Sunday, May 12, 2024

Our Program. Digital humans. May 13 to 19, 2024.

 

WELCOME!!

 to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 13, 2024

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 Jim Kenyon


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Inspirational moment  

Whenever I'm disappointed with my spot in life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in the school play. His mother told me that he'd set his heart on being in it, although she feared he wouldn’t be chosen. On the day the parts were awarded I went with her to pick him up after school.

Jamie rushed up to her, eyes shining with pride and excitement. “Guess what, Mom,” he shouted and then said those words that will remain a lesson to me, “I've been chosen to clap and cheer.”

...contributed by Rotarian Vicki
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Canadiana 

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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. Very interesting video on Heart Tranplants.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

March 18. An observation - The CBS News quote says it can take 400 years for a tennis ball to decompose in a landfill. First, no one knows because no one has dug up a 400 year old landfill and found a tennis ball.
  Second, we do have examples from far older landfill sites that things remain intact for hundreds of years when placed underground. Further, today's landfills are governed by engineering principles. This means the garbage is layered in with dirt to provide a more stable base. The consequences include making modern landfills anaerobic (no oxygen so no decomposition) and impermeable to worms and other critters. So there are none of the animals that naturally cause many items to be consumed in a landfill.
  This is why you sometimes hear people saying you could put a pork chop in a modern landfill, dig it up in a couple hundred years, and find it intact.
  Literacy is about more than just reading and writing.
-- Conrad Hall, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370 

Secret perks of driving electric. I like the format of this meeting.
-- Rick Gibson, Rotary Club of Strathcona Sunrise, District 5020

March 19. Disappearing computer: This is the first time I have felt like I may not be able to keep up with technology!
-- Vicki Horsfield, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

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Archived Meetings
  • For meetings prior to March 18, 2024, please click here. 
  • All meetings are archived.  
  • For meetings starting March 18, 2024, please scroll to the very bottom of this page.

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Announcements 



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Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?

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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We appreciate donations made by our generous visiting Rotarians!

The Rotary E-club of Canada One appreciates donations made by visiting Rotarians and guests when they attend our meeting. 

In recognition of the support given to our Club by these visitors, the Club makes a quarterly donation of $100 to the Rotary Foundation.


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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.  


 Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat. 

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.



Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

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How do you support our club?

In order for our club to continue its much-needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical.  You may use either:

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada   T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547

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Environment 

Cornish charity heads to Somalia to help displaced families

• WEST COUNTRY - Sunday 21 April 2024
...Contributed by Rotarian David. (Thank you!)

The Cornish charity ShelterBox is warning that around a million people left displaced in Somalia urgently need shelter.


The international disaster relief charity has launched a fundraising appeal to raise £150,000 to build robust shelters that can better withstand weather extremes.


The charity says it's using a different type of shelter in Somalia as it is expected people will remain displaced for longer without proper support to build homes.

ShelterBox says that with the changing climate and growing displacement, it's having to change the way it works by developing different types of shelters.

Click here to read the full article and watch a short video.

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Humour 


and an alternate version that may be even more interesting - 

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New members' corner 

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Rotary minute 

A True Partnership in Caring

In 2006 Project Amigo began a unique partnership with Organics Unlimited, an organic banana company who grows bananas in the State of Colima and sells them in the US, Canada and Japan. As a grower, their mission also includes not forgetting their social responsibility toward their workers and the communities where they operate. (Pictured is Mayra Velazquez de Leon with President Jeff Salchenberg)


They established a program called GROW…a vehicle for providing opportunities to their workers and the entire area. Finding Project Amigo became the perfect fit, as an organization that was already working to educate and improve the lives of those in the state.

When Project Amigo agreed to expand our reach to the area near the banana farms in Cerro de Ortega, a true partnership in nurturing the surrounding communities was established.

Today, Project Amigo has the GROW Educational Center located in the center of Cerro de Ortega which is supported by Organics Unlimited. Every year, the GROW students from elementary through university gather in the center for support in both educational tutoring and life skills, expanding their horizons to a brighter future. This year, this program in Cerro de Ortega is helping 50 elementary age children, 21 in middle school, 14 high schoolers, and 16 university scholars. (Meet graduate Dulce Marquez, graphic designer)


These students are bright and motivated, and they go on to become important members of their communities thanks to this partnership. Since 2006, 24 students from this program have graduated from the University of Colima and are pursuing careers in law, architecture, marketing, agriculture, accounting and medicine. (Alejandro Orozco in the classroom - another proud Project Amigo graduate)


This is a true partnership in caring, and our thanks to the hearts and resources of the Organics Unlimited team. Check out your local supermarket for GROW bananas!  (Source: Project Amigo newsletter)

