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President
Bernie Kreiner
Executive Secretary
Donna Arnesen
Treasurer
Shirley Caputo
Membership
Timothy McClelland
Public Relations
Dewly Nelson
Services - International
Donna Arnesen
Rotary Foundation
Mark Storie
Dolly Parton Imagination library coordinator
Daniel Duval
Awards coordinator
Stuart Taylor
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Bernie Kreiner
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Welcome to Hinton Rotary!  Watch for 2023 Hinton Oktoberfest event on September 23, 2023. Details coming at:  www.facebook.com/hintonoktoberfest
Hinton

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
216 Pembina Avenue
Hinton
PO Box 5076
Hinton, AB T7V 1X3
Canada
We meet at LEGION second Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and fourth Wednesday at NOON at WOW CHOW restaurant- 216 Pembina Avenue)
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Home Page Stories
WOOD STREET SIGN ONLINE AUCTION LIVE NOW
We are selling over 200 wooden street signs from Hinton. The on-line auction runs from now until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020. at 
 
https-app.bidbeacon.com-invite-s3pyht

BUY A SIGN AS A KEEPSAKE OR GIFT, ALL PROCEEDS FROM AUCTION SUPPORT THE WORK OF 
HINTON ROTARY CLUB.  
 
Direct any inquiries on this project to Rotarians Daniel Duval at dduval@assante.com or Bernie Kreiner at bernie.kreiner@shaw.ca or 7808659355 (text/cell)
2016-2017 Youth Rotary Exchange 

Jean DiCostanzo, Youth Rotary Exchange Student Experiencing a Canadian Winter 

Hockey Game - OilKings Polio Plus FundraiserJean, Brian and Marc enjoying the Oil Kings Hockey game, a Polio Plus Fundraiser

 
CurlingJean and host father Dewly try out curling
Trapline
Successful day on the trapline north of Hinton, Alberta.

 
trapline
   
   
   
 
Banner Exchange
All Rotary Clubs in the World have an identifying Rotary Club Banner.  The banners are often exchanged with visiting Rotarians who may have brought a banner from their home club.

Ed Holtner travelled to Belgium on the Friendship Exchange. He brought banners from the Hinton Rotary club and presented them to the clubs that hosted him.  In turn they presented him with their banner. Ed was fortunate to visit four clubs in Belgium: 
        Gent Prinsenhof (Ghent)
        Ieper (Ypres)
        Duiksmude-Westkust (De Panne)
        Oostende (Ostend)
 
Jean DiCostanzo, Rotary Exchange student swaps banners Tim McLelland, President, Hinton Rotary Club.
 

 
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Thank you, Cyara Dodge for your contribution of $US1000 to The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own charity and, therefore, every Rotarian’s own charity.  Congratulations on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, there are now over one million Paul Harris Fellows worldwide.
 
 
Every Rotarian should strive to be a Paul Harris Fellow because for each PHF named, we know that US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. Similarly, for each sapphire or ruby added to a Rotarian’s PHF pin, an additional US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. We should celebrate each of these milestones (and gem stones) for what they represent. That is, a gift to The Rotary Foundation and an opportunity to do even more good in the world through the Foundation.
 
 
 
 
RBC and Rotary
RBC and Rotary
On Wednesday, June 8th at 9 am at the Hinton Rec Center: 
 
RBC employees thru their RBC DAY of SERVICE REWARD program led by Erik Benson presented $1,000 to both the Resident Care Foundation (represented by Lynda Johnson and Elaine Koch) and Hinton Food Bank (represented by Bernie Kreiner)  The Resident Care Foundation`s mission is:  Providing increased quality of life for seniors in the Hinton area. and the Hinton Food Bank`s mission is  We are stewards in the collection and purchase of food for distribution to people in need in our Hinton community. 
 
The Hinton Rotary Club represented by President Brian Laberge presented $1, 147.50 cheques to both the Resident Care Foundation and Hinton Food Bank from net proceeds of the Dale and Linda Currie Farewell event at the legion.  The Rotary Club thanks the Hinton Legion and RBC for assisting with this very successful event.
 
