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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning July 8, 2024
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning July 8, 2024
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Complete the form for a make-up!
Rotary International President – Stephanie Urchik
And for our clubs -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian David
Rotarian David
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Inspirational moment
And here is something that is also very inspiring!
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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?
Re April 15. Judy and I have hosted friendship exchanges in our hometown in S/W Nova. Our most memorial visit was with Lisa Hardy Norwood who, by the way, is the incoming DG for her New York District.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Andrea Driessen: The Profound Power of Gratitude and Living Eulogies. Very thought-provoking! That “pre-planning,” as it were, provides a much-needed closure aspect to losing a loved one. It would be truthful; it would be fair; it would bring joy, goodwill, and better friendship; and it would be definitely beneficial, if only for yourself – which you will eventually share with others.
-- John Wojcicki, Rotary Club of Edmonton, District 5370
May 20. What a great idea! I will now be writing my grace note for my 90-year-old mom.
-- Todd Colbourne, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
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Announcements
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The short July message from Zones 28/32 Directors -
Drew Kessel (Outgoing) and Chris Etienne (Incoming)
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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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
In July 2018, a pilot named Chase Bjornson in Alaska experienced an incident where a bear damaged his plane. The bear had ripped through the fuselage and destroyed much of the interior, likely attracted by the scent of food inside.
Despite the significant damage, Chase managed to patch up the plane using duct tape and plastic sheeting.
Remarkably, he was able to fly the patched-up aircraft back home safely. This story highlights the resourcefulness and ingenuity often required in remote and challenging environments like Alaska.
Despite the significant damage, Chase managed to patch up the plane using duct tape and plastic sheeting.
Remarkably, he was able to fly the patched-up aircraft back home safely. This story highlights the resourcefulness and ingenuity often required in remote and challenging environments like Alaska.
Not sure that this is exactly a "funny" story - except that it ended happily and
Duct Tape saved the day - believe it or not!
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And now, add a little drama to your life - and watch this short video -
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New members' corner
To listen to Rotary International President Gordon McInally's speech to the 2024 Convention in Singapore.
Copy the link below and paste in your browser. (15 minutes)
Note: When the video is available in a form that I can use here, I will present it again.
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Rotary minute
Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India is the recipient of Rotary’s 2024 Programs of Scale award. The $2 million grant will help the program increase groundwater tables, extend cultivation areas, and improve the incomes of approximately 60,000 farmers by an estimated 25-30%. The latest Programs of Scale recipient was announced during the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore.
Rotary International’s fourth Programs of Scale grant will support members' work with Indian farmers who have been affected by climate change. Barry Rassin, chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, announced the US$2 million grant at the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore.
Rotary International’s fourth Programs of Scale grant will support members' work with Indian farmers who have been affected by climate change. Barry Rassin, chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, announced the US$2 million grant at the 2024 Rotary International Convention in Singapore.
The program, Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India, will aim to increase groundwater tables, extend cultivation areas, and raise the incomes of about 60,000 farmers by 25% to 30%.
“Farmers in India are responsible for producing much of the world’s wheat, rice, and other food staples. But the groundwater these farmers depend on is vanishing. Climate change is making rainfall more erratic, which leads to drought,” Rassin said. “We are working with Indian farmers on a five-year program to plant the seeds for sustainable farming in India for generations to come.”
Partners for Water Access and Better Harvests in India will build rainwater collection systems such as check dams and ponds to increase groundwater tables by 10% to 15% each year in four states. It will also work to reduce soil erosion on about 4,100 hectares (more than 10,000 acres) of land by introducing drip irrigation and planting native species and fruit trees. This will help offset the effects of climate change and facilitate sustainable farming practices.
The Rotary Foundation has awarded Programs of Scale grants to evidence-based, sustainable, and successful programs that target at least one of Rotary’s areas of focus and can be expanded to create far-reaching change. The programs are sponsored by Rotary members in collaboration with local communities and partners that offer additional expertise and support.
The other finalist this year is One Million Healthy Mothers and Newborns. This Ugandan initiative aims to reduce maternal deaths by 35% and newborn deaths by 35% in at least 200 public health centers.
Click here to read more.
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Food for thought
TREE SURVIVAL-- 5/22/24
Today's selection -- from The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. The coping strategies of trees:
“In hot, dry summers, trees have big problems. They cannot escape to the shade, and they cannot take a sip of water to cool themselves down. Indeed, they cannot react quickly in any way. And because they're so slow, it's all the more important for them to choose the right coping strategy. But what is the right strategy, and what happens when a tree makes a mistake?
“I had a ringside seat to observe this from the academy I established in Wershofen in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate to educate people about forests and help support struggling forests around the world. One side of North Street is lined with horse chestnuts. In the dry summer of 2020, the horse chestnuts behaved much like many trees in Europe that year: their leaves began to take on the colors of fall in August, which is far sooner than normal.
Up until the moths' arrival, like many other imported plants, the horse chestnuts in Wershofen had been leading charmed lives. Although the ecosystems in countries like Germany are not perfect for these trees—it really is a bit too cold for them this far north–nevertheless, our chestnuts settled in nicely.
The parasites that plagued them back home had not yet made it to the trees' new location and being slightly colder in winter was a small price to pay for a life without leaf miners.
Then, about forty years ago, things started to change. That was when the moths began to follow their prey north, and eventually they, too, arrived in Wershofen.
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 - A submission from Rotarian Doug
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Kaleb Cooper is a young (25 years old now) British farmer and television personality who gained fame through the Amazon Prime series "Clarkson's Farm." The show features Jeremy Clarkson, a well-known broadcaster, as he attempts to run a farm in the Cotswolds, with Kaleb Cooper serving as his knowledgeable and often blunt farm manager. Cooper's practical farming expertise, straightforward attitude, and humorous interactions with Clarkson have made him a popular figure among viewers.
Kaleb brings genuine farming knowledge and experience, providing an authentic perspective on agricultural practices and rural life.
Kaleb brings genuine farming knowledge and experience, providing an authentic perspective on agricultural practices and rural life.
His insights can be valuable for those interested in farming, sustainability, and understanding the challenges and realities faced by modern farmers.
If you haven’t heard of Clarkson’s Farm, you may be interested to locate it and have a watch. It’s entertaining, educational, charming, and it's real life and just fun!
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If you haven’t heard of Clarkson’s Farm, you may be interested to locate it and have a watch. It’s entertaining, educational, charming, and it's real life and just fun!
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Judy recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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