The Rotary Book Club meets on ZOOM the third Monday of the month from 7pm to 8pm.
On Monday 17th February, we will be discussing: The Children Act by Ian McEwan
If you would like a link to this month's meeting and/or a copy of this year's reading list, please email Sue: suecarpenter521@hotmail.com
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Grant Kelba was just 23 years old when he crafted a lovable, life-sized dog costume that ultimately would become the Calgary Flames mascot for the next 39 years—and counting.
Harvey the Hound was the NHL’s first team mascot, pitched by Kelba 40 years ago. Kelba made his official debut as the lovable mascot on Feb. 16, 1984, but it wasn’t always an easy ride.
“It’s from very humble beginnings,” Kelba tells Calgary Citizen.
Kelba was just “a kid” performing as Calgary Stampede mascot Ralph the Dog for four years when he saw the Flames were moving into the Saddledome—a new, state-of-the-art building at the time.
In 1996, the Flames wanted to buy not just the costume from him but the trademark, too.
He ended up staying on for a few more years as a contract employee after selling it to them but after 15 years of moonlighting as Harvey, Kelba was ready to retire.
“I woke up one morning after a particularly tough series of games and I stumbled into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My eyes were crusty and my skin was sore,” Kelba says.
“You’re about to turn 40 and you’ve spent your entire adult life as a dog, it’s time to do something else. So I packed it in at the end of the ‘99 season.”
Also on the agenda:
Cochrane Interact Club representative Bela will share information about their upcoming event.
February 4th Meeting Recap...
Howard May shared his introductory talk.
Howard is from Winnipeg
Mother was a teacher and father was a landscaper
Was a construction worker, fire fighter
Jumped a freight train to go from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay for University. Train switched tracks and ended up in Minnesota
Attended four different universities
Earned a Forestry Diploma
Followed his passion of writing at the age of 30 -went to Journalism school
Masters of Communications Studies
His first journalism job was for the Abbotsford Times in Abbotsford, B.C.
Howard won a BC/Yukon Community Newspaper Association award for best outdoor writing during his time with the Abbotsford Times in BC. This award highlights his skill and recognition in journalism, particularly in outdoor writing.
Interviewed Kim Campbell when she was first Prime Minister
Interviewed Paul Martin, and Ted Nugent
Worked in Ottawa as a staff member for an MP
Won an award for his journalism
He lived in many different places
Lived in Redwood Meadows
Was Preston Manning’s speech writer
Worked for Gary Marr, Marr was very impressive. Would have been a great Alberta Premier. He’s very funny. Does the world’s best Elvis impression!
Now lives in Sunset Ridge
Loves the view of the Rocky Mountains
Worked in crisis communications for the Province in the Slave Lake Fire.
Responded to a job ad with the Cochrane Eagle and now works for them
Danica made a presentation and thanked our Cochrane Rotary Club for the donation of $500 which helped her Cochrane Ninja's Swim Club participate in the Orange Cup World Lifesaving Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Two of our local athletes placed first and third!
Kirsten removes the "Bluedot/jewel" from the member badges of Lorissa Meisner and Cindy Tester.
Wait! Where's Cindy's? Is there a jewel thief? ;-)
Chrystal gave an update on our Belize projects at Punta Corda and Nam Luum Caj after she and Allan visited there recently.
MTA 2025 Beneficiary Applications now open
Local organizations can apply to receive funds as a beneficiary. ClickMTA applications for details. Application deadline February 28.
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