Brad Mastaler, Chair of the 2014 Lobsterfest Dinner and Charity Auction, spoke about the history and importance of this event, what decisions have been made thus far, obligations of Club members, and the next steps towards making this event a success. This event will take place on May 31st, 2014 at the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove. Brad (left below) was thanked by President Nizar Abouchami for his presentation.
The Board will meet at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28th (tonight), in the second floor conference room, at 314 McLeod Ave. (Triton Business Centre). Our Club House is just too damn cold at this time of year :)
We wish Dianne McConnell's son, Eric, all the best as he works to recover from his current health problem. He has been quite ill and hospitalized since December. Meanwhile, Dianne will be on a leave of absence from our Club.
For details, please click here. Please let Nizar Abouchami know here, if you plan to attend. We will have four attendees for sure. We are the sponsor for the evening and will be showing our Open House video prior to the formal part of the agenda, laying out our Club pamphlets at the tables, displaying our large Club sign, and Vocational Service Director Ray Frayne will be speaking for five minutes prior to Mayor Houston's State of the City Address.
Did you know that a committee, headed by Des Bulger, has been hard at work organizing the 53rd Annual District 5360 and 5370 Curling Bonspiel that will take place between February 20th and 23rd? They have their own website page which describes the basic details of the event that can be found near the bottom of the left hand side of this page.
Are you new to our Club and uncertain as to what happens during our Lobsterfest events? Do you find it a little hard to imagine what goes on and when? Are you a veteran member and would like to relive the experience of Lobsterfest 2013?
Well, look no further! Just click here to access the video clips for the whole 2013 event. Questions? Wanting to volunteer for a committee? Just contact Brad Mastaler, the 2014 Chair, by clicking here.
Just a heads up that our March 13th meeting will be a little different. We will eat as right at 12:00 noon, then proceed with a one hour training session, led by the good folks of Goodwill Industries of Alberta, on working with people of disabilities.
We need your help to expand the exposure of our Facebook page which was started on January 24, 2012. All you have to do is friend us from your Facebook page so that our posts can be seen by you and your friends. Then maybe your friends will friend us, and so on, and the circle of sharing in the good things we do will grow!
We are hosting Premier Alison Redford at our weekly breakfast meeting on Thursday,January 30. She will be speaking about her international experiences and how they have informed public policy for the not-for-profit sector. Members of other Rotary clubs and guests are welcome to join us for this meeting.
From Des Bulger, Chairperson, 2014 District 5360 / 5370 Bonspiel Organizing Committee:
The 53rd Annual Rotary District 5360 and 5370 Curling Bonspiel is just over a month away, and several teams have registered. If you or curling Rotarians have not yet registered your team, please don't delay. The two event hotels are holding room blocks available at special rates until January 22, 2014. Visit this site for hotel contact numbers, event information, and to register a team.
2014 Training Opportunity for all Rotarians: want to learn more about Rotary and build on your leadership skills? If so, you are invited to attend a Me and Rotary workshop.
It is my pleasure to let you know that on April 16th the Capital Region Rotary Integrity Awards will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Executive Royal Inn & Conference Centre at 8450 Sparrow Drive, immediately west of Highway 2, QE II, at the Airport road turnoff in Leduc, Alberta.
I am passing along an invitation to the Sturgeon Hospital Gala on February 8, 2014. It is at The Enjoy Centre (Hole’s) this year. We have really tried to upscale it, with Danny Hooper, great entertainment and live and silent auction.
Although every effort is made to ensure that the content of this eBulletin is faithful to the Rotary Four Way Test, readers should be aware that this publication is not the official record of decisions made by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove. The approved minutes of the Club constitute the one and only such record.
