Rotary Club of Lethbridge East donates $10,000 to Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association






Rotary Club of Lethbridge East donates $10,000 to Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding AssociationThe Covid Pandemic has created serious financial concerns for many charitable organization and the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association (LTRA) was not spared. Their major fundraiser event had to be cancelled for 2020. LTRA still has to feed and care for their 15 horses. These horses have been carefully selected to work with the diverse range of clients that frequent LTRA. Financial aid was immediately required to purchase hay so these special horses would not have to be sold. Our Rotary Club applied for a special grant that Rotary District 5360 initiated so Rotary Clubs in our district could support Covid related projects in our community. With our clubs donation and the District 5360 grant, we were able to present a cheque for $10,000 for the purchase of hay for the horses. ![]() L to R: Chris McLean, RCLE, Jo Hillman President LTRA, Bill Mains President RCLE, Dave Boras RCLE ![]() Several truck loads of good quality horse hay will be purchased. ![]() The horses and their riders will appreciate the hay. ![]() A disabled rider, volunteer and Blue the horse in the riding area. ![]() Special saddles are required for many of the riders with disabilities. ![]() The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association began in 1976 when a few individuals offered instruction in riding and horse care to students with various disabilities. Today, the program has grown to include many volunteers aiding more than 350 students each year. As a registered charitable organization, LTRA operates with a handful of staff members under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors and the dedication of many, many volunteers. Please visit the LTRA website to view their many programs. https://ltra.ca/ |
2nd Annual Rotary Exhibition Park $10,000 Ag ScholarshipOn Thursday, February 27, 2020, the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Lethbridge Exhibition Park announced the two recipients of the $10,000 Ag Scholarships for 2020. This year's winners are Mallory Adams and Geni Witdouck. Mallory is studying agriculture at the University of Lethbridge and Geni is studying at the University of Saskatchewan. The two recipients of these awards gave powerful acceptance speeches that recapped their passion for agriculture and their academic, career and life journeys that led them to be named this years winners. No one in the Heritage Hall, sell out crowd of 204 had any doubt that these impressive women have been and will continue to be ambassadors for agriculture in Southern Alberta. The entire evening was entertaining, stimulating and rewarding. The evening started with a reception with live music by The Bryant Watson Duo. Then, Lauren Machacek, last year's recipient of the $10,000 scholarship announced and introduced this year's winners: Mallory Adams and Geni Witdouck. After their very impressive acceptance speeches, everyone enjoyed the prime rib dinner. Following dinner, an original painting by Rotarian Lynn Gregson was auctioned off by the Perlich Brothers team. After a lot of bidding, the beautiful painting was purchased by Cor Van Raay. Our speaker for the evening was Robert Saik. Robert took us through a his long, colourful and action packed career in agriculture. We were entertained and enlightened by Robert Saik's studies, stories and experiences in agriculture that included starting 15 companies. Robert started farming as a boy on a family farm at Innisfree, Alberta where their first tractor was a one cylinder Marshall. Robert arrived in Lethbridge from Phoenix just in time to speak to us after hosting the DOT Autonomous Farm Technology Field Day the day before. Robert Saik encouraged all the young people in the crowd to pursue a career in agriculture as the challenges and opportunities are exciting. ![]() Presentation of the $10,000 Ag Scholarships to Geni Whitdouck and Mallory Adams. L to R: Rudy Friesen (CEO Exhibition Park), Geni Witdouck, Fran Leggett (Rotary Club of Lethbridge East), Steve Leavitt (Rotary District 5360), Mallory Adams, Bev Lanz (Director Exhibition Park) ![]() The original painting by Rotarian Lynn Gregson which sold by auction to Cor Van Raay. ![]() Auctioneer Justin Perlich kept the sell out crowd in Heritage Hall bidding on the Lynn Gregson original. ![]() Robert Saik was our guest speaker and he did a great job of inspiring the young adults in the crowd to consider a career in agriculture. A great evening was had by all 208 in attendance. The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Lethbridge & District Exhibition Park would like to thank our generous sponsors and all who attended. Sponsors were: Allied Marketing Group, University of Lethbridge, Dhillon School of Business, Rotarians for Agriculture, Viterra, Perlich Brothers, Country 95.5 and the Lethbridge Herald. For further information about this scholarship please contact Andrew Bronson through this website. |
Restoring Learning Technologies for Students in the Commonwealth of Dominica
