Board of Directors - October Meeting

hHis hard working 2010-2011 Board is dedicated to Ray Klinginsmith's vision for Rotary - Bigger! Better! Bolder!

Thank you for all you do for Rotary.

October 30 First Annual Interact and Rotaract Leadership

Wow! What a great day for Rotary...more than 60 Interact and Rotaract members assembled in Edmonton at the University of Alberta to connect, learn, share and develop plans for their year.

A great group of leaders! A great group of organizers - thank you!

Thanks to Ben Turner for MC'ing this event and Rotarians Mike Hanna, Steven Lindop and John Vrolijk. Lots of great displays and information about Rotary.

Rotarians from 9 clubs including PDG David Taylor and DGE Harry Buddle were there to support and learn about these amazing

Watch for news on the d537 interact facebook site.

Westlock Dinner Theatre with PDG's - CHAPS - October 23

Westlock Rotary Club has had another successful Musical Theatre production. President Rex should be proud. Thanks to Les Dunford for lots of excellent photos...ADG Terry Hill really does his club proud as bus boy.

Rotarians really support this wonderful evening and fundraiser. Thanks to the Airths and the talented musicians and actors who dedicate countless hours to this production.

The evening was extra special as many of the District 5370 Past District Governors were in attendance. The club also introduced and welcomed their newest exchange student.

Vermilion October 28th

Vermilion-chartered in 1955- the first club project was planting trees in the beautiful Vermilion River Valley. In 2005 Rotary Centennial year – the club built Rotary Lookout an impressive structure with reclaimed brick, rock and and historical information on this community. WOW The rock came from Rotarian Dean McMullan.

The Rotary meetings are held in Rotary Room of the Community Centre...plaques and club history including a framed photo of charter members of the club are proudly displayed in this room - a great space for Rotary. Club members also working in teams provide breakfast.

President John Lunty and Marnie hosted us for dinner before the Board meeting. ADG Richard Starke joined us from Lloydminster. A few more members came out for fellowship and informal discussions about this vibrant Rotary community.

What a pleasure to welcome and induct 2 new Rotarians and welcome Rose from Belgium.

President-elect Scott is ready to get on board with some planning to build this club even stronger.

Thanks Vermilion – many of our young citizens have enjoyed the Adventures in Firefighting program offered by your club.

Your International orphanage project in Mexico brings hope to many disadvantaged individuals. Thank you for all you do for Rotary...see you at the bonspiel in February - Training in November...

Wainwright - October 26-27

Wainwright Rotary Club has a winning formula...great projects and active members.

President Sheldon Welsh and members of this club have put out a call to the community to help build a Splash Park. Contributors can purchase individual gushers for $25 or a Tsunami for $10,000. There are waves and white cap options somewhere in between. This project will compliment their skateboard park, one of their first projects. The club also supports a number of projects in Peru and Brazil in partnership with Rainbow of Hope.

Rotarian Roger Holmes, Star Press, inc. took the Board on a tour of his new, state of the art printing facilities. Thanks Roger.

Discussion took place regarding the recent Alberta Order of Excellence awards and the opportunity for Rotarians to nominate Rotarians and other members of communities for this award - especially those in the rural areas. To nominate someone in your community - refer to www.lieutenantgovernor.ab.ca/aoe Deadline is February 15, 2011.

Thank you Rotarians - we enjoyed meeting you!

Lloydminster Border City - October 26

Chartered in June 1999

Rotoractors in Lloydminster are recruiting! They have challenged both clubs offering an hour of volunteer time in exchange for a name of someone 18-30 years who might like to join their club. Good Luck!

This morning club has lots of energy and ideas for connecting with their community. President Peter Yeung is passionate about growing this club of young professionals. He also reminded members that November is Foundation month. ADG Richard Starke was on hand to keep things lively...especially discussions about football.

Projects include - Music Festival, Circle of Change (anti-bullying program, positive ticketing, challenge days...) The club donates and supports Border City Basketball,speedskating, Native Friendship Centre, Lloydminster Community Youth Centre and sponsors students in the Adventure and Youth Exchange Programs.

Well done!

Lloydminster October 25