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For the week beginning August 25, 2025
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For the week beginning August 25, 2025
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The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Lois
Inspirational moment
Swedish billionaire activist’s novel approach to rainforest conservation is to buy it and protect it.
-- submitted by Rotarian Vicki
Swedish Billionaire Activist Johan Eliasch, with an estimated net worth of £2.4 billion, is making waves in environmental conservation through a unique blend of financial power and ecological passion. The financier and industrialist has taken an unconventional approach to protecting the Amazon rainforest, leveraging his wealth and business acumen to preserve vast tracts of endangered land.
In 2005, Eliasch made headlines when he purchased 400,000 acres (1,600 square kilometers) of Amazonian rainforest in Brazil. This acquisition, however, wasn’t for commercial exploitation. Instead, Eliasch’s sole purpose was conservation, demonstrating a commitment to using his financial resources for environmental good.
His career has been deeply intertwined with sports. Currently serving as the president of the International Ski Federation (FIS), Eliasch previously made his mark as the CEO of HEAD, a well-known sports equipment company. When he joined HEAD in 1995 at the age of 33, the company was facing bankruptcy. Under his leadership, it was brought back from the brink of financial ruin.
Eliasch’s environmental efforts caught the attention of the British government. In 2007, then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown invited him to investigate clean energy and the role of deforestation in climate change. His recommendations subsequently became part of the government’s framework for reducing emissions from deforestation. This work led to his appointment as a non-political special representative for the prime minister.
Taking his conservation efforts a step further, Eliasch purchased Gethal Amazonias, a plywood exporter operating in the Brazilian rainforest. The company’s logging and sawmill operations, which were initially uncertified and unsustainable, were promptly halted under Eliasch’s ownership.
In the same year as his Amazonian land purchase, Eliasch established the Rainforest Trust, an international conservation NGO. This organization focuses on purchasing threatened tropical rainforests to protect them from destruction. To date, the Rainforest Trust has safeguarded 37 million acres of rainforest globally, providing protection for 2,245 endangered and vulnerable species.
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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?
July 7. What a neat, simple, low-cost invention! The bamboo water tower. Very interesting!
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
July 7. The bamboo water harvest towers is an incredible idea, harvesting a resource that's there to be collected every morning! I also find videos like "Destination Indigenous" very inspiring.
-- Patrick Gibson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
July 12. I take issue with the speaker of the TED talk,”Is this the future of Media”, when he says that we should listen to Substacks mostly written by a single contributor. This is the opinion of one person and how do I know what their political persuasion is. At least if I am reading something like the Globe and Mail, the Economist or the Guardian I take comfort in knowing that it has to have passed many editors before I read it.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Announcements
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September's focus is Basic Education and Literacy
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Basic education and
literacy
is one of The Rotary Foundation’s seven areas of
focus.
We know that basic education and literacy are essential for
reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic
development, and promoting peace.
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Congratulations to E-Club of Canada One!!
...and to 2024-25 President, Vicki Horsfield!!
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OUR KIVA ACCOUNT
Information about where our Kiva Account
has been active over the past year.
Thanks to all involved!
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...with thanks to our team lead, Rotarian Patrick
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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:
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 Paypal button on our ClubRunner Home Page
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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
A man decides to seek help from a psychiatrist because he seems unable to cope and is developing bad habits…
As he settles down on the cozy couch in the psychiatrist’s office, the doctor kindly asks…
“Can you please share with me the reason behind your drinking?”
Taking a deep breath, the man replies, “Absolutely! Let me explain… ”
“It all started when I made the decision to get married, and perhaps that wasn’t the best choice.”
“You see, I fell in love with a widow who had a grown daughter… ”
“That daughter soon became my stepdaughter.”
Continuing the story, he adds, “Then, to make things more interesting, my own dad came to visit us… ”
“Surprisingly, he fell head over heels for my stepdaughter, and they ended up getting married, making my stepdaughter my stepmother.”
“Now, to make matters even more complicated, my wife and I had a son… ”
“Naturally, he became the brother of my stepmother, since she’s the daughter of my dad’s new wife.”
“So, my stepdaughter, who is now my stepmother, became my son’s aunt… ”
“Are you still following?”
The psychiatrist nods, intrigued by the intricate family dynamics.
The man continues, “But wait, there’s more!… ”
“Since my new son is the brother of my stepmother, he’s also my uncle.”
“Adding to the complexity, my wife is now both my stepmother and my step-grandmother, thanks to her being the mother of my stepmother… ”
“And, of course, let’s not forget that my stepmother herself is also my stepdaughter!”
The psychiatrist’s eyes widened, understanding the mind-boggling situation.
Then finally interrupts him, “I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to stop you right there!”
“Why?” asks the man.
The doctor replies…
“Because I don't think I can cope!”
As he settles down on the cozy couch in the psychiatrist’s office, the doctor kindly asks…
“Can you please share with me the reason behind your drinking?”
Taking a deep breath, the man replies, “Absolutely! Let me explain… ”
“It all started when I made the decision to get married, and perhaps that wasn’t the best choice.”
“You see, I fell in love with a widow who had a grown daughter… ”
“That daughter soon became my stepdaughter.”
Continuing the story, he adds, “Then, to make things more interesting, my own dad came to visit us… ”
“Surprisingly, he fell head over heels for my stepdaughter, and they ended up getting married, making my stepdaughter my stepmother.”
“Now, to make matters even more complicated, my wife and I had a son… ”
“Naturally, he became the brother of my stepmother, since she’s the daughter of my dad’s new wife.”
“So, my stepdaughter, who is now my stepmother, became my son’s aunt… ”
“Are you still following?”
The psychiatrist nods, intrigued by the intricate family dynamics.
The man continues, “But wait, there’s more!… ”
“Since my new son is the brother of my stepmother, he’s also my uncle.”
“Adding to the complexity, my wife is now both my stepmother and my step-grandmother, thanks to her being the mother of my stepmother… ”
“And, of course, let’s not forget that my stepmother herself is also my stepdaughter!”
The psychiatrist’s eyes widened, understanding the mind-boggling situation.
Then finally interrupts him, “I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to stop you right there!”
“Why?” asks the man.
The doctor replies…
“Because I don't think I can cope!”
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New members' corner
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End Polio Now
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Rotary minute
ShelterBox and the Power of Partnership
After a powerful earthquake struck Türkiye in early 2023, thousands were left without shelter in freezing temperatures. Within days, ShelterBox—Rotary’s disaster relief partner—was on the ground with emergency tents, blankets, and cooking supplies.
What made the rapid response possible? Rotarians.
Local Rotary clubs helped identify the hardest-hit areas and coordinated logistics. International clubs raised funds almost overnight. This collaboration allowed ShelterBox to reach families fast, with support tailored to their needs.
It's a powerful reminder: when disaster strikes, Rotary is already there—through our partnerships, our networks, and our commitment to service above self.
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Food for thought
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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!
From the Rotary D6330 Conference in May, 2025.
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, the Rotary Club of Saskatoon Nutana singe the Rotary Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do. Enjoy! And we hope to see you back again!
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