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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning
November 2, 2026
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Complete the form for a make-up!
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Greeter this week
Club President, Patrick
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Inspirational moment
By Rita-Stella Nwojiji, Rotary Club of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
https://blog.rotary.org/2026/08/11/rotary-invitation-becomes-my-lifes-turning-point/
When I joined Rotary during the 2008-09 Rotary year, I had no idea that I was stepping into a world that would profoundly shape my life and redefine my understanding of service, friendship, leadership, and hope.
At the time, I was a young widow. I had married outside my tribe and ethnicity, only to lose my husband in less than five years of marriage. I was left to raise three very young children, ages five, three, and one. Life seemed to have come to a standstill. I withdrew from social activities, became moody, and kept to myself. Although I worked as a secondary school teacher, I struggled to find joy and purpose beyond caring for my children.
Then, one ordinary day, a colleague approached me and invited me to a Rotary fellowship. That simple invitation became the turning point of my life.
That same week, that Rotary club organized a service project to provide meals for inmates at the Abakaliki Correctional Centre. I participated, not knowing that the experience would change my outlook forever. As I interacted with the inmates, I realized that no matter how difficult my own circumstances appeared, there were countless others facing even greater challenges. More importantly, I discovered that despite my pain, I still had something valuable to offer.
That day, Rotary helped me shift my focus from my own struggles to the needs of others. In serving others, I gradually found healing for myself.
I became actively involved in Rotary — one of the greatest blessings of my life. Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving in various capacities at both the club and district level. Every responsibility challenged me to grow, broadened my perspective, and strengthened my commitment to Service Above Self.
One of the defining moments of my Rotary journey came three years later when I had the honor of serving as president of the Rotary Club of Abakaliki in 2011-12. That year, our club carried out several projects including the construction of toilet facilities and the provision of clean water to a school for the blind in a rural community in the Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. We also improved the living conditions by renovating a home for orphan babies.
Rita-Stella Nwojiji
These projects attracted the attention of the then First Lady of Ebonyi State, Chief (Mrs.) Josephine Elechi. She was deeply impressed that a young teacher could, through Rotary, mobilize resources to execute such life-changing projects.
She remarked that if I could accomplish so much through voluntary service while earning only a modest teacher’s salary, then I deserved greater opportunities to contribute even more to society.
Through her support, I was offered employment at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Abakaliki, as the public relations officer, where I proudly work to this day.
When you serve humanity sincerely and diligently, humanity has a remarkable way of rewarding you. Another unforgettable privilege was serving as team leader of a Group Study Exchange to three African countries, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin Republic. The exchange gave me an opportunity to become an ambassador for my country. Before our arrival, many of our hosts admitted they were apprehensive about hosting a team from Nigeria. But by the conclusion of the trip, they didn’t want us to leave. Through friendship, integrity, and genuine fellowship, we changed perceptions and built lasting relationships.
One of Rotary’s greatest gifts to me has been family. Beyond meetings, projects, and conferences, I have gained brothers, sisters, mentors, and lifelong friends across continents. My Rotary family continues to grow, enriching my life in ways I never imagined possible.
Sometimes I pause and wonder what life would have been like had that colleague never invited me to a Rotary fellowship. Today, my heart is filled with gratitude, and I remain inspired by Rotary’s enduring motto: Service Above Self.
Becoming a Rotarian is not merely joining a club, it’s becoming part of a global family committed to service, peace, goodwill, and positive change. Rotary will challenge you, inspire you, and open doors you never imagined possible. Most importantly, it will transform your life. Come join us. The world needs more people who are willing to put Service Above Self.
She remarked that if I could accomplish so much through voluntary service while earning only a modest teacher’s salary, then I deserved greater opportunities to contribute even more to society.
Through her support, I was offered employment at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Abakaliki, as the public relations officer, where I proudly work to this day.
When you serve humanity sincerely and diligently, humanity has a remarkable way of rewarding you. Another unforgettable privilege was serving as team leader of a Group Study Exchange to three African countries, Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin Republic. The exchange gave me an opportunity to become an ambassador for my country. Before our arrival, many of our hosts admitted they were apprehensive about hosting a team from Nigeria. But by the conclusion of the trip, they didn’t want us to leave. Through friendship, integrity, and genuine fellowship, we changed perceptions and built lasting relationships.
