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

The Whoop-Up Bulletin

Written by Editor Judy Head

Vol. 84, No. 20 April 15, 2002

Rotarian of the Year Award:
The Club will select a Rotarian of the Year for recognition. Please send nominations to President Dave, dwhughes@telesplanet.net.

Chicken BBQ:
Sign up or be assigned! There are some choice shifts still available. Contact Harvey, harvey.heck@atcogas.com ; 381-2092.

Major Projects:
Interfaith Food Bank-- The Club will assist the Interfaith Food Bank in developing a commercial kitchen along with a children's room to help in training individuals in nutrition and proper preparation of food. Lethbridge Association for Community Living -- The Club will provide funds to replace hot water tanks and furnace at one of the Association's residences.

International Service:
Bernie reported on the Russia Children's Hospital Project for the purchase of a cardiac monitor and related equipment. All funding is now in place. Good work, Bernie!

District Leadership Plan:
The members unanimously accepted the Board's recommendation that we support the proposed District Leadership Plan.

New Member News:
Connie Lyon has removed her new member red tag. Congratulations!

Proposed New Members:
Richard (dick) Beck, proposed by Marlin Konynenbelt; classification: Utilities Elizabeth (Liz) Rossnagel, proposed by Judy Head; classification: Public Library

Program:
Ed Fetting explained the Junior Achievement objectives and introduced Ron Wiggers, Ryan Wiggers and Ashley Smith. Ron described his experiences as a volunteer with Junior Achievement, stressing the thrill of reaching young people in the classroom. There are a number of school-based programs for different grades, including Business Basics and the Economics of Staying in School. Ryan and Ashley described their experiences with Junior Achievement programs in their schools. If you are interested in volunteering with JA, please contact Ed Fetting.

Fun & Fellowship Opportunities:

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.

Pincher Creek Passing of the Gavel BBQ and Dance, Saturday, June 22, 6:00 p.m., Eggert's Ranch, tickets $25

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

Upcoming:

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, Club Assemble; Vocational Talk.

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

Rotary Meeting, June 10, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Vocational Talks

Next Meeting:
Monday, April 22, 2002, 12:15, Lethbridge Lodge.

Incoming President is Shrinking