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The Whoop-Up Bulletin
Written by Editor Judy Head
Vol. 84, No. 22 April 29, 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:
A reminder to let Jack Yaeck know, by Thursday, May 2, if you have any unsold tickets for the BBQ.
Group Study Exchange:
Many thanks to all those who hosted and otherwise helped with the GSE group from Korea. There visit to Lethbridge was very successful as a result of the efforts of these volunteers.
Andy MacLean International Memorial Golf Tournament:
Fort Macleod invites members to join Rotarians from Kalispel in the annual golf tournament on Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 10:30 a.m. tee off. Green fees: $20; lunch and dinner: $20. Please contact Keith, 553-2483, 308-4665; or Del, 553-2544 to sign up.
Chiaki:
Chiaki introduced her father who told us how proud he is of his daughter and thanked Rotarians for looking after her so well while she is in Lethbridge. Chiaki and her father will visit Julliard School, New York, and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Either of these first class institutions would be fortunate to have such a talented young woman study with them.
Many thanks to Ken Lewis and Murray Anderson for organizing the Chiaki and Friends Recital on Sunday. It was a great success!
New Member Induction:
President David inducted Mike Marcotte, Owner of Moxies, and Liz Rossnagel, Director, Lethbridge Public Library, into the Club. Welcome Mike and Liz!
Past President's Car Rally/Treasure Hunt:
Past President Mike McGuire will be recognized with a Car Rally and Treasure Hunt on June 1, 2002. The Rally begins at 4:30 p.m. and is followed at 6:00 p.m. with a BBQ at Popson Park (bring your own food and drink; salads and dessert will be provided). Cost: $10/person. Murray needs to know how many will be participating in the Rally; who would like to staff check points; and how many will attend the BBQ.
Live Free for a Year Fund-Raising Project:
President Dave reported that a committee has been struck to consider what major project should be funded through the new fund-raising endeavour. The Committee is chaired by Dallas Harty; members are Bernie Carriere, Marlin Konynenbelt, Helen Henderson, Ken Lewis and Dennis Chinner. If you have recommendations, please contact one of the committee members.
Interact Club, Catholic Central High School:
Tania is seeking 4 or 5 Rotarians who will work with CCH to establish an Interact Club, a Club for young people ages 14 - 18. If you are interested, please contact Tania, tania.warren@uniglobechoicetravel.com .
Program:
Doug McArthur introduced David Fuller who went to Russia as an exchange student in August 2001. David described his star-crossed experience ranging from the problems of getting there to the dangers of life in an industrial Siberian city. It is obvious that David is an exceptional young man who has used the challenges to learn important life lessons that will serve him well in the future. He assured us that he has a new appreciation of Canada as a result of his experience!
Fun & Fellowship Opportunities:
Upcoming:
NO MEETING MAY 6!!!
Next Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2002, 12:15, Lethbridge Lodge.