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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning
February 9, 2026
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The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Kitty
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Inspirational moment
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Canadiana
Oscar Peterson (1925–2007) was a Canadian jazz pianist born in Montreal and widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists in the world.
Renowned for his extraordinary technique, musical intelligence, and expressive power, he helped shape modern jazz while earning global acclaim.
Despite his international career, Peterson remained proudly Canadian and is one of Canada’s most celebrated musical figures.
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Archived Meetings
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Announcements
Below - A one-minute video
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025
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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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A contribution from Rotarian Doug
Ajijic Carnival 2026: The Ultimate Guide to the Parade, Sayacas, Flour Fights, and Lakeside Traditions -
By ajijic / February 3, 2026
Close your eyes for a moment and picture this: you’re walking down a cobblestone street, the afternoon sun glistens over Lake Chapala, a brass band thunders in your chest—and suddenly, someone wearing an oversized mask and a woman’s dress runs toward you. Before you can react, they throw a handful of flour that covers you from head to toe.
It’s not an accident. It’s a blessing.
Welcome to Ajijic Carnival
This isn’t just any festival—it’s the moment when this Mexican Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town) flips the world upside down. Unlike other places where you simply watch a parade go by, here you’re part of the action.
This guide will help you understand what makes this celebration one-of-a-kind, who the key players are, and how to fully experience the 2026 edition like a seasoned local.
Ajijic Carnival 2026: Quick Facts
Location:
• Town: Ajijic, Jalisco (Designated Pueblo Mágico)
• Main areas: Hidalgo Street, Ocampo Street, Constitución Street, Main Plaza, Lienzo Charro (rodeo arena), and the Malecón (lakefront promenade)
When Do the Sayacas Appear?
The iconic Sayacas—local characters wearing exaggerated female masks and colorful dresses—will be active on multiple days, always accompanied by brass bands and parade groups (comparsas). Their route usually begins around 11:00 a.m.
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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
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
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Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 0K3
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Since batteries quietly power so much of our daily environment — from safety devices to essential household tools — I’ve chosen this topic for this week’s Environmental illumination.
There’s a wee story behind it.
On New Year’s Day, my son-in-law needed to change the batteries in his smoke detector. Unfortunately, that meant waiting until January 2, when stores reopened. He mentioned that the detector specifically required an E92 battery — three of them, in fact.
Have you ever heard of an E92 battery?
If so, you’re ahead of the game — because I certainly hadn’t.
Here’s the low-down 😊
An E92 battery is a small alkaline cylindrical battery — essentially what most of us know as a AAA battery, using its technical designation.
What does “E92” mean?
• E92 is the ANSI (North American) designation
• In everyday terms, it’s simply a AAA battery
Key specifications
• Type: Alkaline (most common)
• Voltage: 1.5 volts
• Equivalent names:
o AAA (consumer name)
o LR03 (IEC designation)
A quick rechargeable note
• If a label specifies E92, it generally refers to a non-rechargeable alkaline battery
• Rechargeable AAA batteries are usually labeled NiMH or NiCd, not E92
On New Year’s Day, my son-in-law needed to change the batteries in his smoke detector. Unfortunately, that meant waiting until January 2, when stores reopened. He mentioned that the detector specifically required an E92 battery — three of them, in fact.
Have you ever heard of an E92 battery?
If so, you’re ahead of the game — because I certainly hadn’t.
Here’s the low-down 😊
An E92 battery is a small alkaline cylindrical battery — essentially what most of us know as a AAA battery, using its technical designation.
What does “E92” mean?
• E92 is the ANSI (North American) designation
• In everyday terms, it’s simply a AAA battery
Key specifications
• Type: Alkaline (most common)
• Voltage: 1.5 volts
• Equivalent names:
o AAA (consumer name)
o LR03 (IEC designation)
A quick rechargeable note
• If a label specifies E92, it generally refers to a non-rechargeable alkaline battery
• Rechargeable AAA batteries are usually labeled NiMH or NiCd, not E92
So the mystery was solved: the smoke detector simply required three regular AAA alkaline batteries — not rechargeable ones.
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As it turns out, there are three common naming systems for household batteries:
IEC (International / Technical)
• AAA → LR03 (alkaline) or R03 (size only)
• AA → LR6 (alkaline)
• AA → LR6 (alkaline)
ANSI (North American)
• AAA → E92
• AA → E91
• AAA → E92
• AA → E91
Consumer size names
• AAA, AA, C, D
Note - Battery designations follow international (IEC) and North American (ANSI) standards. These naming conventions are part of established international and North American battery standards.
• AAA, AA, C, D
Note - Battery designations follow international (IEC) and North American (ANSI) standards. These naming conventions are part of established international and North American battery standards.
Humour
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Rotary members' corner
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Rotary minute
Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding isn’t about protecting the past—it’s about equipping the future.
When Rotary invests in education, youth exchanges, clean water, literacy, mediation, or ethical leadership, it is quietly doing future-facing peace work.
Not symbolic peace.
Practical peace.
Remembering history matters, but peace lasts only when people have the skills to live it every day. Listening, empathy, critical thinking, and respect are not automatic — they’re learned.
Rotary builds peace not by looking backward, but by preparing people — especially young people — to lead in a complex world.
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Food for thought
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Rotary Jukebox
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THIS WEEK - Someone to Love (Peter Bence)
...contributed by Rotarian Doug
"This is a powerful story. We were fortunate to meet Sharon and hear her play recently."
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The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Jim recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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