Events and Tours

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2008

November

November 16, 5:00 p.m.—MEDA Colorado Chapter meeting at First Mennonite Church. Meal begins at 5:00 pm, with a meeting to follow at 6:00 pm. MEDA’s Brenda Burkholder will tell about women she met in Afghanistan and Pakistan and share how their lives have changed toward the good because of MEDA. Contact Tom Bishop, for more information about this event.

November 18, 7:00 pm—MEDA’s Brenda Burkholder will share stories from Afghanistan and Pakistan about MEDA’s work at Whitestone Mennonite Church, 629 Crescent Dr, Hesston, KS. Contact Marvin Schmucker, (316)721-2443 for more information about this event.

November 18, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.—Lancaster MEDA breakfast meeting at Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. Speaker: Leon and Nancy Stauffer, MYW Tours. RSVP by Nov. 14 by phoning (717)560-6546 or emailing gtorres@meda.org.

November 19, 5:30 p.m.—Saskatchewan Chapter dinner meeting at Osler Mennonite Church, Osler, SK. Keynote Speaker: Allan Sauder, MEDA President. Allan will share on MEDA’s work last year in 44 countries. How more than 2.6 million families were able to have a better life as a result of MEDA’s programs. He will also share plans and programs going forward, including work in the Ukraine. Pre-supper reception at 5:30 p.m., supper at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $20 per person. RSVP by Nov. 14 by phoning Paul or Lois Tiessen at 374-8161 or email pltiessen@sasktel.net.

November 20, 7:30 a.m.—Waterloo Chapter breakfast meeting at The Stone Crock, St. Jacobs. Speaker TBA. For more information, call Corina McGillivray at 519-725-1633 or email cmcgillivray@meda.org.

November 25, 12:00-1:30 pm—Shenandoah Chapter’s Roy Hange (pastor and VMC Overseer), Randy Schweitzer (businessman & MEDA Chapter Chair) and Beryl Jantzi (MMA Partners) are hosting local business persons and local Mennonite pastors to lunch for a discussion concerning the impact of the current economic situation with the business persons in local churches. Several questions will be addressed:

1. In general, what are the challenges business leaders face in Rockingham County?
   
2. What are the difficult choices business persons confront during economic down turns?
   
3. How might the church be supportive to leaders in the business community?
   

If you are interested in discussing these and other business-related issues and desire to show support for local business leaders you are invited to participate. Please pass this invitation along to others who you think might also be interested. Location: Banquet room at Taste of Thai. Each person attending will be responsible for their own meal. RSVP to Beryl M Jantzi, (540)434-3666 by Friday, Nov. 21.

November 25, 12:00 noon—Winnipeg Chapter lunch. “Family Business” with Eric Peters. Eric, along with his wife Joyce, will share their interesting journey of family, faith and work as he shares his story of life in a family owned business. Bergmann’s on Lombard (620-167 Lombard). $20.00 per person (lunch Included). Information: Bob Kroeker, 302 - 280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1K2, Tel: (800) 665-7026, Fax: (204) 942-4001, Email: bkroeker@meda.org. Registration information: Call Christine @ 487-7412 (ext 231) or email cjacques@medicure.com to confirm your attendance.

November 26, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon with Rick Olmstead, Rivergreen Ecovillage. “Environmental Awareness: Is it easy being green? This developer pulls back the green curtain.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

2009

January
January 17—Michiana MEDA tour of Lambright business in Shipshewana. For more information visit www.michianameda.org. RSVP by calling 87-RSVP-MEDA (877-787-6332), by emailing reservations@michianameda.org or by going to www.michianameda.org.

January 27, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.—Lancaster MEDA breakfast meeting at Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. Speaker: TBA. RSVP by Jan. 23 by phoning (717)560-6546 or emailing gtorres@meda.org.

