The Rotary Club of Calgary South

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Proudly Associated with "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth" The Calgary Stampede

President Frank King
 welcomes you to our web site and to our meetings (click below for maps):
Thursdays at 12:15 pm at Rotary House,    on     Stampede Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

 
Thursday July 17, 12:15pm
Rotary House on Stampede Park		 Grady Fairbanks (Grandson of Dr. Joe Fairbanks)
Returning Exchange Student from Russia
Friday July 18, 6:00 pm
Carriage House - McLeod Trail		 Dream Home Wind-up Party
Thanks to Rotarians and Volunteers
Thursday July 24, 12:15pm
Rotary House on Stampede Park		 World Skills
Thursday July 31, 12:00pm
No Meeting at Rotary House		 Annual Stay-in-School
Golf Tournament at Cottonwood
For information on Calgary Club's Meetings: Call the Rotary Meeting Line: 266-3349

 

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C L U B   N E W S

Jack Westbrook
1921 - 2008		 John Kelly
1913 - 2008		 Terry Silverthorne
1930 - 2008		 Dr. Arn Swanson
1918-2007		 Bill Cuthbert
1944 - 2008		 Len Miller
1927 - 2008
   

Hosts etc Schedule

 SISSP
Updated April 25, 2007		  
    HELP WANTED!
Host Families
Call Ralph Gibson		 Tom Fredricks
Integrity Award
Honoree 2008		 Calgary South Rotary-Blackmont Capital Stay-in-School Program  

 

