Greetings!
It's that time again ... Rotaract Meeting Minutes!
1. Intro of Members & Guests
Members: Darrell, Dale, Miranda, Amanda
Guests: Ashley Tiedemann from Canadian Red Cross, GP Chapter
2. Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes - this has been passed to the next meeting as we did not have them to approve, nor did we have quarum.
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda - no additions
4. Canadian Red Cross Presentation
The Red Cross is promoting their organization and raising local awareness and to change people's perception of what the Red Cross really is and what it does in our community.
* HELP - Health Equipment Loans Program - lend medical equipment to post surgery patients when they are returning home, free of charge. They take donations specific to this program as well.
* Disaster Management Program - municipal response in the case of large catastrophes ann individual response.
* The Grande Prairie chapter goes north to the NWT, west to the BC border, south to Grande Cache and east to High Prairie/Slave Lake.
* They have 10-12 regular volunteers
* 5-7% of funds go to admin costs, the rest to the organizations programs.
* An individual must train with the Red Cross to become a delegate in order to go to international disasters on behalf of the Red Cross.
* The summer focus this year will be Youth Engagement (12-25 years of age). Refugee Day Camps. They will be looking for volunteers in the month of August. Date to be determined.
5. Volunteer Projects
* Golden Age Centre - Sunday, June 13th - help prepare and serve lunch at the seniors dance. Darrell will forward more detailed info via email to the club.
* Bud Country - July 2nd & 3rd. Our club has been approached to take on the beer gardens for Bud Country. We would staff the beer gardens both nights for set-up, drink ticket sales and serving of the drinks. We would require approximately 20 people each night and required to be there from 5PM - 3AM. Our club would be given a $2,000 honorarium, the bottles/cans for refund as well all the volunteers would be provided with weekend passes to the shows. All volunteers would be required to take Pro Serve through the Liquor Board and we would be reimbursed the cost of the course. Can our club manage this project - can we get enough people to help out? Dale will contact the other Rotary clubs to see if they can provide a few volunteers from each club - this project could fund our club for an entire year and the money would not be controlled by gaming. More details will follow.
6. Old Business
* T-Shirts - they have been ordered and should be here soon!
* Change over - passed over to next meeting
* Exec meeting/GPRC - not discussed
7. Round Table
* Miranda - survived the CO incident in her condo and was rescued by Red Cross - they were put up for the night at the Sandman.
* Dale - is renting a mini van and taking 4 teenaged girls to Edmonton for the weekend to a conference. We look forward to hearing more about this Dale!!
This meeting was very casual due to the low number of attendance. It was discussed that Dale's first meeting in July will be taken on the road in form of a FIELD TRIP!!!! More info from Gabrielle will follow. Who doesn't love going on a field trip?!
That is all.
Meeting adjourned ... sometime close to 9:00 PM.
Next meeting - Tuesday, June 22nd, 7:30 PM. Be there!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Meeting Minutes - May 25, 2010
Grande Prairie Rotaract Club General Meeting, May 25th, 2010
Members in Attendance: Darrell Winwood, Devin Bateman, Cedric, Dale Tiedemann, Matthew Hall, Kendra Wilson, Miranda LeClercq, Gabrielle Boulet, Cate Weber
Guests in Attendance: Amanda, Miguel Lopez
1. Introduction of Members & Guests
-Welcome to Miguel Lopez and Amanda!
2. Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes
Motion by Kendra Wilson
Seconded by Dale Tiedemann
Motion carried
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Gabrielle Boulet
Seconded by Miranda LeClercq
Motion carried
4. Guest - Miguel Lopez - Chile earthquake relief
-Chile experienced an earthquake on February 27th, 2010 that measured 8.8 on the richter scale
-The epi centre of the earthquake was located near the area where Miguel has participated in various volunteer projects such as building a library, installing a boiler in an old folks home and building a school. A tsunami subsequently devestated the coastal area.
-In total, 80% of Chile was affected by the earthquake
-As a result, many people in Chile are without basic needs such as food, water, shelter and work; any funds raised will be used towards getting people these necessities
-Swan City Rotary is organizing a dinner theatre to raise funds
-Rotary International provided shelter boxes
-Any donation is appreciated; Chile can use all the help it can get
-Rotaract will discuss ways to help out with this project
-Rotaract will also post the informational DVD on the website and on the facebook site; paypal will be set up so that people can make donations online
5. Volunteer Projects
County Fundraiser
-completed on May 24th! Thank you everyone for your help!
Golden Age Center
-Matthew to handle this event
Painting City Planters
-Rotaract has decided not to move ahead with this project
6. Old Business
T-Shirts
-cost $10; let Dale know if you would like to order one as he is placing the order this week!
