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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning October 4, 2021
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning October 4, 2021
Scroll down to enjoy the content!
Complete the form for a make-up!
Please leave a donation to assist our club to do Rotary's good works!
Looking for an Archived Meeting from July 2021 and on?
Just scroll to the very bottom!!
Thanks!
Looking for an Archived Meeting from July 2021 and on?
Just scroll to the very bottom!!
Thanks!
Greeter this week
Rotarian David
Inspirational moment
Rotarian David
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-- Malala Yousafzai
and a little something else to think about -
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THE CANADIAN FLAG
On February 15, 1965, some 10,000 people gathered on a snow-covered Parliament Hill to watch as an RCMP constable raised Canada’s maple leaf flag for the very first time.
A year earlier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson (BA 1919 Victoria) had spearheaded the plan to replace the country’s previous flag, the Red Ensign. In doing so, he had sparked a vibrant cross-country debate, drawn criticism from veterans and generated thousands of competing designs. After several months, the contest narrowed to two finalists: a version with three joined maple leaves and blue panels (which Pearson himself had created), and the winning design, by historian George Stanley.
At the new flag’s unveiling, journalist George Bain predicted a bright future for it, noting that the maple leaf emblem “looked bold and clean, and distinctively our own.”
THE MOOSE
It doesn’t get much more Canadian than this: When artist Charles Pachter (BA 1964 UC) was four years old, he was filmed for a National Film Board short petting a moose at the CNE. Pachter, of course, went on to create iconic works of the large, gentle creature that is so synonymous with Canada.
Perhaps his most well known is Queen on Moose (1972); royalists were outraged by an image of their monarch on mooseback, and picketers surrounded his home. He went on to create steel and granite moose sculptures that were installed across the country – including two at U of T.
“The moose represents a little piece of Canada,” said Pachter – known for such pop-culture works as his flag paintings and portraits of hockey players – in a U of T Magazine interview in 2000. “It is a poetical reminder of the country we’re in.”
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THE CANADIAN FLAG
On February 15, 1965, some 10,000 people gathered on a snow-covered Parliament Hill to watch as an RCMP constable raised Canada’s maple leaf flag for the very first time.
A year earlier, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson (BA 1919 Victoria) had spearheaded the plan to replace the country’s previous flag, the Red Ensign. In doing so, he had sparked a vibrant cross-country debate, drawn criticism from veterans and generated thousands of competing designs. After several months, the contest narrowed to two finalists: a version with three joined maple leaves and blue panels (which Pearson himself had created), and the winning design, by historian George Stanley.
At the new flag’s unveiling, journalist George Bain predicted a bright future for it, noting that the maple leaf emblem “looked bold and clean, and distinctively our own.”
It doesn’t get much more Canadian than this: When artist Charles Pachter (BA 1964 UC) was four years old, he was filmed for a National Film Board short petting a moose at the CNE. Pachter, of course, went on to create iconic works of the large, gentle creature that is so synonymous with Canada.
Perhaps his most well known is Queen on Moose (1972); royalists were outraged by an image of their monarch on mooseback, and picketers surrounded his home. He went on to create steel and granite moose sculptures that were installed across the country – including two at U of T.
“The moose represents a little piece of Canada,” said Pachter – known for such pop-culture works as his flag paintings and portraits of hockey players – in a U of T Magazine interview in 2000. “It is a poetical reminder of the country we’re in.”
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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?
August 3. So excited to learn about Rotary Friendship Exchange!
-- Vicki Horsfield, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Subirana Water Pipeline and Wash Project and Captain Sully’s minute-by-minute description of landing his passenger plane on the Hudson River. The water pipeline was approved in May 2016. The purpose was to access potable water to a community of 5000 people. Many pictures of the project. Captain Sully was an emotional speaker and well-spoken.
-- Martin Secker, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
August 9. Another interesting meeting! I enjoyed all the videos!
-- Nance Macleod, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Why doing what matters is so important. Having life and death experiences or choices to make during our lifetimes can reawaken what is really important in life to us. This speaker presents his story really clearly and reminded me of my own forks in the road.
