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The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning December 1, 2025
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning December 1, 2025
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Complete the form for a make-up!
The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -
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Season's Greetings!
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Greeter this week
Current club President, Judy Brown
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Inspirational moment
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Canadiana
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Comments from our guests and members
Welcome, everyone!
December is Rotary’s Month for Disease Prevention and Treatment — a time to recognize the vital role Rotarians play in improving health and well-being around the world.
As you scroll through today’s meeting, take a moment to reflect on how Rotary helps prevent illness, support mental and physical health, and strengthen communities through education, care, and compassion.
From fighting polio to promoting healthy living, Rotary’s work reminds us that lasting change begins with caring for people — one life, one community at a time.
And please, consider leaving us a comment! 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 is one of the comments we have received. Would you please send us your comments?
November 12 – A Teacher saw Me – not my Problems. The speaker program this week brought back wonderful memories of a favourite teacher of mine from Junior High. Thank you for the memories.
-- Neil Rogers, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Announcements
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The Miss Vicky Challenge for PolioPlus
The Miss Vicky Challenge for PolioPlus partnership activities - taking place in Rotary District 5370 - now until the end of the Rotary Year.
The Miss Vicky Challenge for Polio Plus continues through spring 2026, leading up to the District 5370 Conference in Whitehorse (Yukon) on May 15-17, 2026, wrapping up at the end of June.
Our Polio Champions and fellow Rotarians Lee Harmon of RC Arlington (Washington) and Winston Conyers of RC White Rock (BC) are in the District and busy with a full schedule meetings and meet & greets with Clubs. Thanks so much to those of you who are hosting Lee & Winston.
All Rotary Foundation PolioPlus donations made this Rotary Year by Rotarians, Rotary Clubs & Friends of Rotary are encouraged to be made to this Miss Vicky Challenge for Polio Plus Raise for Rotary fundraising page (follow link) - to help achieve the Challenge goal of $200,000USD and increase our combined impact to ENDPOLIONOW!
Your Club, Rotarian, & Friend-of-Rotary donations through the Miss Vicky Challenge Raise for Rotary Fundraising platform are all eligible for Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) points, get tax receipts from TRF Canada (for individual donation), and contribute towards meeting your Club's Foundation PolioPlus goal.
Individual donations - can be made directly on the Miss Vicky Challenge site, using the link provided above. It's quick and easy!
Here is a message from Libby Weir, District 5370 Rotary Foundation Chair, Email: libbyweir@shaw.ca
The Miss Vicky Challenge for Polio Plus continues through spring 2026, leading up to the District 5370 Conference in Whitehorse (Yukon) on May 15-17, 2026, wrapping up at the end of June.
All Rotary Foundation PolioPlus donations made this Rotary Year by Rotarians, Rotary Clubs & Friends of Rotary are encouraged to be made to this Miss Vicky Challenge for Polio Plus Raise for Rotary fundraising page (follow link) - to help achieve the Challenge goal of $200,000USD and increase our combined impact to ENDPOLIONOW!
Your Club, Rotarian, & Friend-of-Rotary donations through the Miss Vicky Challenge Raise for Rotary Fundraising platform are all eligible for Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) points, get tax receipts from TRF Canada (for individual donation), and contribute towards meeting your Club's Foundation PolioPlus goal.
Individual donations - can be made directly on the Miss Vicky Challenge site, using the link provided above. It's quick and easy!
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District Fall Assembly
District 5370 Fall Assembly November 8, 2025
Submitted by PDG James Ferguson, Charter RECCO Member
RECCO President-Elect Patrick Gibson, Membership Chair Lois Hannam, and I attended the Rotary District 5370 Fall Assembly on November 8, 2025, held at the Chateau Louis Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta.
It was a fun-filled day of learning and fellowship, where DGE Jeanette Bancarz, DG Ramesh Ferris and the district chairs did presentations to the group.
I highly recommend attendance at this important event, as all the district leaders are there to provide guidance to the Rotary Club leaders, and it’s a great opportunity to get any questions answered by them in person.
It was a fun-filled day of learning and fellowship, where DGE Jeanette Bancarz, DG Ramesh Ferris and the district chairs did presentations to the group.
I highly recommend attendance at this important event, as all the district leaders are there to provide guidance to the Rotary Club leaders, and it’s a great opportunity to get any questions answered by them in person.
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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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Just so you're aware -
Our Club's Ongoing Projects -
We provide ongoing support for the following projects:
Click the links below to find out more about each project!
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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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
14008 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada T5N 0K3
(780) 267 4547
Environment
Humour
A defendant was on trial…
There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse.
In the defense’s closing statement, his lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted resorted to a trick.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all.” the lawyer said, as he looked at his watch.
“Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom.”
He looked toward the courtroom door.
The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly.
A minute passed. Nothing happened.
Finally, the lawyer said, “Actually, I made up the previous statement…”
“But you all looked on with anticipation…”
“I therefore put to you that you have a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed.”
“...and I insist that you return a verdict of not guilty.”
The jury, clearly confused, retired to deliberate…
A few minutes later, the jury returned and pronounced a verdict of guilty.
“But how?” inquired the defense lawyer.
“You must have had some doubt.”
“I saw all of you stare at the door.”
The foreman of the jury replied, “Oh, we did look…”
“but your client didn’t.”
There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse.
In the defense’s closing statement, his lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted resorted to a trick.
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I have a surprise for you all.” the lawyer said, as he looked at his watch.
“Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom.”
He looked toward the courtroom door.
The jurors, somewhat stunned, all looked on eagerly.
A minute passed. Nothing happened.
Finally, the lawyer said, “Actually, I made up the previous statement…”
“But you all looked on with anticipation…”
“I therefore put to you that you have a reasonable doubt in this case as to whether anyone was killed.”
“...and I insist that you return a verdict of not guilty.”
The jury, clearly confused, retired to deliberate…
A few minutes later, the jury returned and pronounced a verdict of guilty.
“But how?” inquired the defense lawyer.
“You must have had some doubt.”
“I saw all of you stare at the door.”
The foreman of the jury replied, “Oh, we did look…”
“but your client didn’t.”
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New members' corner
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Rotary minute
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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!
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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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.
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