 
From Erik at RBC Hinton:  The RBC Day of Service Reward supports and recognizes teams of employees who respond to a one-time or short-term community need on their own time. Employees in groups of 3 or more, commit a minimum of 3 hours to a project or event for a charity of their choice. In 2015 Hinton RBC completed 5 events and donated $5,000. In 2016 we have completed 7 events, have 3 more to do, and will have donated a total of $10,000. Every single employee from the branch has volunteered their time to at least one event with most volunteering at several.
 
Hinton Food Bank
Hinton Food Bank
A celebration and appreciation of the Hinton Food Bank’s volunteers was held at the Annual General Meeting; coinciding with National Volunteer Week.
 
ShelterBox
ShelterBox
Rotary International and ShelterBox are project partners. Global support from the Rotary network is the cornerstone that ShelterBox is built on.
Rotary’s project partnership agreement with ShelterBox enables both of us to collaborate more closely to bring relief and temporary shelter to survivors of disasters worldwide. The project partnership builds on both of our strengths in responding to disasters all over the world. 
 
The fundraising efforts by Rotarians make up a significant proportion of donations received by ShelterBox. Alongside this, Rotary Clubs provide invaluable logistical support to our field operations.
 
 
District Representatives for Shelter Box....far right, our Rotary Hinton member Bernie Kreiner
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Hinton hosted the fall orientation for our District's incoming students from around the world; along with their councellors, District Team and youth rebounds.  This is the first of a three year commitment for the club.  Inbound students were billeted by club and community members. Great fun was had by all.  Thank you team for a job well done.  (See photo album.)
 
 
Citizen of Year Award
Citizen of Year Award
Rocky Morin
Quietly and steadfastly contributed to our community countless volunteer hours, over many years, on many projects.
Hinton Rotary honored Rocky with the Citizen of the Year Award at our annual celebration in June 2015.  Rocky Morin passed away September 27, 2015
 
The following is a link to a video interview with Rocky.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LLnlOpEFk&feature=youtu.be
 
Photo:  (Left to Right)  President Brian LeBarge with Rocky Morin
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton, superstar songwriter, singer and actor, is also the founder of a nationwide virtual library: the Imagination Library. 
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides participating children from birth to 5 years old, with one free book every month.  The books for each age are chosen by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s Book Committee with emphasis placed on imagination and inspiration.  Rotary Hinton has teamed with the Hinton Municipal Library to bring this literacy program to  the children of our area.  In Hinton the program began in June 2015 and has already exceeded the estimated response.
Filip - Farewell
Filip - Farewell
Filip, Rotary Youth Exchange student from Poland, presented a farewell to Rotary Hinton; with heartfelt descriptions of his experiences. 
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Rotary Hinton, hosted a Rotary Friendship Exchange from Turkey, their last stop in a whirlwind visit of our Rotary District.  Despite being tired, they participated in: our annual year end BBQ, a trip to Cadomin, the Cardinal Divide and some down time with their hosts.  They are a wonderful example of the bond of Rotarians from around the world.  For more photos visit the photo album on this website.
 
Trades Discovery Day
Trades Discovery Day
April 30, 2015  Trades Discovery Day in Hinton:  Rotary Club members,  Dorothy Hitola, Bernie Kreiner, and Erik Benson provided information about Rotary and Rotary programs.  They were assisted by former Hinton Rotary Youth Exchange students,  Maggie Smit (Austria) and Haley Wray (Brazil).  Fellow club member, Rene LaBoucane, stopped by for a visit.
 
Home Page Stories
WOOD STREET SIGN ONLINE AUCTION LIVE NOW
We are selling over 200 wooden street signs from Hinton. The on-line auction runs from now until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020. at 
 
https-app.bidbeacon.com-invite-s3pyht

BUY A SIGN AS A KEEPSAKE OR GIFT, ALL PROCEEDS FROM AUCTION SUPPORT THE WORK OF 
HINTON ROTARY CLUB.  
 
Direct any inquiries on this project to Rotarians Daniel Duval at dduval@assante.com or Bernie Kreiner at bernie.kreiner@shaw.ca or 7808659355 (text/cell)
2016-2017 Youth Rotary Exchange 

Jean DiCostanzo, Youth Rotary Exchange Student Experiencing a Canadian Winter 

Hockey Game - OilKings Polio Plus FundraiserJean, Brian and Marc enjoying the Oil Kings Hockey game, a Polio Plus Fundraiser

 
CurlingJean and host father Dewly try out curling
Trapline
Successful day on the trapline north of Hinton, Alberta.

 
trapline
   
   
   
 
Banner Exchange
All Rotary Clubs in the World have an identifying Rotary Club Banner.  The banners are often exchanged with visiting Rotarians who may have brought a banner from their home club.