Past Meetings & Bulletin Links

July 3 John Shield, Editor;Photos by Terry Allen:  Kickoff Meeting - Dream Home Project and Frank King's Rotary Year,  DG Mark Starratt, Mayor Dave Bronconnier, Cowboy Poetess Doris Daly,  more notables, Thanks from Peter Penner, Lots of Photos, New Member proposed Jim McNeil, Partner's Pen, Club Calendar and Announcements, Peace Park 2008 Lodging Request and Registration Form
June 26 Al King, Editor; Photos: Clive Pringle: "The Crowning of the New King" - or Here Comes Frank!, Dave's comments and Frank's, Austin Powers Show, Peter Penner recognized - Four Avenues of Service Award - Congratulations Peter! Club News, New Member Proposed - Jim McNeil - Engineered Products, Remembering Terry Silverthorne, Club Calendar and Announcements, Next Week - Carriage House - Dream Home/Stampede Kickoff Special at 11:30am, Partner's Pen - Hikers, Stay-In-School Scholarship Program
June 19 Terry Lynch, Editor; Photos by Clive Pringle: Rotary World Peace Fellowships - by Gail McDougall, The Future of Residential Real Estate - Craig Stokke's Classification talk, Carol Graham - 100%!! Wow!! Club News, Terry McDonough - How I almost played on a line with Sidney Crosby, A note from Sveta, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen
June 12 Bev Ostermann, Editor; Photos by Clive Pringle: Karen Kryska explains the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), Challenger Park Update, Mark Fitzowich Fundraising for Cancer,  Remembering John Kelly, Congratulations Murray Flegel, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen
June 5 Terry Lynch, Editor; Photos by Clive Pringle: Annual Stay-in-School Luncheon, Thanks to a Great Team! 2008 Students selected, Golf Tournament update, Dream Home update, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen
May 29 Bev Ostermann, Editor; Photos by Jack Killick: Annual Tree Planting - Terry McDonough, George Brookman - Stampede President on the Future of the Big Show's Venue, Congratulations Garth Nicholl and Wayne Robinson - two outstanding members recognized with Cleven Awards for Service Above Self - and both leaving the Club to relocate, Club News, Bob Wiens - Water Filters, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen, Tree Planting Photos
May 22 David Young, Editor; Photos by Jack Killick: The Four-Way Test Speech Competition - St. Mary's Does Us Proud! Club News, Jim Cairns, Next Week - Tree planting, Bruce Szarka's Classification Talk - Residential Redevelopment Housing, Welcome New Member Gordon Weicker introduced by Len Hamm, Stay-in-School Luncheon June 5, Rotary Reach Golf Tournament - Tom Walton, Club Calendar and Announcements - More Golf Tournaments and Parade Seats, Partners Pen
May 15 David Young, Editor; Photos by Jack Killick: All You Ever Wanted to Know about The Dream Home Project and were afraid to ask - by Lynn Grant, Chairman, Photos of Pirates and Wenches, Shellie Marshall - Classification Talk, Welcome New Member David Ryzebol, Club News, Stay in School Luncheon June 5, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen, How to run DH Printers - it's easy! World Community  Service Spending Workshop
May 8 David Young, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Autism - There is Hope - Dave Mikkelson, Welcome New Member Rick Knoll, Club News, Terry and Bryan at New Club Edson, Proposed New Member: Gordon Weiker - Petroleum Marketing, Stay-in-School Luncheon June 5 at the Carriage House, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
May 1 David Young, Editor; Photos by Jack Killick: Grace Presbyterian Church - by Peter Penner, Glenn  Potter and Norma Carroll and Michael Zacharki - behind the scenes, Partners' Pen,  Rotary Flames House Groundbreaking, Sarcee Rose Tea,
April 24 Bill LeClair, Editor; Photos by Tony Ng:  Corus Radio and Radio in General by GM Garry McKenzie, Welcome Goeff Hughes - our Newest Member, Club News, NM Auction - Great Success - Thanks, Remembering a Great Rotarian - Jack Westbrook, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen, A Cowboy Poem by Brad Curtis, Info on Next Week's Tour of Grace Presbyterian Church, Broadway Evening Special sponsored by Calgary West May 30
April 17 John Shields, Editor; Photos - Tony Ng: Annual New Members Auction sets a record - Photos, Youth Exchange News, History Lookback by George Adam, Club Calendar, Announcements, Partner's Pen, Photos from The Ranchmans last week, About May 1 meeting at Grace Church,
See All of Tony's Photos by Clicking here to Run a Slide Show from NM Auction
