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INSIDE THIS BULLETIN
1. St. Mary’s Partnership: 4 Way Test
2. St. Mary’s Partnership: 4 Way Test
3. St. Mary’s Partnership: 4 Way Test
4. Club News
5. Club News
6. President’s World Fest Party
7. Stay In School Lunch & Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S.
8. 2019 Invermere Getaway Weekend
9. 2019 Dream Home Updates
10. 2019 Dream Home Updates
11. Wine and Spirits and Ronald McDonald House
12. District Conference Update
13. Branch Out: Biking for Brains
14. Small Grants and Partners In Print
15. RCCS Calendar
16. 2018 2019 RCCS Contact Info
The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South May 9th, 2019: Volume 64, Issue 42
Bulletin Chair: Bev Ostermann Editor: Carol Graham
Photographer: John Shield
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of meeting. If you can’t then immediately after the meeting At a minimum give Editor your hand written notes Encourage weekly speakers to send out advance copies of
presentations Anything for Bulletin needs to be submitted by 2:00
pm on Thursdays in order to go into current Bulletin It’s difficult for the Bulletin Editors to take accurate Notes at a busy and loud meeting so let’s help them out
ST. MARY’S PARTNERSHIP MEETING: 4 WAY TEST
Stan Cichon (Past Principal of St. Mary’s and Chair of the St. Mary’s Part-nership Committee) recognized the Ro-tarians who gave of their time last Wednesday in judging the 4-Way Test speeches at St. Mary’s: Joe Connelly, Dorothea Schaab, Terry Allen, Dave Tod and Kathy Demorest.
He then called upon Mr. Luigi Fortini, Principal of St. Mary’s for a few words.
Mr. Fortini noted the St. Mary’s partner-ship with our club began in 1993 and that our support continues to be greatly appreciated and helps to fund scholar-ships, the band as well as the speech competition. There were three winners of the com-petition this year but regrettably only one was able to attend our meeting as the other two are writing exams. To en-sure that we were able to hear the speeches, the school arranged to make a video of the two speeches as well as providing some information about the school. The video showed us both Nimat Ajeigbe and Selam Abraham deliver their speeches. The third student, John Rawlek delivered his speech live
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South St. Mary’s 4 Way Test: John Rawlek
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South St. Mary’s 4 Way Test
Judges’ Decisions: Stan Cichon reported that although the judges selected the three finalists last Wednesday they did not advise the three students of their placement. All three finalists are IB students and the placements are:
1st Place: John Rawlek 2nd Place: Selam Abraham 3rd Place: Nimat Ajeigbe;
Harry Pelton thanked all of the speakers today. He recalled being a new Rotarian and being asked if he would help out with some youth pro-grams with St. Mary’s School. He wan-dered into Stan Cichon’s office (Stan was the Principal of St. Mary’s at that time) and together they forged a plan and a partnership which successfully continues today. Every year we hear from the students and it is exciting to hear such talent. Thanks to the stu-dents and the partnership.
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Director Dorothea Schaab was the Chair for today’s meeting of May 9th 2019. Dorothea explained that the focus of the meeting was on the St. Mary’s 4-Way Test speech competition and invited the assembly to join her in repeating the 4-Way Test:
She then invited us to join Lisa Fernandes in the singing of O Canada, followed by Rotary Grace.
Head Table: John Rawlek (St. Mary’s Student), Adela Czyzewska (St. Mary’s Speech Coach), Louise Vant Erve (St. Mary’s Counsellor and Inter-act Coordinator), Luigi Fortini (St. Mary’s Principal), Stan Cichon (Chair, St. Mary’s Partnership) and Dorothea Schaab (Director: Youth Services)
Bulletin Editor: Carol Graham Photographer: John Shield
Visitors and Guests: Lynn Topp introduced our Guests today
50/50 Draw: Bill Sumner asked Principal Luigi Fontini to draw the winning ticket for $160.00. Janet Matthews was the lucky winner. Congratulations Janet!
