Rotary News for
February 14, 2025
Meeting Responsibilities
Meeting Chair
Johnson, Keith
 
Setup/Take down
Parnell, Martin
 
Attendance/Greeter
Carpenter-Parnell, Sue
 
Audio/Visual
MacLeod, Bob
 
Sargeant
Grattidge, Scott
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Lunch and Business Meeting
Royal Canadian Legion #15
May 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Library Garden Volunteer Orientation
May 22, 2025
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Club of Cochrane International Service
Cochrane Toyota Community Room
May 27, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Ria Luttkus - Her Year in Cochrane Review
Royal Canadian Legion #15
Jun. 03, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Community Service Committee Meeting
Boardroom, Cochrane Toyota
Jun. 03, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Royal Canadian Legion #15
Jun. 10, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
 
Anita McDonald - 2025/26 Incoming President
Royal Canadian Legion #15
Jun. 10, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
Rotary Lunch and Meeting
Royal Canadian Legion #15
Jun. 17, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
RIC Grandstand Spectacular
GMC Stadium
Jun. 21, 2025
8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
 
Rotary International Convention Host Evening
The Baums
Jun. 23, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
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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
Click the photo below to register for the Rotary International Convention in Calgary from June 21-25th. 
"Experience the Magic All Around!"
It will be GREAT! 

Our Meeting Location is Accessible!

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Next at The Legion:
February 18, 2025
11:30 am Lunch
12:00 Business Meeting
 

Sandra Robin, Manager of Big Hill Lodge, will address our members.

Board members and committee chairs will report to members and get feedback.

February 11th Meeting Recap...

Former Calgary Flames mascot Grant Kelba shared memorable stories behind his former role as Calgary Flames mascot, "Harvey the Hound".
 
Tara is excited to welcome fellow Rotary Club members to her restaurant,  Aama, on February 25th. 

Please click this link to read a glowing review of this wonderful Cochrane restaurant!
Bella Vogelaar, director of Cochrane High’s Interact Club is getting ready for their fun Valentine's Day Game Night this Friday at St. Andrews. Bella gave us an update on her team's community project. Well done!
 
Our Rotary members "passed the hat around" at the meeting and donated $280 to their event.

Please click this link to read more from Cochrane Now about this great youth leadership!
 
Rotary Fact:
Martin shared info about the Feb. 5th meeting of the Rotaract E-Club for Peace and Education. RI President Stephanie Urchick was the guest speaker.
 
 

 

MTA 2025 Beneficiary Applications now open
 
Local organizations can apply to receive funds as a beneficiary. Click MTA applications for details. Application deadline February 28.
 
MTA is a joint fundraiser of Rotary Club of Cochrane and Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Memorial Foundation. This is the 18th year!
 
Keith Johnson
MTA Beneficiary Liaison
President, Rotary Club of Cochrane
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