April 10 Bill LeClair - Editor: The Ranchmans - "The House that Harris Built," New Members Auction April 17, Bridge Windup April 16, Rasium Golf Weekend May 30- June1, Help Wanted - Stay-in-School Mentors Needed, Peace Park 2008, Club News, Calendar and Announcements, Partners Pen, Notes re Grace Church Tour May 1
April 3 Bev Ostermann, Editor; Photos by Tony Ng: Frank King - President-Elect talks about Membership in Rotary, Next week - at the Ranchamn's, Club News, Bridge for Everyone April 16 at the Glencoe, Club Announcements and Calendar, New Member proposed - Goeff Hughes, Partner's Pen, Radium Golf Weekend Sign-up, District 5360 Conference - Lethbridge May 23-25,
March 20 &
March 27		 Bev Ostermann, Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett: Chris Minke talks about Literacy and Rotary's work to eliminate it around the world, Dr. Brent Mitchell on Cardiovascular issues like Heart Attacks and HBP (High Blood Pressure,) Club News, Dream Home - more help needed to man the printer booths, John Flagler, George Montfomery, Jack Westbrook, Fred Peacock and Martin Struthers all hospitalized, New Members proposed - Rick Knoll, David Ryzebol and Goeff hughes, Partner's Pen, Youth Exchange Weekend, You're Invited to Rotary Flames House Ground Breaking Celebration April 7 10:30 - 11:30 am
March 13 Peter Penner, Editor; Photos by Paul Brick: Bill MacLachlan on St. Patrick - vocabulary lesson by Peter, Club News, Photos of Bill, Jim Burns, Head Table (just the decorated table), Larry Kwong - a Superstar before the word was invented, Jim Smith, Some important stuff including Meal Prices, Rotary Flames House Sod Turning, New Members Proposed, Club Calendar, Office Closed, Partner's Activities
March 6 Peter Penner, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Rotary Clubs of Calgary Annual Integrity Awards March 3 at Stage West, Our Club's Curlers, Club Announcements and Calendar, Bylaws and Constitution Update, Office Closed March12 to March 26, Partner's Pen
February 28 Peter Penner, Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett: ShelterBox - an exciting Rotary Project helping people in need after disasters, Integrity Award 2008 - Tom Fredricks, Club News, Remembering Len Miller, Club Constitution and Bylaws Updated (see above), Jim Cairns, Ann Rooney, Partner's Pen, Club Calendar and Announcements, Annual Cleven Award call for nominations.
February 21 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett: Adrienne Simon - the UNICEF story, Club News, Howard reports on Len Miller, Jacki Westbrook and Fred Peacock, Jim Totten, Club Calendar and Announcements, New Member proposed, Partner's Pen, Photo Gallery - Valentine's Dinner and Fireside
February 14 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett: Audiology - Dr. Carrie Scarff tells how to take care of your hearing, Club News- Garth Nicholl, Paul Brick, Len Miller, Jack Westbrook, Mark Bedford, Mel Gibson, Jack Haman, Peter Penner, Jack Thompson, Linda Tattersall, Welcome New Member Bruce Szarka - Construction, Stay-in-School Scholarship Program school grants, Club Calendar and Announcements, Craig Stokke proposed New Member, Partner's Pen, Photos by Terry Allen and Paul Brick of L'Arche Cakewalk.
February 7 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett:  Rotary's Ambassadorial Scholar Program by Heinrich Heinz (a former Ambassadorial Scholar himself,) Remembering Bill Cuthbert, Eddie Vincent - Classification: Salvation Army, Club News: Ealr Huson, Paul Brick, Chas Filipski, Jack Westbrook, Garth Nicholl, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
January 31 Al King, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Pulse Executive Medical Services - if you need an Assessment or a Doctor, Remembering Bill Cuthbert, The Editor writes to the Editor! Classification talk - Kate Stott (daughter of Hyland and Rothnie Thompson, Help Needed - Transportation, Club News, Valentine's Day at SAIT - February 15, Strawberry Shortcake Order Form, Partner's Pen, Calendar and Announcements
January 24 Al King, Venerable Editor; Photos by Bryan Targett: Annual Burnsfest - Robbie Burns Day Celebration, Burns stories, Translations and all, Club News, Lots of Photos - Kilts and Bagpipes! Announcements and Calendar, Partner's Activities.
January 17 Al King, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Club Assembly - Taking care of Business! Club Financial Summaries, Tommy low - Classification Talk, Club News, Bruce Szarka - proposed New Member, Frolic photos, Club Announcements and Calendar, Partner's Pen, Clayton Richardson - a mini-bio.
