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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning February 13, 2023
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning February 13, 2023
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 David
Rotarian David
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Canadiana
A fun tradition about New Year’s Day. Churches, cathedrals and towers across Canada participate in ringing the bells at midnight to signal the start of the New Year. The tradition continued at the start of 2023.
There are 11 carillons in Canada, ranging from the historic Hamilton cathedral to the more modern Exhibition Place carillon in Toronto.
The Peace Tower Carillon on Parliament Hill in Ottawa is the most frequently played and the best-known carillon. It has 53 bells, and was inaugurated on July 1, 1927. to mark the 60th anniversary of Confederation.
The Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Markham, Ontario contains one of the world’s largest sets of bells. They were cast in bronze and weigh in at a whopping 32,000 pounds (over 14,500kg)!
Enjoy this video below -
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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?
December 12. Thank you! Great content, as always.
-- Doug Dyer, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
December 11. Living off-grid sounds a great idea, probably easier to do when you can get a variety of food fresh from the sea and a fairly moderate climate so you can grow a lot of your own vegetables.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
December 12. Always so interesting and inspiring.
December 19. Loved the inspirational videos, especially the Self-Value and Michael J. Fox. It is easy to be kind and happy when you are grateful!
-- Nance MacLeod, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
The benefits of not being a jerk. Discusses that meditation helps to ease bad behavior.
Living off the grid. Some ideas on how to live off the grid and amazement how he built everything himself.
-- Martin Secker, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
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Announcements
This month's Rotary theme
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Rotary Peace Fellows in Action
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
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.
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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How do you support our club?
- The Paypal button on our ClubRunner Home Page
- The donation button on the attendance form, or
- Make an Interac transfer to rotaryeclubcanada1@gmail.com
- Send a cheque to:
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
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New members' corner
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Rotary minute
Rotarians are expected to adhere to several obligations as members of the organization. Some of these obligations include:
Attendance at meetings: Rotarians are encouraged to attend regular meetings and participate in club activities.
Ethical Conduct: Rotarians are expected to maintain high ethical standards in their personal and professional lives and to uphold the principles of the Four-Way Test.
Service: Rotarians are encouraged to participate in service projects and to contribute their time, talent, and resources to making a positive difference in their communities and their world.
Supporting The Rotary Foundation: Rotarians are encouraged to support The Rotary Foundation through financial contributions and by participating in Foundation-sponsored programs.
Engagement in Club and District Activities: Rotarians are encouraged to participate in club and district activities and to play an active role in the governance and leadership of the organization.
Respect for Others: Rotarians are expected to show respect for others, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
These are some of the key obligations of Rotarians. By adhering to these obligations, Rotarians can help to fulfill the mission and purpose of the organization, and make a positive impact in the world.
Attendance at meetings: Rotarians are encouraged to attend regular meetings and participate in club activities.
Ethical Conduct: Rotarians are expected to maintain high ethical standards in their personal and professional lives and to uphold the principles of the Four-Way Test.
Service: Rotarians are encouraged to participate in service projects and to contribute their time, talent, and resources to making a positive difference in their communities and their world.
Supporting The Rotary Foundation: Rotarians are encouraged to support The Rotary Foundation through financial contributions and by participating in Foundation-sponsored programs.
Engagement in Club and District Activities: Rotarians are encouraged to participate in club and district activities and to play an active role in the governance and leadership of the organization.
Respect for Others: Rotarians are expected to show respect for others, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.
These are some of the key obligations of Rotarians. By adhering to these obligations, Rotarians can help to fulfill the mission and purpose of the organization, and make a positive impact in the world.
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Food for thought
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Food insecurity for thought
Victoria seniors – and parents – skipping meals as ‘sticker shock’ from food inflation hits
Local residents open up about financial struggles and their sacrifices.
By Chris Campbell, February 3, 2023.
But she did share her reaction every time she does to a Victoria grocery store.
“I get sticker shock at the price,” said Gwen, who at 81 lives on a fixed income that shrunk in half after her husband died in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I dread going grocery shopping because it’s a reminder of how poor I am now.”
Gwen spoke with Black Press Media while she was shopping in the produce section of a Victoria store. She never goes out to eat and cooks for herself, but has now been “skipping” a meal a day – usually lunch – in order to stretch her food budget.
Gwen says she simply can’t afford to eat three times a day because her rent also went up. The senior got rid of her car two years ago to save money each month, but walking has become more difficult as she gets older.
“It’s hard to watch the news because most days there are stories about inflation and it’s a yet-another reminder of my situation,” said Gwen, who is actively seeking a roommate to cut down on monthly costs.
She has also sold off a bunch of her jewelry.
“That really hurt,” Gwen said.
The Victoria senior is hardly alone. Many residents are struggling as inflation drives up food prices and other items.
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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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Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Keith 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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