Sunday, January 25, 2026

Our Program. What happened? Owning your Attitude. January 26 to to February 1, 2026.


  

 to this week's meeting of
The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
For the week beginning 
January 26, 2026

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The Rotary theme for 2025-26 -  


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Greeter this week 
Rotarian David


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Inspirational moment 

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Canadiana 

The $1 Coin That Canadians Made Famous — by Accident

(How the Loonie became a symbol of trust and unity.)

When Canada introduced its new gold-coloured $1 coin in 1987, the public reaction was… uncertain. Many called it “funny money.” Cashiers hesitated to use it. Some said it would never catch on.

Then something unexpected happened.

During the 1988 Winter Olympics, Canadian coach Dave King secretly placed a one-dollar coin under the centre ice before the men’s hockey final — a quiet good-luck charm.

Canada went on to win the gold medal.

Word eventually leaked out, and the Loonie became a national talisman. Since then, coins have been hidden under Olympic ice surfaces repeatedly, and the original “Lucky Loonie” now sits in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

What began as a coin people doubted became a symbol of national pride and a tiny piece of Canadian magic.


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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.

Would you please send us your comments?   

Since there was so much discussion last Thursday morning at the FellowSip meeting about the 
Dawson City Sour Toe Cocktail - here's
a short video - 


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Archived Meetings

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Announcements 


Material Suggestions and Greeter Messages Always Needed!

Do you have a Rotary story that you'd like to share with the Rotary World?

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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WORLD WETLANDS DAY - FEBRUARY 2


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We appreciate donations made by our generous visiting Rotarians!

The Rotary E-club of Canada One appreciates donations made by visiting Rotarians and guests when they attend our meeting. 

In recognition of the support given to our Club by these visitors, the Club makes a quarterly donation of $100 to the Rotary Foundation.


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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:


Each Thursday Morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) we host a casual FellowSIP Coffee Chat. 

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.



Anyone can subscribe to our channel so that you will be automatically notified when a new video is posted.

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How do you support our club?

In order for our club to continue its much-needed projects helping others, your contributions are critical.  You may use either:

The Rotary E-Club of Canada One
14008 101 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
Canada   T5N 0K3
(780) 267 4547

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Environment 

This is the Veluwemeer Aqueduct in the Netherlands, where boats literally sail over cars. Instead of building a bridge for cars across the water, the Dutch flipped the idea and built a water bridge over the road. The aqueduct is about 3 meters deep, just enough for small boats to cruise above the traffic.


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Humour 
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Rotary members' corner 


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Rotary minute 

Rotary’s Birthday

On February 23, 1905, in a small office in Chicago, a young lawyer named Paul Harris gathered three friends with a simple idea: professionals connecting to build friendship, trust, and service.

From that first meeting grew Rotary International — now a global network of over a million members in nearly every corner of the world.

In 2026, Rotary celebrates 121 years of turning goodwill into action — through service, fellowship, and a shared belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they work together.

Happy Birthday, Rotary — and thank you for the privilege of being part of the story.
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Food for thought 


This truly is an outstanding and emotional eulogy and you can't help be drawn in to the meaning.  If you wish to listen to the presentation by the elder brother, click here.  You will be quite amazed, I believe.

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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 - Asleep at the Wheel


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Speaker Program 

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The Four-way Test 

To close the meeting, Rotarian Lois 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.  

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Invite friends to Like our page and enjoy our posts.  Also, please take the time to Share our posts on your Facebook Page. 
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Attendance Links 

Complete the attendance/donation form to have your attendance recognized.
  • CLICK HERE to return to our ClubRunner Home Page.
  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.
  • e-Satellite Attendance - Click HERE.

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.  

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. 

  • Visiting Rotarians and guests  -  Click HERE.
  • Members of Rotary E-Club of Canada One  -  Click HERE.

Join Us!
Interested in providing Rotary Service? Unable to attend terra club meetings? 

Contact our membership chair for information or
click HERE for e-club Active Membership application.
or HERE to learn about Associate Membership
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