January 10 John Shield, Editor, Photos by Terry Allen: "Freedom of Speech" - Nigel Hannaford of the Calgary Herald, Club News, Charlie Gouldsborough - Classification: Sleep, Group Study Exchange Appeal, Garth needs helpers, Paul Brick's Oddities, Club Calendar and Announcements, Bruce Szarka proposed as New Member, Partner's Pen
January 3 Bill LeClair, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Ravi Zaveri, Exchange Student from India tells about his homeland, Larry Kennedy - Classification Talk or Why your utility bills are so high! Community Service Small Grants Report, Visitation Committee reports on Member's with health challenges, Club Calendar and Announcements, Club News, Partner's Pen, Lots of Photos from Social Events
December 13 Bill LeClair, Editor; Photos: Tony Ng: Alberta's Energy industry by Duane Monea, Welcome Shellie Marshall - our Newest Member, Help Wanted - Garth Nicholl still needs some volunteers, Bill LeSourd is recovering, Jim Cairns revisits his days as an Elementary School Rhythm Band Leader, Bob Wiens - WCS helps in Colombia, Christmas Greetings, George Adam reports on members health, Club Calendar and Announcements, Transportation Needed, Partner's Pen, Annual Larry Kwong Chinese New Year Dinner January 18
December 6 John Shield, Editor, Photos - Terry Allen: Annual Christmas Luncheon - Photos, toasts, PHFs, Presentations and Larry Kwong, Election 2007 - results, Thanks for the Gardie and Jeanne Shaw Scholarship, Happy Birthday John Kelly, Club Calendar and Announcements, Christmas Trees from Calgary North, Partner's Pen, Biographical sketch of Bob Watson
November 29 Bill LeClair, Editor, Photos: Jack Killick: Support the Rotary Foundation - Recent tax changes make donating securities more attractive - Jack Thompson and Penny Leckie explain, Club News, Help Wanted - Call for Integrity Award Nominees - Chas. Filipski, Thanks for the minibus from Aspen, Get your Christmas Tree from the Rotary Club of Calgary North - Delivered, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
November 22 Bill LeClair, Editor; Photos: Jack Killick: Jerry Paradis, Expert - "Prohibition of Drugs is Not Working," Club News, Rotex - Winterfest Dinner, Christmas Trees from Calgary North - delivered, "Here's Linda" Honorary Member - Classification Talk, Call for Nominees for Integrity Award 2008, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen, Meet our Senior Members - George Adam, Charter Member with Distinction!
November 15 Al King, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Rotary Flames House - "A Beacon of Hope," "Adventures in Citizenship" Heather Thomas - St. Mary's, Welcome our Newest Member Kate Stott - Real Estate - Residential, Mike Zacharki presents $5,000 to Firefighters Burn Unit, Get your Christmas Tree from The Rotary Club of Calgary North, Club News, Call for Nominations for Integrity Award 2008, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
November 8 Al King, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen: Remembrance Day by Hugh Delaney, Remembering our Veterans, John MacRae's "In Flanders Fields" Classic, Congratulations Bob Boyden - President Elect 2008-2009, Dream Home Record!, Club News, Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies, November is Foundation Month - Your Support is Important, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen.
November 1 Al King, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Making a Difference - Dr. Chris Brooks & Lifeline Malawi, Club News and Shenanigans, November is Foundation Month, 2007 Election, Club Calendar and Announcements, Help Wanted - Call Garth Nicholl, Photos from Rotary Flames Skate, Partner's Pot Luck Costume Party, Partner's Pen
October 25 Bev Ostermann, Editor, District Governor Bernie Carriere visits Calgary South, Club News, Garth Nichol - Help Wanted for Dec. 30 to serve Christmas Meals and hand out hampers to the needy, PP Mark calls for President-Elect nominations, Welcome Major Eddie Vincent - Salvation Army - our Newest Member, Club Announcements and Calendar, Partner's Pen
October 18 Bev Ostermann, Editor; Photos: Jack Killick:The Kicking Horse Canyon Project (Trans Canada Highway) by Jack Sturmpel, Oktoberfest - Accordion Fest! Club News, Club Calendar and Announcements, Proposed New Member - Eddie Vincent, Salvation Army, Partner's Pen, October 27 - Good Old Fashioned Halloween Pot Luck!
