Rotary News for
January 23, 2026
Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Chair
McDonald, Anita
 
Setup / Take down
Chester, Miles
 
Attendance
Chester, Miles
 
Audio/Visual alternate
MacLeod, Bob
 
Sargeant
Paarsmarkt, Dan
 
Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
May 12, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
ROTARY LUNCH AND MEETING - MAYOR NAGEL
May 12, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Lunch and Meeting - Robert Hayes
May 19, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Cochrane's 35th Anniversary
May 28, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Rotary Lunch and Meeting - PROGRAM TBA
Jun. 02, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Board Meeting
Jun. 09, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Rachelle van Dam - Year in Review
Jun. 09, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
Jun. 16, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Rotary Lunch and Meeting - Rocky View Foundation
Jun. 23, 2026
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
President's Handover Celebration
Jun. 30, 2026
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Baby, it's cold outside!
 

On February 28, Helping Hands Cochrane is hosting the Coldest Night of the Year, a 2 + 5 km winterrific walk hosted in 190+ cities across Canada in support of our work in Cochrane, AB, with people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
 
THE GOAL: Help us raise $75,000 by February 28, 2026, and prove that cold weather cannot stop warm hearts.
 
 

Our Meeting Location is Accessible!

 

Oh Canada!

Meeting Notes; January 20
 
Cochrane RCMP Detachment Commander, David Brunner   

Detachment Commander David Brunner shared a very informative presentation on crime and policing in our community.

Rotary Club of Cochrane Foundations Director, Dan Paarsmarkt presents member Judie Bopp with the Paul Harris Award.
CONGRATULATIONS, Judie!
 
Club Planning Meetings
 
Frank Wills Hall Kitchen Renovation
 
Our Rotary Club of Cochrane is proud to have contributed funds to support the renovation of the kitchen at the Frank Wills Community Hall!

https://frankwillsmemorialhall.com/
Sergeant-at-Arms is a regular part of Rotary Clubs, usually happening near the end of general Club meetings. It is a long-standing tradition practiced by many Rotary Clubs around the world. It is a fun way to poke affectionately fun at club members while raising funds for the greater good of the community and our world.
 
Bowling Fun!
Tuesday, Jan 27th, noon at the Cochrane Bowling Lanes
A message from Hank...
 
"We have 22 folks registered our of 24 spots.
 
This is pretty dang good.... awesome actually.
 
However we still need 3 bowlers.  Why three?  Unfortunately Cyndie will not be able to make it due to family responsibilities. Cyndie will "gift" her registration fee to someone who can take her place.
 
So if you guys can think of 3 additional folks: guests, family members or coerce 3 other Rotarians to join the group.
 
I will get teams made up and send that information out by Monday.
 
I should note that we have a ringer in the group:  That would be Miles Chester.
 
Sooooo, hopefully we can fill all six lanes."
 
Thanks,
 
Hank

RSVP by Email to Hank, ASAP please.
 
Get well dear Paul and Gerard, we miss you!
 
ClubRunner Nova -What is it?
 
ClubRunner Nova is the new, modernized version of the ClubRunner platform used by Rotary clubs and districts to manage members, websites, events, and finances. It replaces the classic interface with an updated, mobile‑friendly system built on a unified database and newer architecture.
 
Please click on the image below to learn more.
 
 
Nova will go live for our Club on February 1st.
The MAN-Van is Coming!
Men, get a free blood test to help with the early detection of possible prostate cancer.
 
When: January 23rd, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm
Where: Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre main entrance.
 
Click on the graphic above to learn more!
 
 
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