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Food for thought 
Submitted by Rotarian Vicki

I am 55 years old and I have so many unanswered questions!!! I still haven’t found out who let the Dogs Out - How to get to Sesame Street – Why Dora doesn’t just use Google Maps – Why do all flavours of fruit loops taste exactly the same – Why eggs and light globes are packaged in a slimsy paper carton, but batteries are secured in plastic that’s tough as nails – Ever buy scissors? You need scissors to cut into the packaging of scissors – I still don’t understand why there is Braille on Drive-up ATMs or why “abbreviated” is such a long word – or Why is there a D in “fridge” but not in “refrigerator” – Why lemon juice is made with artificial flavour yet dish-washing liquid is made with real lemons – Why they sterilize the needle for lethal injections – and why do you have to “put your two cents in” but it’s only a “penny for your thoughts” – Where is that extra penny going? - Why do The Alphabet Song and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star have the same tune – Why did you just try to sing those two previous songs – and do you really think I am this witty? - I actually got this from a friend, who stole it from a friend, who stole it from her brother’s girlfriend’s uncle’s cousin…

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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!


THIS WEEK - Don't Stop Me Now


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Speaker Program 


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The Four-way Test

To close the meeting, Rotarian Angel recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.


Thank you for joining us.  We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return and invite a guest.  

Please Click HERE to leave us a comment or send a message.

Scroll down for Program Donations and Attendance links. 

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Our Facebook page.  Please remember to check out our posts on the Rotary E-Club’s Facebook page.  We work hard to post something every second day, sometimes more often.  

Invite friends to Like our page and enjoy our posts.  Also, please take the time to Share our posts on your Facebook Page. 
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Attendance Links 

Complete the attendance/donation form to have your attendance recognized.
  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.


Please support our club!

Donate For the Meeting You Have Attended.

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal 
to help us help those in need.  

We thank you very much!

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.

As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please make a donation of a minimum of $10.00, considering you're saving in time and cost in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed. 

  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Join Us!
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings? 

Contact our membership chair for information or
click HERE for e-club Active Membership application.
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Our Program. The Phonecall. May 6 to 12, 2024.

 

WELCOME!!

 to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning May 6, 2024

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 Jim Kenyon


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Inspirational moment  



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Canadiana 

Life in Alberta

Opportunity lives here. Alberta is a great place to live and work and where you can build your future.



Opportunities


Housing

You can own a house in one of our 2 major cities for as little as $450,000. In Edmonton, you can own 4 homes for the same price as 1 in Vancouver.

Rents vary depending on where you live and what type of housing you live in. The average rent in the province is $1266 – larger centres will have higher rents.

Natural environment

Alberta has a diverse landscape, from prairies to rolling hills to the foothills and the Rocky Mountains. From arid badlands to boreal forests, Alberta has the diversity to keep you exploring the province for a lifetime.

The mountains are not that far away. If you drive, Banff is about 1 hour from Calgary and 4 hours from Edmonton.

Alberta takes preserving the natural environment very seriously and is very proud of its natural resources and works hard to ensure that Alberta Parks are maintained.


Health care cost and access

Alberta has no health insurance premiums, but you must register. Most people living and working in Alberta get free access to medical clinics or hospitals and most medical services covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan.

Alberta's health care system gives people access to:

• hospitals and clinics

• a variety of social support services

• qualified physicians and health care workers

Diversity in Alberta




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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?   

WASH and humour. Loved both, especially the Charlie Brown cartoons.
-- Elizabeth Rhoads, Rotary Club of Wilmington Delaware, District 7630

March 6. Very interesting talk on toilets and basic sanitation.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

March 11. The Canadiana story of the toonie was rather special. Amazing the talent in the Mint. And the TEDTalk - Let Curiosity Lead, by Yara Shahidi. She is only 23 and has finished Harvard and her TV show has ended – what a future this woman has!
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

March 8. Just saw the meeting this week. I saw Samara Joy sing one evening in London last year at a 125-seat jazz venue!
-- Keith Evans, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370

March 11. Followed the complete meeting. I like the format of this club as it has sections like a regular meeting.
-- Rick Gibson, Rotary club of Strathcona Sunrise, District 5020

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Archived Meetings
  • For meetings prior to March 18, 2024, please click here. 
  • All meetings are archived.  
  • For meetings starting March 18, 2024, please scroll to the very bottom of this page.

***
Announcements 



***

***

***

Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?

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!

***

We appreciate donations made by our generous visiting Rotarians!