-- Lynne Ternosky, Rotary Club of D6330 Passport
August 8. It was David Werrett's comments from the meeting that inspired me to attend this meeting. Luckily, I do receive all attendance forms. I wish more people would be able to read the comments from attendees. This was another excellent meeting with lots of variety. I watched the movie Sully, and am a big AGT Fan. Watch at least one performance a night just before bedtime.
-- Elly Contreras, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
August 8. So much to enjoy in this week's meeting. The monologue by Captain Sully's recount of landing a loaded plane in the Hudson River - he is the sort of pilot you would wish to have at the controls on any flight. The inspirational moment with a teacher inspiring his students to great feats on the stage, and the Dad who went to great lengths impersonating James Bond to make his daughter's wedding day memorable were all excellent.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Announcements
RECCO YFF – YOUTH FOCUS FUNDRAISER
10km x 10 Location Sponsored Walk
September 25 – October 9, 2021
Doug's walk below...
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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!
The Rotary E-club of Canada One is excited to announce that all of our attending guests who make a donation to our club in lieu of a meal, fines or happy bucks, will have the opportunity to have their name entered in a quarterly draw in support of the Rotary Foundation.
For more information, please click on the READ MORE link at the top of the weekly meeting.
Real-time meetings
Each 3rd Tuesday 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.
Everyone is welcome to attend and we encourage your participation.
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How do you support our club?
In order for our club to continue its much-needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical. You may use either:
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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
13119 208 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5S 0L5
Humour
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New members' corner
Though last month (September) was Rotary's focus on Literacy, learning to read is important! Here is RI President, Shekhar’s, message on Literacy, in case you missed it.
GREETINGS, MY DEAR CHANGEMAKERS,
I am sure you are having an enriching experience as you Serve to Change Lives.
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary. Enhancing literacy skills is critical in our pursuit of reducing poverty, improving health, and promoting peace. In fact, if all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, it would result in a significant cut in global poverty rates.
Without education, illiterate children become illiterate adults. Today, 14 percent of the world’s adult population — 762 million people — lack basic reading and writing skills. Two-thirds of that group are women. Literacy and numeracy skills are essential to obtaining better housing, health care, and jobs over a lifetime.
Click here to read more.
Without education, illiterate children become illiterate adults. Today, 14 percent of the world’s adult population — 762 million people — lack basic reading and writing skills. Two-thirds of that group are women. Literacy and numeracy skills are essential to obtaining better housing, health care, and jobs over a lifetime.
Click here to read more.
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Rotary minute
The Rotary, Rotaract, Interact, and Earlyact Clubs of District 5370 connect people of action across three provinces and two territories.
Our large district is located on the traditional lands of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples in Treaties 6, 8, and 11 including a number of Metis settlements. We respect the rich histories, languages, and cultures of all First Peoples, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant communities.
At this important time in our history, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission report reminds us that “Reconciliation is not about ‘closing a sad chapter of Canada’s past,’ but about opening new healing pathways of reconciliation that are forged in truth and justice.”
It is my hope that as Rotarians following the four-way test, we will contribute to this process.
DG Donna Barrett, 2021-22
Food for thought
This topic was one discussed briefly at a recent Thursday morning Coffee Sip.
The public transport
The most complex part of the “Dagen H” was the one that concerned public transport.
Stockholm, Helsingborg, and Malmö trams were replaced by buses with doors opening to the right side. The Swedish Government bought more than a thousand of them.
Approximately eight thousand outdated buses were modified to have doors on the right as well as on the left. Some other buses, then, were sold to Pakistan and Kenya, whose traffic was still driving on the left-side of the road.
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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!
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A message from 2071 - Remembering Climate Change
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Four-way Test
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To close the meeting, our club president, Keith Evans, recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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Program Donations
Our E-Club is a dynamic club comprised of ordinary working and retired people who acknowledge that Rotarians are people who are generous with their time and their resources.
Our club and the program you have just enjoyed, either as a member or a visitor, is funded only by donations.
We are developing ideas for fundraising with our members who are scattered across Canada, USA, Central America, and Europe, but we do need your help.
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