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

The Whoop-Up Bulletin

Written by Editor Judy Head

Vol. 84, No. 14 February 25, 2002

Group Study Exchange:
Ian Cameron is looking for 3 Rotarians to host a member of 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.

Dragon Boat Festival:
The Organizing Committee needs 20 large tents (20 ft. x 20 ft) to serve as rest and change rooms for the Dragon Boat teams. Tents will be erected and taken down by professionals to ensure no damage. If you can provide a tent, please contact David: 320-6562; 381-1746; cassup4@telusplanet.net

Polio Plus:
Joe Montpetit informed us that during the month of March there will be Polio Plus collection points at all London Drug outlets. Take a moment and make a donation.

Chiaki:
Chiaki is now living with Ken and Kathy Lewis. You may reach her at 381-1889. Love your hair, Chiaki!

Fun & Fellowship Opportunities:

Beginner's Bridge, Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., at Elizabeth Van Mill's house. Please let Elizabeth know if you are planning to participate: 329-3344; 381-2554.

Cancer-Kickers Cabaret, Saturday, March 16, 2002, 8:00 p.m., D.A. Electric Barn, LCC; all proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society. Contact Dennis Chinner for ticket details

Coaldale Rotary Club Annual Fish Fry, Friday, April 5, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. $7.50.

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

New Members -- Induction:
President Dave inducted Deborah Wescott, Real Estate category, proposed and introduced by Frank Vasil, and Sam Roberts, Religion/Social Welfare category, proposed by Gordon Lowe and introduced by Frank Vasil. Welcome to the Club, Deborah and Sam!

Proposed New Member:
Beatrice Milner, proposed by Bill Glover; classification: computers.

RYLA:
Three of the five student who attended the RYLA conference spoke to us about their experience. Robin Greenway, Ashley Smith and Norman Van Eeden Petersman told about the highlights of the conference for them and showed pictures to illustrate. Well done!

Upcoming:

Rotary Meeting, March 4, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge: Club Assembly: Presentation on the new fundraising project; discussion about having the membership roster on the Web site.

Starter Bridge, March 8, 2002, at Elizabeth Van Mill's. Call to RSVP.

Rotary Meeting, March 11, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge: Vocational Talks

Rotary Board Meeting, March 12, 2002, 7:00 p.m.. Stringam Denecky Boardroom; New members welcome.

Rotary Meeting, March 18, 2002, Location TBA: Bert Coyne will speak about nutrition

Rotary Meeting, March 25, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge: Club Assembly: Presentation by candidates for major project funding

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

Next Meeting:
Monday, March 4, 2002, 12:15, Lethbridge Lodge.

Beginner's Bridge, Friday, March 8