Sunday, May 29, 2022

Our Program. Why does this lady have a fly on her head? May 30 to June 5, 2022

 

 

WELCOME!!

 to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 30, 2022

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!


Greeter this week
Rotarian Kitty




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Inspirational moment 


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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?   

March 21. Sea grass- what a remarkable discovery! The obvious solution to reducing the excessive CO2 in the atmosphere is to stop what we are doing to produce it. But it gives us hope when we see that nature is able to help us remedy the damage we have done.
   April 6. A phone call. Wow!! I hope that young man on the other end of the phone somehow gets a chance to see this video. To have known that this woman just needed a listener, and to be willing to be that listener for as long as it takes - what a gift!
-- Vicki Horsfield, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 5. Wonderful story on the Haitian Mid-wives’ project.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 6. Auburn Sanstrom: A phone call. It was a surprise to learn that the person she spoke to for so long was a wrong number. Heartwarming story of love, compassion, and listening from a stranger when she needed it the most. This one phone call helped her change her life completely around for the better.
-- Brenda Race, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 6. Speaker, Auburn's message was very moving. Another great meeting!
-- Sharon Blaker, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 10. Until I watched the video about Rotarians leading the fight to end malaria, I hadn't realised how many lives were lost every year due to malaria.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 11 meeting. Very informative.
-- Nance MacLeod, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

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Archived Meetings
  • For meetings before May 8, 2022, please click here. 
  • All meetings are archived.  For meetings after May 8, 2022, please scroll to the very bottom of this page.

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Announcements 


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Upcoming events

News of great upcoming events that will occur late June into July 2022. Our Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones 2022-23, with her husband Nick will be travelling across Canada stopping off at 13 hubs. Jennifer is the first woman ever to become the President of Rotary International! And she is Canadian!


Jennifer Jones has demonstrated exceptional leadership in her personal, professional, and Rotary life.


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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?

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!


Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points

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.  



Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat. 


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.

Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.
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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:

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada   T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547

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Environment 


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Humour 


...contributed by Rotarian Vicki


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New members' corner 

“New members should be treated like new employees at a company. The [early] months [are] critical for both [the club and the new member,] as that is when a new member will feel the most engaged and excited about their decision to join the club. So engaging them to keep that feeling high will enhance the experience for that new member, as well as the club.

Like a new employee in a company, there should be an effort to make them feel welcome, training, socials to make new friends, etc. Too many times I have seen new members become disengaged early because they are left to themselves to figure it out.”

— Gina McBryan, Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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Rotary minute 

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
!


THIS WEEK - A Nature story



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Speaker Program  


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Four-way Test 

To close the meeting, Rotarian Sharon Blaker recites the Four-Way Test  of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.


Thank you for joining us.  We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return and invite a guest.  

Please Click HERE to leave us a comment or send a message.

Scroll down for Program Donations and Attendance links. 

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Our Facebook page.  Please remember to check out our posts on the Rotary 

E-Club’s Facebook page.  We work hard to post something every second day, sometimes more often.  

Invite friends to Like our page and enjoy our posts.  Also, please take the time to Share our posts on your Facebook Page. 
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Attendance Links 

Complete the attendance/donation form to have your attendance recognized.
  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.


Please support our club!

Donate For the Meeting You Have Attended.

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal 
to help us help those in need.  

We thank you very much!

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.

As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please make a donation of a minimum of $10.00, considering you're saving in time and cost in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed. 

  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Join Us!
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings? 

Contact our membership chair for information or
click HERE for e-club Active Membership application.
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
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Sunday, May 22, 2022

Our Program - T. Dixon discovers the power of her voice. May 23 to 29, 2022.

 

WELCOME!!

 to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 23, 2022

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!


Greeter this week 
Rotarian Jim Kenyon


May focus on Youth

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Inspirational moment 

I've always had a problem with self-confidence, especially as a teenager. If I was certain of my abilities I would shine, but if I had any doubts I would hang around in the background.

I was in the band because I knew I played clarinet well, but decided against trying out for the volleyball team because, though I'd earned a letter in junior high, I wasn't sure how difficult high school would be. I felt more confident about making the team my junior year, so I tried out. I made the junior varsity team, playing some games, and sitting out others.

One team member who was a sophomore that year, and I never got along. To this day I don't know why, but we just couldn't stand one another. She was tall, thin, and very talented in sports, so probably some of the friction was jealousy on my part.