Stay in School Luncheon: Bill Sumner reminded us of this lunch-eon on May 23rd at the Carriage House. We will be introduced to the four newly selected Scholarship winners that day. Thanks to Shellie Marshall and her selection committee. Please register online or contact Hugh Delaney.
Invermere Rotary Fellowship Weekend: May 31-June 2: Mark Ambrose asked those who were interested in attending to Register ASAP. There will be a Friday night social, tee times for both Saturday and Sunday and a banquet on Saturday evening, all located at Copperpoint. Rotary rates will be in place for both golf and staying at Copper-point.
Social Committee: Wine Club and President’s World Fest: Christine Kyte announced the next Wine and Spirit Meeting will be May 31st at Gena Rotstein’s house; George Deegan advised that the President’s World Fest is taking place on Friday May 24th at the Acadia Rec. Centre. It is from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and the cost is $40 per ticket or $80 per ticket and you get a free ticket! The entertainment will be dueling pianos and a shooting display with the Darrell’s. Here is the link to Register: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/952/Event/2019-
president-s-world-fest
Dream Home: Jim Bladon reminded us that we are three weeks away from the “Go Live” Rostering date of May 30th. Jim urged us to register for the training of the new ticket-less technology by going to [email protected] and signing up. So far 80 people have signed up and space is limited on any particular day.
Sergeant at Arms: Jim Fitzowich was able to extract some money from the 50/50 winner Janet Matthew before he was rudely interrupted by loud music. He had hoped to have a trivia quiz on St. Mary’s but alas, he was only able to fine “in absentia” who-ever caused the music to override his presentation and also whoever tried but failed to stop the racket.
You were “grace under pressure” Jim.
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Please note that Kathyann Reginato will be away from May 20th to May 24th. Please do not phone the of-fice at this time but you can send out emails and she will be checking them
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Calgary Rotary Club Foundation (CRCF): Sherry Austin made a very spe-cial presentation today for three Rotarians who have achieved “Major Donor” status in the CRCF which requires a six figure donation. Norm Devitt crafted the three trophies and did the honours by handing them out.
The three major donors did not want a big ceremony so Sherry simply asked the three to come forward to-gether and receive their trophies and our thanks. The three donors are Glen Richardson, Greg Martin and Bob Brawn. They have provided the foundation for CRCF and have helped so many people in need. The Assembly acknowledged our gratitude for their continuing generosity with a standing ovation.
Shelter Box Award: Dorothea Schaab asked President Ron to come forward and receive the Bronze Award from Shelterbox to our Club for its contributions.
Dorothea adjourned the meeting with two reminders:
Next week’s meeting will honour Art Borzel
This Sunday remember to honour the Mothers in your life.
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South 2019 President’s World Fest Party
Here is the link to Register: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/952/Event/2019-president-s-world-fest
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South Stay In School Luncheon &
Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Pro-Am Hockey Tournament
On May 11th and 12th Past President Murray Flegel and Past President Bill LeClair will be participating in the Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. Pro-Am Hockey Tournament, raising funds for Alzheimer and other related de-mentias. Some of us may have friends, colleagues and family members, who have all been touched by Alzheimer’s. They would really appreciate if you could take the time to support this cause. Murray Flegel: “Mel Linn has kindly offered to partner with me by skating on behalf for the tour-nament as due to my recent injury I will not be able to skate” Please find below the link to Mel Linn’s donation page. https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=4439263&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fmy.e2rm.com%2fapi%2fscoreboard.aspx%3feventid%3d243311%26scoreboardtype%3dteam#&panel1-1
Bill LeClair: “I have played every year since the inception of this tournament some eight years ago. My mother (since passed) was diagnosed with dementia which has spurred me to keep go-ing. I will always remember her telling me of her fear of “losing her mind” as she put it. Please find below the link to Bill’s donation page. https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=4452959&langPref=en-CA#&panel1-1
2019 ANNUAL STAY IN SCHOOL LUNCHEON
MAY 23 2019 at the Carriage House Inn
11:30 am is Registration
COST: $30.00 (Mentors: Student and Parent are free; Please register online and list Student and Parent name in comment section).