Ed Holtner travelled to Belgium on the Friendship Exchange. He brought banners from the Hinton Rotary club and presented them to the clubs that hosted him.  In turn they presented him with their banner. Ed was fortunate to visit four clubs in Belgium: 
        Gent Prinsenhof (Ghent)
        Ieper (Ypres)
        Duiksmude-Westkust (De Panne)
        Oostende (Ostend)
 
Jean DiCostanzo, Rotary Exchange student swaps banners Tim McLelland, President, Hinton Rotary Club.
 

 
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Thank you, Cyara Dodge for your contribution of $US1000 to The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own charity and, therefore, every Rotarian’s own charity.  Congratulations on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, there are now over one million Paul Harris Fellows worldwide.
 
 
Every Rotarian should strive to be a Paul Harris Fellow because for each PHF named, we know that US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. Similarly, for each sapphire or ruby added to a Rotarian’s PHF pin, an additional US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. We should celebrate each of these milestones (and gem stones) for what they represent. That is, a gift to The Rotary Foundation and an opportunity to do even more good in the world through the Foundation.
 
 
 
 
RBC and Rotary
RBC and Rotary
On Wednesday, June 8th at 9 am at the Hinton Rec Center: 
 
RBC employees thru their RBC DAY of SERVICE REWARD program led by Erik Benson presented $1,000 to both the Resident Care Foundation (represented by Lynda Johnson and Elaine Koch) and Hinton Food Bank (represented by Bernie Kreiner)  The Resident Care Foundation`s mission is:  Providing increased quality of life for seniors in the Hinton area. and the Hinton Food Bank`s mission is  We are stewards in the collection and purchase of food for distribution to people in need in our Hinton community. 
 
The Hinton Rotary Club represented by President Brian Laberge presented $1, 147.50 cheques to both the Resident Care Foundation and Hinton Food Bank from net proceeds of the Dale and Linda Currie Farewell event at the legion.  The Rotary Club thanks the Hinton Legion and RBC for assisting with this very successful event.
 
 
From Erik at RBC Hinton:  The RBC Day of Service Reward supports and recognizes teams of employees who respond to a one-time or short-term community need on their own time. Employees in groups of 3 or more, commit a minimum of 3 hours to a project or event for a charity of their choice. In 2015 Hinton RBC completed 5 events and donated $5,000. In 2016 we have completed 7 events, have 3 more to do, and will have donated a total of $10,000. Every single employee from the branch has volunteered their time to at least one event with most volunteering at several.
 
Hinton Food Bank
Hinton Food Bank
A celebration and appreciation of the Hinton Food Bank’s volunteers was held at the Annual General Meeting; coinciding with National Volunteer Week.
 
ShelterBox
ShelterBox
Rotary International and ShelterBox are project partners. Global support from the Rotary network is the cornerstone that ShelterBox is built on.
Rotary’s project partnership agreement with ShelterBox enables both of us to collaborate more closely to bring relief and temporary shelter to survivors of disasters worldwide. The project partnership builds on both of our strengths in responding to disasters all over the world. 
 
The fundraising efforts by Rotarians make up a significant proportion of donations received by ShelterBox. Alongside this, Rotary Clubs provide invaluable logistical support to our field operations.
 
 
District Representatives for Shelter Box....far right, our Rotary Hinton member Bernie Kreiner
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Hinton hosted the fall orientation for our District's incoming students from around the world; along with their councellors, District Team and youth rebounds.  This is the first of a three year commitment for the club.  Inbound students were billeted by club and community members. Great fun was had by all.  Thank you team for a job well done.  (See photo album.)
 
