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For the week beginning November 10, 2025
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to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning November 10, 2025
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Complete the form for a make-up!
The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -
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Greeter this week
Rotarian Gill
Inspirational moment
ANGEL FLIGHT EAST KOOTENAY
Angel Flight East Kootenay was founded in April 2019 by Brent Bidston (Ret. Airline Captain), and is an entirely volunteer-led charitable organization with no paid employees. Our mission is to fly residents of the East Kootenays to medical appointments in Kelowna, for free!
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Canadiana
In Canada, we know the power of small beginnings. A few voyageurs pushing canoes into the St. Lawrence. A single spike driving the last rail that stitched our nation coast to coast. A maple seed, barely bigger than a fingernail, that grows into a towering tree.
The Rotary Foundation shares that same spirit. In 1917, Rotarians set aside just $26.50 “for doing good in the world.” Today, it has become a global force—funding projects that provide clean water, support education, advance peace, and bring us closer than ever to ending polio.
Here in Canada, we’ve seen how those grants translate into action: literacy programs in Indigenous communities, clean water systems in the North, medical training partnerships that link our universities with clinics around the world.
This November, let’s remember that our Canadian story is one of perseverance, partnership, and generosity—just like Rotary’s.
The Rotary Foundation shares that same spirit. In 1917, Rotarians set aside just $26.50 “for doing good in the world.” Today, it has become a global force—funding projects that provide clean water, support education, advance peace, and bring us closer than ever to ending polio.
Here in Canada, we’ve seen how those grants translate into action: literacy programs in Indigenous communities, clean water systems in the North, medical training partnerships that link our universities with clinics around the world.
This November, let’s remember that our Canadian story is one of perseverance, partnership, and generosity—just like Rotary’s.
Every contribution, no matter how small, is a maple seed that can take root and grow into something that shelters generations to come.
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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?
October 14. It's cheaper to house the homeless - and a Canadian hospital has the economic data to prove it.
It all began when Dr. Andrew Boozary and his team at Toronto's University Health Network discovered that about 100 patients accounted for more than 4,500 emergency department visits in one year.
So last October they opened Dunn House, a 51-unit modular housing building that offers supportive housing to people experiencing homelessness.
The Toronto Star writes: "Boozary’s pitch was straightforward: the cost of a hospital bed for a month was at least $30,000, he’d say. A supportive housing unit, after the upfront price, cost between $2,000 and $5,000 per month."
They illustrate this with a lengthy discussion with resident Jason Miles, who is now leading a structured, healthy and happy life.
When he was living on the streets he cost the taxpayer at least $260,000 from 2021 to 2024, not counting policing, ambulances and court costs.
Dr. Boozary says estimates for Dunn House put the cost at around $4,000 per person per month, or $48,000 per year.
Overall, early findings show the supportive housing location saves $2 million in healthcare costs every year.
A preventative approach like Dunn House not only allows individuals to live healthier lives, but can use precious public funds in a more effective way for everyone.
Failing to address homelessness is an inhumane and irresponsible waste of public money.
See for yourself. Click here.
-- Vicki Horsfield, E-Club of Canada One, District 5370
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Archived Meetings
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Announcements
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*** Diabetes and well-being is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2025. The campaign focus for 14 November is “Diabetes and the workplace.” With appropriate access to care and support for their well being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well. World Diabetes Day - November 14, 2025 |
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World Toilet Day - November 19, 2025
World Toilet Day celebrates the importance of toilets and
raises awareness of the 3.5 billion people still living without safely managed
sanitation. It’s also about taking action to tackle the global water and sanitation crisis, which has a profound impact on public health, education,
gender equity, and persistent inequalities.
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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.
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.
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 Clubs 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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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 
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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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Please consider making a small donation in lieu of a meal
to help us help those in need.
As you have not had to buy lunch or travel to attend this program, please consider a donation of a minimum of $10.00 in appreciation for the experience you have enjoyed.
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
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