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

The Whoop-Up Bulletin

Editor Judy Head

Vol. 84, No. 25 June 3, 2002

Rotarian of the Year Award:
The Club will select a Rotarian of the Year for recognition. Please send nominations to President Dave, dwhughes@shaw.ca Rotary Club of Lethbridge Whoop-up Bulletin

Dues and Subscriptions
It's almost time to make an entry in your accounting ledger for this Year's Rotary Dues.

Greetings:
John Harmer greeter our many guests and visiting Rotarians.

Greetings from Abroad:
Gord Lowe presented President David with a club banner from Australia and a banner from Chiaki's sponsoring Club in Japan. Gord was impressed with the hospitality he encountered at these clubs.

Family Picnic:
Come out for a fun-filled evening on Friday, June 7, Pavan Park. There will be games for the kids and lots of fellowship and fun for the "older" folks.

Passing the Gavel Events:
Several upcoming celebrations:

  • Dr. John Paterson will speak on Humour in Rotary at the Sunrise event, June 20, 6:00 p.m., Travelodge. $15. Contact Deane Little, 327-8363.
  • Rotarians will dance up a storm at the BBQ and Dance at Pincher Creek, June 22, 6:00 p.m., Eggert Ranch. $25. Contact Paul Eggert 403-627-2781.
  • On July 15, President David will officially pass the gavel to In-coming President Frank. However, there will be several "passing" events in Spain, beginning at 12:01 on July 1 (according to David).

    Chiaki:
    Is out of town. There'll be some good stories when she returns!

    Dragon Boat Festival:
    There are two ways the Rotarians can participate in the Dragon Boat Festival. You can sign up as a paddler in the Rotary boat; there will be a paddling clinic on June 14-16 and opportunities to practice before the event. You can also volunteer to help at the BBQ on Sunday evening. Contact Murray, 381-0568.

    Financial News:
    Gord Yong, Treasurer Extraordinaire, presented the proposed budget for 2002/03. Highlights: membership fees will remain the same; $5000 has been budgeted for an international project; the Club is establishing a reserve fund that will be used to celebrate the Rotary Centennial in 2005. Members approved the budget.

    Program:
    Dr. Robert Rogerson spoke about the enigma of the coulees in Southern Alberta. Why are they aligned at about 070 degrees? How were they formed? What is the impact of climatic factors on their formation and alignment? A coulee is a dry valley. While the alignment is close to the normal wind direction, Bob showed how wind can not be seen as responsible for the alignment. His research, assisted by many undergraduate students over the years, has found that the alignment of the coulees is consistent with joints and lineaments in the bedrock. He noted that climatic effects such as wind have an impact on shape and slump, they are not factors in the orientation of the coulees.

    Fun & Fellowship Opportunities:

  • Rotary Family Picnic, Friday, June 7, 6:00 p.m. Pavan Park
  • Rotary Golf Tournament, Monday, June 17, Lethbridge Country Club
  • Sunrise Club passing of the gavel, Thursday, June 20 (evening event), Travelodge, tickets $15
  • Pincher Creek Passing of the Gavel BBQ and Dance, Saturday, June 22, 6:00 p.m., Eggert's Ranch, tickets $25 (The Bus Leaves Lethbridge Lodge at 4:00 PM)
  • Dragon Boat Festival, June 29/30, July 1.

    Upcoming:

  • Rotary Meeting, June 10, 2002, Lethbridge Lodge, Sargent-at-arms, Ed Fetting, is organizing a fun filled meeting.
  • Golf Tournament, June 17, 2002, Lethbridge Country Club
  • Rotary Meeting, June 24, 2002, Edith Olson will talk about intensive livestock operations and water.

    Next Meeting:
    Monday, June 10, 2002, 12:15, Lethbridge Lodge.

    Judy Came Back!!!

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