The Rotary E-club of Canada One appreciates donations made by visiting Rotarians and guests when they attend our meeting. 

In recognition of the support given to our Club by these visitors, the Club makes a quarterly donation of $100 to the Rotary Foundation.


***

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.  


 Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat. 

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.



Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

***

How do you support our club?

In order for our club to continue its much-needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical.  You may use either:

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada   T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547

***
Environment 

With reference to Sarnia’s Chemical Valley and INEOS


A southwestern Ontario First Nation has declared a state of emergency as levels of a known carcinogen spiked in local air. It comes as the community is still on edge from a month of high benzene readings, which led to the temporary shutdown of a plastics plant that Aamjiwnaang First Nation says is spewing large amounts of the cancer-causing chemical.

Aamjiwnaang declared the state of emergency April 25 to ensure resources would be in place to respond to the issue. 

Band members had already been told to avoid visiting outdoor recreation areas following the April 16 discovery of sky-high benzene readings that accompanied a wave of headaches and nausea for people both at home and working at the band office. 

The band office — closed for safety since then — is located directly across the road from a plant owned by INEOS Styrolution, located in the area of refineries and factories known as Canada’s Chemical Valley, spreading out of the city of Sarnia.

While factories like INEOS’ around Aamjiwnaang work away at manufacturing plastics, representatives from the First Nation were in Ottawa working to have their voices heard at negotiations for an international treaty to ban plastic pollution worldwide.



Scroll down the website until you see the video and click Play.


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Humour 






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New members' corner 

WHAT IS IT?
Biodiversity at ESRAG

How does biodiversity benefit humanity?

Earth’s biodiversity, now suffering catastrophic losses because of human activity, is essential for human communities to survive and thrive. We depend entirely on nature’s ability to provide us with ecosystem services.

Here are some examples.

Indigenous plants capture water for our aquifers, keep soil fertile, and prevent erosion. 

Healthy, unpolluted watersheds protect our drinking water. 

Terrestrial and marine forests sequester carbon and defend us from drought, heat, sea-level rise, and storm damage. 

A huge share of the human food supply depends on pollinators, and mangroves and coral reefs provide the habitat for our fisheries. 

Protecting wild habitats from human encroachment reduces our risk of pandemics.



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Rotary minute 


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Food for thought 

Hanging a sprig or bouquet of sage in your kitchen can offer several benefits:

1. Natural Air Freshener: Sage has a pleasant aroma that can help freshen the air in your kitchen, masking odors from cooking or other sources.

2. Antimicrobial Properties: Sage has antimicrobial properties, which means it may help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in the air, potentially reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses.

3. Aesthetic Appeal: A bouquet of sage can add a touch of natural beauty to your kitchen decor, bringing in a splash of green and earthy fragrance.

4. Traditional and Cultural Significance: Sage has been used in various cultures for centuries for its cleansing and purifying properties. Hanging it in your kitchen can symbolize purification and protection.

5. Potential Insect Repellent: Some people believe that sage may help repel insects such as flies and mosquitoes due to its aromatic properties.

6. Culinary Use: Having fresh sage readily available in your kitchen encourages its culinary use. You can easily pluck leaves from the bouquet to add flavor to your dishes, particularly in Mediterranean or herb-infused recipes.

Overall, hanging sage in your kitchen can enhance both the ambiance and functionality of the space, while also offering potential health benefits.


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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!


THIS WEEK - Barcelona


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Speaker Program 



The quote is from the poet Anne Lamott. The exact quotation is:

"Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don't give up. And then one day, just when you're about to give up, you find yourself peering over the edge of it, and into the face of grace itself, and in that instant you're given more than you could ever have imagined: a pinhole of light and all of grace can come in."

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The Four-way Test

To close the meeting, Rotarian Angel recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.


Thank you for joining us.  We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return and invite a guest.  

Please Click HERE to leave us a comment or send a message.

Scroll down for Program Donations and Attendance links. 

***
Our Facebook page.  Please remember to check out our posts on the Rotary E-Club’s Facebook page.  We work hard to post something every second day, sometimes more often.  

Invite friends to Like our page and enjoy our posts.  Also, please take the time to Share our posts on your Facebook Page. 
***
Attendance Links 

Complete the attendance/donation form to have your attendance recognized.
  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Confirmation of your attendance will be sent to your e-mail address promptly.


Please support our club!

Donate For the Meeting You Have Attended.

Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal 
to help us help those in need.  

We thank you very much!

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.

As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please make a donation of a minimum of $10.00, considering you're saving in time and cost in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed. 

  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Join Us!
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings? 

Contact our membership chair for information or
click HERE for e-club Active Membership application.
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
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