As a senior, I returned for volleyball tryouts, certain I would make varsity. It went well, but I was devastated when my name was not on the roster. The coach said she wished I'd tried out as a sophomore, it would have helped me make the team as a senior. Then she asked me to be a team manager. I figured I'd travel with the team, help with drills during practice, and if something happened, maybe get a shot at the varsity team. I said yes.

If the practice drills required extra bodies, the other manager and I filled in. I gave 110% during these occasions to impress the coach. My nemesis was on the team, so I took extra delight when I was able to block one of her shots or make a good return. The coach even hinted she was sorry she'd cut me from the team.

One day the team was doing a fun practice drill. I asked the coach for a turn after everyone was done. When I moved to take my turn my nemesis stepped up and said, "drills are just for players." I turned and left the gym before anyone saw my tears.

The next day, another player, Susan, came up to me and handed me a card. Susan was a wonderful girl, the nicest person you'd ever want to meet. When I read the card later, it was obvious she had heard the "just for players" remark the previous day. She wrote that I was an inspiration to the team, that my spirit during games and practices encouraged her to play better. I was thrilled by her words and effort. She showed me that no matter what part you play in a team, you can have an impact.

I still remember Susan's kindness more than 15 years later, and I often wonder what might have transpired in my life if she hadn't taken the time to write that note.

Originally published as HeroicStories #200 on 5 March 2001


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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?   

March 31. Imagine! What a powerful thought!
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 2. The Imagine Project. The Imagine Project is amazing! The poem Dear “Young Woman” is one every young woman should hear! Thanks for another interesting meeting!
-- Sharon Blaker, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

April 2. The Climate Emergency video provided very graphic photographs of how the increasing temperatures are melting permafrost and affecting life in the North.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

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Archived Meetings
  • For meetings before May 8, 2022, please click here. 
  • All meetings are archived.  For meetings after May 8, 2022, please scroll to the very bottom of this page.

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Announcements 


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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?

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!


Your attendance could earn you Paul Harris Points

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.  



Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat. 


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.

Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.
***
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:

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada   T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547

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Environment 

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Humour 




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New members' corner 



Develop a New-Member Orientation Programme

There is no formula for an effective Rotary orientation — clubs all over the world are finding creative ways to introduce new members to Rotary. The orientation programs that are successful are those that offer a meaningful learning experience, personal connections, inspiration, and fun.

In comparison to how we teach prospective members about Rotary, new member orientation is more in-depth but also slower-paced, so as not to overwhelm new members with too much information. Some clubs hold informational sessions and others have fun “start classes” in a less formal setting.

The size of your club may inform the format you choose. Regardless of the setup, pacing the orientation allows new members to form relationships and get involved in ways that best fit their interests and needs.

Check with your district membership attraction-and-engagement chair to see if your district offers a district-wide new-member orientation and encourage new members to attend.


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Rotary minute 
Food for thought 


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And for the Focus on Youth, before the end of the month
(contributed by new Rotarian Brenda)

Adhara Perez – gifted child


A young Mexico City native is spectacularly shattering widespread misconceptions about individuals with developmental disorders by proving her incredible intellectual capabilities at just 9 years of age. Adhara Pérez Sánchez has already made a name for herself in academic circles with an impressive IQ of 162.

According to PEOPLE, this score is slightly higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking's, both of whom had an estimated IQ of 160. Young Pérez has already graduated from high school and is currently in the process of earning two degrees—one in systems engineering and one in mathematics.


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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
!


THIS WEEK - Surprise!  Dudley Moore!

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Speaker Program  


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Four-way Test

To close the meeting, PDG Jim Ferguson recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.


Thank you for joining us.  We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return and invite a guest.  

Please Click HERE to leave us a comment or send a message.

Scroll down for Program Donations and Attendance links. 

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Our Facebook page.  Please remember to check out our posts on the Rotary 

E-Club’s Facebook page.  We work hard to post something every second day, sometimes more often.  

Invite friends to Like our page and enjoy our posts.  Also, please take the time to Share our posts on your Facebook Page. 
***
Attendance Links 

Complete the attendance/donation form to have your attendance recognized.
  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.


Please support our club!

Donate For the Meeting You Have Attended.

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal 
to help us help those in need.  

We thank you very much!

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.

As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please make a donation of a minimum of $10.00, considering you're saving in time and cost in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed. 

  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Join Us!
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings? 

Contact our membership chair for information or
click HERE for e-club Active Membership application.
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
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