ROTARY CLUB OF SASKATOON
August 24, 2026
MEETING AT THE SASKATOON CLUB
President Don Lepp chaired the meeting.
Members sang O Canada and Wilson Nabiimpa recited grace.
Paul Gauthier handled technology. Cashier was Wayne Palmer. Avis Hardy was the greeter and introduced guests.
HAPPY AND SAD DOLLARS
- $50 from Wendy. Her niece won a silver medal in a Karate competition.
- $50 from Elaine. Had an enjoyable summer visiting family.
- $50 from Mark. Had an enjoyable fishing trip with Jack and Dave Sundby
- $100 from Tammy. Had two weddings and a 4th birthday with a granddaughter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Elaine announced a Hope for Malawi fund raiser at St. Anne’s church on September 16th. Inflation has meant that it now cost $300.00 to fill a gas tank down there. At the event on August 16 there will be a 50/50 draw and a silent auction.
Our next meetings will be: Sept 14, Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 19, Nov 2, Nov 16.
Guest speaker – Wilson Nabiimpa, on behalf of Maureen Torr
A hospital is being constructed and it will be called the Joy’s Hope Community Hospital. Wilson showed pictures of the various stages of construction. Along with the engineers there were many local people who laboured to complete the work. The bricks were made on site. For security there is a boundary fence. The hospital is fully equipped. The license to operate has been given. Staff quarters are being built. There is training for the nurses and the government will supply doctors as needed.
Next Meeting – September 14. President Don Lepp will update members on the upcoming Rotary year.
- reported by Steve Wilson
