Former President, Anna-Marie, led a group of Rotary Club of Cochrane Rotarians International Convention Attendees and reflected on the impression that this convention had on them.
Welcome, Juliet!
Membership Director,
Sue Carpenter-Parnell, was pleased to welcome and induct new member Juliet Goveia!
Next Meeting: February 10th
"We will welcome one of our newest members, Sean Melia, as he presents his Introductory Talk. Sean recently moved to the area from Mission, BC, where he was a long time Rotarian. Sean worked in the BC credit union system on the Lower Mainland and was previously employed in the Federal chartered banking system. Sean is originally from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and, sadly continues to be a Roughrider fan."
-Hank
See you there. Bring your appetite!
Additional New Member Orientation Sessions
A message from our Zone membership coordinator, Louisa Horne:
"Thank you to the 100 people who participated in our Orientation session last evening. We appreciate the positive feedback on it! The fast-paced 45 minutes flew by.
We are so sorry that many people were not able to get into the Zoom session – we were a victim of our own success as we maxed out the technology. So, we quickly scheduled TWO extra sessions in February to make it possible for more people to attend. Different days and different times – they might work better for some time zones too!
These two extra New Member Orientation sessions are in addition to the one previously scheduled for April 23rd at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
The additional sessions will be held:
Sunday, February 15th at 9:30 p.m. Eastern
The link is the same for all sessions – and it is the same as this year’s monthly Monday Meetups – here is the link:
Hopefully, more new Rotarians and Rotaractors, and those wanting a refresher, will be able to attend one of these three sessions. We are also available to offer special sessions for districts upon request.
Thanks again – hope to see your new folks at one of the upcoming three sessions."
Louisa
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 that it done by many Rotary Clubs around the world. It is a fun way to humorously and affectionately poke fun at club members, while raising funds that will be used for the greater good of the community and our world.
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.
If you are interested in participating as a Club, please email Bill. If there is enough interest, he will create and register our participation as a Club.
Do you have photos from the early days of our Rotary Club of Cochrane?
Please email any such photos to Bill and describe when they were taken. If they are photographic prints, please bring them to a Club meeting and Bill will digitize them and return them to you. This request is in support of the upcoming 35th Anniversary of our Club.
Trail Tales #1
What is a Signature Project - and Why ‘The Trail’?
The Journey Begins…
As we begin a weekly “Trail Tales” series, we thought it would be helpful to start at the very beginning, with a simple and important question:
What is a Rotary Signature Project?
A Signature Project is a large scale initiative that defines a Rotary Club’s identity and impact within its community. It reflects who we are, what we value, and how we choose to invest our time, resources and leadership for lasting change. Signature Projects are typically multi-year (often multi-decade) commitments that grow in scope and significance over time.
For the Rotary Club of Cochrane, “Connecting the Trails” - known simply as “The Trail” - is exactly that.
Since its inception in 2012, this project has represented our club’s vision to create a legacy of connection - linking communities, parks, and natural spaces through an expanding, accessible pathway system for residents and visitors alike.
Each week we’ll share a short “Trail Tidbit” - a bite sized look at how the project began, where it has grown, who it impacts, and what lies ahead.
If you would like to explore further at any time, the full story lives here: ConnectingTheTrails.ca.
