angela Santiago, guest speaker; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast; Stephen Lau, Rotary Club of Edmonton Riverview plus his guests Lorraine Yoneda, Linda Rasmussen, John Rennie, and David Robinson
Second Notice - Proposed New Member: Alex Paterson, proposed by Lynette
Future Events: January 25 - Robbie Burns Lunch meeting; January 31 - dim sum @ Golden Rice Bowl, 10:30 am.
Microbanks: Chris explained the mechanism of the 2 only $3,000 microbanks just funded from casino funds for Guatemala. Funds go through Rotarians in Guatemala to a group of ladies who borrow the funds to be used to start or improve sole proprietorship businesses that the ladies operate to provide money to support heir families. They repay the money over a number of months including a small interest component. There is virtually no arrears or defaults. Before the loans are made, the local Rotarians teach the ladies how to run and manage their business.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, John
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Speros Moschopedis, former member; Andrea Markowski, guest speaker; Gary Sears, assistant warden, Edmonton Institution for Women; Fahma Marroquin plus Goretti (Marie) Marroquin plus Oscar Marroquin, guest students from Guatemala; Ben Turner, Dave's grandson
No Meeting December 28
2010/2011 Board of Directors: President, Mike Ryan; President Elect, Sherry Holmes; Secretary, Laurie Wilkie; Treasurer, Lily Fong; Youth Directorate, Lorne Proctor; Vocational Service, vacant; Community & Public Relations, vacant; Membership, Chris Gowers; International Service, Duane Evans; Club Service, Rob Dunseith; Social Program, Bob Lamoureux - Congratulations
Hockey Pool Winners: Mike Henry $35; Jim Johnston and Danny Chau
Global Youth Leadership Council: the club donated the equivalent of estimated travel expenses to Ben Turner who has been registered to attend this event - 7 days in Washington, D C, plus 5 days at United Nations. The club provided the funds as part of Rotary's Urban Peace initiative. Ben's ultimate goal is to obtain a PhD in Crisis Management.
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Jean
Attendance/Guests: 27 including Carol Turner, guest of Dave; Nancy MacDonald and Jody Korchinski, guests of Joe; Aggy Mikulski, guest speaker
Proposed new member: Lewis Cardinal, classification Communications - Education; proposed by Bill Buckham - second notice
Club Elections & Annual Meeting: December 14
Team Lists: these lists have been developed primarily to assist in phoning members for various reasons - phoning will be done by the team captain to each of the team members and a report will go to the director that requested the data
Christmas Lunch: December 21, buffet, bring your spouse/partner and family members
Al Hamilton Golf Fundraiser Tournament: John reported record net proceeds from this year's event - $35,000 - many thanks to John and his team
Meeting: chair, Mike Ryan; music, Jerome; grace, Ron
Attendance/Guests: 40 including Al Budlong, Rotary Club of St. Albert; Ivan Docker, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Alex Paterson, guest of Lynette; Doug Brady, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and guest speaker; Oliver Weymann, guest speaker; Peter Carroll, guest of Doug Brady
Proposed New Member: Alex Paterson, proposed by Lynette, owner of Two Gallery, classification to be determined
Raffle: Al Budlong circulated tickets for his club's raffle, main prize a trip to New York, $20 per ticket
International Service: Duane gave an update - Ben Doz and Lorne are in Guatemala; 2 micro banks for Guatemala have been approved by Alberta Gaming; Duane and Chris, possibly with Bruce, will be going to Belize to evaluate possible projects - mainly a needs assessment for the high school in Placenia
Rotoract: Al Sanderson circulated a sign-up sheet for members to attend a dinner planned by the Rotoract Club to host parents and students of Parksdale Elementary to try to get parents to attend parent/teacher interview sessions, January 21, more data to come
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bruce
Guests: Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Lena Bunzenmeyer, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar 2008/2009; Ralph Melnyk, Rotary Club of Jasper; Ruth Linden, guest of Ross; Al Budlong, Rotary Club of St. Albert
Notice: please attend on December 14 for the election of the 2010-2011 board of directors plus use your vote during the annual general meeting of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West Society
Casino: please contact Bill Buckham for your opportunity to work the Jan 23-24 fund raising casino to be held @ Yellowhead Casino
Grandview: due to H1N1 the Christmas party has been cancelled
Hockey Pool Winners: Jerome, $35; Don Hamilton, $15; Ross, $20
Meeting: Chair: Ben Doz; Music: Jerome Martin; Grace: Bert Andrews
Attendance / Guests: Lewis Cardinal; George Emery; Ralph Makokis; PDG Ross Tyson, Edmonton NE; DGE Jackie Hobal, Athabasca; Bernie Galbraith; Pat Galbraith; Sherry Taylor; Hon. Dave Hancock, speaker; Spence Nichol, Urban Spirits & EA of Minister Hancock
Attendance/Guests: 39 including John Reilly, Rotary Club of Edmonton Sunrise; Tim Kemp and Kathryn, Rotary Club of Summerland (BC); Susan Cribbs, Sing For Life Society; Kirby Wright, guest speaker; Raplh Makokis, George Emery, Lewis Cardinal, Susan Mathias, guest of Jerome.
