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For the week beginning June 30, 2025
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to this week's posted meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning June 30, 2025
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Complete the form for a make-up!
Greeter this week
Club President Judy Brown 2025-26
Inspirational moment
...submitted by Rotarian Doug
And then at 103, still doing "her thing" – if you can view Facebook
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Canadiana
Animals in War Dedication
The Animals in War Dedication honours animals that served alongside their human comrades in war. It is symbolically set next to the South African War Memorial, a battle for which Canada supplied 50,000 horses for mounted troops. Both commemorations are located in Confederation Park in downtown Ottawa.
The footprints of dogs, horses and mules are stamped into the concrete of the Animals in War Dedication, representing the marks they left on the battlefield.
Three bronze plaques depict animals in war and provide interesting facts about their roles, their sacrifices, and their unwavering loyalty. Among the roles animals have played in war:
• Mules: Carried panniers and artillery.
• Horses: Carried mounted troops and hauled field guns.
• Carrier pigeons: Delivered messages to specific destinations.
• Dogs: Used as messengers, medical assistants, bomb detectors, and search and rescue workers.
A bronze, life-sized statue of a medical service dog stands guard over the dedication. It is wearing an authentic replica of a medical backpack that war dogs used during the First World War. Canada’s military still employs dogs to this day.
Lloyd Allan Swick, a veteran of the Second World War and the Korean War, was the driving force behind the Animals in War Dedication project, which was realized in 2012 by Canadian artist and sculptor David Clendining.
The real story behind the Canadian flag - our Canadian flag!
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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?
May 12. The story of Abby the unclaimed calf is a quiet reminder of the unexpected bonds that can bring comfort. I really enjoyed the segment on some of Canada’s notable tornadoes — both informative and uniquely Canadian. The ocean cleanup video was eye-opening, and I appreciated the practical reflections on what to look for in prospective members — and in ourselves as Rotarians. How to Be a Super-Communicator was timely and full of takeaways I’ll be applying in my own Rotary work. A meeting well worth attending!
-- Lorna Sheppard, Rotary Club of Whitehorse, Yukon, District 5370
May 12. Awesome content this week, from motherless calves to garbage collection to Canadian tornados to the art of communication. WELL DONE!
-- Patrick Gibson, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Announcements
RI PRESIDENT-ELECT
Francesco Arezzo (2025-26)
Francesco Arezzo, a member of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy, has been selected to become Rotary International’s president for 2025-26.
Meet the president-elect: https://on.rotary.org/4lrfOJt
Meet the president-elect: https://on.rotary.org/4lrfOJt
The 2025-26 presidential message, announced at the 2025 Rotary International Assembly in February, will remain Unite for Good, which calls on Rotary members to be a force for unity in a world increasingly divided by politics, geography, and ideology. Through service projects, Rotary brings together people of every background — across races, religions, and professions — in a shared mission to do good in their communities.
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Francesco Arezzo's Acceptance Speech
My suggestion - Set your own subtitles via YouTube.
My suggestion for playing and comfortable listening to this video below is to set the English subtitles – despite the fact that there are already subtitles added on the screen.
But I had difficulty hearing properly and the original subtitles seemed incomplete. So, I made the change to add the English subtitles – and that worked for me.
Click the settings “gear” at the bottom of the video screen. From the menu list, choose Subtitles and turn on the English.
Enjoy this presentation!
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Rotary Convention 2025 photos
Left - David, Kim, Tammy, Angel, Neil, Sharon (David's wife)
Right - Jim and Jocelyne Ferguson
Left - Lois and Jim Right - Two lovely Rotarians plus Angel
Elly and D5370 Governor 2025-26, Ramesh
Back row: Dieter, David (underneath cowboy hat). Sharon
Werrett (white cowboy hat), Patrick (navy ball cap), Gill Taylor, Jim
(sunglasses on baseball cap)
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Today at Kiva we celebrate YOU!
One year ago, you joined Kiva to change lives around the world!
...thanks to Rotarian Patrick!!
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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Just 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
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Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 2C6
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Contributed by Rotarian Vicki –
Forest Hunts–
Brazil’s bio-plastic made from banana peels is setting new sustainability standards.
Brazilian scientists have discovered a way to turn banana peels—typically discarded as waste—into a biodegradable plastic alternative. Using a process that extracts fibers from the peels and turns them into a strong, flexible plastic, Brazil is leading the charge in eco-friendly packaging materials that can replace traditional petroleum-based plastics.
The benefits of this bio-plastic go beyond sustainability. It’s biodegradable, meaning it will break down naturally over time, unlike conventional plastics that can linger in the environment for hundreds of years. Additionally, the material can be used in a variety of products—from packaging to bags, and even clothing—reducing the world’s reliance on harmful plastic production.
Banana peels are widely available in Brazil, making this solution both locally sustainable and cost-effective. As the world grapples with plastic pollution, this breakthrough could revolutionize the packaging industry and provide a model for other countries to adopt similar approaches using agricultural waste.
