ROTARY CLUB OF SASKATOON
December 1, 2025
President Will chaired the meeting. Members sang our national anthem. Wilson Nabiimpa gave the blessing.
Greeter was Avis and she introduced our Visitors and Guests.
Cashier was Wayne. Mark handled technology. Maureen introduced the Guest Speaker.
Visitors and Guests included Wayne Durkesn, our guest speaker, Randy Weekes and his wife, Cindy, and Levi Wieler.
HAPPY AND SAD Dollars
- $76H Avis for her birthday.
- $5H Gary Rusu was pleased that 7 from our club served at the Friendship Inn on Nov. 24 and he is happy we have our new members, Randy, and Christine present.
- $50H Riders and Hilltops national champions and Huskies one step from the very top.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December 6. Ringing bells for Salvation Army Kettle Campaign.
December 15. Our Christmas Party and we have invited a rep from Salvation Army Bethany Home.
January 12. 2026. Annual Meeting.
January 26. Joint meeting with the North Club joining us at the Saskatoon Club – topic is on the Hydrogen Industry
February 10. Joint meeting again with the North Club but at another location.
Grocery Cards – See Donna Gauthier about purchasing Safeway and Sobey gift cards.
We will be working on a Rotary Survey - details to follow.
GUEST SPEAKER
Wayne Durksen has 35 years experience in industry and organizations extending organizational effectiveness. He is a trainer and a business leader.
The thrust of his presentation was that we need to look at our mission and “get it on the wall” as he puts it. We need to be firmly fixed on our goals and that is where the energy and momentum happens to get us where we want to be.
When we need to fund raise for example, we need to think not about how much we need to raise but rather the value of what we are shooting for.
In our society there is too much messaging shaping the minds of our children. To get their help in serving others we need to instill in them a view outside of themselves.
NEXT MEETING: Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 15. Roger Yenkins and Ronna Miller from the Salvation Army will be our guest speakers.
Reported by Steve Wilson