January 28, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon Round Table Discussion. “Good Business Decisions or Greed? Do you have a story of the time your experience blurred the line? Discuss, debate and learn.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

February
February 17, 2009, 12:00 noon—Winnipeg Chapter lunch. “Connecting Faith, Life and Business.” Speaker to be announced. Information: Bob Kroeker, 302 - 280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1K2, Tel: (800) 665-7026, Fax: (204) 942-4001, Email: bkroeker@meda.org. Registration information: Call Christine @ 487-7412 (ext 231) or email cjacques@medicure.com to confirm your attendance.

February 25, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon with James Dietrich, Faithlife Financial. “Working With Christians: There is a difference.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

March
March 6, 6:00 p.m.—Lancaster MEDA spring dinner meeting at Willow Valley Conference Center. Speaker: Brent Alderfer, Iberdrola. RSVP by Feb. 20 by phoning (717)560-6546 or emailing gtorres@meda.org.

March 7, 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.—Lancaster MEDA-sponsored business seminars at MMA’s Stewardship University. For more information, phone (717)560-6546 or email gtorres@meda.org. Or visit www.stewardshipuniversity.org.

March 12—Michiana MEDA program. “Sustainability in Community Round Table discussions. For more information visit www.michianameda.org. RSVP by calling 87-RSVP-MEDA (877-787-6332), by emailing reservations@michianameda.org or by going to www.michianameda.org.

March 24, 2009, 12:00 noon—Winnipeg Chapter lunch. “MEDA International.” Speaker to be announced. Information: Bob Kroeker, 302 - 280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1K2, Tel: (800) 665-7026, Fax: (204) 942-4001, Email: bkroeker@meda.org. Registration information: Call Christine @ 487-7412 (ext 231) or email cjacques@medicure.com to confirm your attendance.

March 25, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon with Marlene Froese, Made Just For You. “How Business and Service Relate: A personal chef shares her philosophy on the art of service.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

April
April 21, 2009, 12:00 noon—Winnipeg Chapter lunch. “CMU & MEDA.” Speaker to be announced. Information: Bob Kroeker, 302 - 280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1K2, Tel: (800) 665-7026, Fax: (204) 942-4001, Email: bkroeker@meda.org. Registration information: Call Christine @ 487-7412 (ext 231) or email cjacques@medicure.com to confirm your attendance.

April 21, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m.—Lancaster MEDA breakfast meeting at Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant. Speaker: TBA. RSVP by April 17 by phoning (717)560-6546 or emailing gtorres@meda.org.

April 29, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon Round Table Discussion. “Balancing Family and Business: Is building your business at odds with caring for the people you care most about? Let’s talk.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

May
May 7—Michiana MEDA international dinner and annual business meeting. “Through the Garden Gate: Afghanistan.” For more information visit www.michianameda.org. RSVP by calling 87-RSVP-MEDA (877-787-6332), by emailing reservations@michianameda.org or by going to www.michianameda.org.

May 14, 6:00 p.m.—Lancaster MEDA spring business tour at Premier Custom Cabinetry, followed by dinner at Shady Maple. RSVP by May 1 by phoning (717)560-6546 or emailing gtorres@meda.org.

May 27, 7:00 to 8:30am—MEDAffinity in Saskatoon with Ken Sawatzky, retired businessman. “Keeping the Faith: A successful entrepreneur discusses the mistakes he has made and the lessons learned along the way.” Saskatoon Club, 417 21st Street East. RSVP by the Friday prior to Tammy Forrester at tammy.rsvp@sasktel.net or 384-6044.

June
June 4, 2009—Winnipeg Chapter Special Event. Join over 100 golfers at the St. Boniface CC for a great day of fellowship, food and of course, golf! More details to follow in the months to come. Registration information: Call Christine @ 487-7412 (ext 231) or email cjacques@medicure.com to confirm your attendance. Information: Bob Kroeker, 302 - 280 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1K2, Tel: (800) 665-7026, Fax: (204) 942-4001, Email: bkroeker@meda.org.