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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 22, 2023
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 22, 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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And a short version -
Canadiana
The beaver is an official symbol of Canada. In fact, it is one of the most recognized symbols of the country. The beaver was declared an official emblem of Canada in 1975, along with the maple leaf. It is featured prominently on the Canadian nickel (5-cent coin) and has been used as a symbol of Canada for centuries.
The beaver played an important role in Canada's early history, as it was a valuable resource for the fur trade and played a key role in the development of the country's economy. The beaver's industriousness, perseverance, and adaptability have also been seen as symbolic of the Canadian spirit.
In addition to the beaver, other official symbols of Canada include the maple leaf, the Canadian flag, the coat of arms, and the national anthem "O Canada." These symbols help to define Canada's national identity and are recognized both within the country and around the world.
The beaver played an important role in Canada's early history, as it was a valuable resource for the fur trade and played a key role in the development of the country's economy. The beaver's industriousness, perseverance, and adaptability have also been seen as symbolic of the Canadian spirit.
In addition to the beaver, other official symbols of Canada include the maple leaf, the Canadian flag, the coat of arms, and the national anthem "O Canada." These symbols help to define Canada's national identity and are recognized both within the country and around the world.
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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 25. George Monbiot's TED talk was in part about not farming animals. A lot of the grassland in Alberta is only suitable for grazing cattle and could never be used for growing vegetables. Similarly Northern Australia is only suitable for grazing cattle as the grass is so sparse and there may only 1 steer per square kilometre.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Machines moving CO2 from Earth’s atmosphere. Located in Iceland. Removes 10t of CO2 from the air every day. Another being built in Iceland.
-- Martin Secker, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
March 27. Oh, Bolero and Torvill & Dean! Thank you for that memory!
-- Elizabeth Gaffney, Rotary Club of Stratford, District 6330
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Archived Meetings
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Announcements
This month's Rotary theme
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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
Black Heron fishing in Gambia from LeedsBirder on Vimeo.
Most of the time, Black Herons look like your typical wading bird—long legs, long necks, long beaks. But when it's time to eat, this jet-black African species has a pretty nifty trick up its wings: It turns into an umbrella.
Not literally, of course. But while fishing, the bird will tuck its head down, spread its wings around its body, and create a sunshade of sorts. The behavior, known as canopy feeding, was perfectly captured in the above video by Paul Wheatley, a Leeds-based nature videographer on a trip to Gambia. The heron didn’t seem to be bothered by his presence as it fished on Lake Kotu, and Wheatley managed to phonescope four minutes of the bird swiftly covering its face before snapping up prey.
But what exactly is the purpose of this behavior?
There are several possible advantages to canopy feeding, says Kenn Kaufman, a bird expert and field editor for Audubon magazine. One commonly accepted theory is that small fish looking for places to hide are attracted to the shade created by the heron’s wings, he says.
Canopy feeding could also give the bird a better look at its prey, says Bill Shields, a professor emeritus at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry who’s studied bird behavior for 45 years. Shields compares the behavior to people who wear polarized sunglasses while fishing. In the same way the glasses reduce glare, the shade provided by the wings could allow the bird to clearly see past the surface. Simultaneously, Shields says, the heron might also be camouflaging itself so that from below all the fish see is a single dark mass—until they’re being tossed down the bird’s gullet.
“It's all part of the hunting tactics of herons that spend a lot of time looking for particularly smaller prey just below the surface,” Shields says.
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Humour
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New members' corner
Rotary members should be focusing on the organization's areas of focus for the month of May, which are:
1. Youth Service: Rotary Youth Exchange is a program that offers young people the opportunity to experience life in another country and to promote international understanding and goodwill. Rotary members can support this program by volunteering as host families or by sponsoring a student.
2. International Service: Rotary International has a long history of supporting international projects that help improve living conditions in developing countries. Members can get involved in these efforts by supporting a global grant project or by participating in a service trip.
3. Vocational Service: Rotarians can support vocational service by using their professional skills and expertise to serve their local communities. Members can organize vocational training programs or mentor young people who are interested in pursuing a particular career path.
4. Community Service: Rotary members can make a positive impact in their local communities by organizing service projects that address pressing needs. In May, Rotarians may consider organizing a community clean-up or environmental project.
5. Club Service: Rotary clubs rely on their members to organize meetings and events, manage finances, and recruit new members. Rotarians can contribute to club service by volunteering for a leadership position, organizing a club social event, or helping to promote the club in the local community.
Overall, Rotary members should use the month of May to focus on making a positive impact in their local communities and around the world by actively engaging in Rotary's areas of focus.
1. Youth Service: Rotary Youth Exchange is a program that offers young people the opportunity to experience life in another country and to promote international understanding and goodwill. Rotary members can support this program by volunteering as host families or by sponsoring a student.
2. International Service: Rotary International has a long history of supporting international projects that help improve living conditions in developing countries. Members can get involved in these efforts by supporting a global grant project or by participating in a service trip.
3. Vocational Service: Rotarians can support vocational service by using their professional skills and expertise to serve their local communities. Members can organize vocational training programs or mentor young people who are interested in pursuing a particular career path.
4. Community Service: Rotary members can make a positive impact in their local communities by organizing service projects that address pressing needs. In May, Rotarians may consider organizing a community clean-up or environmental project.
5. Club Service: Rotary clubs rely on their members to organize meetings and events, manage finances, and recruit new members. Rotarians can contribute to club service by volunteering for a leadership position, organizing a club social event, or helping to promote the club in the local community.
Overall, Rotary members should use the month of May to focus on making a positive impact in their local communities and around the world by actively engaging in Rotary's areas of focus.
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Rotary minute
A short video to remind everyone that we are THIS close to ending polio forever. Thank you, Rotary!
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Food for thought
The Human Genome Project
The human genome is the complete set of genetic instructions that make up a human being. It is made up of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which is organized into 23 pairs of chromosomes. Each chromosome contains thousands of genes, which are the basic units of heredity. Genes determine many of our physical and biological traits, such as eye color, height, and susceptibility to certain diseases.
The HGP was a massive undertaking that involved many different stages and techniques. First, researchers had to develop new methods for isolating, purifying, and sequencing DNA. They also had to develop computer algorithms for analyzing the vast amounts of data generated by the project.
The HGP had several goals. One was to create a complete map of the human genome, showing the location and order of all the genes and other DNA sequences. Another was to identify all of the genes in the genome and determine their function. This information could then be used to better understand the genetic basis of diseases and to develop new treatments and therapies.
The HGP was a major scientific achievement, and its impact continues to be felt today. It has led to a better understanding of the genetic basis of many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. It has also enabled the development of new technologies, such as gene therapy, which hold promise for treating a wide range of genetic disorders.
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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, Vicki's students in Guatemala recite the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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