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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning March 27, 2023
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning March 27, 2023
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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
As we approach April, Rotarian Sharon presents the greeting -
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As we come to the end of March, we must be reminded of the powerful impact that Rotary International has on communities around the world.
Water and Sanitation. One of Rotary's core areas of focus is water and sanitation, and this is especially important during the month of March. World Water Day on March 22 has passed, but mark it on your calendars for all future years.
Through initiatives like the Rotary Water and Sanitation Program, Rotary members have worked tirelessly to improve access to clean water and sanitation in communities where it is sorely lacking. They have installed wells, built latrines, and educated communities on the importance of proper hygiene practices.
These efforts have had a tremendous impact, reducing the incidence of waterborne illnesses and improving the overall health and well-being of people in some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.
Rotary's commitment to water and sanitation is a reminder of the power of collective action to effect change. By coming together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
As we move forward into the month of April, let us remember the important work that Rotary is doing to improve access to clean water and sanitation, and let us be inspired to join in this effort, both as individuals and as members of our own communities. Together, we can make a real difference in the world.
Through initiatives like the Rotary Water and Sanitation Program, Rotary members have worked tirelessly to improve access to clean water and sanitation in communities where it is sorely lacking. They have installed wells, built latrines, and educated communities on the importance of proper hygiene practices.
These efforts have had a tremendous impact, reducing the incidence of waterborne illnesses and improving the overall health and well-being of people in some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.
Rotary's commitment to water and sanitation is a reminder of the power of collective action to effect change. By coming together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.
As we move forward into the month of April, let us remember the important work that Rotary is doing to improve access to clean water and sanitation, and let us be inspired to join in this effort, both as individuals and as members of our own communities. Together, we can make a real difference in the world.
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...shared by Rotarian Elly
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Canadiana
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and a bit of history
Yarmouth, NS, incorporated as a town in 1890, population 6761 (2011c), 7162 (2006c).
Called Kespoowuit ("land's end") by the MI'Kmaq, and Port Fourchu by Samuel de Champlain, it was settled first by Acadians, later by settlers from New England (1761). During the American Revolution settlers began to arrive from Massachusetts, the beginning of Loyalist immigration to Nova Scotia.
As well as being the commercial and industrial centre of southwestern Nova Scotia, Yarmouth is also its transportation centre, with ferry service to Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine.
Our President-elect, Neil, resides in Yarmouth.
The Yarmouth Lighthouse perched atop Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia.
(Corel Professional Photos)
Click here to read more about Yarmouth.
Click here to read more about Yarmouth.
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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?
February 15. Reading aloud to my children was one of my favourite activities.
-- Kimberley Dominguez, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
February 16. Great content.
-- Angel Francisco Blanco Garcia, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
February 16. Very interesting food for thought segment - “Whose Land are you on?”
I live on the unseeded lands of the Mi'kmaq nation. Reference the Treaty of Peace and Friendship 1760 between the Crown and the First Nation peoples of Eastern Canada.
February 21. Where is home? Very interesting speaker! I have an expression – “Who knit yah?” We live in a global world. Maybe I should ask “Are you home?”
-- Neil Rogers, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
February 13. The TED talk by Doug Lansky on How to fix travel is an interesting perspective on travel. But when I hear airlines announcing all the new planes they have on order, I don't think his ideas are going to make much difference to the masses.
-- David Werrett, Rotary E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Gordon McInally. What a wonderful Slogan for Rotary "Create Hope in the World.” I believe this is truly what Rotary has done and can continue to do so well as a team. Thank you for giving me this opportunity for years.
-- Lynne Ternosky, Rotary Club of D6330 Passport (Honorary member)
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Announcements
The Rotary theme for April
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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
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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Environment
The Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, or earthquakes, around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Roughly 90 percent of all earthquakes occur along the Ring of Fire, and the ring is dotted with 75 percent of all active volcanoes on Earth.