One of Rotary’s greatest gifts to me has been family. Beyond meetings, projects, and conferences, I have gained brothers, sisters, mentors, and lifelong friends across continents. My Rotary family continues to grow, enriching my life in ways I never imagined possible.
Sometimes I pause and wonder what life would have been like had that colleague never invited me to a Rotary fellowship. Today, my heart is filled with gratitude, and I remain inspired by Rotary’s enduring motto: Service Above Self.
Becoming a Rotarian is not merely joining a club, it’s becoming part of a global family committed to service, peace, goodwill, and positive change. Rotary will challenge you, inspire you, and open doors you never imagined possible. Most importantly, it will transform your life. Come join us. The world needs more people who are willing to put Service Above Self.
Canadiana
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour, and a new documentary, Man in Motion: The Rick Hansen Story, is being screened at Canadian film festivals this autumn.
“Rick Hansen went around the world in a wheelchair.” It’s a story most Canadians know. But there is another part of the story worth remembering:
One Canadian inspired another.
Rick Hansen has said that Terry Fox inspired him as he wondered whether he, too, had the courage to undertake something extraordinary.
Terry Fox → Rick Hansen → Who does Rick Hansen inspire?
Perhaps that is one of the most powerful things about inspiration or an act of service. We may never know how far an act of courage or service travels — or whom it inspires to take the next step.
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OUR SOCIAL CORNER -
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An inspirational look back
Rotary Look Back: When Rotary Built a Public Toilet
In October 1907, the Rotary Club of Chicago joined other civic organizations to address a decidedly unglamorous problem: Chicago needed public toilets. It became Rotary's first documented community service project.
Rotary was only two years old. It had begun largely as a fellowship and business-networking organization — but members saw a practical community problem and decided, essentially, “We can do something about that.”
With October’s theme of Community and Economic Development, community development doesn't necessarily begin with an enormous project. Sometimes it begins by noticing an ordinary problem that affects people's daily lives.
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ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
As a Rotarian, I will:
***1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life
2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect
3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people’s quality of life in my community and in the world
4. Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
5. Help maintain a harassment-free environment in Rotary meetings, events, and activities; report any suspected harassment; and help ensure non-retaliation to those individuals that report harassment
Rotary’s Code of Conduct provides a simple but powerful guide for ethical behaviour, emphasizing honesty, accountability, and respect for others. Along with the Four-Way Test, it encourages thoughtful reflection on how we live and interact, helping us become better citizens and better human beings.
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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Just so you're aware -
Our Club's Ongoing Projects -
We provide ongoing support for the following projects:
Click the links below to find out more about each project!
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library
- Project Amigo - read more in the short paragraph below
- Creating Opportunities for Guatemalans
- Modessa Youth Opportunities
- Casa Hogar Los Angelitos (CHLA)
- KIVA Microfinance
- Braemar School
And we're doing great!
Ask for more information if you'd like to be involved!
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Part of what we do
Our Mission
• To enable the disadvantaged and marginalized youth of Suchitlan, Colima, Mexico to achieve their highest potential by providing educational opportunities, material support and enrichment activities.
• To provide opportunities for volunteers to help and build relationships with Project Amigo youth in Mexico;
• To foster friendship and understanding between Rotarians, friends and organizations from developed countries and from within Mexico.
Our Purpose
Project Amigo Canada Society helps lift youth out of poverty through education. We focus on supporting youth of lower income families in Suchitlan, Colima, Mexico.
Without support, these youth would have difficulty achieving even a basic education. We ensure they have access to a continuous education from elementary to tech school or university levels and the ability to achieve their highest potential.
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Real-time meetings
Once a month - Fellowship Assembly. 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
14008 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 0K3
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
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Rotary minute
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Rotary Members' Inspiration
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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.
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THIS WEEK - Stand By Me
This musical presentation takes us around the world. Musicians who may never have met contribute their individual talents to something they could create only together — a rather lovely reflection of what Rotary can do.
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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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