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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning November 18, 2024
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning November 18, 2024
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Complete the form for a make-up!
Rotary International President – Stephanie Urchik
And for our clubs -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Judy
Rotarian Judy
Rotary's Theme for the month of November - The Rotary Foundation
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Inspirational moment
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Canadiana
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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?
September 30. Really enjoyed the inpromptu version of the Circle of Life, took me back 30 years to sitting on the couch with my two pre teen daughters in their evening pajamas when their pre-bed routine was to watch some of the Lion King.
-- Patrick Gibson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
October 6. Liked the story on microloans in Oaxaca. I was particularly interested that the person operating the program had got his inspiration from Muhammad Yunus, the originator of microloans. Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Gift of Family. The takeaway is that sometimes one gets caught in what you think is important, but the little stuff is way more valuable.
Random Acts of Kindness. Don’t rush through life. Take your time and be nice.
-- Rick Gibson, Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, District 5020
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Announcements
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November 19 - World Toilet Day
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Have a look –
www.creatingopportunitiesforguatemalans.org/
vicki@creatingopportunitiesforguatemalans.org
www.facebook.com/CreatingOpportunitiesforGuatemalans
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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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And a delightful excerpt - late addition - you may enjoy -
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So you're aware -
Our Club's Ongoing Projects -
We provide ongoing support for the following projects:
And we're doing great!
Ask for more information if you'd like to be involved!
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Real-time meetings
Each 3rd Thursday 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.
The time is 9:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) in lieu of the weekly Coffee Chat except for July and August when there are no FA’s. Here is the zoom link:
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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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Scarlet Macaw Conservation in Mexico
Humour
A little bit in the future -
Three Rotarian writers, Jack, Eddie, and Carl, who were attending the Rotary Convention in Calgary, booked a 3 bedroom suite on the 75th floor of a hotel.
When they arrived back at the hotel from the day’s activities at the convention, the receptionist told them, "I'm terribly sorry, but all the elevators are broken. In the meantime, you will have to take the stairs."
Now, Jack was a writer of funny stories, Eddie was a writer of scary stories, and Carl was a writer of sad stories.
The three of them agreed that, to make it less boring, Jack would tell the other two his funniest stories while they climbed from floors 1 to 25, Eddie would tell his scariest stories from floors 26 to 50, and Carl would tell his saddest stories from floors 51 to 75.
They started to climb the stairs, and Jack started to tell funny stories. By the time they reached the 25th floor, Eddie and Carl were laughing hysterically.
Then Eddie started to tell scary stories. By the time they reached the 50th floor, Jack and Carl were hugging each other in fear.
Then Carl started to tell sad stories. "I'll tell my saddest story of all first," he said, smiling nervously, "There once was a man named Carl who left the hotel room key in the car..."
Three Rotarian writers, Jack, Eddie, and Carl, who were attending the Rotary Convention in Calgary, booked a 3 bedroom suite on the 75th floor of a hotel.
When they arrived back at the hotel from the day’s activities at the convention, the receptionist told them, "I'm terribly sorry, but all the elevators are broken. In the meantime, you will have to take the stairs."
Now, Jack was a writer of funny stories, Eddie was a writer of scary stories, and Carl was a writer of sad stories.
The three of them agreed that, to make it less boring, Jack would tell the other two his funniest stories while they climbed from floors 1 to 25, Eddie would tell his scariest stories from floors 26 to 50, and Carl would tell his saddest stories from floors 51 to 75.
They started to climb the stairs, and Jack started to tell funny stories. By the time they reached the 25th floor, Eddie and Carl were laughing hysterically.
Then Eddie started to tell scary stories. By the time they reached the 50th floor, Jack and Carl were hugging each other in fear.
Then Carl started to tell sad stories. "I'll tell my saddest story of all first," he said, smiling nervously, "There once was a man named Carl who left the hotel room key in the car..."