Humour
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New members' corner
July - Emphasis on Maternal and Child Health
July is designated by Rotary International as Maternal and Child Health Month, highlighting one of our seven areas of focus. This month, we emphasize our commitment to ensuring that mothers and children worldwide have access to quality healthcare, nutrition, and education, enabling them to lead healthy and productive lives. (Source)
🤝 Rotary's Global Impact
Rotary clubs around the world have initiated numerous projects to support maternal and child health. These initiatives include providing clean birth kits, establishing mobile health clinics, offering prenatal and postnatal care, and educating communities about nutrition and disease prevention. For instance, in Haiti, Rotary provided a fully equipped medical Jeep to volunteers and midwives to reach mothers and children in remote areas. (Source)
Furthermore, Rotary has partnered with organizations like the Maya Health Alliance in Guatemala to combat malnutrition among mothers and children. Through this collaboration, health workers visit families to provide food, education, and medical care, significantly improving health outcomes in these communities. (Source)
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Rotary minute
Food for thought
A little etymology -
The word "boycott" comes from a real person: Captain Charles Boycott (1832–1897), an English land agent in Ireland.
Origin of the term:
• In 1880, during the Irish Land War, tenants in County Mayo sought to reduce their rents and resist evictions. When Captain Boycott, acting as a land agent for an absentee English landlord, refused to lower rents or stop evictions, the Irish Land League took action.
• Instead of resorting to violence, the community socially ostracized Boycott:
o Workers refused to harvest his crops.
o Shops wouldn't serve him.
o Even postal delivery was cut off.
• This nonviolent form of protest gained wide attention.
The incident was so notable that his name became a verb—to boycott someone meant to collectively refuse interaction with them as a form of protest or punishment.
Etymological timeline:
• 1880: Incident occurs in Ireland.
• 1880s: "Boycott" begins to be used in British newspapers.
• 1888: First recorded usage as a verb in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Timeline of “boycott” in usage:
1880 – Origin event
• The verb "to boycott" is inspired by the community's treatment of Captain Charles Boycott in Ireland.
• Newspapers in Britain and Ireland begin using his name as a term for the organized ostracism.
1881 – Early popularization
• The New-York Tribune and The Times (London) use “boycott” in headlines and articles, helping spread the term internationally.
• Example: "The people resolved to boycott the land agent..."
1888 – Entry into dictionaries
• The Oxford English Dictionary includes “boycott” as both a noun and a verb.
o Verb: To combine in refusing to have dealings with (a person, employer, etc.) in order to coerce or punish.
o Noun: The action or practice of boycotting.
Early 1900s – Common in political discourse
• Used in reference to labour strikes, racial justice, and trade embargoes.
• Example (1903): "The union voted to boycott the company for unfair labour practices."
1950s–1960s – Civil rights era
• Gains prominence in the U.S. civil rights movement, especially during the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956) led by Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• The word becomes firmly associated with peaceful protest.
Modern day
• “Boycott” is now a standard term used across languages and societies for collective protest, applied to everything from consumer products and films to entire countries.
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The word "boycott" comes from a real person: Captain Charles Boycott (1832–1897), an English land agent in Ireland.
Origin of the term:
• In 1880, during the Irish Land War, tenants in County Mayo sought to reduce their rents and resist evictions. When Captain Boycott, acting as a land agent for an absentee English landlord, refused to lower rents or stop evictions, the Irish Land League took action.
• Instead of resorting to violence, the community socially ostracized Boycott:
o Workers refused to harvest his crops.
o Shops wouldn't serve him.
o Even postal delivery was cut off.
• This nonviolent form of protest gained wide attention.
The incident was so notable that his name became a verb—to boycott someone meant to collectively refuse interaction with them as a form of protest or punishment.
Etymological timeline:
• 1880: Incident occurs in Ireland.
• 1880s: "Boycott" begins to be used in British newspapers.
• 1888: First recorded usage as a verb in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Timeline of “boycott” in usage:
1880 – Origin event
• The verb "to boycott" is inspired by the community's treatment of Captain Charles Boycott in Ireland.
• Newspapers in Britain and Ireland begin using his name as a term for the organized ostracism.
1881 – Early popularization
• The New-York Tribune and The Times (London) use “boycott” in headlines and articles, helping spread the term internationally.
• Example: "The people resolved to boycott the land agent..."
1888 – Entry into dictionaries
• The Oxford English Dictionary includes “boycott” as both a noun and a verb.
o Verb: To combine in refusing to have dealings with (a person, employer, etc.) in order to coerce or punish.
o Noun: The action or practice of boycotting.
Early 1900s – Common in political discourse
• Used in reference to labour strikes, racial justice, and trade embargoes.
• Example (1903): "The union voted to boycott the company for unfair labour practices."
1950s–1960s – Civil rights era
• Gains prominence in the U.S. civil rights movement, especially during the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955–1956) led by Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• The word becomes firmly associated with peaceful protest.
Modern day
• “Boycott” is now a standard term used across languages and societies for collective protest, applied to everything from consumer products and films to entire countries.
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!
The Four-way Test
To close the meeting, Rotarian Mac Purcell from the Rotary Club of Paddington, UK, recites the Four-Way Test of the things that Rotarians think, say, or do.
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