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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning February 10, 2025
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Rotary International President – Stephanie Urchik
And for our clubs -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Kitty
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An Eco Moment
An Eco Minute – Reducing the use of plastics
The topic today is the pressing issue that impacts the climate, our environment, and our communities: reducing the use of plastics.
I always thought that reducing plastics would help somewhat in our local
communities or my little corner of the world, but there’s far more to it than that. Single-use plastics, like bags, bottles, and packaging, are designed for convenience but leave a lasting legacy of pollution – we all know that. They take centuries to degrade and harm wildlife.
But what I learned only recently was the significant contribution plastics make to greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle.
Reducing plastic use is crucial because plastics are made from fossil fuels, and their production releases significant greenhouse gases -- approximately 3.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions -- significantly contributing to climate change and global warming.
Additionally, plastic waste makes up about 80% of all marine debris, damaging ecosystems and limiting the ocean’s ability to sequester carbon, which exacerbates global warming.
Reducing plastic use is both a personal responsibility and a community effort. So there are some things we can do:
Personal Accountability
1. Carry reusable bags, bottles, and utensils—ditch single-use items for durable alternatives.
Personal Accountability
1. Carry reusable bags, bottles, and utensils—ditch single-use items for durable alternatives.
2. Choose products with minimal or plastic-free packaging—support businesses that prioritize sustainability.
3. Refuse plastic straws and utensils when dining out and encourage others to do the same.
4. Repurpose and reuse plastic items that you already have to extend their life and reduce waste.
Community-Focused Actions
1. Organize community clean-ups to remove plastic waste from local parks, beaches, and streets.
2. Work with local businesses to reduce plastic packaging and encourage reusable alternatives.
3. Promote education campaigns in schools, clubs, and neighborhoods about the impact of plastic pollution and how to minimize it.
4. Advocate for local policies that ban or limit single-use plastics, such as plastic bags or straws.
By taking responsibility for our personal habits and engaging our communities in solutions, we can drastically reduce plastic waste and its harmful effects.
As Rotarians, we can lead by example, showing that even small, consistent actions can drive significant change. Together, we can create a cleaner, more sustainable world.
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Inspirational moment
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”
— Colin Powell
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
— Tim Notke
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
— Vidal Sassoon
“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
— Thomas Jefferson
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Canadiana
Albert Calvin Jackson National Historic Person (1857–1918)
Albert Calvin Jackson was designated as a national historic person in 2024.
Historical importance: one of the first letter carriers of African descent hired by Canada's federal postal service, representative of more than 30,000 freedom seekers who came to Canada on the Underground Railroad to establish a new life.
In 1882, Albert Calvin Jackson was hired as a letter carrier for Royal Mail Canada, which today is Canada Post. However, when he showed up for work, he was barred from taking up his position and demoted due to race-based discrimination.
Jackson responded by initiating his own fight for employment equity. His mistreatment also aroused protest on the part of Toronto’s African Canadian community, which carried its demands to the Prime Minister.
By June, Jackson was given his uniform and trained before he embarked on a 36-year career delivering mail. He was the first, or one of the first, letter carriers of African descent hired by Canada’s federal postal service.
Jackson is also representative of more than 30,000 African American freedom seekers who came to Canada on the Underground Railroad. Jackson forged a new life in Canada, while fighting racism and contributing to Canada’s cultural, economic, and social life.
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PROUDLY CANADIAN
O CANADA! We stand on guard for thee!
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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?
January 6, 2025. Great as usual!
-- Patrick Gibson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
January 7, 2025. I was impressed by the interview with RI President Elect Mário César Martins de Camargo, He seemed to be very down to earth, and I look forward to hearing him at the RI Convention in Calgary.
-- David Werrett, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Announcements
is the Rotary International president-elect (for 2025–2026).
He will be the fourth Brazilian to hold the office.
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E-CLUB FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2025
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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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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!
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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.
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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
10430 135 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Thinking of going back to school and wondering if the green industry is right for you? Like all higher education, the field is vast, and areas of focus are almost endless.
Back in the day, my degree was a blend of Landscape Design and Ornamental Horticulture. I attended Michigan State University, which was often nicknamed “Moo U”, reflecting their emphasis on agriculture. That was 40 years ago when the Canadian dollar was worth 1.06 over the weaker US dollar.
If Landscape Architecture sounds appealing, you will be committing to a minimum of 4 years of study. University of Guelph is top of list. Other schools offering degrees in Landscape Architecture are University of Montreal, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Toronto and University of Manitoba. With a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, you would design communities, recreational facilities, neighbourhood’s, institutions and residences.
Fanshawe College offers a three-year advanced Diploma in Landscape Design with strong emphasis on residential design, also including commercial and institutional design. Fanshawe’s program delves into design, horticulture, ecology, sustainability or any areas that enhance outdoor spaces. Other colleges offering variations of Landscape Design include Sault College, Niagara, Seneca, and Humber.
The study of Horticulture focuses on operation of commercial greenhouses, horticulture production, breeding plant varieties and crop science. In Ontario, University of Guelph offers the most diverse programs with the goal of achieving a bachelor’s degree. Niagara Parks School of Horticulture offers a highly regarded diploma, with exclusive admission criteria. Mohawk, Seneca, Algonquin, St Clair, Niagara, Humber, Durham, Algonquin and St Clair Colleges all offer schooling in areas of Horticulture.
