November 20th, 2014 Newsletter

November is Rotary Foundation:

Make your cheque out to the Rotary Club of Weyburn and our treasurer will get it to RI.

The Legion is creating a time capsule to be opened in 50 years.  They asked our club to include a banner and a list of our members.   

The new way of doing 50/50 is very successful.  The pot is now at $228.50.

Orville Acton from Edward Jones was guest speaker.

Everyone was very excited to have visitor Chuck at the meeting.  He got lots of hugs and lots of hand shakes.  He doesn't look a day older than when he belonged to us!

Which one of these is a minister who took money from a first time visitor?

Vic is December Program Chair and here he looks like he's taking the job seriously.

Here's how he's really taking the job.

The Legion always provides a good meal.

And Tom always provides good music ... even when he makes us start over because we aren't in tune and we aren't in time to his playing. 

Emilie enjoyed the perogies at the Curling Rink on Thursday night.

Meals on Wheels:  November 26th - Mal Barber, December 3rd - Terry Chapelsky, December 10th - Michele Craigen

 

Emilie's Drivers:  November 27th - Duane Schultz, December 4th - Kim Thorson, December 11th - Denis Tremblay

 

Birthdays:  November 20th - Tom Egle, Novemberr 22nd - Blanche McRae, November 25th - Sandy Wright

 

Anniversaries:  November 20th- Grant & Marg Marinos, November 21st - Stafford & Darlene Nimegeers

 

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians:

 

Last week's question:  Which two Rotarians are happy their children are back working in Weyburn?

Tom Schuck and Bruce Kwochka

 

This week's question:  Which Rotarian is presently vacationing in England?

 



November 13th, 2014 Newsletter

November is Rotary Foundation Month

Don't forget to make your donation to the Rotary Foundation.  Make your cheque payable to the Rotary Club of Weyburn.

Here Bob looks like he's trying to eavesdrop on the gossip.

Grant is our Rotarian in charge of the Salvation Army family we adopt at Christmas.  Judi did the job for many, many years before turning the job over to Grant.

Many of our members were dressed impressively last week.

Emilie was happy to sit with her friend Zoe who is Vance's granddaughter.

Here's Vance with his wife Kay and son Jeff.  Do you see any resemblance?

Jeff's wife Nancy also attended.

We had an update about Myron at the meeting.  Myron, we are thinking of you and wishing you well.

 

Meals on Wheels:  November 19th - Chakra Balayar, November 26th - Mal Barber,

 December 3rd - Terry Chapelsky

 

Emilie's Drivers:  November 20th - Tom Schuck, November 27th - Duane Schultz,

December 4th - Kim Thorson

 

Birthdays:  November 18th - Dave Craigen

 

Anniversaries:  none

 

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians:

 

Last week's question:  What is the average amount each of our members gave to the Rotary Foundation last year?

Answer:  $95

 

This week's question:  Which two members gave happy dollars to celebrate their children coming back to Weyburn to work?

 

Rotary Newsletter November 6th, 2014 - DG's Visit

November is Rotary Foundation Month.
  I hope you received your letter from Bruce concerning this.

Garnet Hart is November Program Chair.

The executive met with District Governor Pat Chernesky and put in some hard work. 

Pat's husband Fred set up her presentation for the noon meeting.

Emilie enjoyed going to the Jimmy Rankin concert with Garnet and Barb.  What activity, meal, or adventure are you inviting her to?

 

Meals on Wheels:  November 12th - Gary Anderson, November 19th - Chakra Balayar,

 November 26th - Mal Barber

 

Emilie's Drivers:  November 13th - April Sampson, November 20th - Tom Schuck,

 November 27th - Duane Schultz

 

Birthdays:  November 12th - Laurie Giroux

 

Anniversaries:  none

 

Highlights from November 5th executive meeting:

*$6000 from the golf ball drop will be donated to STARS.

* Deana Mainil and Nancy Styles will be inducted into our club at an evening meeting on November 20th.  RYLA students will be guest speakers that evening and the STARS cheque will be presented that evening.

 

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians?

 

Last week's question:  Which of our Rotarians will be the first ever recipient of the Roger Phililips Chamber  Builder Award at the Saskatchewan Chamber or Commerce annual ABEX Awards?

Ted Hillstead.  Congratulations from all of us!

This week's question:

What is the average amount each of our members gave to the Rotary Foundation last year?

 

 



October 29th, 2014 Newsletter

October is Vocational Service Month

For the second week in a row, Dennis finds a twin.

Bev and Deana have a chat.

Pat displays what our new chocolate and nut trays will look like.

Duane handed out our packages to sell the trays.

Trudy is joining Rotary!  Welcome, Trudy!

Mike Tyhy from Richardson Pioneer was guest speaker.

Greg Happ visited the club.

