Rotaract General Meeting March 25, 2008
Guests: Lion Club members Donna and Lynne Coulter, Carla Rakestraw - guest of Dale, Sunrise Rotary member Glenn Tissington, Jason Luken - guest of Cheryl, Alison Pritcher
Attending: Cory Tretiak, Jacqueline Hutton, Gabrielle Boulet, Kathleen Crouse, Michelle Dupont, Cedrick LeBlanc, Cheryl Luken, Darrell Winwood, Kendra Wilson, Dale Tiedmann, Becky Watson, Sarah Davison, Bill Given
Approval of past Minutes: Sarah motion, Dale second - passed
Presentation to Rotaract by Lions Club members:
Donna and Lynne tell club about history and activities of Grande Prairie Lions Club, one of three Lions clubs in the city.
Lions International operates in 200 plus countries with 1.3 million members world-wide. Lions donate more than $450 million a year to various causes. Lions International major cause is fighting blindness, a legacy from Helen Keller who asked for the Lions club to help her cause.
Grande Prairie club started in 1957, meeting at the York Hotel, one charter member remains alive today. Lions Park in Grande Prairie was created 35 years ago and the
Lions Learning Centre opened in 2003. Since 1988 the Grande Prairie Lions Clubs have had a partnership with a club in Sri Lanka and have sent more than 60,000 eye glasses to that country.
For more information visit www.grandeprairielions.com.
Action Items:
Parcel of Culture - Done and done. Items collected and dear God it’s going into the mail.
Duck Race - Committee has met with GALAP and Ducks Unlimited to iron out details. Duck sorting day to be done in June.
District Conference - $150 Rotaract cost for any members attending. Cheryl will be going and setting up House of Friendship. Contact Cheryl or Michelle for further details.
New Items:
Job Find April 23 - Club offered table space again from Wave Media/Kevin Hilgers. Sign up sheet passed around, contact Michelle for more information.
Elections - New Rotary year starts July 1. Nominations submitted and next general meeting will be elections.
Social Events: List of organizers drawn up for our next several shin-digs, par-tays if you will
April - Allison and Sarah
May - Gabrielle
June - Kendra
July - Dale (change over party)
August - Cheryl
Special Note: Bill informs club this is his last meeting as a Rotaractor. Bill has signed up to transfer to the Swan City Wednesday club effective immediately. Bill last charter member to leave the club and will be missed by all.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
District Rotaract Newsletter
Anyone wishing to submit an article for the newsletter is welcome and encouraged to do so. The articles must be print ready with no editing needed. Pictures may also be submitted, but must be of a high quality with a note attached to describe who / what's happening in the photo.
The submission deadline for the summer issue will be June 1, 2008.
For the Spring 2008 Newsletter, please click here.
Cheryl LukenCo-Chair,
Rotaract District Committee
coach@persona.ca
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Rotaract Elections
Hello Rotaractors!
Preparations are underway for a new Rotaract year beginning July 1st.
This is a perfect opportunity for new members to take on a leadership role with the club, or for former members to rededicate themselves to Rotaract by renewing their membership!
As many of you know, our incoming Club President has already been determined (Gabrielle Boulet was named our President-elect at this time last year).
However, there are still executive positions to be filled:
Secretary – responsible for taking meeting minutes, tracking attendance, checking the mailbox, club correspondence, etc.
Treasurer – responsible for ongoing tracking of the club’s general finances & coordinating with the Duck Race coordinator for any lottery issues.
President-Elect – responsible for chairing meetings when the President is unable, and assisting the President throughout the year in preparation to take over the Presidency on July 1, 2009.
We will be reviewing the details of these positions, and the election process at the next GENERAL club meeting, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008.
Nominations will be accepted at the meeting: Tuesday, March 25th
Election of the club’s Executive will be made at the meeting: Tuesday, April 8th.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email.
Michelle Dupont
President – GP Rotaract Club
Preparations are underway for a new Rotaract year beginning July 1st.
This is a perfect opportunity for new members to take on a leadership role with the club, or for former members to rededicate themselves to Rotaract by renewing their membership!
As many of you know, our incoming Club President has already been determined (Gabrielle Boulet was named our President-elect at this time last year).
However, there are still executive positions to be filled:
Secretary – responsible for taking meeting minutes, tracking attendance, checking the mailbox, club correspondence, etc.
Treasurer – responsible for ongoing tracking of the club’s general finances & coordinating with the Duck Race coordinator for any lottery issues.
President-Elect – responsible for chairing meetings when the President is unable, and assisting the President throughout the year in preparation to take over the Presidency on July 1, 2009.