Christmas Party: November 23 @ U of A Faculty Club; refreshments @ 6:00; dinner @ 7:00; tickets $20 each; advise Bob Lamoureux if you are attending; no noon meeting that day
President Elect: President Ben announced that Mike Ryan had been selected to this position at a recent past presidents meeting; congratulations Mike
Casino: Bill Buckham circulated casino worker forms for completion so Rotarians could be cleared for working the Jan 23/24, 2010 casino; President Ben thanked Bill for all the work he has put into this endeavour
District Governor's Visit: November 16, 2009; evening meeting at 7:00 pm. Desserts and coffee only, no dinner. Cost $14.00 per person; no noon meeting that day
Sing For Life Society: President Ben gave a donation cheque to Susan Cribbs as a result of that society's presentation to our club last spring; Susan thanked our club for the donation and indicated the society has been able to expand their program to include lessons in addition to singing in a choir
Meeting: Chair: Ben Doz; Music: Jerome Martin; Grace: Steve McEachern
Attendance / Guests: Lena Bunzenmeyer (Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar), George Emery, Ralph Makokis, Raphael Mlynarski, John Breen, Chris Graham (guest of Chris Gowers)
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Lamoureux
Attendance/Guests: 44 including Ron and Lynda Obernier, Rotary Club of St. Clair County East (Belleville, IL); Ralph Makokis and George Emery, guest speakers
Christmas Party: November 23 @ U of A Faculty Club
Casino: Bill Buckham will have volunteer forms available next week for the January 23/24 casino to be held @ the casino next to Costco on Yellowhead Trail.
Belize Education Trip: Jennifer is looking for names of teachers/administrators to join the August 2010 trip to help educate Belize teachers/administrators in the Alberta curriculum. Call Jennifer if you know of potential participants
Thanks to Jennifer: President Ben thanked Jennifer for her great volume of work on the District's Belize program
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerley
Attendance/Guests: 54 including Gary Nehlnar, guest of John; Glenda Litke, Abra Gruba, Judy Smith and Helen Nolan, all guests of Lynette; Adam Kibsey and John Su of Rotary Club of Edmonton South; Elaine Rowand; Darlene Hallett; past member Mladen Ryhard, guest of Chris; Angus Watt, guest speaker; Blair Dunkley; Lori Osoba; Greg Burghardt; Terri Hunt; Keith Hunt; Stuart Neal
Welcome New Member: Mike Henry who was inducted to membership on September 21
Condolensces: Past President of Rotary Club of Edmonton West Al MacLean who was also Past District Governor for Rotary District 5360 passed away on Saturday, September 26; President Ben gave many tributes to Al's successes; funeral is to be held October 23, 10:00 pm; St. Johns Anglican Church, 11111 - 57 Aveneue N W
Hockey Pool Tickets: see Ross for tickets, $20
CleanScene Luncheon: October 20, 11:30 am McDonald Hotel; $60, see Mike for tickets; they need your attendance to help raise funds to keep this valuable charity and youth resource source active
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Ron
Attendance/Guests: 41 including Ray Rewcastle, guest of John; Jim Carter, guest speaker; Abra Gruber, guest of Lynette; Al Hamilton, Honourary Rotarian; Stan Harry, Rotary Club of Parksville and former member Edmonton West; Nadine Fulmer, Rotary Club of Edmonton Northeast and spokesperson for Alberta Association for Community Living with her guest Shane Lee Lafond
Resignation: due to health concerns, Chris advised the club, on September 26, that he had to resign from office of President Elect; look after yourself, Chris, and participate as you can; thanks for your efforts up to now
Funeral for Alan MacLean: October 23, 10:00 am; St Johns Anglican Church, 11111 - 57 Avenue N W
CleanScene: fund raising luncheon, October 20, 11:30 Hotel McDonald, $60, Mike needs 90 more people to buy tickets to help keep this charity/education resource viable
I, Lynette Esak, a Rotary West Member, am also the Director of Junior Achievement (JA) of Northern Alberta & NWT. I would like to ask Rotary West Members for volunteer interest in Junior Achievement.