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Lethbridge East Cook Off at the Food BankOur meeting this week was at the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. The club divided into teams and each team was challenged to come up with a dish for our group meal. The catch was that the ingredients had to come out of a food hamper only. Each month, the Interfaith Food Bank distributes 750 hampers to needy families in Lethbridge. Preparing meals from a food hamper is a challenge that needy people unfortunately have to face in everyday life. Our club members did it as a fun challenge. Lucky for the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East, we have some talented cooks in the club. Our meal turned out to be quite good and nutritious. We started with a bowl of Gerry's Gumbo and had Vonnie's meat loaf (stretched with oatmeal) and Bill's famous spuds for a main course. Dessert was a real treat. We had Cheryl's Cruchy Stuff and well iced and decorated muffins made by Nina. At the end of the evening, Echo, staff member of the Interfaith Food Bank judged the dishes and decided that Gerry's Gumbo ( with help from Wayne and Glenn) was the overall winner. ![]() Rotarians busy in the kitchen. ![]() Bill and Dave peeling the spuds. ![]() Wes clowning around while Nina baked muffins. ![]() And now for the meal - quite good considering the challenges... ![]() Our club president, Bob Jones, presented Echo and the Interfaith Food Bank with a $400 donation. |
Rotary Exhibition Ag Scholar for 2019 is Lauren MachacekThe first Rotary Exhibition Park Scholar was announced on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Lauren Machacek was the first recipient of the $10,000 Rotary Exhibition Park Ag Scholarship. The entire sold out crowd of 182 people was in awe at Lauren's accomplishments, stage presence, sincerity and passion for agriculture. Everyone present felt that the Ag Scholarship committee had selected an amazing young person who will be an outstanding advocate for southern Alberta agriculture now and in the future. ![]() Rudy Friesen and Wayne Lindwall presenting a cheque for $10,000 to Ag Scholar Lauren Machacek ![]() Trevor Panczak and Ed entertaining during the reception. Heritage Hall, Exhibition Park was an inviting place on a cold February evening. ![]() Place setting featuring a card with Lynn Gregson's painting on it. Lauren Machacek made an amazing thank you speech. John Perlich auctioneer assisted by MC Bonnie Farries and Bev Lanz with the Lynn Gregson painting. ![]() Steven Koeckhoven, Nutrien made a very informative and entertaining presentation. ![]() A very attentive crowd listen and learned. Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and the Lethbridge Exhibition Park are looking forward to next year's Ag Scholarship Dinner. We hope to see you there! ![]() |
Introducing The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Exhibition Park $10,000 Agricultural Scholarship AwardIntroducing The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and Exhibition Park $10,000 Agricultural Scholarship Award
Lethbridge, Alberta – Lethbridge Exhibition Park and the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East announced today a new scholarship award program for $10,000 for one of Lethbridge and District’s top agricultural students. The scholarship is to further recognize the importance of agriculture in our community by supporting a top student in their pursuit of an agricultural career.
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Armand Huneault in Ecuador - Service Above SelfArmand Huneault, a Lethbridge prosthetist and humanitarian, spoke to our club about his trip to Ecuador to help with humanitarian efforts in the earthquake ravaged areas of North West Ecuador. A powerful earthquake struct this area in 2016 and many of the traditionally constructed buildings collapsed killing 687 people and injuring thousands. While Armand was in the coastal area, he made two trips back into the mountains to the Prótesis Imbabura clinic in Ibarra, Ecuador to fabricate prosthetic limbs for two men. One of these crippled men had a severely deformed leg and the other had had a motorcycle accident 18 years previously. Neither man had walked without crutches for years. Armand Huneault has volunteered at the Protesis Imbabura clinic for many years. This clinic does amazing work and the need is great. Bob and Kit Frank from Ashville, NC have been instrumental in establishing this clinic. They have trained local people and the clinic is nearly self sustaining. If anyone wishes to donate to this clinic, click on this link and it will take you to the Go Fund Me website page that has been set up for Protesis Imbabura. Go Fund Me for Protesis Imbabura Below are pictures of Armand and his work in Ecuador. We greatly appreciated Armand's talk and we hope that he will keep us informed of his amazing volunteer work in the field of developing country prosthetics. ![]() This young man now has a prosthetic limb. ![]() Armand and friend delivering water to earthquake victims. ![]() This man has needed an artificial limb for 18 years. |
Ten Rotarians With A Microphone: Stand-Up Comedy EventThe Rotary Club of Lethbridge Mosaic held their 2nd annual Ten Rotarians With A Microphone: Stand-Up Comedy Event at their regular venue, Average Joe's in the Garage. Our Rotary Club of Lethbridge East was represented by our very talented Bev Muendel - Atherstone. You can watch Bev perform. Recorded by her husband Henning. |
