Kevin Willoughby

Manager - Lethbridge Branch (10079)

Tel: (403)331-6588

Fax: (403)331-6590

HSBC Bank Canada

Email: kevin_willoughby@hsbc.ca

Outgoing President Vasil Officiating

Greeter Sig introduced:

• Mark Gregory

• Leslie Colburn Schwartz

• Stephen Graham (for the last time)

• Loralee Burton

• Lal Mattu

• Cleo Mowers

Hanski turns another year older

Frank tried to change Hanski's homeland to Belgium (It was just a test to see if we were paying attention), then led in the singing of Happy Birthday and presented her with a silver necklace.

SAA Report

Long-Time-No-See-Edourd lost no time in fining Frank for two of the three goofs over his haste to give Hanski a birthday hug. He then extracted happy bucks from Donna Coslovi who is happy that Lottery funding is buying a 24-passenger bus.  Peter Green presented umbrella bucks for the announcement of his art show and great reception.  David Cassidy paid umbrella bucks for the great job Hanski did in sewing up a pillow in Rotary colours for Dallas Harty, Rotarian of the Year.  Doug McArthur paid a happy buck to report viewing a video of David "motor-mouth" Cassidy announcing a motorcycle event.  Darrell Alexander is happy to have Mark Gregory visiting.  Bernie is happy that Mike Weir won his game of flog on the weekend.  Mike McGuire is happy that Sunrise had a great Sunrise In The Evening event.  Harvey Heck is glad to be back from California. Lottie Austin is happy to see Mark Gregory,too.  Nancy Walker is happy to have survived a roller-coaster ride.  Tania Warren paid umbrella bucks to announce her upcoming all-inclusive voyage of the glaciers so, call for reservations NOW!  Dennis Chinner is happy to announce the upcoming Cancer Kickers March 15 fundraiser.  Dallas Harty was happy to be a semi-finalist at the Provincial Chambers awards.  Mark Gregory is happy for the fellowship and brotherhood of Rotary.   Bob Carey is happy the Hurricanes won, saving him a few dollars in wagers. 

Judy Head paid a fine for wearing Nancy Sinatra boots.

Paul Harris Fellowships

Bernie and Frank presented fellowships to;

• Cleo Mowers

• Tim Waters

• Helen Henderson

• David Hughes (third level)

• Duncan Rand (semi-instant replay)

(L-R) Cleo Mowers, Tim Waters, Duncan Rand, Helen Henderson, David Hughes & President Frank Vasil who presented these outstanding Rotarians with Paul Harris Fellowships

"What Paul Harris Said" 2/23/2003 - The 98th Birthday of Rotary

"On the night of February 23, 1905, the first meeting took place at Gus' office in the Unity Building. Silvester and Paul had dined together at an Italian restaurant on Chicago's near north side. Gus, by prearrangement, had invited a personal friend, Hiram Shorey, a merchant tailor, a native of the village of Litchfield, in the State of Maine, to whom he had previously introduced Paul. The meeting was enlivened by the relation of personal experiences, after which Paul unfolded the general purposes of his plan.

The significant occurrence of the second meeting was the introduction of Harry Ruggles, the printer. Harry was destined to play an important part in the life of the Chicago club, for through his suggestion of club singing his influence has been made felt by the entire movement.

The spirit of the early days of Rotary has frequently been described as selfish. There were certainly many indications to justify the description. The literature of the period, most of which was the work of Paul, emphasized the business advantage of membership. Prospective members were frequently appealed to directly on the basis of business gain. But even here is a distinction, subtle though it may seem. The prevailing thought was to give/not to receive. Giving was more reconcilable with the other thing that went along with it-friendship.

The net result was that those who came into the club for the sole purpose of getting as much as they could out of it were disappointed and dropped out." Paul P. Harris, Pages 95-96 from "The Founder of Rotary" complete and online at http://www.thefounderofrotary.org/

Next week: Could Paul Harris have imagined Rotary's power for world peace? On Sunday, 2 March, we begin a series to let Harris himself tell you about that.

And that's a History Minute from "The History of Rotary" http://www.historyofrotary.org/

The "History of Rotary" Project distributed a special 98th anniversary mailing of Harris's writing this weekend. It is permanently posted at the bottom of http://www.rotaryfirstfifty.org/

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Confidential Financial Matters

Gord Jong delivered the financial report that is available to all club members.

New Rotarian

Welcome Stephen Graham our newest Rotarian who writes computer programs, and is better known as a member of the local barbershop quartet. Stephen is sponsored by Paul Pharo.

Pray that he doesn't ask me to sing. . .

Club Service Report

Judy Head gave a detailed report of her committee's deliberations in creating better communication of club events and schedules which will be posted on a new webpage shortly after Judy submits it.

Fellowship

Nancy Walker listed the many events hosted by the club.  The first one for next year is June 14, Family BBQ at Picture Butte. 

Membership

Dennis Chinner says there are some members who have dropped below 60% attendance that will be getting reminders.  We are presently 125 strong, which is no change.  Remember to bring guests, as they are potential new members.