Meeting: chair, Laurie; music, Jerome; grace, Brian
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Stephen Lindop, Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc; Abra Gruber, guest of Lynette; Ben Turner, Dave's grandson (vice president of Calmar Interact Club, sargeant in army cadets, recipient of gold Duke of Edinburgh Award)
Club History Book: please get your records of the club's past events to Laurie for compilation into this book
Annual Club Dues: many are still unpaid, please provide payment to Richard/Laurie
Induction of New Member: next week, Mike Henry, Associate Dean, School of Business, Grant MacEwan College, proposed by Al Sanderson, will be inducted
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Ben Lang
Attendance/Guests: 32 including Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Alex Paterson, Guest of Lynette; Robert Opara & Jay Ball, guest speakers; Mike Henry, guest of Al Sanderson
Proposed New Member: Mike Henry, Associate Dean, School of Business @ Grant MacEwan College, proposed by Al Sanderson
Christmas Party: thanks to Jerome and Bob Lamoureux for quickly coming up with a date and venue = November 23 at the U of A Faculty Club, second storey; more details to come
Golf for Members: fun golf scheduled for September 4, Victoria Golf Course, more details below and/or by clicking on the Website Calendar & then the Event on September 4.
Vocational Project: Jerome announced plans to buy a Yamaha C3 piano to be installed in the House of Friendship @ Grandview Extended Care Centre along with computer plus router so residents can communicate with family and friends by email - will be a media and computer centre for the long term care facility = increases the potential use of the room that our club built as our Rotary Centennial project (and 50th anniversary of our club)
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bill Buckham
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Ivan Docker, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Tony Thibaudeau, Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway; Alex Paterson, guest speaker
Robust Reds for Rotary: Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway is presenting a night to sample over 100 wines with live and silent auction. Thursday, September 24 @ 7:00 pm @ Delta Edmonton South, $50 per ticket, tickets available @ Signature Group Liquor Stores (includes Aligra @ 1423 West Edmonton Mall & Sherbrooke Wine @ 11819 St Albert Trail)
Evening With Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence: September 21, 5:00 - 7:00, Empire Room, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, $200 which gives tax receipt for $150, call Brenda Murphy 780-493-6539; fund raiser for Laurie Hawn, MP
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Jean
Attendance/Guests: 39 including Retired Chief Justice Ed Wachowich; Darlene Hallett; Kieran Leblanc; Jelto Schiebel, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Bruce Banks, guest speaker; Jim Knights, Rotary Club of Market Harborough in Leicter near Birmingham, England
Thanks: to the golf committee for an excellent tournament! John gave an update - tournament sold out, Cougar Creek was an excellent venue, guests commented on the well run tournament, total receipts to be reported later; to the salmon bake committee for a great time, 42 attended, special thanks to Bob Lamoureux and Ross Hallett
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Doug Sollows
Speakers Committee: Lynette gave a run down on expected future speakers and Ben Doz thanked the committee for its hard work, to date. Dave Hancock has postponed his talk till later in the fall
No Meeting: August 3rd, Edmonton Petroleum Club is closed
Microphones: new portable mics have arrived and will be tested at the golf tournament
Exchange Student Billets: Ben Doz announced there has been positive interest; a meeting will be held for those interested in participating as hosts on August 5 @ 7:00 pm, at Chris and Kathleen Gowers home, 738 Hendra Crescent; contact Ben Doz or Chris for more information
Georgia Dewart is our Rotary Exchange Student in Lingen, Germany. She has sent some e-mail messages to Lorne Proctor to keep us up to date, plus she has set up her own Website which contains many photos of her host family, other Exchange Students, several German communities, and some of her German relatives. Check out her Website at http://web.mac.com/georgiakd/
On Wednesday, July 8, 2009, approximately 100 Rotarians and other friends of Alan MacLean gathered to pay tribute to Past District Governor Alan MacLean. This gathering happened at the Faculty Club, and thanks to Jerome Martin and PDG Julius Buski for organizing this special evening.
Julius Buski acted as the Master of Ceromonies and the speakers included:
Meeting: master of ceremonies, Chris Gowers; music, Jerome Martin; grace, Bob Lamoureux.