Play Day 2018 at the University of LethbridgePlay Day 2018 at University of Lethbridge has grown into a very fun way to celebrate Family Day. Play Day at the University of Lethbridge was started by Rotarian and club member Dr. Bev Muendel-Atherstone in 1979. Club members, Bill Mains, Bev Muendel-Atherstone, Han-Henning Muendel, Bob Jones and Ian McDonald volunteered with the cardboard box building extravaganza shown below. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Adventures in AgricultureThe Rotary Club of Lethbridge East partnered with the Lethbridge & District Exhibition in the Rotary Adventures in Agriculture program . This was the fourth year that we have teamed up with the Exhibition to send students to Regina to take part in this program. The students spend 4 event packed days visiting many agriculture related businesses, the Canadian Western Agribition, the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and several other events. The Adventures in Agriculture Program is hosted by the Rotary Club of Regina Eastview. Our hats go off to these Rotarians for providing a very educational fun filled opportunity for some bright students to see and experience agriculture related careers, businesses and exhibits. ![]() From left to right, the Adventures in Agriculture 2017 students are Dawson Pahl, Erica Haugan, Alease Scholten, Adriana VanTryp, Nickola Haugan. |
Rotary Club of Lethbridge East - Serving Humanity Locally and InternationallyWatch this short video that shows some of the highlights, projects and activities of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East over the last 56 years. These photos were compiled by this year's Co-President Fran Leggett for the visit of our current District 5360 Governor, Rick Istead. We are all looking forward to the next 56 years! |
Passing of the Gavel and Farewell to LinetteThe Rotary Club of Lethbridge East met at Mike and Diana Greer's home to celebrate the end of a great Rotary year. Activities included: "Pass the Gavel" to the new co-presidents Chris McLean and Fran Leggett, a welcome back to Canada to last year's outbound exchange student Coral Skiba and a last chance to say farewell to this year's inbound exchange student Linette Kux. There was lots of great food and fellowship. Many thanks to Mike and Diana for hosting this event. Above: Rotary Club of Lethbridge East and exchange students Coral Skiba and Linette Kux behind the flag. Coral Skiba (left) has recently returned from a year in Austria. Linette Kux will be returning to Austria in July after a year in Lethbridge. Linette Kux receiving gifts. She sure liked her moccasins and Tshirt. We're trying to make her as Canadian as we can before sending her home. Left to right: Chris McLean and Fran Leggett (incoming co-presidents), Audrey King (outgoing co-president) and Linette. Audrey King getting ready to pass the gavel to Fran and Chris. ![]() Mike Greer, our host, was also celebrating his 65th birthday. Mike (left) with Roger Rampling and Cheryl Mains. |
Among the Paniyas One Last Time (50 years later), Dr. Henning MuendelHenning Muendel, a member of our club, gave an amazing presentation on May 30, 2017, about his recent return to the Paniyas of the Nilgiri Hills. This was Henning's 7th trip to visit this colony. The colony was established as a tribal area for Paniyas people 1966. These Paniya people, prior to receiving this land, had been indentured servants and had almost no material possessions, no education and limited skills. The NGO, NAWA (Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association) was responsible for the establishment of this tribal farm community. Dr. Narasimhan was one of the key people in NAWA at the time of Henning's first journey to the Nilgiri Hills. On this visit, there was a celebration of Dr. Narasimhan's 100th birth anniversary at NAWA headquarters in Kotagiri and a few days later at the Paniya colony, nearly 200 km from Kotagiri. Henning, through the Canadian CUSO organization became the first farm manager for this tribal farm. This incredible story is too long to tell in this format. Readers are encouraged to read Henning's book on this subject. My Life Among the Paniyas of the Nilgiri Hills which can be purchased on line through several vendors. : e.g. via from time to time via Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Life-Among-Paniyas-Nilgiri-Hills/dp/0978359305 Below are some photos from Henning's first visit as farm manager in 1966 through to his latest visit in 2017. Many of the children in the 1966 pictures are now grandparents and some are shown with Henning in 2017. ![]() Grain preparation in 1966 The tea plantation on the Paniyas' land has added a source of cash which has enhanced the lifestyles of the community. ![]() Henning was sent to India by CUSO as fresh Masters in Agronomy/Plant Breeding and International Agricultural Development. His duties included managing a farm and a newly created tribal area. Henning realized that this group of Paniyas needed education and Henning was instrumental in getting many of the people education. Henning with “his” first students in 1966. ![]() 1966: Narayini – third from right in back row; Ammini – her sister – third from right