December 11th Tom Keenan, U of C Professor “The Invasion of Privacy and Loss of Intimacy”

Meeting Minutes December 11th

Member News

International Service Report

Rosebud Theatre Trip

District Conference 2019

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Meeting Minutes cont’d

Operation Christmas Child December 5th

Chase the Ace

Our Arch Supporters ... THANK YOU !!

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Anthony Tonkinson introduced our speaker for today, Dr. Tom Keenan, a professor of Environmental Design and Computer Science at the University of Calgary, and a Fellow of the Canadian Information Processing Society and the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

Tom taught Canada’s first computer crime course, and was involved in drafting out first computer crime legislation. Tom’s latest

book, “Technocreep” outlines how technology becomes creepy in hidden ways that are difficult to understand, and still change our lives in fundamental ways such as our information tracked on the internet. There are digital tracks through Google, debit card, credit card patterns as well as information from survey’s taken. Tom is currently contributing to a Treasury Board of Canada white paper on Blockchain and Government.

Tom provided a series of examples and history on the status of the internet today. How one is tracked and targeted by companies based on your shopping and browsing history. Also concepts on how in the future things will be even more targeted.

President George thanked Tom for his very interesting presentation, and presented a certificate noting a donation to Polio Plus from Chinook Rotary.

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President George called our meeting to order at 12:15 pm with O Canada, and Rotary grace accompanied by Ruth Wylie on the piano.

Our members and guests were greeted by Anthony and Bev Tonkinson

at today’s meeting. Our guests included Orion Taylor, and George Rafael, guests of Bruce Bohnet; Dave Fletcher, guest of George Kimura; Bernadette Fletcher, guest of Rob Wolfson; and Garry Baehaut, guest of George Van Schaick. They were introduced by Anthony Tonkinson in our classic manner.

Member birthdays for December include Jim Hennessy, and Gary Ladouceur. Member spouse birthdays include Margaret Irving, Lois Beatty, and Sharon Bickham.

Minute People included:• Rob Wolfson who distributed wining prizes for some of the various pools we have throughout the club. Some of the current November winners include Garth Plunkett, Al Pettigrew, Jack Steen, John Charrett, Dawn Rennie, and Dave Wylie.

Anne Dale won the third quarter score in the Grey Cup pool, and John Charrett and Tammy Truman are awarded Paul Harris Fellowships for their participation in this fundraising program. Bob Montgomery was the winner of the

heads / tails coin flip event.• Pat Hutchinson was able to report that former Chinook President Ed McLean remains in a constant care ward at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, where he is undergoing therapy treatment.

Joe Hooper was recognized for Outstanding Service to Chinook Rotary. Joe first joined Rotary in Florenceville, N.B. in 1970, and was introduced to Chinook Rotary in 1982 by Jim Thompson. Joe served as Club Secretary for two years, and in 1991/92 became our club President. Joe was the primary contact with Spruce Meadows for many years, co-ordinating the parking duties and scheduling the parking

programs for future events. Joe has attended five International Conventions, and numerous District Conferences, and was a District Governor’s Representative for nine consecutive years. Joe convinced the club to join the province’s casino program to raise funds for projects, and was the casino chair until Bruce Bohnet

Photos courtesy George Van Schaick

Early Learning Resource Unit Project, partnering with the Rotary Club of Claremont, South Africa

Our Vision: is a good start in life for every child.Our Mission: building tomorrow, today, by facilita�ng be�er child outcomes for

children in vulnerable communi�es, through effec�ve early interven�on programmes.

Access to an essen�al package of quality essen�al services in an age and stage appropriate manner priori�sing provision for vulnerable and under-served communi�es.

Contact Peter Bickham for informa�on on this project.

Insurance Business is pleased to reveal the winners from the third annual Insurance Business Awards that were announced recently at a gala event held at The Liberty Grand ballroom in Toronto. Professionals from coast to coast a�ended the awards show and celebrated their industry’s top talent, who brought home the coveted Insurance Business trophies.

Awards covered companies and leaders from across the insurance industry, with winners in 21 categories.

THE CNA CANADA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHILANTHROPY & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Truman Insurance Agency Inc.

The Wheels on the Bus Went Round and Round ...A bus load of Chinookers gathered at the Carriage House on Saturday morning, and climbed on the bus and headed to Rosebud.

Following a great buffet meal, some musical entertainment, and a short opportunity for some shopping, we wandered over to the Theatre to see “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol”. It was a great show, thoroughly enjoyed by all. Then it was back on to the bus, where a few of us rested up a�er an ac�ve day, for the trip back to Calgary.

Let’s come together May 3rd - 5th, 2019

and do what we do best: build community.

But let’s not just focus on our efforts out in the world. Let’s look inwards.

Let’s strengthen our ties and our resolve. But let us also build the most important part: unity. Let’s come together now and strive to stay together tomorrow.

Let’s open our arms to our club members, our own communities and every other region. Let’s open our minds to new ways of doing things.

https://discon2019.com/

What’s Up !!

Disease Prevention and Treatment MonthDecember 18th Fellowship MeetingDecember 25th No meeting ... Merry Christmas !!!

2019

Vocational Service MonthJanuary 1st No meeting ...Happy New Year !!!January 8th Kelly Grams, New Project Developer, Sewing Seeds CanadaJanuary 10th Cribbage Club @ Horton Road Legion — contact Peter BickhamJanuary 15th Mark Stinson, Communications Director, Calgary PickleballJanuary 22nd Club AssemblyJanuary 24th Networking Night — @ Limericks, 5:30 - 7pm — contact Rob Wolfson Cribbage Club @ Horton Road Legion — contact Peter BickhamJanuary 29th Jason Kenney, Leader, UCP

Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution MonthFebruary 5th David Este, U of C Professor — Black History MonthFebruary 14th Cribbage Club @ Horton Road Legion — contact Peter BickhamFebruary 19th Cory Gross, Glenbow Museum — The Ice AgeFebruary 26th Martin Parnell — Afghanistan MarathonFebruary 28th Cribbage Club @ Horton Road Legion — contact Peter Bickham

A HUGE thank you to our photographer

George, whose stellar efforts ensure that

we have lots of photos to liven up the

minutes of our meetings, and to record the

myriad activities of our club.

joined him as co-chair. Joe is a strong supporter of the Rotary Foundation, holding designations of Paul Harris +8, and benefactor.

Joe also performed the Sergeant duties at today’s meeting relieving most members of their loonies, and toonies.

Chase the Ace was $166 ... $66 to the Club, $50 to Anthony Tonkinson, and $50 to the jackpot which is now at $212.

Our speaker today was Dr. Tom Keenan, whose topic was “The Invasion of Privacy and Loss of Intimacy”.

President George adjourned our meeting at 1:30 PM, wishing our membership a good Rotary week.

Moving you with care