Attendance/Guests: 69 including Shannon Wooley, Stephanie Esak, Carol Turner, Kay Weir, Jean Lang, Karen Sanderson with Natalie & Evan Noble, Myrna Grim (mother of Ben Doz), Kathleen Gowers, Dawn Allan, Diane Sollows, Darlene Hallett, Audrey Gardiner (guest of Jennifer Lawley), Pat McDermid, Patti Blimke, Margaret & Major Don Ste. Croix (commander of 395 Air Cadet Squadron), Jason Rudolph, Florence Thompson, Cheryl Holmes (Al's daughter), Marilyn Holmes, Jon McDonell (07/08 exchange student to Thailand), Emily Dutton & Jasmine George (Centennial Interact Club), Elizabeth Johnson, Duncan Wilkie, Diane Cox, Keatha Buckham, Merle Martin, Elaine Rowand.
Meeting: Chair - Ben Doz; Music - Jerome Martin; Grace - Don McDermid
Guests - Jean Lauzon & Darin Kuchka, both guests of, and both proposed for membership in the Club by Ross Hallett. Jasbir Singh, proposed by Al Sanderson, was not present today. This is the first notice for Darin Kuchka and the second notice for Jean Lauzon and Jasbir Singh.
Attendance/Guests: 37 including Ivan Docker, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Bert Andrews, Rotary Club of Grenada; Diane Kereluk, guest of Jim Wooley
District Office: moved to 16030 - 104 Avenue, N W T5B 0S3
New Member: Al Sanderson & Ben Doz inducted Jasbir Singh, classification Publishing Magazines; welcome
Golf Sold Out: congratulations to the committee; congratulations to the club since we are fully booked for volunteers
Meeting: chair, Al Sanderson; music, everyone; grace, Ross
Attendance/Guests: 36 including Jasbeer Singh, guest of Al Sanderson; Jean Lavzon, guest of Ross; Glori Meldrum, guest speaker and her guests Cartney Needham & Janelle Watson
Golf: July 30, Cougar Creek - Teams filling up quickly. Volunteers please contact Brian Thompson.
Playground Renovation: rescheduled to June 27; call Mike if you can attend
Changeover Meeting: June 29, 5:30 for 6:30 meal; let Jennifer know if you can attend
Erika: back home after medical tests; Bill & Keatha took a card and flowers to her; Erika was in fine spirits
Condolensces: cards were being signed to show our support and respect for Marilyn, on the death of Arny, and Shauna, on the death of Michel. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 19, 7:00 pm, for Michel at Royal Mayfair Golf & Country Club
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bruce
Attendance/Guests: 34 including Nadine Fulmer, guest of Jerome; Brad Morgan & Dave Jamieson both of Edmonton Eskimos
District Conference: Ben Doz gave thanks to the committee that planned and executed a wonderful conference; thanks also to Lorne for his program for the youth plus thanks to chaperones Bruce Perry and Karen Sanderson
Alan MacLean Thankyou Dinner: Jerome announced July 8 dinner @ U of A Faculty Club (11435 Saskatchewan Drive N W) @ 6:00pm, entitled "Over the Pond but not Over the Hill, a Roast and Some Beefs in Honour of Alan MacLean". See Jerome for tickets $40 (cheques made out to Rotary District 5370)
Rotary Zone 22 Institute: being held in Edmonton, corporate sponsorships are being solicited
Eskimo Autographed Football: Laurie won it @ auction for $200
Meeting: chair, Ben Doz; music, Jerome; grace, Bob Kimmerly
Attendance/Guests: 38 including Grant Dewar, Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfield; Elaine Crooks, guest of Erica & spouse of deceased member Dr. Jim Crooks; David Winfield, Assistant District Governor and Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway; Jim Wooley, guest of Chris; Mark Dobko, guest of John; Cecile Homeniuk, guest of Lynette; 3 guest speakers from U of A Athletics - Mike McTeague, Katie Spriggs, Tim Gourley
Posting of Potential New Member: Jim Wooley, classification communications management, proposed by Chris, Jim publishes a newspaper in Stoney Plain called SPUR and is involved in internet communication products
Integrity Award Winner: Jerome advised that our club chose a nominee from Lynette, Glori Meldrum, as our club's winner; Glori is CEO/Owner of g<squared> - marketing & advertising agency, she formed Little Warriors, a not for profit dedicated to educating adults about how to help prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse; Glori has received YMCA Woman of Vision Award, became first female president of Entrepreneurs Organization Edmonton, board member of Edmonton Economic Development Corp., member of Young Presidents' Organization, has BSC Commerce - a worthly choice, well done to Jerome's committee and thanks to Lynette for the nomination.