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New members' corner
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Rotary minute
November 19 - World Toilet Day
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Food for thought
11 DAYS MISSING IN THE CALENDAR
Here's a short and fun retelling of the tale:
For centuries, much of Europe used the Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. However, the Julian calendar had a small flaw: it miscalculated the length of the solar year by 11 minutes. Over time, this small error accumulated, and by the 16th century, the calendar was out of sync with the seasons by about 10 days. This was a problem, especially for the timing of important religious holidays like Easter.
To fix this, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a new calendar in 1582—the Gregorian calendar. The key to this reform was eliminating the extra days that had built up over centuries. The plan was simple: they would erase 10 days to bring the calendar back in sync with the seasons.
Catholic countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal adopted the Gregorian calendar immediately in 1582. But England, being Protestant, was not eager to follow a Catholic Pope's decree. They continued using the Julian calendar for another 170 years!
Finally, in 1752, England and its colonies, including what is now the United States, decided it was time to catch up. They needed to align their dates with the rest of Europe, but by this point, the gap had widened to 11 days.
To make the switch, they simply erased 11 days from the calendar. So, when the switch was made, the date jumped straight from September 2 to September 14, 1752. Those 11 days simply "disappeared," causing confusion, rumors, and even protests. Some people believed that their lives had been shortened by 11 days and demanded compensation!
This missing chunk of time allowed the world to follow a more accurate calendar, bringing our modern dates in line with the seasons. And while people were a little upset at the time, the Gregorian calendar has been running smoothly ever since!
For centuries, much of Europe used the Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 45 BCE. However, the Julian calendar had a small flaw: it miscalculated the length of the solar year by 11 minutes. Over time, this small error accumulated, and by the 16th century, the calendar was out of sync with the seasons by about 10 days. This was a problem, especially for the timing of important religious holidays like Easter.
To fix this, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a new calendar in 1582—the Gregorian calendar. The key to this reform was eliminating the extra days that had built up over centuries. The plan was simple: they would erase 10 days to bring the calendar back in sync with the seasons.
Catholic countries like Italy, Spain, and Portugal adopted the Gregorian calendar immediately in 1582. But England, being Protestant, was not eager to follow a Catholic Pope's decree. They continued using the Julian calendar for another 170 years!
Finally, in 1752, England and its colonies, including what is now the United States, decided it was time to catch up. They needed to align their dates with the rest of Europe, but by this point, the gap had widened to 11 days.
To make the switch, they simply erased 11 days from the calendar. So, when the switch was made, the date jumped straight from September 2 to September 14, 1752. Those 11 days simply "disappeared," causing confusion, rumors, and even protests. Some people believed that their lives had been shortened by 11 days and demanded compensation!
This missing chunk of time allowed the world to follow a more accurate calendar, bringing our modern dates in line with the seasons. And while people were a little upset at the time, the Gregorian calendar has been running smoothly ever since!
Source - OpenAI. (2024, October 1). The story of the missing 11 days in the Gregorian calendar. ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/chat
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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!
THIS WEEK - Dave McHugh
Dave McHugh was a celebrated singer-songwriter from Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. With a career spanning over three decades, he was a prominent figure in the local music scene, known for his dynamic performances and engaging stage presence. His repertoire included a mix of Irish traditional, pop, rock, and country music, making him a versatile and crowd-pleasing artist.
In 2015, McHugh released his album "Whatever Makes You Happy," which received national airplay in Canada. The album features tracks like "Marie," "Mama Juana Girl," and the title track "Whatever Makes You Happy."
His single "Tudo Bem," released in 2019, garnered international attention.
Tragically, Dave McHugh passed away on November 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy cherished by fans and fellow musicians alike. His contributions to the music community, especially in Newfoundland and Labrador, are fondly remembered.
For a glimpse into his musical style, you might enjoy his song "Home."
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How every child can thrive by five
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, listen to the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana as the sing the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do. Delightful!
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