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For the week beginning May 18, 2026
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning
May 18, 2026
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The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Jim
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...from the Rotary Foundation Chair
A SHOT AT THE FUTURE
May Foundation Message
A healthy child still needs an education, and education is where futures are built.
Rotary is finding ways to invest in the next generation through partnerships and creative approaches. Johan Denolf, of the Rotary Club Damme, Belgium, and Nirmal Rijal, of the Rotary Club of Kathmandu MidTown, Nepal, share one remarkable example:
In the mountains of Nepal, the children of Melamchi Ghyang village had no school. In 1985, a teacher named Purna Gautam set out to change that, founding a school on the promise that no child would ever be turned away. For many girls and boys, it became a lifeline against threats such as child labour, early marriage, and human trafficking.
In 1999, Hilde Kuypers, a Belgian humanitarian, was so moved by Gautam’s mission that she founded KetaKeti, a nonprofit, to support it. KetaKeti and the Rotary Club of Damme built a partnership while the club helped the community recover from a 2015 earthquake.
In 2024, the Rotary Club of Damme — working with the Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town and 15 clubs from Belgium and Germany, with support from District 2130 — united for around $175,000 global grant.
The project brought solar energy to the school, eliminated dependence on firewood for cooking, powered a medical post, and launched reforestation and environmental education.
By 2025, enrolment had climbed to 440 students. Rotary clubs committed to three years of teacher salary contributions. By 2027, the school aims to be self-sustaining through an alumni fund, matched dollar-for-dollar by KetaKeti Belgium. What began as one teacher’s promise has become a story of global friendship and the power of education.
Through a Rotary Foundation global grant, hundreds of Nepalese children now have a genuine shot at the future they deserve. Most remarkable of all: The school’s own alumni are now helping secure that future for the next generation. That is the sustainable, generational impact Rotary endeavors to create.
There are countless such stories waiting to happen. With your commitment and The Rotary Foundation behind you, you can be part of one.
HOLGER KNAACK - Foundation Trustee Chair, 2025-26
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Inspirational moment
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Indigenous dance
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Canadiana
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Input from our guests and members
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*** BEES, THE AMBASSADORS OF POLLINATORS International Bee Day - May 20 |
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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA)
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Archived Meetings
- All meetings are archived. Click here to see a list and choose what you wish to view.
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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.
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THE OBJECT OF ROTARY
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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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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!
And we're doing great!
Ask for more information if you'd like to be involved!
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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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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
14008 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 0K3
(780) 267 4547
Environment
We respectfully acknowledge the history, cultural significance, and ongoing stewardship of birds by Indigenous communities and wish to carry the concepts of respect, connection, and responsibility forward as we help tell the story of Canada's birds.
The trends shared in the State of Canada’s Birds report are the result of decades of data collection by passionate volunteers, dedicated biologists, and generous donors like you. These insights help us understand what birds need most and guide our meaningful conservation actions across the country.
What can you do? Your actions make a difference. By creating bird-friendly spaces, volunteering, or making sustainable choices, you can support birds in your community and beyond. Most importantly, your donations empower vital research, education, and conservation actions
Source - https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/grassland-birds-at-risk
Across North America, birds that depend on grasslands are in steeper decline than most other groups of birds. 67% of Canada’s grassland birds have disappeared since 1970.
Just released, this collaborative paper outlines the opportunities that policy changes offer to conserve grasslands and all the birds, mammals, plants, insects, amphibians, and reptiles that rely on these largely working lands. Watch the webinar and download the report.
Humour
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Rotary Youth Exchange
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Rotary minute
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May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month – MS
The information below is well-supported by current Canadian MS data.
May is MS Awareness Month in Canada, and Canada continues to have one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the world. Current estimates indicate that more than 90,000 Canadians are living with MS — roughly 1 in every 400 people.
On average, about 4,377 Canadians are diagnosed each year, which works out to nearly 12 new diagnoses every day.
Some key Canadian MS facts include:
• Women are approximately three times more likely than men to be diagnosed with MS.
• Most diagnoses occur between the ages of 20 and 49.
• The average age at diagnosis in Canada is about 43.
• About 85–90% of people are initially diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS.
What are the risk factors for MS?
Researchers still do not know the exact cause of MS, but evidence points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Important risk factors include:
• Family history/genetics — having a close relative with MS slightly increases risk.
• Low vitamin D levels and limited sunlight exposure.
• Geographic location — MS is more common in northern countries such as Canada.
• Smoking — increases both the risk and progression of MS.
• Certain viral infections, especially Epstein-Barr virus (the virus linked to mononucleosis).
• Gender — women are more frequently affected.
• Obesity in adolescence, particularly in girls, may also increase risk.
Source -
Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis can vary greatly from person to person because the disease affects the central nervous system — the brain and spinal cord — in different ways.
Common symptoms include:
• Fatigue (often one of the earliest and most common symptoms)
• Numbness or tingling
• Problems with balance or dizziness
• Muscle weakness or stiffness
• Vision problems, including blurred or double vision
• Difficulty walking
• Pain or muscle spasms
• Difficulty concentrating or memory problems (“brain fog”)
• Bladder or bowel problems
• Slurred speech
• Tremors or coordination problems
Some people experience symptoms that come and go in “attacks” or relapses, while others may notice a more gradual worsening over time.
One important point is that MS symptoms can sometimes be invisible to others. A person may look perfectly well while coping with significant fatigue, pain, or cognitive challenges.
Researchers believe MS occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering (myelin) around nerves, interfering with communication between the brain and the body.
For reliable Canadian information, MS Canada provides excellent educational resources and current research updates. Researchers continue to study the roles of genetics, geography, vitamin D, and environmental factors in understanding why MS is so common in Canada.
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And that leaves only 4 words - can you determine their connection??
ENJOY!
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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.
Click Here to send your request.
THIS WEEK - The Times, They are a-changin'
In that spirit, here is a touching tribute from Terry Fator — “Thinking of Dolly.”
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The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Gillian recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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Archived Meetings
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