Welcome to the 65 th Year of the Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to the 65 th Year of the Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park Penny Leckie – President 2020 – 2021 Presentation on July 16 th , 2020

Quote from Sheryl Sandberg “ If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask which seat, just get on…”

My Rotary Journey The Story Begins  No Rotary Club in Virden, Manitoba  Experience with Rotarians during my career  Bonspiel in Calgary

Fellowship  Rotary Curling League  Rotary District Bonspiel – 60 th Annual in Calgary in February, 2021  Waterton Glacier Peace Park – Plan to be Part of 2021 Challenge to Members Become involved with social activities our Rotary Club has to offer. Get involved with the fellowship component of Rotary, not just the service component.

We do not have a challenging year. Rather, we have a year of opportunity.

Calgary Rotary Clubs Foundation  Only certain funds received by our Club this year President Penny’s objective: 65 new donors s to Calgar ary y Rot otary y Clubs bs Fo Foundatio dation

CRCF – Mario Stella Funds  $65,000 received this year  Funds designated to provide transportation to handicapped individuals  Newly formed committee chaired by Myrna Dube- Thompson  Ongoing reminder of Mario’s generosity  Provide an example that others may follow

Significant Committee Changes  Large Grants suspended  Small Grants suspended  No funding to Partners  No funding to World Community Service  No sense breaking up limited funds we have available to disburse

Funds Optimization Committee  Chaired by Jim Hutchens  Opportunities for matching funds/grants  Opportunities to collaborate with third parties  Opportunities to collaborate with other Rotary Clubs  Opportunities to apply with volunteer efforts

Capacity  One of the most valuable intangible assets of this year  Strategic Planning Committee  Early Act Committee  Other projects and initiatives

Things Keep Evolving  Where do I want to be at the end of June, 2021?  What do I want to say I accomplished? It came down to two things: ROSAIC My BHAG This is where everyone should “Buckle Up”…

ROSAIC – What is It?  Dream Home Plan B  Blend of Rotary and Mosaic  Modelled after Winnipeg’s Folklorama Festival  Multiple pavilions at multiple locations  Rotary is facilitator and administrator, not hands on  Revenue earned by licensing, passport sales, sponsors, etc

ROSAIC – Why Do It?  An audience exists for a different form of festival  Rotary can lead and have profile  Pandemic recovery will require celebrations  Ethnic communities need to be factored into recovery  Boost to economy – generate jobs  Funding likely available for this type of event  Collaborate with other Rotary Clubs  Inspire potential members

ROSAIC – Who and Mandate Chair – Corinne Wilkinson Imma Dike - Shittu Toby Oswald – Felker Bryan Walton Don Mintz Keith Davis Joe Connelly Rudy Roberto Amy Giang MANDATE Star art Small – Expand and Annual ally – Creat ate e Funds for Comm mmuni nity Servi vice ce – Creat ate e a Showcas owcase for Rot Rotar ary Internat ernational onal Confer nference ence in 2025

Designated Fund for Mental Wellness Vision  Committee Chaired by Bill LeClair  $10 million of mental wellness projects in next 5 years  Lead Rotary to International Conference in 2025  Position Craig Stokke for success  This is what we are doing, come and be part of it  Let’s put our stake in the sand and create a buzz  The World is coming to visit

My Rotary Journey Continues  Accomplished Angels Fund  58 Scholarship Awards have been awarded since inception.  Fund Balance currently over $1 Million  Not possible without Rotary or Rotarians

Your Rotary Journey  Will be whatever you choose to make it  Lean in  Get connected  Bring your passion  Share your passion  Rotary creates opportunities

Did Someone Say Chippendales?

Or did they say Chip n Dale?

Closing Comments  Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President for the upcoming year  Thank you to so many who have been mentors to me  Thank you to so many who have supported and continue to support me  Thank you to so many for taking leadership roles on committees  Thank you to everyone for all you do for Rotary, for our community and for me. Let’s make this year, “one for the record books”