in front row; Kurian – their brother, 5th from right in front row (looking backwards) ![]() 2017: Narayini – front left; Ammini – her sister – beside her; Kurian – their brother, on right; with H-Henning Muendel in centre rear ![]() Henning with Paniya school children in 1967; second from right is Vellikan C. ![]() Above is Henning and Vellikan C. in 2017. ![]() Above is Henning with some of the "children" from 1966. Many of these Paniyas now have nice clothes, improved diets and education thanks to Henning's initial work and from the continued support by other organizations over the years. ![]() The picture above was taken at the inauguration of the community hospital that is shown in the background. The Nilgiris Adivasi Golden Jubilee Hospital was built and equipped with funds donated by several organizations and Rotary Clubs including Rotary Club of Lethbridge East which was the lead club on this project. ![]() Location of the colony. ![]() ![]() Above, farming by hand and with oxen in 1966. ![]() ![]() Above, Henning and children in 1966. And, 50 years later they remember how much Henning has helped them. ![]() Some of the "grandchildren" in the computer lab on the colony. The computer lab was established with donations by Henning and Bev Mundel. Some of the children have gone on to post-secondary education. ![]() Above and below, Henning with some of his students from 1966. ![]() Henning Muendel's presentation was very heart warming and thought-provoking. We had some discussion after the presentation. This Paniya colony is now self supporting. Many of the residents have started their own businesses. Several of the young people have gone on to post-secondary education. There are many lessons to be learned from the continuous 50 year involvement of the local NGO, the Nilgiris Adivasi Welfare Association with the Paniyas of the Nilgiri Hills, including Henning's (and his wife, Bev's) enduring commitment to the Paniyas . Long term commitment, continued support, planning, integrity and empathy were all factors in helping a group of people go from indentured servitude to self sufficient people with a positive view of the future. All Rotarians and others interested in international development can glean important information from this success story. The following video was sent to the Rotary Clubs in Lethbridge in April, 2018. Rotarians in Lethbridge are celebrating 100 years of Rotary involvement in our city. It great to get recognition of our 100 years of projects and services from the NAWA Hospital in the Nilgiris of India. |
Volunteering at the Lethbridge Food BankOn March 21, our club met at the Lethbridge Food Bank in lieu of our regular meeting. We were put to work in 3 different areas of the Food Bank. 1. Packaging Oatmeal that our club had donated previous. 2. Sorting donated food. 3. Serving Clients This volunteer project gave our club a better understanding of the day to day operations of the Lethbridge Food Bank. It also gave our club a chance to interact with the dedicated and friendly staff. We have gathered more knowledge of the system and its needs so we can improve our donations and projects with the Lethbridge Food Bank. For 7 years, the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East has made bulk food donations to the Lethbridge Food Bank. The bulk food has included: Quick Oats, Frozen Peas, Bulk Potatoes, Dry Great Northern Beans. We have worked with the Rotary Club of Lethbridge, Frito-Lay, Viterra, Bonduelle, local farmers and others to provide over 63,000 pounds of healthy economical food in the past 7 years. Below are some action shots of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East at work. The pictures of the unloading and stacking of the pallets of Quick Oats are from previous loads of oats. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
An Evening of International StoriesAt our regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East, we were treated to some heart warming stories by our in-bound exchange student Lynette Kux and by club member Dr. Chuck Galambos and his family.
Lynette recently returned from a trip to San Diego and to Tijuana, Mexico where she helped build a house for a very poor family. Below are some pictures of Lynette hard at work, her house building team and a picture of a very grateful family that received the house. Well done Lynette!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Our main speaker for the evening was Dr. Chuck Galambos. Chuck with help from his daughters, Diana and Daniella and his Cuban born wife Leydis did a lively job of telling us about their recent trip to Cuba. Chuck gave us a brief history of the island which included the long history of American involvement and the rise to power of Fidel Castro. We learned about the Island of Youth ( Isla de la Juventud) as it is called today. Leydis was born on this island and left for Canada 15 years ago. The local economy is quite impoverished and there are many challenges for the people that live there. It is difficult to live as there is very little cash in the economy and it is a challenge to find parts and equipment. For foreign visitors it is extremely inexpensive. There are beautiful beaches and great fresh fruits and vegetables. Below are some pictures of the Galambos' trip to Isla de la Juventud.