We will be reviewing the details of these positions, and the election process at the next GENERAL club meeting, TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2008.
Nominations will be accepted at the meeting: Tuesday, March 25th
Election of the club’s Executive will be made at the meeting: Tuesday, April 8th.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email.
Michelle Dupont
President – GP Rotaract Club
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
ROAD TRIP
As many of you know, the Chamber of Commerce Provincial Election Forum is scheduled for next Tuesday, February 26.
Though this would typically be a regular meeting for our club - this Tuesday Rotaract takes a field trip!
Where: Holiday Inn - 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie
When: 6:30 PM
What: All Candidates Forum from both Wapiti/Smoky Constituencies.
Post-forum discussion and drinks: 8:30 PM to 9:00 at Barcelona's
On a side note if you require additional information on the upcoming March 3, 2008 Alberta Election, click here
Though this would typically be a regular meeting for our club - this Tuesday Rotaract takes a field trip!
Where: Holiday Inn - 9816 - 107 Street, Grande Prairie
When: 6:30 PM
What: All Candidates Forum from both Wapiti/Smoky Constituencies.
Post-forum discussion and drinks: 8:30 PM to 9:00 at Barcelona's
On a side note if you require additional information on the upcoming March 3, 2008 Alberta Election, click here
February 12, 2008 Minutes
Attending: Jacqueline, Cheryl, Kendra, Jeff, Miranda, Cory, Ashley, Cedrick, Michelle, Gab, Kathleen, Bill, Darrell
New members attending: Becky Watson, Sandra Easton, Sarah Davison
Guests: Travis (last name unknown), Alan Kuechle - past president Swan City club
Minutes: Approval motioned by Gabrielle, seconded by Jacqueline
Agenda: Approval motioned by Cheryl, seconded by Kendra
Review of past items
Parcel of Culture
Okay... the previous minutes said this meeting, Feb. 12 was the drop dead deadline for bringing items ... yaaa.... ignore that.
The next general meeting, really, truly, honestly ....(well, maybe) that’s the drop dead deadline for bringing items.
The parcel will be shipped to a Rotaract Club in Nigeria as part of a cultural exchange where they will learn that in Grande Prairie we’re great at a lot of things... returning our mail... well we’re slow learners.....
District Rotaract Chair
Congratulations to Cheryl who was voted by the district to the executive position - everyone act like Kermit the Frog, throw your hands in the air, throw your head back and yell yaaaaaaaa while running off stage (if we had a stage)!!!! If you don’t remember The Muppet Show, I recommend professional counselling.
Duck Race
The application has been sent in to Alberta Gaming. Now awaiting approval.
In April, all club members will be needed on a day for duck sorting. Date TBD.
Rotary District Bonspiel
Three provinces will be represented, several hundred Rotarians expected.
Rotaract will run registration desk and field one team on the ice. Once again, if you can volunteer at the registration desk, show up Thursday night. Call or e-mail Michelle with any questions. Drivers are also wanted, contact Cedrick.
New Business
Club Open House
Rotaract 40th anniversary to happen in March. Club decides that general meeting on March 11 will be open house to showcase the club and our activities. Invite any and all friends and people interested in the club. Event will be promoted around town - same bat-time, same bat-channel.
Volunteer Services Bureau presentation
Kathleen was named Volunteer of the Week for her work with The Community Village and Rotaract. Jacqueline makes presentation of award to Kathleen.
Once again, do the Kermit for Kathleen - yaaaaaa......
For anyone interested in the program, anyone can nominate a volunteer. Contact Jacq for more information.
New members attending: Becky Watson, Sandra Easton, Sarah Davison
Guests: Travis (last name unknown), Alan Kuechle - past president Swan City club
Minutes: Approval motioned by Gabrielle, seconded by Jacqueline
Agenda: Approval motioned by Cheryl, seconded by Kendra
Review of past items
Parcel of Culture
Okay... the previous minutes said this meeting, Feb. 12 was the drop dead deadline for bringing items ... yaaa.... ignore that.
The next general meeting, really, truly, honestly ....(well, maybe) that’s the drop dead deadline for bringing items.
The parcel will be shipped to a Rotaract Club in Nigeria as part of a cultural exchange where they will learn that in Grande Prairie we’re great at a lot of things... returning our mail... well we’re slow learners.....
District Rotaract Chair
Congratulations to Cheryl who was voted by the district to the executive position - everyone act like Kermit the Frog, throw your hands in the air, throw your head back and yell yaaaaaaaa while running off stage (if we had a stage)!!!! If you don’t remember The Muppet Show, I recommend professional counselling.
