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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 6, 2024
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 6, 2024
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Complete the form for a make-up!
Greeter this week
Rotarian Jim Kenyon
Rotarian Jim Kenyon
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Inspirational moment
Canadiana
Life in Alberta
Opportunity lives here. Alberta is a great place to live and work and where you can build your future.
Opportunities
Housing
You can own a house in one of our 2 major cities for as little as $450,000. In Edmonton, you can own 4 homes for the same price as 1 in Vancouver.
Rents vary depending on where you live and what type of housing you live in. The average rent in the province is $1266 – larger centres will have higher rents.
Natural environment
Alberta has a diverse landscape, from prairies to rolling hills to the foothills and the Rocky Mountains. From arid badlands to boreal forests, Alberta has the diversity to keep you exploring the province for a lifetime.
The mountains are not that far away. If you drive, Banff is about 1 hour from Calgary and 4 hours from Edmonton.
Alberta takes preserving the natural environment very seriously and is very proud of its natural resources and works hard to ensure that Alberta Parks are maintained.
Health care cost and access
Alberta has no health insurance premiums, but you must register. Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.
Alberta's health care system gives people access to:
• hospitals and clinics
• a variety of social support services
• qualified physicians and health care workers
Diversity in Alberta
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Comments from our guests and members
Members and guests attending our weekly meetings are very important to us. Based on your comments we are able to produce many more educational, inspiring, and entertaining weekly meetings.
Following are some of the comments we have received. Would you please send us your comments?
WASH and humour. Loved both, especially the Charlie Brown cartoons.
-- Elizabeth Rhoads, Rotary Club of Wilmington Delaware, District 7630
March 6. Very interesting talk on toilets and basic sanitation.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
March 11. The Canadiana story of the toonie was rather special. Amazing the talent in the Mint. And the TEDTalk - Let Curiosity Lead, by Yara Shahidi. She is only 23 and has finished Harvard and her TV show has ended – what a future this woman has!
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
March 8. Just saw the meeting this week. I saw Samara Joy sing one evening in London last year at a 125-seat jazz venue!
-- Keith Evans, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
March 11. Followed the complete meeting. I like the format of this club as it has sections like a regular meeting.
-- Rick Gibson, Rotary club of Strathcona Sunrise, District 5020
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Announcements
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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!
Please feel free to forward an approx. 150 - 200 word message or any material suggestions in an e-mail, or in a Word document, along with a JPeg picture or two, to E-Club Administration Chair, Kitty Bucsko.
We'd love to hear from you!
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Real-time meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday of the month is our Fellowship Assembly, and we often invite interesting speakers or Rotary Leaders for this entertaining, educational fun event. Plan to join us.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
Please click our Event Calendar for details and access Link.
For further inquiries or suggestions please contact: info@rotaryeclubcanada.ca
All our videos can be viewed on our YouTube channel.
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How do you support our club?
- The Paypal button on our ClubRunner Home Page
- The donation button on the attendance form, or
- Make an Interac transfer to rotaryeclubcanada1@gmail.com
- Send a cheque to:
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
With reference to Sarnia’s Chemical Valley and INEOS
An article from the Narwhal - https://thenarwhal.ca/sarnia-ontario-chemical-valley/
A southwestern Ontario First Nation has declared a state of emergency as levels of a known carcinogen spiked in local air. It comes as the community is still on edge from a month of high benzene readings, which led to the temporary shutdown of a plastics plant that Aamjiwnaang First Nation says is spewing large amounts of the cancer-causing chemical.
While factories like INEOS’ around Aamjiwnaang work away at manufacturing plastics, representatives from the First Nation were in Ottawa working to have their voices heard at negotiations for an international treaty to ban plastic pollution worldwide.
Scroll down the website until you see the video and click Play.
Humour
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New members' corner
WHAT IS IT?
Biodiversity at ESRAG
How does biodiversity benefit humanity?
Earth’s biodiversity, now suffering catastrophic losses because of human activity, is essential for human communities to survive and thrive. We depend entirely on nature’s ability to provide us with ecosystem services.
Here are some examples.
Indigenous plants capture water for our aquifers, keep soil fertile, and prevent erosion.
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Rotary minute
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Food for thought
Hanging a sprig or bouquet of sage in your kitchen can offer several benefits:
1. Natural Air Freshener: Sage has a pleasant aroma that can help freshen the air in your kitchen, masking odors from cooking or other sources.
2. Antimicrobial Properties: Sage has antimicrobial properties, which means it may help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in the air, potentially reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
3. Aesthetic Appeal: A bouquet of sage can add a touch of natural beauty to your kitchen decor, bringing in a splash of green and earthy fragrance.
1. Natural Air Freshener: Sage has a pleasant aroma that can help freshen the air in your kitchen, masking odors from cooking or other sources.
2. Antimicrobial Properties: Sage has antimicrobial properties, which means it may help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in the air, potentially reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.
3. Aesthetic Appeal: A bouquet of sage can add a touch of natural beauty to your kitchen decor, bringing in a splash of green and earthy fragrance.
5. Potential Insect Repellent: Some people believe that sage may help repel insects such as flies and mosquitoes due to its aromatic properties.
6. Culinary Use: Having fresh sage readily available in your kitchen encourages its culinary use. You can easily pluck leaves from the bouquet to add flavor to your dishes, particularly in Mediterranean or herb-infused recipes.
Overall, hanging sage in your kitchen can enhance both the ambiance and functionality of the space, while also offering potential health benefits.
Rotary Jukebox
For a small donation, your favorite musician will be featured on one of our next e-meetings for everyone to enjoy.
Every week we'll have a draw and the lucky person will see their song featured!
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The quote is from the poet Anne Lamott. The exact quotation is:
"Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don't give up. And then one day, just when you're about to give up, you find yourself peering over the edge of it, and into the face of grace itself, and in that instant you're given more than you could ever have imagined: a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in."
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Angel recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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Our E-Club is a dynamic club comprised of ordinary working and retired people who acknowledge that Rotarians are people who are generous with their time and their resources.
Our club and the program you have just enjoyed, either as a member or a visitor, is funded only by donations.
We are developing ideas for fundraising with our members who are scattered across Canada, USA, Central America, and Europe, but we do need your help.
As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please make a donation of a minimum of $10.00, considering you're saving in time and cost in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed.
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