Rotary Club of Camrose - August 16

Camrose is truly a picturesque city. Driving in you can't help but notice Rotary Park near the Fountain - this is also Rotary. Drive a few blocks into the city and you see more amazing projects - butterfly and hummingbird gardens,incorporated into the Four Seasons Environment Centre and trail system. This club has been active locally supporting youth - Air Cadets, since 1958 and Army Cadets. Interact and Rotaract clubs are established and growing. Members are getting ready to welcome their newest exchange student.

Note the sign that travels around Camrose into local businesses. A great way to promote Rotary.

Internationally, Camrose Rotary has supported many international projects including wheelchairs (driving a bus load) to Mexico, Belize Literacy Program and more...

Some unique fundraisers from Camrose including a car bingo (a few years back)

President David Stolee and his Board have some great ideas for growing Rotary in Camrose. At this meeting a new member Kelly was welcomed and David Taylor was presented with yet another Paul Harris recognition pin. Thank you David and members of this club who do support our Rotary Foundation. Have a great fun filled Rotary year!

Edmonton South Meeting - August 11

Joined by AG Arlaine Monaghan and DGE Harry Buddle, under the leadership of President Pauline, the Board met at the Derrick Golf and Country Club to review directions and possibilities for 2010-2011. This club is now into year 61 having celebrated their 60th anniversary last November. So many big projects - St Josephs, Ft. Edmonton Harvest Fair....the list is long.

The meeting was followed by a club social (western theme) at Hank Hendrick's beautiful home in Riverbend. What a garden! Ask to see Hank's crystal collection of all the 15 RI Conventions he has attended.

After some great burgers and remarks from President Pauline, AG Arlene introduced me and we all learned/and sang RI President Ray's song - COWBOY LOGIC.

It was great to have Dennis' son Ben in attendance as well as many rotary friends. Thanks to all for your hospitality -

Wetaswin Rotary Club - August 10

Wetaskwin was a picture perfect city - a City in Motion. The flowers were beautiful. The Rotary Club meets Tuesday at noon at the Wetaskwin Legion. What a great place to meet to discuss Rotary and enjoy the fellowship oof these great Rotarians.

President Tim and Bill Milnthorp met for a few hours and discussed strategies for strengthening the Wetaskwin Club. Suggestions included - form an interact club, plan a hands on International Service Project (e.g. playground in Belize) spread out the program duties to involve all members of the club - ...build on current successful projects: Excellent in Education Award, Watermelon Hole, Terry Fox Run, Wetaskwin Air Show, Boys and Rotary Clean up (just a few) Fundraisers include Hockey Draft. Plans also include information meeting to share the opportunity of Rotary with potential members.

Congratulations Wetaskwin -

The Battlefords - August 9, 2010

2010 marks the 90th anniversary of this club. Chartered in 1920 - The Battlefords is the second oldest Rotary Club in District 5370. Edmonton club was chartered in 2016...so many stories of service and bringing hope to others. Bud Gladwell is the member with the most service years in this club.

The Battlefords' Rotary theme... Bridging Communities - shares a bridge over the North Saskatchewan River and joins their two communities. What a beautiful setting for this Rotary Community.

If you stop by the exhibition - be sure to stop by the Rotary booth for a spud-nut. A great fundraiser for this club that has supported their community by building parks - skateboard park, dog park - proposed Memorial Park. Other fund raisers include Texas Hold'em, Trip of the Month, Hockey draft, PGA Golf Pool...this I am sure is a short list for this vibrant and active Rotary Club.

President Darlene and her Board will be exploring opportunities for accessing grants through our Rotary Foundation. Congratulations as you begin the last decade before your centennial. May your club continue to build BIG - BETTER - BOLDER!

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Nisku-Leduc Rotary - August 5th

Another vibrant Rotary Community. The meeting was held at the impressive new Rec Centre. Fabulous venue.

This club is ready to grow Rotary in the community - their programs and golf events are visible as well as their participation in Capital Raceway. Building playgrounds, music festival, Boys and Girls Club are keep this club active.

Nisku-Leduc is known as the birth place of the Belize Literacy Program...what a story we have to tell as a result of this small club to club project. We are now changing lives in the entire country of Belize.

President Stuart, the Nisku-Leduc Board create a welcoming and fun environment to network and enjoy the fellowship of rotary.

Guest at this meeting was Mike Hanna, Edmonton Riverview who stopped by to discuss District New Generations Strategy.

Edmonton Gateway Club visit - August 4

Great hospitality and wonderful venues to share and discuss Rotary.

If you are looking to do a make up - do visit this club meeting at top of Delta South on Gateway Blvd. The vistas are spectacular and under the guidance of President Lorne Parker, this club is anticipating a great rotary year of fellowship (Robust Reds - a fundraiser and social in September), international service (building a school in Mozambique and Belize Literacy Program) -community service (Camp Freedom - Spina Bifida, Big Bin Event...) and a great liaison and partnership with U of A Rotaract.
It was wonderful to have Lorne from Rotaract to both Board Meeting and club meeting.

Congratulation Edmonton Gateway. It was fun to connect with an old friend David Winfield and enjoyed having son Daryn join us for breakfast.