Duck Race
The application has been sent in to Alberta Gaming. Now awaiting approval.
In April, all club members will be needed on a day for duck sorting. Date TBD.
Rotary District Bonspiel
Three provinces will be represented, several hundred Rotarians expected.
Rotaract will run registration desk and field one team on the ice. Once again, if you can volunteer at the registration desk, show up Thursday night. Call or e-mail Michelle with any questions. Drivers are also wanted, contact Cedrick.
New Business
Club Open House
Rotaract 40th anniversary to happen in March. Club decides that general meeting on March 11 will be open house to showcase the club and our activities. Invite any and all friends and people interested in the club. Event will be promoted around town - same bat-time, same bat-channel.
Volunteer Services Bureau presentation
Kathleen was named Volunteer of the Week for her work with The Community Village and Rotaract. Jacqueline makes presentation of award to Kathleen.
Once again, do the Kermit for Kathleen - yaaaaaa......
For anyone interested in the program, anyone can nominate a volunteer. Contact Jacq for more information.
Monday, February 11, 2008
January 22, 2008 Minutes
Attending: Gabrielle (acting at meeting chairwoman), Jacqueline, Ashley, Bill, Cedrick, Miranda, Dale, Darrell
Guests: Sara Davidson, Daniel Rook, Vaughn Marillier, Colleen Tarrant (Sunrise Club President), Sandra Easton, Allison Pitcher, Becky (last name unknown), Jarrett (last name unknown), Claire (last name unknown)
1. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to adopt by Bill, second by Jacqueline - Passed
2. Adoption of past minutes: Motion to adopt by Ashley, second Miranda - passed
3. Review past items
Duck Race
Final steps being taken on application. Committee anticipates submitting application to the government before next general meeting.
In short - our ducks are in a row (yes I went there)...
District Bonspiel (bonspeil? I never know)
Clear the track, here comes.... the Rotaract curling team
Bill, Darrell (Cheryl maybe) agree to make fools of themselves (I mean display their skills) as members of the our club’s curling team under the actual talented leadership of Ashley.
Colleen Tarrant as chair of the event give a description of the event to our guests. There are 48 teams expected, couple hundred Rotarians from across northern Alberta, B.C. and the Territories.
Still seeking volunteers who can offer any time to help at the registration table and volunteer drivers. If you can drive (and we all know that’s a questionable skill in this city) talk to Cedrick as he is coordinating driving.
Membership Director
As previously discussed Jacqueline stepping down as Membership Director to focus on family time. Ashley has formally agreed to take over the spot.
Parcel of Culture
Enough is enough, next general meeting is the DEADLINE for bringing any items for the parcel to be sent to club in Nigeria. Keep it small but bring something that represents the city and Rotaract.
New Items
February Social Event
Darrell to organize. An e-mail will be sent out with details on event.
Meeting end with round table and greeting guests. Next general meeting - Feb. 12, 2008.
Guests: Sara Davidson, Daniel Rook, Vaughn Marillier, Colleen Tarrant (Sunrise Club President), Sandra Easton, Allison Pitcher, Becky (last name unknown), Jarrett (last name unknown), Claire (last name unknown)
1. Adoption of Agenda: Motion to adopt by Bill, second by Jacqueline - Passed
2. Adoption of past minutes: Motion to adopt by Ashley, second Miranda - passed
3. Review past items
Duck Race
Final steps being taken on application. Committee anticipates submitting application to the government before next general meeting.
In short - our ducks are in a row (yes I went there)...
District Bonspiel (bonspeil? I never know)
Clear the track, here comes.... the Rotaract curling team
Bill, Darrell (Cheryl maybe) agree to make fools of themselves (I mean display their skills) as members of the our club’s curling team under the actual talented leadership of Ashley.
Colleen Tarrant as chair of the event give a description of the event to our guests. There are 48 teams expected, couple hundred Rotarians from across northern Alberta, B.C. and the Territories.
Still seeking volunteers who can offer any time to help at the registration table and volunteer drivers. If you can drive (and we all know that’s a questionable skill in this city) talk to Cedrick as he is coordinating driving.
Membership Director
As previously discussed Jacqueline stepping down as Membership Director to focus on family time. Ashley has formally agreed to take over the spot.
Parcel of Culture
Enough is enough, next general meeting is the DEADLINE for bringing any items for the parcel to be sent to club in Nigeria. Keep it small but bring something that represents the city and Rotaract.
New Items
February Social Event
Darrell to organize. An e-mail will be sent out with details on event.
Meeting end with round table and greeting guests. Next general meeting - Feb. 12, 2008.
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