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Pizza Party Changes
 
Pizza etc. Party
 
 
CHANGES TO MONDAY EVENING AT LUIGI’S
 
  1. We will meet at Luigi’s North at 6 pm next Monday evening, November 13th
  2. We will have the ground floor private room to ourselves where we can spread out a bit and be more comfortable. 
  3. REVISION: We will not have the Luigi’s “group rate” $20 dinner, which requires a minimum number… INSTEAD, we will each just order what we want, individually, off the menu!!
Those who have previously paid their $20 per head will be refunded their cash to apply to their choice. 
 
Welcome one and all to an informal evening of enjoying each other’s company.
 
~ ~ Here is where Richard said I should add something cheeky to his note … but now is not the time to give you a pizza my mind!
Then, I thought I would add a joke about lasagna, but it’s just too cheesy.
 
Hey… maybe we have a prize for the best Italian food pun or joke of the evening?
 
Did you hear about the guy who took a second job as a pizza chef? He kneaded the dough!
 
 
😊
 
From President Bev, with thanks, on behalf of Richard!
 
Guest Speaker- Brenda Small, Gift of Life International
November 9, 2023 – Guest Speaker- Brenda Small, Operations Consultant, Gift of Life International
 
 
Brenda returned to Canada in September 2020 after living in California for 27 years. Brenda has been a Rotarian since 2006 and has received five Paul Harris Awards as a result of her work with Gift of Life. 
The birth of Brenda’s youngest daughter changed life as it was forever. At just one week of age, she was diagnosed with complex heart disease. Doctors delivered the heart wrenching news that she would not survive her first birthday without receiving corrective heart surgery. Thankfully, the surgery was a success and Brenda had a new purpose in life. Following her daughter's surgery in 2002, Brenda began to raise funds to help children in need with heart disease. In 2006 Brenda joined Rotary and also founded the Los Angeles chapter of Gift of Life where she held the position of President until 2021. In 2012, Brenda was hired as the Assistant to Gift of Life International CEO, Rob Raylman. Brenda has worked Full Time for Gift of Life International for the past 11 years.  She also implemented the Gift of Life Nutritional Assistance Program in El Salvador in 2008. Brenda currently resides in Stoney Creek, ON and holds the position of Operations Consultant for Gift of Life International and feels blessed to be able to save the lives of children in need each and every day.  
 
Brenda’s presentation outlined the beginnings of the organization in 1975, the affiliation with Rotary International, and the milestones and impacts for nearly 50 years.
Here is the link to an inspiring short video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD9A9KuOnx8&t=2s
 
 
 
 
 
Guest speaker  Bill Skretting16 Nov 2023

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Brock brings to southwest Alberta his experience as Head of Advocacy for Keep Alberta Rolling, a non-profit that showcases the benefits of the screen industry in the province.

Brock has assistant director and production experience on shows such as Interstellar, The Revenant, Wynonna Earp & Fargo.

Brock has a thorough understanding of how a film set works and all the jobs that go into making a successful project and the vendors needed to supply a film shoot. Keep Alberta Rolling has partnered with film industry organizations like the Directors Guild of Canada, Calgary Economic Development, Edmonton Screen Industries Office and municipalities throughout the SouthWest to develop initiatives to grow the industry in Alberta.




 

 

 
Guest Speaker Bill Spenceley Flexahopper Plastics
 
Bill Spenceley BASc/BSc Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
 
Bill Spenceley is president and owner of Flexahopper Plastics Ltd., headquartered in Western Canada and has over 43 years involvement in the Rotational Moulding Industry. He will be speaking to the Club about his company’s efforts to innovate, reduce energy, and be successful in global markets while keeping the environment on the balance sheet.
Bill has been actively promoting his passion for sustainability since 2005 including green sourcing 100% of his company’s power since 2007 and installing a 167KW solar array in 2017. His company initiated the establishment of a green polymer lab at the University of Lethbridge in 2018 to help fund research and development of materials and process improvements.