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Microcredit Program in Honduras - presentation by Steve Rickard and Ken MontgomeryCarol Kundrik (Sunrise) introduced from the Calgary West Club to speak about the long-term and very successful micro-credit development project in Honduras which is now in Phase IV since it started in 1984 at the 10th Int’l RI Convention. Steve reviewed the long and impressive history of the project that is linked RI’s commitment with the UN to reduce world hunger and poverty. In 1989, more than 40,000 children were dying daily from hunger and malnutrition related diseases. Today that number is less than 10,000 but still far too many children are suffering.
The micro-credit program has had more than 200 million borrowers and impacted more than 1B people by providing only $1.25/day to minimize hunger. UN’s goal is to eliminate child poverty and hunger by 2050 and RI and the global micro-credit program is playing a key role in this effort. Ken Montgomery is a retired engineer and active in the project for many years. He has visited more than 67 countries but is very committed to the Honduras project because it is the 2nd poorest country in Latin America with more 800,000 people suffering from hunger.
This HECD IVth phase of the project lead by his Calgary Club are attempting to raise $150K to be matched by RI and funding partners Opportunities Int’l Canada and IDH in Honduras. This involves providing family business loans as small as $150 for various entrepreneurial ventures. Repayment of loans have been very successful > 90% and had a major impact on reducing poverty and increasing their standard of living. Families do not have access to reasonable financing locally given the high interest rates (40-80%). They are focusing larger SME (small to medium enterprise) projects of about $5K/each that will create 30-80 jobs over the next year and benefit more than 250 family members.
They are hoping to raise up to $5K from interested clubs. In this regard Sunrise announced a $5000 contribution to the project and hope that RCLE will be able to contribute as well.
![]() After some lively discussion about the challenges with corruption in countries like Honduras, Ken convinced the group that their efforts in due diligence and oversight have minimized these concerns.
Andrew thanked Steve and Ken for their passionate and informative presentation and wished them every success. Our club will discuss this initiative further and hopefully be able to contribute in some meaningful way.
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Progress on the Sugar Bowl PlaygroundThe playground construction crew made great progress on the installation of the new equipment this week. Weather should allow completion of the project in early November thanks to some mild weather.
Below: Cement work October 26.
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Construction of the New Sugar Bowl Playground Is Underway"RCLE Sugar Bowl playground equipment in boxes at site readied for construction: October 23, 2016.
There will be further updates to this story as progress is made on the Sugar Bowl Playground. This is the second "refit" of the playground since it was intially built by members of the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East in 1971. Photos by Bev Muendel-Atherstone.
Playground area has been prepped. Original plaque is still there.
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Brian Kaltenbruner In Memoriam |
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Our Youth Exchange is back from Brasil !Our darling Cassidy returned to Canada from Brazil ! No one is more excited than her mom and her granny. We say "welcome back" !! and we can't wait to hear all Cassidy's stories .................... about plenty of hot running water, great water pressure, an exciting home-away-from-home, and lots of adventures and experiences. ( For other views of Brazil and all its beauty AND soccer arenas : tune in to the FIFA world cup !! ) |
Past District Governor Fran Leggett
2012-2013 District Governor : Fran Leggett Fran has been the very first female Governor in the history of our District. Since joining our Club in 1997 she applied her organizational skills and became an advocate for Rotary. She has been instrumentally involved in large-scale projects including the Lethbridge Rotary Dragonboat Festival, and the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park established by Rotarians in 1932. Click District 5360 site to visit the District website of her successor : 2013-2014 District Governor Pat Killoran.
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Laura Massicard - exchange student from France
Laura lives in a rural type setting in a large house with her parents and an older sister. Laura’s high school is a converted hospital from WWII ; she lives in residence and goes home on the weekends. She says she likes her family because, “They are not perfect”. Her mother was a tennis pro and national winner when Laura was younger; she now is a tennis teacher and Laura is very proud of her. Her father works for the government ; he likes tennis - and that is what brought her parents together. Her sister is into horses and participates in competitive riding. The whole family enjoys tennis. Laura's hobbies includes playing guitar, photography, reading and writing and she would like to learn to play piano. Her friends are her second family because they live together all week, Her best quote is, “It’s very important to have friends, because they are the best things in the world”. When Laura goes home, she will take her final year of high school and will aspire to be a lawyer (avocat) specializing in International Law.