The following letter has been jointly issued by Wilfrid J. Wilkinson, President, 2007-08 and Robert S. Scott, Foundation Chairman, 2007-08, on Monday, November 26, 2007:
On our Website, under DOWNLOADS, we have added the Minutes of the May meeting of the Board of Directors of the Club, plus the Agenda for the June 11, 2008 Directors Meeting.
Go to our Website (you can click on the link in this e-Bulletin). On the HOME page, look on the right hand side for the list of Club Directors. Scroll down the page past the photos section to DOWNLOADS. Now scroll down to the file you are interested in and click on it. Notice that you did not have to login to the site to see these documents. That means they are available to anyone who visits our Website. We put our secure documents, such as team lists with phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the secure portion of the website, which means you must login as a member to access them.
Lena Bunzenmeyer, our outbound Ambassadorial Scholar writes:
Well I've just returned from the Rotary Outbound Scholar Orientation in Tacoma, WA where I have been all weekend. What can I say? It was incredible! What an amazing opportunity to meet with lots of different scholars from around the Western part of Canada and the United States. I can't remember the last time (if ever!) that I have been in the company of so many high-achieving, bright, accomplished, interesting, well-traveled and generally nice people. And to have learned so much about Rotary in general, expectations as a scholar, how to make great presentations, and much more....it was definitely a packed couple of days! I am feeling so energized and excited about this upcoming year.
Ich hoffe du geht es gut! *I hope you're doing well*
It has been a while since I last updated you on all that I've been up to and I think its about time that I let you know on everything.
I have been working this last weekend selling meat, cakes and beer as my city, Lingen, is having a very important festival Kevielings Fest that I have been lucky to be a part of.
Its a tradition since the 1300s when (city guards) protected the town Lingen from barbarians. A huge fest has been hosted every three years since then so celebrate and as a thank you to the guards.
This just in from Jon McDonell in Thailand as of Thursday, March 13th:
"Sorry about not being able to keep in contact so much - but my internet at home has stopped working - and my next host does not have computer access, so I can only send e-mails when I get the chance to go to internet cafes.
Everything is amazing here. I'm settled in - adapted. It's strange that I find nothing strange anymore. District Conference is this coming weekend and a German Exchange Student and I will both read speeches, because we won the Thai language competition last month. Then from March 22 to 28, I will have a bus trip to the south, and then April 8 to 16 I have a bus trip to the north. I'm really looking forward to these trips - just wish they were longer.
On Friday, April 13th, members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West joined the staff of Ward 4A2 (Neurosurgery) in the 4th floor atrium at University of Alberta Hospital for a presentation ceremony, refreshments and dessert.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West was looking for a way to honour the memory of Joan MacLean, and had suggested a Paul Harris Fellowship. Alan MacLean wanted a way to honour the doctors, nurses and staff of Ward 4A2 who had done a wonderful job of caring for Joan. These two desires came together in a form which pays suitable tribute to both parties.
The photograph shows a framed Certificate of Appreciation, together with a Paul Harris Fellowship medal and pin. Jerome Martin presented this Certificate to the staff of Ward 4A2 on behalf of the MacLean family (Alan and daughters Christine and Catherine) and the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. It was accepted by the staff represented by the head nurse, and the Chief Neurosurgeon. This award was very much appreciated by the staff, because it is such a tough ward to work in, since many of their patients pass away.
It should be mentioned that Rotary International normally presents Paul Harris Fellowships to individuals only, and presents Certificates of Appreciation to institutions. In this case, Ann Orsini convinced RI to include the Paul Harris Medal and Pin with the Certificate. Well done, Ann! Thanks also to John Blimke for arranging for the framing of the Certificate, Medal and Pin.
Meeting:Â chair, Ben Doz then Al Sanderson; music, Jerome; grace, Al Holmes
Attendance/Guests:Â 36 including Dave Winfield, assistant district governor & Rotary Club of Edmonton Gateway; Hans Granholm, Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona; Cheryl Bauer, Rotary Club of Edmonton; Doug Birntin, guest of Ralph
Rotary District 5370 Conference:Â May 15 - 17, Jasper Park Lodge, registration fees paid by our Rotary Club
Grandview:Â BBQ, May 26, start 6:00 pm
Integrity Awards:Â April 29 @ Sutton Place Hotel, tickets from Jerome for $40; join others for a good meal, good program and welcome our winner Gloria Meldrum
WildroseFoundation: funding for projects will no longer be available
The following is a copy of an e-mail message from Juan Forster in Guatemala City to Zen Moisey in Edmonton. Juan is the Rotarian in Guatemala who administers the Microbanking project. Four years ago, we provided the seed money to start up some Microbanking in a small village near Guatemala City and Antigua named Parrojas. The results have been fantastic!