Here is the link to register online:
http://portal.clubrunner.ca/952/Event/2019-stay-in-school-program-luncheon
More details to follow! Contact Hugh Delaney if you have any questions
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South 2019 Invermere Getaway Weekend
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South 2019 Dream Home Update ...
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South 2019 Dream Home Update ...
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South Wine & Spirits Club and Ronald McDonald House
The next Wine and Spirits Club get together will be at Gena Rot-
stein’s place on May 21st at 7:00 pm. The Theme is Adven-
ture on the High Seas. Find your inner captain and bring a
bottle that will stand the test of time of an ocean crossing.
Address: 411 2nd St NE (Crescent Heights)
Please contact Gena to let her know you will be
attending.
Submitted by: Gena Rotstein
On May 7th we had another very successful meal preparation at Ronald McDonald House. Dinner was chicken, mixed vegetables & mashed potatoes with Fruit cobbler and ice cream for dessert. There are 27 rooms at Ronald McDonald House and it is al-ways full. A couple were checking in and the lady was very preg-nant. They were amazed at the fa-cility. They had no idea such a thing existed. There are 17 Ronald McDonald Houses in Canada. One is under construction in Medicine Hat.
Ronald McDonald Houses exist in many countries around the world. Thanks to everyone that helped out. Who knew that Jim Gor-man could peel and mash potatoes. Your club purchased the food. We served approxi-mately 40 meals at a cost of $250.00.
Thanks again for helping with such an important cause. We will schedule a couple of din-ners for the fall.
Submitted by: Harry Pelton
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE VOLUNTEERING
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South DISCON 2019 - Building Comm-Unity Conference
At the Celebration of Life for deceased members I was honoured to represent our Club to recognize 6 who have left us. The Ceremony was different and thoughtful in that the Committee brought out six large potted trees upon which we hooked the names of the departed. These trees will be planted around Olds in Memory of Passing Rotarians. I thought it was very well done despite the fact that a technology malfunction resulted in a lack of music. Liisa Lehtio was in attendance as well as Dor-othea Schaab, Luanne Whitmarsh, Kathy Demorest and myself, Bryan Walton. Regrettably our Club didn’t receive any of the Dis-trict Awards but did get a Bronze Award for Shel-terBox which Dorothea Schaab accepted on behalf of our club. Dan’s team did a great job connecting with the Community and I would encourage our Members to see how this was done. A lot of fun was had at the Rodeo and Concert. Submitted by: Bryan Walton
Rotary Club of Calgary South had four Club members at the Dis-trict Conference not many, but those of is who went had fun
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South Branch Out Neurological Foundation Fundraiser
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The Bulletin of The Rotary Club of Calgary South Partners In Print
Book Club at the Calgary Golf and Country Club
We are meeting on May 13th which is one week earlier due to the long week-end. Please be ready to start at 9:30 am. Cost is $16.00.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING so we can reserve your spot! Email or call by May 9th to: [email protected]
We will be discussing the book “Washington Black” by Calgary author Esi Edugyan. It will be a short discussion. Please come for book sharing, friend-
ship and a lovely breakfast! Submitted by Maureen Hutchens and Jane Topp
LUNCH BUNCH: Decisions! Decisions!
Lunch Bunch for May will be on May 16th at ALLORA EVERYDAY ITALIAN: 326 As-
pen Glen Landing SW (enter from either 17th Avenue SW or 85th Street SW). Time
is 11.30 am.
Here is the link to the Restaurant and Menu: https://allorarestaurant.com/
We can investigate a new menu and new concept for what used to be Red Water
Grill. There is even in house gluten free pasta.
