Official Bulletin of: ROTARY CLUB OF SASKATOON MEEWASIN #22664 206 Robertson Cove, Saskatoon, Sask., S7T 0E3 Founded: April 23, 1985 Meetings: Monday 0700 Heritage Inn
November 14, 2016 Rotary Foundation Month BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD
President: Rob Jaspar Past President: Bert Klassen Chair: Sergeant:
District Governor (5550): Rod Riopel (Kenora) 1st VP: Sunny Mundi Secretary: Garth Courtney nd 2 VP: TBV Treasurer: Robert Fisher
Sunny Mundi Harold Empey
Desk:
Brent Klause & Ken Wilson
Service Above Self Meewasin Rotary Readers Schedule
Meals on Wheels
Wednesday ( St. Michael’s, 1:00 p.m. ) November
Monday (1100 am pickup – City Hospital) November
16
Art and Janet Postle
14
Art Postle
23
Kris Tenaski and John Benesh
21
Sunny Mundi
30
Garth Courtney and Ian Sutherland
28
Bert Klassen
December
December
7
Donna B-Tillotson and Wayne Walling
5
Ian Sutherland
14
Thank You and Merry Christmas
12
Arthur Whetstone
21
Thank You and Merry Christmas
19
Arthur Whetstone
27
Thank You and Merry Christmas
26
Boxing Day
Rotary Meeting Call to Order: The Chair opened the meeting at 0700 at the Heritage Inn with the singing of O Canada and Rotary Grace. Attendance: There were 22 dedicated members who enjoyed a morning of fellowship with their fellow Rotarians and guests. Guests: Ole Tech (Exchange Student), Bionca Godoy, Kate Kessler, Joanne Benesh 50/50 Draw ($2.00/Ticket): Draw Master Harold oversaw the draw for made for the 50/50. Joanne Benesh was the lucky winner.
Sargeant John incited donations to the Foundation for Ken’s birthday, for not putting up Christmas lights during warm weather, for not adding profile to My Rotary, for not signing up for ringing bells. Happy and Sads: for earthquake in NZ, for safety of members of last fall’s exchange NZ Rotarians, for great trip to New Brunswich, for being hit by a Red Light runner, for cracked windshield and flat tire on attempted trip to Whitewood, for malfunctioning thermostat that led to coke exploding and beer freezing, for Bianca and Joanne attending meeting.
Announcements FOUNDATION DONATIONS – Exchange Rate is still lower than current rate. Good time to donate.
Rotary Leadership Institute - SASKATOON And PRINCE ALBERT And AREA Venue: Park Town Hotel, Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon. Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club December 3rd, Saturday - RLI Module 3 - Saskatoon Christmas Bells The Rotary Club of Saskatoon Meewasin has been assigned 4 days as follows: November 17 - Midtown Plaza Food Court November 24 - Midtown Plaza Food Court December 1 - Circle Park Ramp December 4 - Market Mall Safeway We have 10:30-8:30 each day.
Thank you. All shifts are filled. North Club Steak Night –The North Club Steak Night on December 1 to be held at the Sutherland Bar. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. You may arrive at any time from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. See Harold for tickets. Tickets are $20.00. December 5 Meeting. We will going to Sherbrooke for our meeting. Will present the cheque to Sherbrooke Community Centre at 401 Acadia Dr, Saskatoon. IMPORTANT: Let Harold know if you will be attending meeting.
MMRM. Meewasin Rotary Movember Member. The MMRM will be raising funds for Prostate Cancer. E-mail John Benesh to join the MMRM. Join John B, John L, and Ron L. in growing fur on your lip. TO DONATE to the Team: click on the following link: http://moteam.co/meewasin-rotary-movember-member-mmrm Have currently $215 in donations.
REGISTER AND ADD SKILLS/INTERESTS TO YOUR PROFILE See the member e-mail sent on Sunday. If you need help in setting up your account or listing your skills, contact John L. MEALS ON WHEELS Members are encouraged to get a Flu Vaccine or wear a mask. But, this is not mandatory.
Club Business No Club Business Program Bianca provided members with an overview Brazil. Brazil is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. As the world's fifth-largest country by both area and population, it is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 km (4,655 mi). The capital is Brazilia. The Amazon forms the major part of the north. The south is cooler and contains several states. Agriculture, especially cattle raising, is a major part of the economy. Bahia, Amazona and Rio Grande de Sul are main dishes of Brazil. Cheese bread is a breakfast staple. Corn is a major source of food, including ice cream. Cachaca (from sugar cane) and Guarana (a soda) are popular drinks. Carnivals are held across the country. The carnival in each region is distinct from the other. The Rio Carnival is the most famous. Aparados da Serra is their Grand Canyon. Iguacu Falls is their Niagara Falls. They have many famous beaches, part of their 5000 miles of coastline. Some of the famous cities are Rio de Janiero, San Paulo, Ouro Preto. These cities were founded by the Portuguese. There are 3, 500 Rotary Clubs in Brazil. There are 7 in her city. Priachicaba. They are part of District 4310. Priacicaba is a city of 450,000 residents. The economy of her city is sugar cane. It is used to make sugar and ethanol.They sugar mill has become a museum. The schools in Brazil are from kindergarten to grade 12, which means that they go to school with the same people throughout their school life. Bianca plans on becoming a food engineer.
Upcoming Programs and Events Meetings Date November 14 21 28 December 5
Location
Program/Activity
Heritage Heritage Heritage
Bianca Godoy, Exchange Student Report on Foundation Betty Ann Arscott – Vocational Training Team Report
Sherbrooke
401 Acadia Dr, Saskatoon
Events Date
Event
Rotary Club
June 3, 2017
Lobsterfest
Meewasin
Information/Contact
Welcome Song We welcome you today Good fellowship ‘twill be We’re glad you chose to begin your day With Meewasin Rotary
We hope that you will return And join with us again Fellowship at breakfast time With Meewasin Rotary
4-WAY TEST Is it the Truth? Is it Fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
ROTARY GRACE O Lord and giver of all good We thank you for our daily food May Rotary friends and Rotary ways Help us to serve Thee all our days
Salvation Army Christmas Bells – 2016 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Art Postle Glen Bailey g.s.courtney Ian Sutherland Ken Howland les.ferguson Robert Fisher Wayne Walling
OK
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
OK
OK
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
To 2:00 OK At 2:00
OK OK
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM OK
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Thu 24-- Midtown Plaza Food Court 1:30 2:30 3:30 PM – PM – PM – 4:30 PM 2:30 3:30 4:30 – 5:30 PM PM PM PM
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
OK
OK
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
OK
OK
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM OK
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM OK
OK OK At 5:00
OK
OK OK
To 5:00
OK
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM OK
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM OK
Thu 1 – Circle Mall Ramp 1:30 2:30 3:30 PM – PM – PM – 4:30 PM 2:30 3:30 4:30 – 5:30 PM PM PM PM
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
OK OK OK
OK
OK OK
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM colin.taylor Ian Sutherland jpaproski Ken Wilson Kris Tenaski rob.jaspar
Thu 17 -- Midtown Plaza Food Court 2:30 3:30 4:30 1:30 PM PM – PM – PM – – 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 PM PM PM PM
OK
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Art Postle colin.taylor g.s.courtney Ian Sutherland John Luross Ken Howland Ralph Morgan
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
OK
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Art Postle Art Whetstone g.s.courtney Ken Howland Ken Wilson les.ferguson Murray McArthur rob.jaspar
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM OK
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Thu 8 – Market Mall Safeway 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 PM – PM – PM – PM – 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:30 PM PM PM PM
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
OK OK OK
OK OK
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