The photo shows our Exchange Student Georgia Dewart at the airport in Lingen, Germany with her welcoming party. No details yet, but hopefully, Georgia will send us an e-mail that we can share with you. Click on the photo to enlarge it on your screen.
The concept of "Third Place" is one where a man or a woman can go to put aside the cares and responsibilities of his/her life for a time of relaxation and reflection. It is more than just a golf game or a cottage retreat. It involves unstressed companionship, conversation and a sense of belonging. In some cultures, men and wonen might meet at a tea house or a club, but the important aspect is it is a retreat from the cares of family and career for a short period.
As Rotarians, we are reminded that our homes and families come first and our careers second. Our meeting for lunch offers us respite from these cares in a way we overlook. True, we promote our meeting as a place to learn, to develop our skills, and our improvement as men and women. But let us not forget to appreciate that this is a place where we can put away the stress of our lives behind us for a lunch and enjoy good fellowship of like-minded men and women.
Jon McDonell is our Rotary Exchange Student in Bangkok, Thailand. He has sent several e-mail messages to Lorne Proctor to keep us up to date on his exchange. Here are some of the reported adventures:
The Rotary Club of Edmonton West is very pleased to endorse the application of Lena Bunzenmeyer for a 2008-09 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship. The photo shows Lena with Past International Service Director Ann Orsini. District 5370 has selected Lena as their nominee, and we have confirmation that she will be attending the University of Manchester in Manchester, England.
Lena is a Civil / Environmental Engineer by training, who has been working for CUSO in Indonesia. She was helping to develop water supply solutions for indigenous communities in Indonesian Borneo, and researching the use of charcoal in traditional slow-sand filters to remove mercury from drinking water sources, a by-product of small scale, illegal, gold mining operations in the area.
She is applying for a full Academic Year Scholarship to study to obtain a Master of Science Degree in International Development: Environment and Development at the University of Manchester in England, or the equivalent at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England. Both Universities have accepted her application, but she will not choose until learning whether her application for the Rotary Scholarship has been successful.
She views clean water as an international issue and wishes to contribute to the global recognition of it's importance.
If you had a chance to meet Lena at our meeting on Monday, March 17th, you will agree that she is an excellent choice for this scholarship, and that she will be an excellent ambassador for our Rotary Club, for District 5370 and for Canada.
On November 3, 2007, from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm at UN Headquarters in New York City, the theme will be Rotary and the United Nations: Sharing. The day will include panel discussions and presentations addressing key humanitarian issues such as water, health, literacy and hunger. There will also be a separate youth program and opportunity for tours of the UN Building.
We have added a list of the Past Presidents of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West to our website.
You may click on the link in this e-Bulletin to go to the Club Website. On the left hand side of the HOME page, see the listing under "Site Pages", and click on "Past Presidents".
According to our records, the following members have achieved perfect attendance for the 2005-06 Rotary Year: Ken Johnston Jennifer Lawley Jerome Martin Don McDermid Ann Orsini Ralph Playdon Lorne Proctor Doug Sollows Jim Spalding Bill Storoschuk Dave Turner
There are several others who are very close to perfect attendance, and it just could be that we didn't record a makeup that we should have, so if you think you are in that category, please contact Brian Thompson as soon as possible.
Many of the names in the above list are included in the Perfect Attendance Awards list which is on our website. Go to the HOME page. On the left side, look for Site Pages, and click on Perfect Attendance. Soon we will update that page, so it reflects the Perfect Attendance Awards to June 30, 2006.
The following poem was found in the possessions of an elderly lady in the geriatric ward of a small hospital in Dundee, Scotland. It is now travelling around the world via the internet.
Now that we are resuming our Tuesday evening visits with the residents of Capital Care Grandview, this poem is a timely reminder that although many of these residents can't express their feelings, they do have feelings, and our visits are very likely more meaningful than we can ever know.
Herewith a copy of an e-mail sent to Zen Moisey from Juan Forrester, the fellow who administers the Microbanks in Guatemala:
Zen,
This is just to bring you up-to-date on the latest happenings from Parrojas. As you know the ladies of the two groups in Parrojas have been in our program for about three years now and they are going along very well.