Agriculture Science focuses on all aspects of farming including animal care and crop production. Once again University of Guelph is a leader in Agriculture Studies, along with Universities of Alberta, Toronto, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, British Columbia, McGill, and Dalhousie. Many community colleges offer diplomas in agriculture including Georgian, Ridge town, Durham, Fanshawe, Conestoga, Algonquin, and our own Lambton College with its Agri-business program.
Within Green Industry careers, there are a host of specialties for students to zero in on.
Arboriculture involves the study, management, and preservation of trees.
Apiculture studies beekeeping. Entomology studies insects.
Aquaculture is the study of marine life, covering both fish and plants.
Floriculture is equivalent to Horticulture with an emphasis on cultivation of flowers.
Environmental Science, originally called Botany, deals with energy conservation efforts, reduction of harmful emissions, and working towards a healthier planet.
Turf grass Management concentrates on healthy grass, a precursor for those wishing to work in municipal parks, golf, and recreation fields.
Forestry, as the word suggests, works to promote natural tree growth and wise management of forests. Lakehead University and University of British Columbia are leaders in Forestry Education.
Humour
A lot of truisms....
1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.
2. Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail.
3. If you don't have a sense of humor you probably don't have any sense at all.
4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.
5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.
6. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?
7. Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without.
8. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks?
9. Stroke a cat and you will have a permanent job.
10. No one has more driving ambition than the teenage boy who wants to buy a car.
11. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.
12. There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 a.m.; for example, it could be the right number.
13. No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning.
14. I've reached the age where 'happy hour' is a nap.
15. Be careful about reading the fine print - there's no way you're going to like it.
16. The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.
17. Do you realize that, in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos?
18. Money can't buy happiness but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Cadillac than in a Ford.
19. Life isn't tied with a bow but it's still a gift.
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New members' corner
Here are some benefits of being a Rotary member:
Develop skills
Rotary members can improve their public speaking, project management, and event planning skills.
Meet people
Rotary members can meet people from their community and around the world.
Address issues
Rotary members can work successfully on local and international issues that are important to them.
Connect with experts
Rotary members can connect with experts through The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers.
Access funding
Rotary clubs and districts can apply for grant funding from The Rotary Foundation to support service projects.
Promote Rotary
Rotary members can use Rotary's Brand Center to find logos, brochures, and ads to promote Rotary in their community.
Find like-minded people
Rotary members can find other members who share their interests, hobbies, or professions through Rotary Fellowships.
Share expertise
Rotary members can share their expertise with others through Rotary Action Groups.
Build international friendships
Rotary members can build international friendships through the Rotary Friendship Exchange.
Get involved with youth programs
Rotary members can get involved with Rotary's youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs.
Rotary members can also refer potential members to their own club or other clubs around the world.
Develop skills
Rotary members can improve their public speaking, project management, and event planning skills.
Meet people
Rotary members can meet people from their community and around the world.
Address issues
Rotary members can work successfully on local and international issues that are important to them.
Connect with experts
Rotary members can connect with experts through The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers.
Access funding
Rotary clubs and districts can apply for grant funding from The Rotary Foundation to support service projects.
Promote Rotary
Rotary members can use Rotary's Brand Center to find logos, brochures, and ads to promote Rotary in their community.
Find like-minded people
Rotary members can find other members who share their interests, hobbies, or professions through Rotary Fellowships.
Share expertise
Rotary members can share their expertise with others through Rotary Action Groups.
Build international friendships
Rotary members can build international friendships through the Rotary Friendship Exchange.
Get involved with youth programs
Rotary members can get involved with Rotary's youth exchange, educational exchange, and scholarship programs.
Rotary members can also refer potential members to their own club or other clubs around the world.
Rotary helps us all become better human beings.
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Rotary minute
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Food for thought
Cindy Healy played a significant role in NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission, which successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars in 1997. As a software engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, she led the development of simulation software crucial for mission preparation. Additionally, she contributed to the flight simulation code, including the star scanner—the "eyeball" of the spacecraft—ensuring accurate navigation during the journey to Mars.
Demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to embrace new challenges, Cindy volunteered to serve as the UNIX system administrator for the launch team at Kennedy Space Center. In this capacity, she was responsible for setting up and maintaining the computer systems essential for the spacecraft's launch operations. Her proactive approach and problem-solving skills were instrumental in the mission's success.
Cindy's contributions to the Mars Pathfinder mission exemplify her dedication and versatility, showcasing her as a trailblazer for women in technology and engineering. For a more personal account of her experiences, you might find this talk by Cindy Healy insightful:
Demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to embrace new challenges, Cindy volunteered to serve as the UNIX system administrator for the launch team at Kennedy Space Center. In this capacity, she was responsible for setting up and maintaining the computer systems essential for the spacecraft's launch operations. Her proactive approach and problem-solving skills were instrumental in the mission's success.
Cindy's contributions to the Mars Pathfinder mission exemplify her dedication and versatility, showcasing her as a trailblazer for women in technology and engineering. For a more personal account of her experiences, you might find this talk by Cindy Healy insightful:
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 - Tool
...contributed by Rotarian Jim
Jim writes - "Tool's
musicianship is incredible,
and they put on a remarkable show in Edmonton,
Alberta, a few years ago."
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The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Doug recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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