7. Executive Change Over
-Dale to plan the event
-The plan is go paintballing then out for drinks at Madhatters
8. Round Table
Devin: not much going on lately
Darrell: is very busy and may win money in the hockey pool! (rooting for the hawks)
Dale: youth week is complete! Now it is time to recoup. He is also going on a vacation to California!
Matthew: hired at JAX as a bartender and scored 2 goals in his men's soccer league.
Kendra: tried to go camping, but it was too cold and wet, so she came home. She is also running faster!
Miranda: went on an interesting trip to Mexico, and stayed with her grandparents and at a resort.
Gabrielle: got her coffee machine back! Taking part in the press run on Saturday, and planted some herbs on the long weekend.
Amanda: lots of travelling and lots of spring cleaning!
Cate: going to Ontario in 4 weeks and getting married in 5!
Cheryl: bought a new house!
Meeting adourned at 8:40pm
That's all. If you've noticed any errors or ommissions, please bring them to my attention.
Happy Tuesday!
Cate
Members in Attendance: Darrell Winwood, Devin Bateman, Cedric, Dale Tiedemann, Matthew Hall, Kendra Wilson, Miranda LeClercq, Gabrielle Boulet, Cate Weber
Guests in Attendance: Amanda, Miguel Lopez
1. Introduction of Members & Guests
-Welcome to Miguel Lopez and Amanda!
2. Approval of Last Meeting's Minutes
Motion by Kendra Wilson
Seconded by Dale Tiedemann
Motion carried
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion by Gabrielle Boulet
Seconded by Miranda LeClercq
Motion carried
4. Guest - Miguel Lopez - Chile earthquake relief
-Chile experienced an earthquake on February 27th, 2010 that measured 8.8 on the richter scale
-The epi centre of the earthquake was located near the area where Miguel has participated in various volunteer projects such as building a library, installing a boiler in an old folks home and building a school. A tsunami subsequently devestated the coastal area.
-In total, 80% of Chile was affected by the earthquake
-As a result, many people in Chile are without basic needs such as food, water, shelter and work; any funds raised will be used towards getting people these necessities
-Swan City Rotary is organizing a dinner theatre to raise funds
-Rotary International provided shelter boxes
-Any donation is appreciated; Chile can use all the help it can get
-Rotaract will discuss ways to help out with this project
-Rotaract will also post the informational DVD on the website and on the facebook site; paypal will be set up so that people can make donations online
5. Volunteer Projects
County Fundraiser
-completed on May 24th! Thank you everyone for your help!
Golden Age Center
-Matthew to handle this event
Painting City Planters
-Rotaract has decided not to move ahead with this project
6. Old Business
T-Shirts
-cost $10; let Dale know if you would like to order one as he is placing the order this week!
7. Executive Change Over
-Dale to plan the event
-The plan is go paintballing then out for drinks at Madhatters
8. Round Table
Devin: not much going on lately
Darrell: is very busy and may win money in the hockey pool! (rooting for the hawks)
Dale: youth week is complete! Now it is time to recoup. He is also going on a vacation to California!
Matthew: hired at JAX as a bartender and scored 2 goals in his men's soccer league.
Kendra: tried to go camping, but it was too cold and wet, so she came home. She is also running faster!
Miranda: went on an interesting trip to Mexico, and stayed with her grandparents and at a resort.
Gabrielle: got her coffee machine back! Taking part in the press run on Saturday, and planted some herbs on the long weekend.
Amanda: lots of travelling and lots of spring cleaning!
Cate: going to Ontario in 4 weeks and getting married in 5!
Cheryl: bought a new house!
Meeting adourned at 8:40pm
That's all. If you've noticed any errors or ommissions, please bring them to my attention.
Happy Tuesday!
Cate
Meeting Minutes - May 11, 2010
Hello Everybody!
I procrastinated a bit more than usual ... but alas, the meeting minutes are being sent out before the next meeting - an accomplishment!
May 11, 2010 - Meeting called to order by President Darrell Winwood @ 7:37 PM
Members in Attendance:Darrell Winwood, Dale Tiedemann, Gabrielle Boulet, Michelle Dupont (yes, you read that right ... Michelle is back!!) Lucy Ramirez, Chris Murray, Devin Bateman, Kendra Wilson
1. Introduction of Members & Guests
Sarah Nightingale and Jasime (I missed your last name!). Welcome!
2. Approval of Last Meeting Minutes
Motion - Chris Murray
Second - Darrell
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Additions: To Volunteer projects - DHT Press Run by Gabrielle, to Old Business - Greenathon by Chris
4. Volunteer Projects
* County Fundraiser - Scheduled for May 18th & 20th. The county pays groups to clean pre-assigned secondary roads, $100/km. We have signed up for approximately 5.5kms of road. Our assigned area is on the north tip of city limits. Meet at the pre-determined location at 6:30 the first night, divide into teams and get at 'er! The county supplies bags, gloves, safety vests and signage. They will also collect the full bags. We just need to have our area complete before June 1st. More info from Darrel to come.
