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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning April 24, 2023
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning April 24, 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 Sharon
Rotarian Sharon
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EINSTEIN
Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time.
He is also famous for some of his quotes. Here are some inspirational quotes by this brilliant person.
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“Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking.”
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
“Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.”
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or objects.”
“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the one with all the facts.”
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.”
Canadiana
History of Canmore, Alberta
Geology
Once part of a giant inland sea, the sedimentary rock along the western edge of Alberta began to form part of the chain of mountains which eventually became called Rockies between 140,000 million to 45 million years ago.
Pre-History
Some of Alberta's earliest archaeological sites occur around Canmore and Banff including the 10,000 year old Vermilion Lakes site in Banff and Sibbald Flats located east of Canmore in Kananaskis.
Rotarian Kim Dominguez resides in Canmore.
History
Canmore was named in 1884 by Donald A. Smith, an employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway at the time. The name originates in Scotland, possibly in honor of King Malcolm III. The anglicized version of the Gaelic Ceann Mór, Canmore has been variously translated as "big head" or, more likely, "great head" or "chief."
In 1886 Queen Victoria granted a coal mining charter to the Canadian Anthracite Coal Company and in 1887 the first mine was opened.
The North West Mounted Police built their first barracks in Canmore in 1890. It was vacated in 1929 and turned into a private residence. Later, in 1989 the barracks was purchased back by the town and restored.
Through the early 20th century many of the coal mines in the Bow Valley began to shut down. The nearby towns of Anthracite, Georgetown, and Bankhead closed down and many of the buildings and residents were relocated to Banff and Canmore. In 1965, Canmore was incorporated as a town with 2,000 residents.
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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 14. Interesting perspective on food insecurity presented by Leslie Campbell at a youth TEDTalk.
-- Sharon Blaker, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
March 6 and 17. I found the video on the “Solar system to scale” quite fascinating. Kudos to those guys who took time to lay it all out on the desert floor and film it.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Archived Meetings
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Announcements
This month's Rotary theme
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INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY - APRIL 30
Listen to as much jazz as you wish!
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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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- Make an Interac transfer to rotaryeclubcanada1@gmail.com
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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
Paddy's donkey:
Young Paddy bought a donkey from a farmer for $100.
The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.
The next day he drove up and said, 'Sorry son, but I have some bad news. The donkey's died.
Paddy replied, 'Well then just give me my money back.
The farmer said, 'Can't do that. I've already spent it.
Paddy said, 'OK, then, just bring me the dead donkey.
The farmer asked, 'What are you going to do with him?
Paddy said, 'I'm going to raffle him off.’
The farmer said, 'You can't raffle a dead donkey!’
Paddy said, 'Sure I can. Watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead.’
A month later, the farmer met up with Paddy and asked, 'What happened with that dead donkey?
Paddy said, 'I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at $2 each and made a profit of $898.
The farmer said, 'Didn't anyone complain?’
Paddy said, 'Just the guy who won.’
So I gave him his $2 back.’
Footnote: Paddy now works for the Royal Bank of Scotland.
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New members' corner
Here are a few influential and well-known Rotarians and Rotary supporters:
1. Paul Harris - Founder of Rotary International
2. Arch Klumph - The architect of The Rotary Foundation
3. K.R. Ravindran - Former President of Rotary International
4. Bill Gates - Co-founder of Microsoft and major philanthropist, and Rotary Polio Eradication campaign supporter
5. Nelson Mandela - Former President of South Africa and an honorary Rotarian
6. Jimmy Carter - Former President of the United States and Rotary supporter
7. Ban Ki-moon - Former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Rotary supporter
8. Dr. Sylvia Whitlock - First female Rotary Club President
9. Sir Emeka Offor - Nigerian businessman and Rotary supporter
And in case you haven’t heard of a few, here is a bit more information.
Dr. Sylvia Whitlock is well known because she was the first female Rotary Club President in 1987. At the time, Rotary International did not allow women to be members or hold leadership positions, but Dr. Whitlock challenged that policy and became the first woman to be elected as a Rotary Club President.
Her election was a significant milestone in the history of Rotary International and paved the way for the organization to become more inclusive and diverse.
Dr. Whitlock's leadership and determination helped to break down barriers for women in Rotary and inspired other women to become involved in the organization. She is considered a trailblazer and a role model for women in Rotary and beyond.
Sir Emeka Offor is well known for his philanthropic work and support of Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio. He is a Nigerian businessman and founder of the Chrome Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, and insurance.
Sir Emeka Offor is well known for his philanthropic work and support of Rotary International's efforts to eradicate polio. He is a Nigerian businessman and founder of the Chrome Group, a diversified conglomerate with interests in oil and gas exploration, telecommunications, and insurance.
Sir Offor has made significant contributions to Rotary International's PolioPlus program, which aims to eliminate polio from the world. He has donated millions of dollars to the cause and has personally traveled to areas affected by polio to help immunize children.
In recognition of his efforts, Sir Offor was named a PolioPlus Ambassador by Rotary International and has received numerous awards for his philanthropy and humanitarian work. Sir Emeka Offor is also a member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), a prestigious honor awarded by the British government for exceptional service to the community.
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Rotary minute
What does service to the community mean?
Service to the community generally refers to any voluntary work or activities that benefit a specific group or the community as a whole.
It can involve providing assistance, support, and resources to those in need, promoting awareness of social issues, or organizing events that bring people together.
1. Volunteering at a local food bank or shelter to help those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.
1. Volunteering at a local food bank or shelter to help those experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.
2. Participating in community clean-up events to help maintain parks, beaches, and other public spaces.
3. Tutoring or mentoring students in local schools to help improve educational outcomes.
4. Supporting local non-profit organizations through fundraising or volunteer work.
5. Serving as a first responder or emergency volunteer during natural disasters or other emergencies.
6. Organizing community events, such as festivals or fairs, to promote community spirit and social connections.
7. Offering pro bono legal or medical services to low-income individuals or groups.
8. Advocating for social justice and human rights issues through peaceful protests, lobbying, or activism.
9. Supporting local businesses and promoting economic development in the community.
10. Teaching or leading workshops in skills like financial literacy or digital literacy to help empower community members.
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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 Kitty recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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