The Rotary Club of Lethbridge Box 452 Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 3Z1

The Whoop-Up Bulletin

Written by Editor Judy Head

Vol. 84, No. 19 April 8, 2002

Member News:
Sig Balfour is in Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Room 348. He welcomes visits from fellow Rotarians.

Chicken BBQ:
Harvey is providing members an opportunity to choose their method of participating in the Chicken BBQ event. If you don't choose, he'll assign you!

Major Projects:
Dallas reported on the members' decision on projects to fund this year. The ballot results show the top two projects as: Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Association for Community Living.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Ian Cameron is looking for 1 more billet for the GSE group from Korea for two nights, April 24 and 25. Please contact Ian: 327-2210; 320-0612; ian.cameron@police.lethbridge.ab.ca.

The Library Van needs additional volunteers for Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25. If you can give 2 hours of your time, please contact Dallas, 328-7821.

New Member Inductions:
President Dave inducted Beatrice Milner and John Harmer. Welcome to the Club!

Proposed New Members:
Mike Marcotte, proposed by Mike McGuire.

Guest Speaker:
Nancy Walker introduced Dennis Fitzpatrick, Associate Vice-President, Research, University of Lethbridge, who spoke about the development of the Water Institute for Semi-Arid Ecosystems (WISE). About 25% of the world is semi-arid, including Southern Alberta, where 5% of Alberta's agricultural land produces 20% of net farm income. Water is the single most limiting factor in our environment, and it is critical that we balance the health of the environment with the health of the economy. WISE is a research collaboration which will bring together research resources to focus on large issues such as water quality and public health. The objective is to make information available to decision-makers so that good decisions can be made.

Fun & Fellowship Opportunities:

Taber Rotary Club Apex Youth Awards, Thursday, April 11, 6:00 p.m. $30.00; table for 8: $200.

Regular Bridge, Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m., at Peter and Olive Green. RSVP: 320-5090.

District Convention, April 20/21, 2002, Westin Hotel, Calgary

Sunrise Club's Evening of One-Act Plays, Saturday, April 20, Yates.

100th Anniversary Police Ball, Saturday, April 20, Lethbridge Lodge. $100/couple. Tickets available at the Police Station.

Chiaki Sato and friends Music Recital, Sunday, April 28, 2:00 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery.

Past-President's Car Rally & Treasure Hunt, Saturday, June 1.

Sunrise Club passing of the gavel, Thursday, June 20 (evening event), Travelodge.

Dragon Boat Festival, June 29/30, July 1.

Upcoming:

Rotary Meeting, April 15, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Junior Achievement.

Rotary Meeting, April 22, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Vocational Talks.

Rotary Meeting, April 29, 2002, Partner's Day, Lethbridge Lodge; David Fuller will talk about his experience as an exchange student in Russia. Chicken BBQ, May 7, 2002.

Rotary Meeting, May 13, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Vocational Talks.

Rotary Meeting, May 27, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Peter Scott: The Newspaper Industry: An Insider's Observations.

Next Meeting:
Monday, April 15, 2002, 12:15, Lethbridge Lodge.

Last Word
You know you're from Canada when you have more miles on your snow blower than your car.

Sig Balfour is in Lethbridge Regional Hospital, Room 348