Call Maureen Watson by May 15th at: 403-246-0497 or
email [email protected] if you would like to join us.
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Health, Wellness & Transportation for May 2019
Contact Don O’Dwyer at: 403-257 -2072 or 403-680-2072 or [email protected] if you know of anyone that is not well, that could use a visit or a ride to a Rotary Meeting.
MAY 2019: MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH May 16: Art Borzel Tribute May 23: Stay In School Luncheon: Carriage House Inn Here is the link to Register: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/952/Event/2019-stay-in-school-program-luncheon
May 24: President’s World Fest: Cocktail 5:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm Here is the link to Register: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/952/Event/2019-president-s-world-fest
May 30: Dream Home Registration Kick off May 31-June 2: RCCS Invermere Golf and Fellowship Weekend JUNE 2019: ROTARY FELLOWSHIP June 6: Liisa Lehtio: YEX Presentation and Farewell June 12: Annual Partners Dinner: Willow Park Golf and Country Club: 5:00 pm June 13: Stampede President Presentation: Club House June 20: Small Grants Charity Day Presentation June 27: Changing of the Guard: Must park in Lot 10 JULY 2019: July 4: Dream Home Kickoff Breakfast: Heritage Park Celebration Tent: 10:00 am July 11: No Meeting: On Park: Dream Home Ticket Selling July 18: East Village Centre: Walking Tour July 25: No Meeting: Stay In School Golf Tournament AUGUST 2019 Aug 1: Inaugural Address and District Governor Visit Aug 8: Melissa D’Souza/Lucy Mrakawa: “gutChek” Presentation Aug 15: Alberta Narratives Project Aug 22: Outbound YEX Student Presentation: Kaylee Quinney Aug 29: President Chas Birthday Celebration SEPTEMBER 2019 Sept 5: Glen Street (CEO): Street Characters Sept 12: RCCS YouthLink Site Tour Sept 19: Janice McTighe: Renfrew Sept 26: CRCF Campaign Kick off OCTOBER 2019 Oct 3: Returning YEX Student Presentation Oct 10: TBA Oct 17: Cambodian Dancers Oct 24: TBA Oct 31: Rotary International Foundation Kick off
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Suite 120, 200 Rivercrest Drive SE Calgary AB T2C 2V5 Visit us at: www.rotarycs.org (403) 244 9788
Office Administrator: Kathyann Reginato email: [email protected]
2018 2019 Club Officers President: Ron Prokosch: [email protected] President-Elect: Chas Filipski [email protected] Past President: Bill LeClair [email protected] Club Secretary: Larry Stein [email protected] Treasurer: Don Mintz [email protected] / [email protected]
Partners Past President: Karen Grant [email protected]
2018 2019 Directors Club Service: Operations: Len Kushner [email protected] Club Service: Membership and Social: Glen Godlonton [email protected] Club Service: Ways & Means: David Young [email protected] Community Service: Jim Hutchens [email protected] Community Service: Ways & Means: Dana Hunter [email protected] International & Vocational Service: Kevin MacLeod [email protected] Youth Service: Dorothea Schaab [email protected]
Other Important Contacts Audit Chair: Penny Leckie [email protected] Communications & Public Image Chair: Toby Oswald-Felker [email protected]
Constitution, Bylaws and Governance: Sherry Austin [email protected] Dream Home Chair: Jim Bladon [email protected] Health Wellness & Transportation Chair: Don O’Dwyer [email protected] Large Grants Chair: Myrna Dube-Thompson [email protected] Small Grants Chair: Mark Ambrose [email protected] Social Committee Chair: Keith Davis [email protected] Stay In School Golf Tournament: Ted Stack [email protected] Stay In School Scholarship Program Chair: Bill Sumner [email protected] Programs and Tours Chair: Jim Fitzowich [email protected] World Community Service Chair: Jamie Moorhouse [email protected]
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