Laura is a delightful bright young lady, with whom we have shared various Alberta adventures - one that includied getting her gloves on fire over a Coleman stove pot when warming her hands after snow-shoeing with some of our club members …. . She is enthused and “agreeable” about the love our Club has for her and visa-versa, and she is learning a lot about life here. She is now 17 years old and is excitedly looking forward to becoming 18 in March of 2013. Enjoy your year Laura, it goes quickly…… |
Dr. Bob Hironaka - Alberta Order of Excellence
We are very proud to have long-time club member Bob Hironaka in our midst. Bob recently received the Alberta Order of Excellence recognition. Bob is an exceptional Rotarian, citizen, community inspiration and productive innovator.
For many years, Bob was one of the principal proponants and participants in the Young Voyageurs Program through which students from Quebec and Alberta participated in an exchange to enhance understanding within our Canadian culture. Bob has also been a strong supporter of the Rotary International Student Exchange, supporting both incoming, and outgoing Lethbridge students. Bob has been a tireless organizer and supporter of Rotary community activities, and has held nearly every Executive / Committee Chair postion in the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East. He has introduced many people in the Lethbridge community to Rotary with his unique talent for identifying people's strengths. Bob is well known throughout the District and has become one of the "elder statesmen" for Rotary. Bob is an outstanding citizen, a true inspiration to his community, and a very constructive innovator. Bob was behind the coming to fruition of projects such as the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Communites in Bloom, and so much more for our community ! Bob has also contributed to educational advancement in our City, as Chancellor at the University of Lethbridge. Click Dr. Bob for more information about this incredible man ! Click News Flash Dr. Bob for photo of the 2012 Award Recipients. Recently a Celebration Dinner was hosted in honor of Bob's special recognition - click Celebrate Dr. Bob for photos of that event. |
Rotary Roses 2012The 2012 Rotary Roses
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Youth Exchange Student - outboundEmily Carscadden is our Club’s choice for outbound exchange student for the 2012-2013 school year. Emily enjoys guitar among other avenues of interest. She receives high marks in school, is self-assured and is a good public speaker. Time for her will go much quicker than she expects. Prior to departure, Emily’s excitement was palpable. She has never done anything out of her comfort zone like this before. With a rock-solid family behind her and the full auspices of Rotary to watch over her, Emily will be free to experience the ups and downs of a young teenager learning another culture. More importantly, she is going to learn about herself. Our club will follow her blog and it has been broached that we will entertain a few SKYPE calls throughout her year during our regular Club meetings. Good Luck Emily. Work hard at being an Ambassador for your country. We are excited for you and expect to be even more excited at your return. |
District Governor - Home Club![]() At our first Club Meeting in the 2012-2013 year, we welcomed a new arrival : the Home Club Banner for the District Governor of District 5360. Our own Fran Leggett is the very first female Governor in the history of our District, and she is well-prepared, well-versed, tuned-in, and totally dedicated to serve our District this Rotary Year. Since Fran joined our Club in 1997, she has applied her organizational skills and has become immersed in Rotary. She has been instrumentally involved in large-scale projects including the Lethbridge Rotary Dragonboat Festival, and the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park etablished by Rotarians in 1932 (currently serving as President). Fran's vocation is Electron Microscopy. In her research at the Lethbridge Researcy Station she is scoring successes in advancement on agricultural "bug control". DGFL = District Governor First Lady / Fran Leggett has already dedicated countless volunteer hours to District programs and innovations in the past years. This year she will visit all the Clubs in the District, and our District Conference Committee (Chaired by Dr. Glenn Coulter) is well under way with the planning of the Conference here in Lethbridge on May 3-4-5, 2013. Click District 5360 site to visit the District website. |
Passing the Gavels in Lethbridge |
Award Winning Club !
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Lethbridge EAST reaches 51!Tuesday Jan 24 2012 was officially the 51st birthday celebrated by most of our members. We recounted anecdotes of the Club's past and celebrated with frivolity, fun and cake. It was a memorable evening.. 51 and still going strong! |