* Golden Age Centre - They are holding an and are looking for Rotaract to help out at the dance and possibly serve lunch. If you are interested in taking the lead on this project, please contact Darrell.
* Painting City Planters downtown - this is a past Rotaract project. The city supplies the paint and we paint the planters that are located in the downtown core. This helps beautify the area and get our members out there! Some members expressed interest in doing it if we have more artistic freedom rather than plain blue paint. Darrell will look into how artsy we can get and advise.
* School Snack Program - Dale advised that he is still working with the program organizers for a time that our club can participate. Our original volunteer day of April 16th was postponed last minute. Stay tuned!
* Relay for Life - Friday, June 11th. Do we want to volunteer our club to help out or are too many members participating with other teams? This is being left open, but nothing definite will be planned for now.
* DHT Press Run - the race is Saturday May 29th and the Grande Prairie Run Walk Club is looking for volunteers to help out race day. They need course marshalls, water station people, etc. If you are interested, please contact Gabrielle. Kendra helped out with the Brian Harms race and did an excellent job of cheering me (Gabrielle) on at the half way and finish points and has become inspired to start running! There is a volunteer appreciation dinner for all DHT Press Run volunteers the week following the even at Jake's Down South.
5. Old Business
* T-Shirts - Dale advised a new wicked price for the T-shirts, including logos - $10/shirt ... yes this is for the awesome bamboo shirts. Please advise Dale your shirt size ASAP for an order to be put in.
* Greenathon - with great enthusiasm Chris wanted to send a shout out to all members that helped out with the project - you guys rule! The project was less than organized and slightly chaotic, but our members did a great job of working together and keeping their assigned student groups under control. Thanks agan!
6. RYPEN Camp - District volunteer opportunity
* Taking place at Camp Warwa just outside of Edmonton (toward Grande Prairie) on the May long weekend - May 19 - 23. Darrell will forward the email sent from the District level for anyone interested in learning more or helping out.
7. Executive Change Over
* Change over occurs around the last meeting in June or early July to celebrate the incoming and outgoing executive. In the past we have held BBQ's are the outgoing President's place of resident. As Darrell and Debi live in a condo, they aren't set up to host a large BBQ for our club. It was suggested that we celebrate differently this year and go Paintballing. This is especially exciting to Darrell as the has wanted to do this as a social event for quite some time. More discussion to come. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to contact Darrell or bring them to our next meeting!
8. District Conference - May 13 - 16 in Drayton Valley
* Are any Rotaract Club members attending this year?
9. Round Table
* Michelle - after much time spent debriefing in her condo post AWG , she is back in the swing of things! Welcome back!
* Lucy - has new Saucony running shoes! She is taking an extra long May Long weekend to go to a cabin in Merritt! Fun!!
* Chris - going to Calgary with 4 other geeks (his words, not mine) for a Robotics competition. He has to be back by May 16th however in time for his son's 1st birthday.
* Gabrielle - ran in her first 10 mile (16km) race last weekend. Survived and is getting ready for the DHT Press Run half marathon!
* Sarah - plays baseball (resultantly had to leave the meeting a tad early).
* Kendra - inspired by runners at the Brian Harms and is now running with her dog who is her pace bunny. She is finished school for the year and has a summer job weighing trucks. Not overly enthralling, but it will pay the bills and tuition - so it will have to do!
* Dale - is mid-Youth Week and it's going awesome so far and has TONS of ideas for next year already!! He LOVES Air Canada (NOT!), but in spite of this hung out with Michelle's mom in the Edmonton airport while waiting 8 hours to catch a flight home. Lame!
* Devin - has a new job and is writing his Life Insurance exam - good luck! He is participating in the Relay for Life.
* Darrell - was in Edmonton this past weekend attending a media camp conference. He didn't learn as much as he had hoped, but was able to meet up with old media friends.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:25 PM
See you all Tuesday, May 25th after an excellent May Long Weekend (crappy weather aside!)
P.S.: Something I don't recommend - typing meeting minutes with an agenda that is several meetings old and realizing it half way through! Making sense of notes taken compared to the flow of the agenda is very difficult.
If the information isn't exactly in the same order as the meeting agenda, this is why!
I procrastinated a bit more than usual ... but alas, the meeting minutes are being sent out before the next meeting - an accomplishment!
May 11, 2010 - Meeting called to order by President Darrell Winwood @ 7:37 PM
Members in Attendance:Darrell Winwood, Dale Tiedemann, Gabrielle Boulet, Michelle Dupont (yes, you read that right ... Michelle is back!!) Lucy Ramirez, Chris Murray, Devin Bateman, Kendra Wilson
1. Introduction of Members & Guests
Sarah Nightingale and Jasime (I missed your last name!). Welcome!