 
Citizen of Year Award
Citizen of Year Award
Rocky Morin
Quietly and steadfastly contributed to our community countless volunteer hours, over many years, on many projects.
Hinton Rotary honored Rocky with the Citizen of the Year Award at our annual celebration in June 2015.  Rocky Morin passed away September 27, 2015
 
The following is a link to a video interview with Rocky.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LLnlOpEFk&feature=youtu.be
 
Photo:  (Left to Right)  President Brian LeBarge with Rocky Morin
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton, superstar songwriter, singer and actor, is also the founder of a nationwide virtual library: the Imagination Library. 
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides participating children from birth to 5 years old, with one free book every month.  The books for each age are chosen by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s Book Committee with emphasis placed on imagination and inspiration.  Rotary Hinton has teamed with the Hinton Municipal Library to bring this literacy program to  the children of our area.  In Hinton the program began in June 2015 and has already exceeded the estimated response.
Filip - Farewell
Filip - Farewell
Filip, Rotary Youth Exchange student from Poland, presented a farewell to Rotary Hinton; with heartfelt descriptions of his experiences. 
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Rotary Hinton, hosted a Rotary Friendship Exchange from Turkey, their last stop in a whirlwind visit of our Rotary District.  Despite being tired, they participated in: our annual year end BBQ, a trip to Cadomin, the Cardinal Divide and some down time with their hosts.  They are a wonderful example of the bond of Rotarians from around the world.  For more photos visit the photo album on this website.
 
Trades Discovery Day
Trades Discovery Day
April 30, 2015  Trades Discovery Day in Hinton:  Rotary Club members,  Dorothy Hitola, Bernie Kreiner, and Erik Benson provided information about Rotary and Rotary programs.  They were assisted by former Hinton Rotary Youth Exchange students,  Maggie Smit (Austria) and Haley Wray (Brazil).  Fellow club member, Rene LaBoucane, stopped by for a visit.
 
Home Page Stories
WOOD STREET SIGN ONLINE AUCTION LIVE NOW
We are selling over 200 wooden street signs from Hinton. The on-line auction runs from now until 7 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020. at 
 
https-app.bidbeacon.com-invite-s3pyht

BUY A SIGN AS A KEEPSAKE OR GIFT, ALL PROCEEDS FROM AUCTION SUPPORT THE WORK OF 
HINTON ROTARY CLUB.  
 
Direct any inquiries on this project to Rotarians Daniel Duval at dduval@assante.com or Bernie Kreiner at bernie.kreiner@shaw.ca or 7808659355 (text/cell)
2016-2017 Youth Rotary Exchange 

Jean DiCostanzo, Youth Rotary Exchange Student Experiencing a Canadian Winter 

Hockey Game - OilKings Polio Plus FundraiserJean, Brian and Marc enjoying the Oil Kings Hockey game, a Polio Plus Fundraiser

 
CurlingJean and host father Dewly try out curling
Trapline
Successful day on the trapline north of Hinton, Alberta.

 
trapline
   
   
   
 
Banner Exchange
All Rotary Clubs in the World have an identifying Rotary Club Banner.  The banners are often exchanged with visiting Rotarians who may have brought a banner from their home club.

Ed Holtner travelled to Belgium on the Friendship Exchange. He brought banners from the Hinton Rotary club and presented them to the clubs that hosted him.  In turn they presented him with their banner. Ed was fortunate to visit four clubs in Belgium: 
        Gent Prinsenhof (Ghent)
        Ieper (Ypres)
        Duiksmude-Westkust (De Panne)
        Oostende (Ostend)
 
Jean DiCostanzo, Rotary Exchange student swaps banners Tim McLelland, President, Hinton Rotary Club.
 

 
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Cyara Dodge - A New Paul Harris Fellow
Thank you, Cyara Dodge for your contribution of $US1000 to The Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own charity and, therefore, every Rotarian’s own charity.  Congratulations on becoming a Paul Harris Fellow, there are now over one million Paul Harris Fellows worldwide.
 
 
Every Rotarian should strive to be a Paul Harris Fellow because for each PHF named, we know that US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. Similarly, for each sapphire or ruby added to a Rotarian’s PHF pin, an additional US$1000 has been given to The Rotary Foundation. We should celebrate each of these milestones (and gem stones) for what they represent. That is, a gift to The Rotary Foundation and an opportunity to do even more good in the world through the Foundation.
 