October 11 Harry Pelton, Editor, Photos: Jack Killick: Espert Advice - Reduce your risk of Heart Attack and Stroke- EXERCISE! Garth Nichol Presents to Provicence Children's Centre, Club News, Remembering Dr. Arn Swanson, Partner's Pen by Tannis, Club Calendar and Announcements
October 4 David Young, Editor; Photos: Jack Killick: What Youth Exchange is aall about - Sheila Acharya, Rotarian and ex Youth Exchange and Ambassadorial Scholar, Welcome New Member Tommy Low, Congratulations Ken and Wendy Copithorne - Multiple PHFs, Dr. Arn Swanson passes on 89th birthday, Roster reminder, Foundation Month, Club News, Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
September 27 David Young, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen: Athabasca University - Open to All! Club News. Welcome Back Paul Diemert,   Happy Birthday Arn Swanson (89),  Welcome to the Club - Charlie Gouldsborough, Jack Haman - Chief Mouseketeer!, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen, A GSE Story
September 20 John Shield, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen:  "Squaring the  Iron Triangle" Peter Holle analyzes  Public Policy, Club News, Norm Haines visits, Actor (?) Hugh Delaney Fan Club, Terry Fox Run - thanks to volunteers, Jackie Lind (ex-member) wins big at Emmys, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen
September 13 John Shield, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen: Carol Jacques talks about Chinook Country Historical Society, Club News and Musings, Scot John Kenny nominated for RI President 2009-2010, Rotary Reminders: The Four Way Test and the Objects of Rotary, New Members proposed: Tommy Low and Kate Thompson Stott, Partner's Pen, Peace Park Report and Photos, Club Calendar and Announcements
September 6 Peter Penner, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen: "Diabetes Can Kill You!" Drs. Wong and Edwards and Missionary Nicole, Club News: Peggy McMillan passes, Birthdays of note, Invite to Aspen's Bus Launch Sept. 19, Hands Up - at the New Member's Auction, Thanks from Sarah Watson and Lauren Funk - SAIT Award  Winners, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Pen, Lobsterfest - Sept. 26 to benefit Firefighter's Burn Unit
August 30 Peter Penner, Editor: Barry Hawkins and Peter Penner talk about Rotary International Volunteers, Welcome New Member Larry Kennedy, Club News, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partner's Activities
August 23 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos by Tony Ng:  Judit Fodor returns from exchange to Germany, Sign-up time - Challenger Park Golf Tournament, Dinner Club, RYPEN, Transportation Committee, Welcome Ravi Zaveri - Exchange Student from India, Ambassadorial Scholarship, Last Call for Peace Park 2007, Club Calendar and Announcements, Partners Activities, MiniBios: Clayt Carroll, Fred Peacock (updated)
August 16 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos by Tony Ng:  Liz Trotter's Exchange Student Year, Welcome Exchange Student Ravi from Mumbai, India, Club News and other Stuff, Peace Park - Hurry and Get on the Band Wagon! Thanks Lynn (for those grungy Aprons,) Club Calendar and Announcements, New Members Proposed, Partner's Activities
August 9 Terry Lynch, Editor; Photos by Terry Allen: Bill MacLachlan's GSE Team to East Africa - a must read!, Bits & Bytes Information, Stay-in-School Golf Tournament Aug. 2 - Success, Photos! New Members Proposed, Partner's Announcements, Club Calendar and Announcements, New Registration form for Peace Park 2007 - Waterton
July 26 Terry Lynch, Editor; Photos: Jack Killick & Tony Ng: President Dave's Vision for Our Club, Ambassadorial Scholar Go Suzuki from Aizu, Japan studying Bioscience at the UofC, Gardie Shaw's Legacy, Dream Home Winner and photos from the DH Windup Party, Club News, Calendar and Announcements, MiniBio - Peter Penner
July 19 Harry Pelton, Editor; Photos: Tony Ng: "A Blueprint for Alberta - Marcel Latouche, Dream Home Wrapup - Alan Baumann, Dream Home Photos, Club News, Club Calendar and Announcements, Congratulations to Ted Rowsell, Peace Park Information and Application
July 5 John Shield, Editor; Photos: Terry Allen: Dream Home Kickoff with President Dave WOW! Dream Home Update, Congratulations to Art Borzel and Ted Rowsell - Outstanding Contributors to our Club recognized with First Cleven Awards, Rotary Family Fun Day at Challenger Park Sept.8., Club Calendar and Announcements, Chuck Porter - Mini-Bio Series.

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