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

The Whoop-Up Bulletin

Written by Editor Judy Head

Vol. 84, No. 8 December 10, 2001

Induction of New Member:
Tom Terrill, Small Business & Agriculture Account Manager, CIBC, was introducted by Marlin Konynenbelt. Tom is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge and returned to Lethbridge 2 years ago. He is newly married to Megan. He fills his leisure time with golf and raquetball. President Dave inducted Tom in the Banker category. Welcome, Tom!

Rotary Foundation:
Don't forget to make your donation to the Rotary Foundation. Pat Killoran reported donations of some $3500 to date. Although Foundation Month has passed, he and Bernie will continue to accept your cheques.

Honorary Members:
As promised, the Distinguished Old Windbreakers (DOW) were in attendance. Good to see you! Hope you can come out to the Christmas Luncheon on December 17.

Seniors Dinner, December 18:
Special Request from Elizabeth Van Mill: The Planning Committee is looking for donations for the Senior's Christmas Dinner for door prizes. If you have something that you could donate, ANYTHING would be appreciated, of ANY value! Some examples might be, box of cookies, chocolates, gloves, hats, scarves. If it is gender specific, please note that on the package. Please bring your wrapped "generic gift" to the next luncheon meeting(December 17th) or drop it off at the Lethbridge Lodge, care of Karlan at the sales office, prior to the 18th.

New Years Eve Party, Pincher Creek:
The Pincher Creek Rotary Club invites us to attend the New Years Eve Party at the Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek. Tickets are $130 and cover your dinner, a room for the night, and brunch the next morning. Drinks are $1 if you bring your own hors d'oeuvres. Please contact the Heritage Inn to reserve your tickets.

Thanks to Volunteers
Dallas thanked all those who participated in the Highway Cleanup under Jim Hill's direction and those who helped with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles.

And More about Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Seniors Dinner on December 18.

Upcoming:

Partner's Day, Christmas Luncheon December 17. The Westminster School Choir will entertain us with Christmas carols. Maqui Gonzales, Lethbridge East exchange student, will do her presentation. It promises to be a good one!

Seniors Christmas Dinner, Tuesday, December 18 @ Lethbridge Lodge

New Years Eve Party, Heritage Inn, Pincher Creek.

Joint Meeting with Kiwanis, Tuesday, January 8, 12:00 noon @ Ericksen's: Speaker: Mayor Tarlech

Rotary Meeting, January 14, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge: Vocational Talks

Starter Bridge, January 18, 2002, @ David & Judy Cassidy's

Rotary Meeting, January 21, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge: Presentation by Ryla participants

Ski Trip, Fernie, February 2, 2002.

Rotary Foundation Dinner & video conference with RI President, Tuesday,

February 12 @ Lethbridge Lodge.

A Message from the Sergeant at Arms:
Wear something red to the Christmas Luncheon on December 17, or suffer the consequences!

Next Meeting:
Monday, December 17, 2001, 12:00, Lethbridge Lodge. Christmas Luncheon.