The Ring of Fire isn’t quite a circular ring. It is shaped more like a 40,000-kilometer (25,000-mile) horseshoe. A string of 452 volcanoes stretches from the southern tip of South America, up along the coast of North America, across the Bering Strait, down through Japan, and into New Zealand. Several active and dormant volcanoes in Antarctica, however, “close” the ring.
The Ring of Fire isn’t quite a circular ring. It is shaped more like a 40,000-kilometer (25,000-mile) horseshoe. A string of 452 volcanoes stretches from the southern tip of South America, up along the coast of North America, across the Bering Strait, down through Japan, and into New Zealand. Several active and dormant volcanoes in Antarctica, however, “close” the ring.
Humour
Questionable whether this is actually humour - but it's an interesting two minutes.
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New members' corner
Rotary International is a global service organization that aims to improve the lives of people through community service, volunteerism, and promoting ethical standards. Each month, Rotary focuses on a specific area of humanitarian service to create awareness and encourage members to take action. In April, Rotary's focus is on Maternal and Child Health.
Maternal and child health is a vital aspect of public health, as it impacts the well-being of families, communities, and nations. Unfortunately, millions of women and children die each year due to preventable causes such as inadequate healthcare, malnutrition, and poverty. The goal of Rotary's Maternal and Child Health month is to promote access to quality healthcare, nutrition, and education to reduce maternal and child mortality rates globally.
Rotary clubs around the world carry out various projects to improve maternal and child health. For example, some clubs support vaccination campaigns, provide maternal and newborn healthcare services, and promote family planning education. Others provide training and equipment to healthcare professionals, improve sanitation and hygiene in communities, and provide access to clean water sources.
Rotary also partners with various organizations and governments to provide comprehensive solutions to maternal and child health issues. For instance, Rotary partners with UNICEF and the World Health Organization to promote maternal and child healthcare services, including vaccination, prenatal care, and safe childbirth.
In conclusion, Rotary's April focus on Maternal and Child Health is an essential initiative that raises awareness and encourages action on the need for quality healthcare, nutrition, and education for mothers and children. By collaborating with various organizations, Rotary members can make a significant impact in improving maternal and child health, saving lives, and strengthening communities around the world.
Click here to read about the Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS Prevention (RFHA).
Maternal and child health is a vital aspect of public health, as it impacts the well-being of families, communities, and nations. Unfortunately, millions of women and children die each year due to preventable causes such as inadequate healthcare, malnutrition, and poverty. The goal of Rotary's Maternal and Child Health month is to promote access to quality healthcare, nutrition, and education to reduce maternal and child mortality rates globally.
Rotary clubs around the world carry out various projects to improve maternal and child health. For example, some clubs support vaccination campaigns, provide maternal and newborn healthcare services, and promote family planning education. Others provide training and equipment to healthcare professionals, improve sanitation and hygiene in communities, and provide access to clean water sources.
Rotary also partners with various organizations and governments to provide comprehensive solutions to maternal and child health issues. For instance, Rotary partners with UNICEF and the World Health Organization to promote maternal and child healthcare services, including vaccination, prenatal care, and safe childbirth.
In conclusion, Rotary's April focus on Maternal and Child Health is an essential initiative that raises awareness and encourages action on the need for quality healthcare, nutrition, and education for mothers and children. By collaborating with various organizations, Rotary members can make a significant impact in improving maternal and child health, saving lives, and strengthening communities around the world.
Click here to read about the Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS Prevention (RFHA).
Rotary Action Group for Family Health & AIDS Prevention (RFHA) is a Rotary International-recognized action group that mobilizes and guides Rotary members to take on sustainable projects to promote healthy families and communities around the globe.
RFHA creates and implements large-scale community development and humanitarian service programs for disease prevention, screenings, treatment, and education to improve the lives of children and families who lack access to preventive healthcare and education.
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Rotary minute
Rotary's April focus is Maternal and Child Health
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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!
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Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Jim Ferguson recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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