WELCOME!!
to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning October 14, 2024
Please leave a donation to assist our club to do Rotary's good works!
to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning October 14, 2024
Rotary International President – Stephanie Urchik
And for our clubs -
***
Greeter this week
Rotarian David
Rotarian David
***
THANK YOU FROM BILL GATES!
***
Inspirational moment
***
Canadiana
The World's Happiest Walks
Those who love immersing themselves in nature will already know the feeling of how a good walk can make you happier.
So many people can relate to the boost we get from being in beautiful landscapes, and studies* have been conducted to prove that feelings of happiness and improved wellbeing are genuinely felt stronger when we’re immersed in natural environments.
Whether it’s a local stroll, a day-long rambling adventure or a walking holiday in a new and exciting location, there are plenty of ways to get outside and feel happier.
To find out more about the connection between happiness and walking, we have conducted a new study using Instagram posts and smile-recognition software, to see which popular walks and trails around the world are bringing the biggest smiles to explorers faces.
We looked at social media posts taken on popular walking trails around the world, from Australia’s Blue Mountains to The Pyrenees.
We used facial detection software to find and compare the size of the smiles captured in the posts, generating a happiness score and providing a tangible measurement of how happy travellers are as they embark on different walks around the world.
(Of course we know that any walks in beautiful landscapes boost our wellbeing, but hopefully our fun study will provide explorers with some travel inspiration!)
From the stunning scenery of the rugged British coastline to the panoramic views of towering peaks across the Alps, come along, as we reveal the most joyous walking trails worldwide for some serious wanderlust.
The United Kingdom dominates the rankings, with four out of ten walking trails located right in our home country. England claims the two top spots, with visitors having a truly joyous time exploring the South West Coast Path (happiness score: 99.30) and the Thames Path (happiness score: 99.29).
Besides the UK, Canada’s walking trails are also ranking highly, with the Appalachian Mountains (ranking 5th), the Bruce Trail (ranking 6th) and the Canadian Rockies (ranking 8th) securing their spots within the top 10 happiest walks worldwide.
Those who love immersing themselves in nature will already know the feeling of how a good walk can make you happier.
So many people can relate to the boost we get from being in beautiful landscapes, and studies* have been conducted to prove that feelings of happiness and improved wellbeing are genuinely felt stronger when we’re immersed in natural environments.
Whether it’s a local stroll, a day-long rambling adventure or a walking holiday in a new and exciting location, there are plenty of ways to get outside and feel happier.
To find out more about the connection between happiness and walking, we have conducted a new study using Instagram posts and smile-recognition software, to see which popular walks and trails around the world are bringing the biggest smiles to explorers faces.
We looked at social media posts taken on popular walking trails around the world, from Australia’s Blue Mountains to The Pyrenees.
We used facial detection software to find and compare the size of the smiles captured in the posts, generating a happiness score and providing a tangible measurement of how happy travellers are as they embark on different walks around the world.
(Of course we know that any walks in beautiful landscapes boost our wellbeing, but hopefully our fun study will provide explorers with some travel inspiration!)
From the stunning scenery of the rugged British coastline to the panoramic views of towering peaks across the Alps, come along, as we reveal the most joyous walking trails worldwide for some serious wanderlust.
The United Kingdom dominates the rankings, with four out of ten walking trails located right in our home country. England claims the two top spots, with visitors having a truly joyous time exploring the South West Coast Path (happiness score: 99.30) and the Thames Path (happiness score: 99.29).
Besides the UK, Canada’s walking trails are also ranking highly, with the Appalachian Mountains (ranking 5th), the Bruce Trail (ranking 6th) and the Canadian Rockies (ranking 8th) securing their spots within the top 10 happiest walks worldwide.
Source (contributed by Rotarian Vicki) - Click to view the article. https://www.inghams.co.uk/walking-holidays/insider-guides/happiest-walks
***
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?
August 27. Great articles this week on the environment and the speaker's program about melting polar sea ice.
-- Patrick Gibson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
Climate Change. Noting the effect on Penguins if polar ice melts too quickly for them to hatch their one egg per year. Very enlightening.
-- Martin Secker, Rotary Club of Kingston, District 7040
***
|
Archived Meetings
- For meetings prior to June 10, 2024, please click here.
- All meetings are archived.
- For meetings starting June 10, 2024, please scroll to the very bottom of this page.
***
Announcements
***
WORLD POLIO DAY - OCTOBER 24
World Polio Day is fast approaching 24 October. Visit the Rotary Brand Center for graphics, videos, flyers, public relations templates, and more resources that will help your club plan an event on or around that day.
And check back often as more resources are added.
Also, once your event is planned, don’t forget to register it to help us show the world Rotary’s commitment to ending polio.
***
ROTARY SUPPORTS LOCAL ECONOMIES
***
***
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!
***
***
So you're aware -
Our Club's Ongoing Projects -
We provide ongoing support for the following projects:
And we're doing great!
Ask for more information if you'd like to be involved!
***
Real-time meetings
Each 3rd Thursday 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.
The time is 9:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) in lieu of the weekly Coffee Chat except for July and August when there are no FA’s. Here is the zoom link:
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.
***
How do you support our club?
- The Paypal button on our ClubRunner Home Page
- The donation button on the attendance form, or
- Make an Interac transfer to rotaryeclubcanada1@gmail.com
- Send a cheque to:
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a highly potent, short-term greenhouse gas.
Environmental advocate Millie Chu Baird details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane — and explains why understanding where it comes from and taking steps to reduce it is the single most important thing we can do to affect climate change in our lifetimes. (MethaneSAT is part of the Audacious Project, TED's initiative to inspire and fund global change.)
Humour
When a thief snatched a chain necklace a friend of mine was wearing, she grabbed at his collar, trying unsuccessfully to stop his getaway. Asked for the thief’s description later, she said, “Don’t bother looking for him. He only got a costume-jewellery chain of mine. But when I grabbed him by the collar, I got his chain, and it’s real gold!”
-- Rochelle Adelman – Reader’s Digest, Laughter is the Best Medicine
A police officer pulled us over for speeding on a deserted road in southern Alberta. The road was empty, and he was almost apologetic about writing the ticket. He even complimented us for wearing our seat belts.
At that point, my wife leaned over and said, “Well, Officer, when you drive the speeds we do, you’ve got to wear them.”
-- Chance Hunt - Reader's Digest, Laughter is the Best Medicine
-- Rochelle Adelman – Reader’s Digest, Laughter is the Best Medicine
***
A police officer pulled us over for speeding on a deserted road in southern Alberta. The road was empty, and he was almost apologetic about writing the ticket. He even complimented us for wearing our seat belts.
At that point, my wife leaned over and said, “Well, Officer, when you drive the speeds we do, you’ve got to wear them.”
-- Chance Hunt - Reader's Digest, Laughter is the Best Medicine
***
A five-year-old boy got lost in a shopping mall. Remembering what his mother had told him to do in these circumstances, he went up to a policeman and said, "Officer, did you happen to see a lady without a boy like me?"
-- Reader's Digest, Laughter is the Best Medicine
***
-- Robert McMorris
***
New members' corner
***
Rotary minute
***
Food for thought
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!
***
...and as Rotarian Doug says, "You know you are doing something right when Kris
Kristofferson sits in and does one of YOUR songs."
***
Speaker Program The Power of MicroFinance
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Neil 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.
- CLICK HERE to return to our ClubRunner Home Page.
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.
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings?
Contact our membership chair for information or
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
No comments:
Post a Comment