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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning November 21, 2022
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning November 21, 2022
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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 Vicki
Rotarian Vicki
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So, I have $20 to my name right now. Bills are paid and food is bought, but there just wasn’t much leftover this week. That’s okay.
Then on the way home from grocery shopping today, my kids begged for ice cream. Begged. Cried real tears. All the drama.
I said no. I’m short on money, and I might need that $20 before payday. We have plenty of good food at home; we don’t need to stop at the ice cream store.
I heard little sighs from the back seat, and then, “God, we’d really love some ice cream. Is there any way you can give mommy some money so we can get some ice cream tonight? We know you can. Thank you.”
Oh, good grief. “Guys,” I said, “God isn’t going to drop money on our doorstep so you two can get ice cream. He’s BUSY right now with natural disasters.”
“Nope,” Josh said. “God said you’ll have plenty of money for ice cream and to give some to the natural disaster people.”
“Josh…it doesn’t work that way,” I started, and then gave up. And then we got home. And on my doorstep was the mail.
In the mail was an envelope.
In the envelope was a cheque for $123. From an overpayment on a student loan I paid off – in 2007. The kids were not surprised. God was not surprised. They got ice cream. The Red Cross got a donation.
And Mom remembered, yet again, what it means to have the faith of a child.
Credit: Sara Moore Gruver
Then on the way home from grocery shopping today, my kids begged for ice cream. Begged. Cried real tears. All the drama.
I said no. I’m short on money, and I might need that $20 before payday. We have plenty of good food at home; we don’t need to stop at the ice cream store.
I heard little sighs from the back seat, and then, “God, we’d really love some ice cream. Is there any way you can give mommy some money so we can get some ice cream tonight? We know you can. Thank you.”
Oh, good grief. “Guys,” I said, “God isn’t going to drop money on our doorstep so you two can get ice cream. He’s BUSY right now with natural disasters.”
“Nope,” Josh said. “God said you’ll have plenty of money for ice cream and to give some to the natural disaster people.”
“Josh…it doesn’t work that way,” I started, and then gave up. And then we got home. And on my doorstep was the mail.
In the mail was an envelope.
In the envelope was a cheque for $123. From an overpayment on a student loan I paid off – in 2007. The kids were not surprised. God was not surprised. They got ice cream. The Red Cross got a donation.
And Mom remembered, yet again, what it means to have the faith of a child.
Credit: Sara Moore Gruver
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?
October 2. Enjoyed seeing the amazing top 7 natural phenomena. The con man, Frank Abagnale, was funny, but hard to believe he got away with so much for so long!
-- Brenda Race, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Read aloud to your kids. I really liked the Canadiana short. More of those would be great.
-- Todd Colbourne, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
October 3. I loved the Food for Thought, on how to make presentations more interesting by varying the opening remarks. Very interesting!
-- Jim Ferguson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
October 4. Glad to see a video about ESRAG. I joined about a year ago. It's an area of focus we all need to get involved in if we are going to stop this crisis we are headed for!
-- Vicki Horsfield, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
October 4. Road Trip Wrong Turn; wonder how many people have done this? Friendship Exchange; such a great program and will be great when these can resume. Food for Thought; great points and suggestions. Rotary Jukebox; well that wasn’t what I was expecting. Very nice.
-- Andy Adams, Rotary Club of Campbell River, District 5020
October 9. The history of women in Rotary was very enlightening and corrected a few of the errors that I had learnt. The club that I joined in 1993 had a woman as president but I didn't realize at the time how significant that was.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Diane Francis. Each week, I enjoy the variety of messages and forms of communications about Rotary and the inspiration. Thank you to all involved.
-- Lynne Ternosky, Rotary Club of D6330 Passport
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Announcements
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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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Real-time meetings
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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
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Environment
Humour
Not a Rotary Conference...
Three women and three men are traveling by train to a conference. At the station, the three men each buy tickets and watch as the three women buy only a single ticket.
”How are three people going to travel on only one ticket?” asks one of the guys. ”Watch and you’ll see,” answers a woman. All of them board the train.
The men take their respective seats, but all three women cram into a restroom and close the door behind them. Shortly after the train has departed, the conductor comes around collecting tickets. He knocks on the restroom door and says, “Ticket, please.” The door opens just a crack and a single arm emerges with a ticket in hand. The conductor takes it and moves on.
The men saw this and agreed it was a clever idea. So, after the conference, the men decide to copy the women on the return trip and save some money. When they get to the station, they buy a single ticket for the return trip. To their astonishment, the women don’t buy a ticket at all.
”How are you going to travel without a ticket?” says one of the perplexed men. ”Watch and you’ll see,” is the answer.
When they board the train the three men cram into a restroom and the three women cram into another one nearby. The train departs.
Shortly afterwards, one of the women leaves her restroom and walks over to the restroom where the men are hiding. She knocks on the door and says in a low voice, “Ticket, please.”
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New members' corner
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Rotary minute
From District 5370 Governor
The strength of your Rotary club is you and the association of like-minded people who enjoy each other's company and want to serve their community. Our clubs reflect our diverse communities and welcome all to participate in fellowship and service. Above all, Rotary should be fun and enjoyable for all.
My wife Donna and I hope that you will join us at the Jasper Park Lodge for the RESPECT conference in April. Check out the website Respect5370.com
Enjoy being a Rotarian and enjoy your Rotary year.
John and Donna Nicoll
District Governor 2022-2023
District 5370
John5370Rotary@Gmail.com
GIVING TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2022
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Food for thought
...contributed by PDG Jim
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Food Insecurity for thought
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A new survey suggests a growing number of Canadians are struggling with the rising cost of food as prices for basics like pasta, bread, and meat all soar.
The poll from Food Banks Canada indicates hunger and food insecurity are increasing across the country, with lower-income Canadians hit hardest by inflation.
"It's really hard to hear just how many people in this country are struggling," Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley said in an interview Monday. "We found that nearly one in five Canadians report going hungry over the last two years."
The poll from Food Banks Canada indicates hunger and food insecurity are increasing across the country, with lower-income Canadians hit hardest by inflation.
"It's really hard to hear just how many people in this country are struggling," Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley said in an interview Monday. "We found that nearly one in five Canadians report going hungry over the last two years."
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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Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Brenda recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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