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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 1, 2023
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 1, 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
Rotarian Jim Kenyon
Rotarian Jim Kenyon
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Canadiana
History of Las Rozas
Not entirely "Canadiana," but Canada has attracted the interest of our Rotarian Angel.
Rotarian and E-Club member, Angel, lives in Las Rozas de Madrid.
Rozas means clearings in Spanish. Various theories exist, for example: The clearing by Romans for military exercises, the collection of firewood or the creation of farmland. According to some historians, Las Rozas could be the old Miacum, the name associated with the city of Madrid, dating from about the third century.
Las Rozas is situated near the river Guadarrama (which flows all year round) and along the ancient road between Segovia and Titulcia (two of the most ancient settlements in the area). The part of this ancient road near Las Rozas is now approximately the A6/M505 route.
During the Spanish civil war, it became the site of major battles, a reminder of this time are the concrete forms of bunkers that remain in the Dehesa of Navalcarbón and along the valley of the river Guadarrama.
In the winter of 1936, the pro-Franco troops advanced for the west of Madrid from their bases at Brunete, Villaviciosa de Odón and Campamento. In the middle of a dense fog with freezing temperature, Franco's rebels, supported by the air force, engaged the republican forces in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil War. The inhabitants of Las Rozas took refuge in other places of the nearby Sierra (mountains) such as the caves in Hoyo de Manzanares. These roceños (inhabitants of Las Rozas) who fled were nicknamed cucos, (the sly ones).
When the war was over, the Church of San Miguel and of the 270 houses of the (pre-war) settlement, 92 were severely damaged and only 13 were intact. The Ministerio de la Gobernación created the Dirección General de Regiones Devastadas for the reconstruction of towns destroyed by the war and Las Rozas was included among them.
Rotarian Angel resides in Las Rozas de Madrid. According to the Embassy of Canada in Madrid, there were an estimated 13,000 Canadian citizens living in Spain as of 2018.
Las Rozas is situated near the river Guadarrama (which flows all year round) and along the ancient road between Segovia and Titulcia (two of the most ancient settlements in the area). The part of this ancient road near Las Rozas is now approximately the A6/M505 route.
During the Spanish civil war, it became the site of major battles, a reminder of this time are the concrete forms of bunkers that remain in the Dehesa of Navalcarbón and along the valley of the river Guadarrama.
In the winter of 1936, the pro-Franco troops advanced for the west of Madrid from their bases at Brunete, Villaviciosa de Odón and Campamento. In the middle of a dense fog with freezing temperature, Franco's rebels, supported by the air force, engaged the republican forces in one of the bloodiest battles of the civil War. The inhabitants of Las Rozas took refuge in other places of the nearby Sierra (mountains) such as the caves in Hoyo de Manzanares. These roceños (inhabitants of Las Rozas) who fled were nicknamed cucos, (the sly ones).
When the war was over, the Church of San Miguel and of the 270 houses of the (pre-war) settlement, 92 were severely damaged and only 13 were intact. The Ministerio de la Gobernación created the Dirección General de Regiones Devastadas for the reconstruction of towns destroyed by the war and Las Rozas was included among them.
Rotarian Angel resides in Las Rozas de Madrid. According to the Embassy of Canada in Madrid, there were an estimated 13,000 Canadian citizens living in Spain as of 2018.
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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 4. Great speech by the 2023-24 RI President, Gordon McInally.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
President-elect McInally. Very much enjoyed the speech of President-elect Gordon McInally. He is an accomplished speaker and presented numerous important messages – looking forward to his year as President.
-- Gary McLelan, Rotary Club of Campbell River (Noon), District 5020
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Announcements
This month's Rotary theme
Theme for May - Youth Service
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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!
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We'd love to hear from you!
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Real-time meetings
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Environment
Humour
A man who smelled like a distillery flopped on a subway seat next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading.
After a few minutes, the disheveled guy turned to the priest and asked, "Say, Father, what causes arthritis?"
"Mister, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol and a contempt for your fellow man."
"Well I'll be." the drunk muttered, returning to his paper.
The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologized.
"I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?"
"I don't have it Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does."
After a few minutes, the disheveled guy turned to the priest and asked, "Say, Father, what causes arthritis?"
"Mister, it's caused by loose living, being with cheap, wicked women, too much alcohol and a contempt for your fellow man."
"Well I'll be." the drunk muttered, returning to his paper.
The priest, thinking about what he had said, nudged the man and apologized.
"I'm very sorry. I didn't mean to come on so strong. How long have you had arthritis?"
"I don't have it Father. I was just reading here that the Pope does."
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The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery.
I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
A backward poet writes inverse.
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New members' corner
Youth service is an important component of Rotary International's mission to promote peace and understanding worldwide. It is focused on developing leadership and service opportunities for young people, helping them to become responsible citizens and empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities.
Rotary's youth service programs include:
1. Interact - Interact is a service organization for young people ages 12 to 18. It provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills, while making a positive difference in their communities through service projects.
2. Rotaract - Rotaract is a service organization for young adults ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs organize community service projects and social events, while also developing leadership skills and building international understanding.
3. Youth Exchange - Rotary Youth Exchange offers opportunities for high school students to study abroad for a year and experience a new culture, while living with host families and attending school.
4. RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program for young people ages 14 to 30. It provides opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills, while also learning about community service and Rotary's mission.
5. Rotary Youth Programs - Rotary also offers other programs for young people, such as Rotary Youth Leadership Camps, Rotary Youth Speaks, and Rotary Youth Driver Awareness.
Overall, Rotary's youth service programs aim to inspire young people to become future leaders and promote international understanding, goodwill, and peace.
Rotary's youth service programs include:
1. Interact - Interact is a service organization for young people ages 12 to 18. It provides opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills, while making a positive difference in their communities through service projects.
2. Rotaract - Rotaract is a service organization for young adults ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs organize community service projects and social events, while also developing leadership skills and building international understanding.
3. Youth Exchange - Rotary Youth Exchange offers opportunities for high school students to study abroad for a year and experience a new culture, while living with host families and attending school.
4. RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program for young people ages 14 to 30. It provides opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills, while also learning about community service and Rotary's mission.
5. Rotary Youth Programs - Rotary also offers other programs for young people, such as Rotary Youth Leadership Camps, Rotary Youth Speaks, and Rotary Youth Driver Awareness.
Overall, Rotary's youth service programs aim to inspire young people to become future leaders and promote international understanding, goodwill, and peace.
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Rotary minute
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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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Enjoy!
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Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Brenda Race recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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