 
 
 
RBC and Rotary
RBC and Rotary
On Wednesday, June 8th at 9 am at the Hinton Rec Center: 
 
RBC employees thru their RBC DAY of SERVICE REWARD program led by Erik Benson presented $1,000 to both the Resident Care Foundation (represented by Lynda Johnson and Elaine Koch) and Hinton Food Bank (represented by Bernie Kreiner)  The Resident Care Foundation`s mission is:  Providing increased quality of life for seniors in the Hinton area. and the Hinton Food Bank`s mission is  We are stewards in the collection and purchase of food for distribution to people in need in our Hinton community. 
 
The Hinton Rotary Club represented by President Brian Laberge presented $1, 147.50 cheques to both the Resident Care Foundation and Hinton Food Bank from net proceeds of the Dale and Linda Currie Farewell event at the legion.  The Rotary Club thanks the Hinton Legion and RBC for assisting with this very successful event.
 
 
From Erik at RBC Hinton:  The RBC Day of Service Reward supports and recognizes teams of employees who respond to a one-time or short-term community need on their own time. Employees in groups of 3 or more, commit a minimum of 3 hours to a project or event for a charity of their choice. In 2015 Hinton RBC completed 5 events and donated $5,000. In 2016 we have completed 7 events, have 3 more to do, and will have donated a total of $10,000. Every single employee from the branch has volunteered their time to at least one event with most volunteering at several.
 
Hinton Food Bank
Hinton Food Bank
A celebration and appreciation of the Hinton Food Bank’s volunteers was held at the Annual General Meeting; coinciding with National Volunteer Week.
 
ShelterBox
ShelterBox
Rotary International and ShelterBox are project partners. Global support from the Rotary network is the cornerstone that ShelterBox is built on.
Rotary’s project partnership agreement with ShelterBox enables both of us to collaborate more closely to bring relief and temporary shelter to survivors of disasters worldwide. The project partnership builds on both of our strengths in responding to disasters all over the world. 
 
The fundraising efforts by Rotarians make up a significant proportion of donations received by ShelterBox. Alongside this, Rotary Clubs provide invaluable logistical support to our field operations.
 
 
District Representatives for Shelter Box....far right, our Rotary Hinton member Bernie Kreiner
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE)
Rotary Hinton hosted the fall orientation for our District's incoming students from around the world; along with their councellors, District Team and youth rebounds.  This is the first of a three year commitment for the club.  Inbound students were billeted by club and community members. Great fun was had by all.  Thank you team for a job well done.  (See photo album.)
 
 
Citizen of Year Award
Citizen of Year Award
Rocky Morin
Quietly and steadfastly contributed to our community countless volunteer hours, over many years, on many projects.
Hinton Rotary honored Rocky with the Citizen of the Year Award at our annual celebration in June 2015.  Rocky Morin passed away September 27, 2015
 
The following is a link to a video interview with Rocky.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LLnlOpEFk&feature=youtu.be
 
Photo:  (Left to Right)  President Brian LeBarge with Rocky Morin
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton, superstar songwriter, singer and actor, is also the founder of a nationwide virtual library: the Imagination Library. 
 
Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides participating children from birth to 5 years old, with one free book every month.  The books for each age are chosen by the Dolly Parton Imagination Library’s Book Committee with emphasis placed on imagination and inspiration.  Rotary Hinton has teamed with the Hinton Municipal Library to bring this literacy program to  the children of our area.  In Hinton the program began in June 2015 and has already exceeded the estimated response.
Filip - Farewell
Filip - Farewell
Filip, Rotary Youth Exchange student from Poland, presented a farewell to Rotary Hinton; with heartfelt descriptions of his experiences. 
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Friendship Exchange - Turkey - June 2015
Rotary Hinton, hosted a Rotary Friendship Exchange from Turkey, their last stop in a whirlwind visit of our Rotary District.  Despite being tired, they participated in: our annual year end BBQ, a trip to Cadomin, the Cardinal Divide and some down time with their hosts.  They are a wonderful example of the bond of Rotarians from around the world.  For more photos visit the photo album on this website.
 
Trades Discovery Day
Trades Discovery Day
April 30, 2015  Trades Discovery Day in Hinton:  Rotary Club members,  Dorothy Hitola, Bernie Kreiner, and Erik Benson provided information about Rotary and Rotary programs.  They were assisted by former Hinton Rotary Youth Exchange students,  Maggie Smit (Austria) and Haley Wray (Brazil).  Fellow club member, Rene LaBoucane, stopped by for a visit.
 
Photo Albums
 
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