Speaking of Greg, his son Dexter is one of three outbound Rotary exchange students from Weyburn.  All three have blogs which you can check out.  We sponsored Emma Grainger who is in Switzerland and her blog is on Facebook at A Canadian Abroad.  The Oskaya Club of Regina was kind enough to sponsor Dexter Happ who is in Brazil and you can follow his adventures at www.dh616.wordpress.com.  The Rotary Club of Flin Flon sponsored Alyssa Jones who is in Taiwan and you can follow her at alyssajones-taiwan.tumblr.com.  Note that there is no "e" in "tumblr."  Please remember that if they aren't posting often, that is a good sign.  It means they are too busy learning, socializing, and having fun to post often.  That's what Rotary Youth Exchange is all about!

Saturday morning 22 intrepid Rotarians got up to sing in out usual time slot at the Weyburn and District Communithon.  We pretty much got through our entire list as another group canceled so there was time to fill.

The Cugnet Centre is an awesome venue for the Communithon even though it looks a little empty even with our fan base there!

Thanks to those who participated.  Breakfast and fellowship at the Credit Union was a great reward.

Meals on Wheels:  November 5th - Jill Thorn, November 12th - Gary Anderson,

 November 19th - Chakra Balayar

Emilie's Drivers:  November 6th - Greg Nikkel, November 13th - April Sampson, 

November 20th - Tom Schuck

Birthdays:  November 2nd - Marg Marinos

Anniversaries:  none

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians?

Last week's question:  Which of our members did a talk about Tommy Douglas recently?  Kim Thorson did to celebrate Tommy Douglas Day.

This week's question:  Which of our Rotarians will be the first-ever recipient of the Roger Phillips Chamber Builder Award at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's annual ABEX awards?  Let me add that this Rotarian is winning it for "long-term contributions of time, intelligence and leadership in strengthening the chamber of commerce netweor in the province."  Well done!

October 23rd, 2014 Newsletter

October is Vocational Service Month

We sing at the Communithon this Saturday at 7 a.m. - our usual spot.  Another tradition of ours is not to practise ahead of time.  Don't worry; we'll sound fine!  April will be playing and Stafford will be leading us.  Please come out to swell our numbers whether you are a good singer or not.  Be at the Cugnet Centre around 6:30 and wear your Rotary shirt if you have one.  Don't worry if you don't have one.  After our singing, we'll head to the Credit Union Pancake Breakfast (proceeds to the Communithon) for some good visiting.

Aren't these three girls pretty?

Doug always seems to find a twin.

Looking good, Kim.

Our pre-meeting chatter was as noisy as noisy can be.

Michele goes over some Fudge and Nut Tray information with Garnet.  Thanks, Garnet, for all the years you headed this up, and, thanks, Michele, for taking over.

Nancy is joining Rotary!  Hurray!

Guest speaker last week was Lauren Singh whom Dale referred to as "Myles' friend."

Thanks, Anna and Dale, for helping Bob at regional soccer.  He apologizes for overworking you!

 

Meals on Wheels:  October 29th - Gwen Wright, November 5th - Darrell Yakimowski,

 November 12th - Gary Anderson

 

Emilie's drivers:  October 30th - Stafford Nimegeers, November 6th - Grant Paulson, November 13th - April Sampson

 

Birthdays:  October 24th - Myron Fletcher, October 26th - Bev Hansen,

 October 29th - Brenda Yakimowski

 

Anniversaries:  October 29th - Dale & Anna Fish

 

District Governor Pat Chernesky's visit is at noon on Thursday, October 30th.  Try to attend.  Executive, please meet with her at 10 a.m. that day at the Legion.

 

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians?

 

Last week's question:  Which of our members is instrumental in the upcoming opening of an India Curry House in Weyburn?  Chakra is.  It will open in November.

This week's question:  Which of our members did a talk about Tommy Douglas recently?

October 16th Newsletter

October is Vocational Service Month

It will be fun to see our members wearing these. 

Deana Mainil is about to become our newest member.  Welcome, Deana!

It's good to see Alex back!  He looks serious in this photo but that mischievous twinkle is in his eyes.

Guest speaker last week was Bin Du Cherien, president of the International Women of Weyburn.

Denis presented a banner from a Rotary Club in Prague.  

Meals on Wheels:  October 22nd - Vic, October 29th - Gwen, November 5th - Darrell

Emilie's drivers:  Pick Emilie up at the Cugnet Centre doors (north side).  October 23rd - Greg, October 30th - Stafford, November 6th - Grant Paulson

Birthdays:  October 18th - Laraine Tremblay, October 19th - Tammy Kwochka, October 20th - Wilf Lendrum, October 21st - Ray Hamm

Anniversaries:  none

Mark your calendar:  District Governor Pat Chernesky will be at our noon meeting on October 30th.  Plan to attend.  Executive, please attend a meeting with her at the Legion at 10 that morning.

How well do you know your fellow Rotarians?

Last week's question:  Who made up the October 9th meeting via eMeeting and who made up the October 9th meeting by visiting the Rotary Club of Chinatown, Manhattan?

Judi did an eMeeting and Garnet attended a Chinatown, Manhattan meeting.  You should all consider doing makeups when you can't attend our club meetings.  

This week's question:  Which of our members is instrumental in the upcoming opening of an India Curry House in Weyburn?