2. Approval of Last Meeting Minutes
Motion - Chris Murray
Second - Darrell
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Additions: To Volunteer projects - DHT Press Run by Gabrielle, to Old Business - Greenathon by Chris
4. Volunteer Projects
* County Fundraiser - Scheduled for May 18th & 20th. The county pays groups to clean pre-assigned secondary roads, $100/km. We have signed up for approximately 5.5kms of road. Our assigned area is on the north tip of city limits. Meet at the pre-determined location at 6:30 the first night, divide into teams and get at 'er! The county supplies bags, gloves, safety vests and signage. They will also collect the full bags. We just need to have our area complete before June 1st. More info from Darrel to come.
* Golden Age Centre - They are holding an and are looking for Rotaract to help out at the dance and possibly serve lunch. If you are interested in taking the lead on this project, please contact Darrell.
* Painting City Planters downtown - this is a past Rotaract project. The city supplies the paint and we paint the planters that are located in the downtown core. This helps beautify the area and get our members out there! Some members expressed interest in doing it if we have more artistic freedom rather than plain blue paint. Darrell will look into how artsy we can get and advise.
* School Snack Program - Dale advised that he is still working with the program organizers for a time that our club can participate. Our original volunteer day of April 16th was postponed last minute. Stay tuned!
* Relay for Life - Friday, June 11th. Do we want to volunteer our club to help out or are too many members participating with other teams? This is being left open, but nothing definite will be planned for now.
* DHT Press Run - the race is Saturday May 29th and the Grande Prairie Run Walk Club is looking for volunteers to help out race day. They need course marshalls, water station people, etc. If you are interested, please contact Gabrielle. Kendra helped out with the Brian Harms race and did an excellent job of cheering me (Gabrielle) on at the half way and finish points and has become inspired to start running! There is a volunteer appreciation dinner for all DHT Press Run volunteers the week following the even at Jake's Down South.
5. Old Business
* T-Shirts - Dale advised a new wicked price for the T-shirts, including logos - $10/shirt ... yes this is for the awesome bamboo shirts. Please advise Dale your shirt size ASAP for an order to be put in.
* Greenathon - with great enthusiasm Chris wanted to send a shout out to all members that helped out with the project - you guys rule! The project was less than organized and slightly chaotic, but our members did a great job of working together and keeping their assigned student groups under control. Thanks agan!
6. RYPEN Camp - District volunteer opportunity
* Taking place at Camp Warwa just outside of Edmonton (toward Grande Prairie) on the May long weekend - May 19 - 23. Darrell will forward the email sent from the District level for anyone interested in learning more or helping out.
7. Executive Change Over
* Change over occurs around the last meeting in June or early July to celebrate the incoming and outgoing executive. In the past we have held BBQ's are the outgoing President's place of resident. As Darrell and Debi live in a condo, they aren't set up to host a large BBQ for our club. It was suggested that we celebrate differently this year and go Paintballing. This is especially exciting to Darrell as the has wanted to do this as a social event for quite some time. More discussion to come. If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to contact Darrell or bring them to our next meeting!
8. District Conference - May 13 - 16 in Drayton Valley
* Are any Rotaract Club members attending this year?
9. Round Table
* Michelle - after much time spent debriefing in her condo post AWG , she is back in the swing of things! Welcome back!
* Lucy - has new Saucony running shoes! She is taking an extra long May Long weekend to go to a cabin in Merritt! Fun!!
* Chris - going to Calgary with 4 other geeks (his words, not mine) for a Robotics competition. He has to be back by May 16th however in time for his son's 1st birthday.
* Gabrielle - ran in her first 10 mile (16km) race last weekend. Survived and is getting ready for the DHT Press Run half marathon!
* Sarah - plays baseball (resultantly had to leave the meeting a tad early).
* Kendra - inspired by runners at the Brian Harms and is now running with her dog who is her pace bunny. She is finished school for the year and has a summer job weighing trucks. Not overly enthralling, but it will pay the bills and tuition - so it will have to do!
* Dale - is mid-Youth Week and it's going awesome so far and has TONS of ideas for next year already!! He LOVES Air Canada (NOT!), but in spite of this hung out with Michelle's mom in the Edmonton airport while waiting 8 hours to catch a flight home. Lame!
* Devin - has a new job and is writing his Life Insurance exam - good luck! He is participating in the Relay for Life.
* Darrell - was in Edmonton this past weekend attending a media camp conference. He didn't learn as much as he had hoped, but was able to meet up with old media friends.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:25 PM
See you all Tuesday, May 25th after an excellent May Long Weekend (crappy weather aside!)
P.S.: Something I don't recommend - typing meeting minutes with an agenda that is several meetings old and realizing it half way through! Making sense of notes taken compared to the flow of the agenda is very difficult.
If the information isn't exactly in the same order as the meeting agenda, this is why!
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