I am writing because I will be going up to Parrojas tomorrow to recycle the group from Maria del Carmen â¿¢ 13 ladies who will be receivingQ1,400 (about $186 each) on their latest cycle which will be the 5th loan for this group. And then I will return to Parrojas again at the end of November to recycle the 15 ladies from the original group, 16 ladies who will be in their sixth cycle, and they will probably receive the same or slightly more than the Maria del Carmen group.
As I mentioned before these two groups have been among the best of all my bank groups since the ladies have never missed a single payment, nor has a lady not made a payment. They are very punctual and very faithful in their commit
President Bill Cantelon presented the keys to a new 15 passenger Ford Van to Major Wilf Harbin at our Monday, June 5th meeting. Major Harbin attended the meeting, along with Captain Karen Diaper, and Pat Mooney, Chair of the Addiction and Residency Council.
Club Member Ron Hutchinson has been working to bring this project to fruition for three years. He was assisted by Ben Doz, who completed the paperwork for the matching grants. The Driving Force and John Blimke offered a special deal for purchase of the van, and Comsign (Duncan and Laurie Wilkie) created and applied the decals for free. Rob Dunseith of Duncan and Craig drew up the Lease Agreement between the Rotary Club of Edmonton West and the Salvation Army. These folks should be thanked for their contributions to this project.
Due to conditions under one of the matching grants, it was necessary for the Rotary Club to retain ownership, and to lease the vehicle to the Salvation Army. This of course made registration of the vehicle more complex, and it caught the attention of the folks in the Salvation Army head office. The intent is that at some point in the future, the ownership of the van will be transferred entirely to the Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army is an organization designed to help those who are really "down and out". They started their Addiction Centre in Edmonton 75 years ago at it's current location at 96 Street and 102 Avenue. Now the Salvation Army has facilities at three other locations in Edmonton.
At the main facility, they provide transitional housing for 137 men, plus their Addiction Centre can house 38 men and 22 women. They have a separate facility for Women's After-Care (27 women plus some children), plus one for Men's After-Care (25 men) and a Supportive Residence for 44 men and women.
A few weeks ago, we had Dr. Andy Knight speak to our Club about peace and conflict resolution. He was introduced by Rotarian Ron Grantham (Edmonton Downtown).
On April 12, 2006, the University of Alberta formally announced that students will be able to earn a Certificate in Peace and Post Conflict Studies commencing in the 2006-2007 term. A brochure outlining the program is available in the Downloads section of our Club Website. Ron Grantham has been working very hard for the last several years to get this program going, and Andy Knight has been appointed as the Certificate Co-ordinator and Advisor. The goal is to expand this program into a full Degree program at the U of A, similar to the Rotary initiated programs at several other Universities around the world. Congratulations to Ron and Andy for their success in this venture.
U of A Peace and Post Conflict Studies Certificate
The following report was prepared by Marley Doz on behalf of the team who travelled to Guatemala in January, 2006 to conduct eye clinics. Click on the picture to view the Edmonton West Team.
Zen Moisey reported to the Club on Monday, June 5th, that a project which was initiated by the efforts of members of our Club some four years ago has recently been completed. It came about as a result of discussions with members of a Group Study Exchange Team from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
560 brand new wheelchairs have recently been delivered to the Rotary Club of Luanshya, Zambia for distribution to needy people. These aren't just ordinary wheelchairs, they are rough terrain wheel chairs which are suitable for undeveloped areas which have no facilities for complicated repairs, and no streets or roads on which to travel.
Funding for the project came from District 5370 Rotarians and grants from the Wild Rose Foundation, the Rotary Foundation and the Wheelchair Foundation. Sandi Griston of the Whitecourt Rotary Club has been working hard at this project for four years to raise funds and arrange for the matching grants.
The Rotary Club of Luanshya receives requests for chairs, prioritizes the requests, assembles and delivers the chairs to those who are most in need of them.
This is just another example of the good things that Rotarians make happen for those who really need something good to happen in their lives.
Danielle Noud, from Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia, was hosted by Edmonton West in 1989/90. Danielle is now married to Tim Sullivan and they have a three year old daughter named Emily. Tim and Dani operate the Palm Valley Motel in Tannum Sands on the coast in Queensland. Dani recently joined the local Rotary Club, and on January 26th, which is Australia Day, she participated in her first fundraiser. They did a Free BBQ - Bacon and Egg Burgers from 7:00 til 9:00 am (540 of them), then cooked and sold 550 hot dogs at $2.00 each. The photo shows Danielle with two Dentists who share a practice.
"Eyes for Huehue" was held on Wednesday, March 15th at 6:30 pm at the Fantasyland Hotel. The objective was to raise funds for eye missions to Guatemala, and some $9,000 was raised. It included dinner, slides and videos of recent eye missions in the Huehuetenango area of Guatemala, plus a silent auction of Guatemalan and other donated items.
For $55.00 per person, those who attended had a very nice salad, a main course including steak and chicken, and desert. Lorne Proctor was in charge of arrangements for this function, and it was first class.
A big thanks to all those who attended, plus those who donated items for the silent auction, and those who bid and bought those items. Donated Silent Auction Items included, but are not limited to, the following:
The container for the village in South Africa is now full - and we mean full! On Thursday, February 9th, members and friends of the Rotary Clubs of Edmonton Glenora and Edmonton West worked together from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to load a 40 foot long container, and it has now started it's long journey.
The container is loaded with hospital beds, matresses, medical equipment, tables, desks, chairs, bicycles, sports equipment, garden tools, books, binders, pens & pencils, school blackboards, kitchen utensils, a huge oven, and many garbage bags full of wool, bedding and other fabrics. These bags are very important, because they are used to fill all the voids between the larger items and to cushion the load from shifting during the many movements it will endure during it's long journey to South Africa.
The goods were inventoried as they were loaded by Past District Governor Larry Johnson, now President of the Humanitarian Aid Warehouse Society (HAWS). It is estimated that there are roughly 12 tonnes of goods in the container.
Our Program last Monday, November 14th consisted of a presentation by Al Holmes and Bill Buckham on the activities, hardships, good times, sacrifices, and contributions of our Service Veterans, both during wartime and peacetime. See The Westerner for a complete description.
The photo shows the Edmonton West Rotary Club Veterans, some wearing their medals. From Left to Right are Bill Buckham, Al Holmes, Don Hamilton, Doug MacDougall, Charlie Weir, Ben Lang, Dan Graham and Bernie Feehan. Congratulations, and Thanks for your service to your Country.
Each Rotary Club in the Rotary World was asked to design a special project in order to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International in 2005. The Rotary Club of Edmonton West chose to celebrate this anniversary, plus the Club's 50th anniversary, by creating the "Rotary-Grandview House of Friendship" at Capital Care Grandview.
Check out the photo of the new Mobile Clinic operated by Club Rotario de Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Our Club, and other Clubs in District 5370 contributed funds for this vehicle, which is used to conduct eye clinics, dental clinics and other health clinics in remote villages.
Ben Doz, accompanied by Marley Doz, Lorne Proctor, Dr. Matt Tennant, Dr. Chris Rudnisky, Ralph and Kathy Playdon and Michel Dorais have just returned from Guatemala after conducting the 2006 Eye Clinic mission. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Marley, whose foot was injured by a shattered mirror, resulting in an unscheduled trip to Guatemala City for surgery, and an early return to Edmonton.
Each year, for some eight or nine years, Optometrist & member of Edmonton West Rotary Club, Dr. Ben Doz & his wife Marley have been travelling to Guatemala to conduct eye clinics at remote, generally Mayan, villages. The clinics are arranged by Dr. Carlos Solorzano, an Opthamologist and member of the Rotary Club of Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
These clinics provide free eye examinations, dispensing of medications, minor eye surgeries and dispensing of free eye glasses to the poor people who not only have no access to such services, but who could not afford them even if they had access.
Our Cub has established what is known as a "Donor Advised Fund" with the Edmonton Community Foundation. As of December 31, 2005, this fund has a balance of approximately $84,000.00.
Any member or friend of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West can make a donation to this fund, and the donor will receive a charitable donation receipt from the Edmonton Community Foundation. If members donate the $16,000 necessary to raise our total to $100,000, an anonymous donor has agreed to donate a bonus of $5,000. Please consider donating all or some portion of your recently received Alberta 2005 Resource Rebate to this fund.
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ARNOLD, William "Bill" Arnold
Edmonton's Mayor, Don Iveson will be our guest speaker on January 26, 2015.
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Victor Rudkowski who grew in northeast Alberta and graduated from the University of Alberta in 1962 as a civil engineer and in 1963 received his professional teaching certificate. He went on to Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario to complete his first year of their MBA program. .jpg)
Meeting: chair, Sherry; music, Jerome; grace, Dan Graham
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