I had the pleasure to present our club's $1000 scholarship to Erika Hurl from Vimy Ridge Academy on Thursday June 8th.
In talking to her teachers Erika is admired for her tenacity and resilience. She has been involved in many activities, including being the Student Body President, doing morning announcements and volunteering at different community events.
Members are reminded about the UPDATED District Volunteer Security Policy, DOWNLOAD HERE.
This policy was generated from the requirement of our insurance company providing liability coverage in case of issues arising from members and non-Rotarians working with youth and other vulnerable members of our society.
The policy provides that all involved Rotarians and non-Rotarians complete a vulnerable persons police check. Click on "Read more..." or title 'Police Check' to read more about the relaxed submission procedure which has been greatly simplified.
Failure to complete the police check means members and non-members will not be able to work on any Rotary program that involves 'Vulnerable Persons'.
Contact Hans Granholm, 780-466-5566 for more information.
This Tuesday we heard from our 2017-18 President, Vince Campbell, about his experiences at the recent Rotary International Convention, that was held in Atlanta, Georgia.
It was attended by forty-three thousand people, and required two opening ceremony sessions to accommodate all of those wishing to attend. Bill Gates spoke about Polio Plus and informed everyone that it may take up to another three years to completely eliminate the disease, as isolated outbreaks are still popping up in a few parts of the world. The estimated cost for this is two point four billion dollars, and a large portion of this has already been pledged.
There were a large number of excellent speakers and the variety of sessions to attend was in the hundreds. He attended a panel discussion on ending modern slavery, that was very well presented, as well as several other break out sessions. He thanked the club for giving him the opportunity to attend and to learn about and meet so many other rotarians from around the world.
Vince’s daughter Sara and her son Quin were also at Tuesday’s meeting and he invited her to talk a little about what she does, as he has had many questions in the past about what she does for YWAM. Sara explained that Youth With A Mission is an international Christian group, founded about fifty years ago, that tries to give young people an opportunity to do mission work on a short term basis, by offering short six to ten month training sessions followed by a term of mission work. Their three goals are Mercy (similar to the types of work we do as Rotarians, in helping local people with whatever needs to be done), Evangelism and Training. Some of the things Sara and the group in Wrexham, Wales, do is to train others, work with refugees, the homeless, and the local food bank.
We celebrated the annual Rotating Wheel Dinner at the picturesque setting of the The Royal Glenora Club on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
President Dimitri gave a comprehensive report on a successful 2016-17 and our 2017-18 President, Vince Campbell, introduced his team for next year.
The handover
President Dimitri and Rotarian of the Year, Hal Quilliam
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Several new Paul Harris Fellowship awards were presented. Most notably, Isabella Basaraba, Rose Marie's granddaughter and Emily Fischbach, granddaughter of our guest and former Rotarian Otto Gloeckler, and Honorary Member Betty Germain.
In addition several PHF plus pins were presented recognizing multiple Paul Harris contributions. Watch the slide show.
A very significant milestone was reached by Bernd Reuscher as he was presented with an engraved crystal in recognition as a major donor to the Rotary Foundation.
Like last year, the Kerr's are putting on the whole show by providing food, entertainment and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Skip is donating three premium bottles, e.g. 27 year old Scotch, Masterpiece Bourbon, Platinum Tequila. Heather has provided a sign-up sheet where you can pre order and pay her in advance. Open the file in the left column or
All revenue from ticket sales and funds raised will be destined to Kiva Micro Finance, with emphasis on borrowers in Ecuador and Columbia as suggested by the Kerr's.
Skip is donating three premium bottles, e.g. 27 year old Scotch, Masterpiece Bourbon, Platinum Tequila. Heather has provided a sign-up sheet where you can pre order and pay her in advance. Open the file in the left column. All revenue from ticket sales and funds raised will be destined to Kiva Micro Finance, with emphasis on borrowers in Ecuador and Columbia as suggested by the Kerr's.
Ignite Change is a global gathering for human rights defenders, protectors, promoters, facilitators… those with a concern about the current human rights climate we live within and are working to build peace and take action globally and locally.
Participants will examine how to address four key issues from a human rights lens: human trafficking, arms, drugs and hate. Global citizens need to amplify voices and perspectives on these issues and translate concerns into non-violent direct action.
Whether you are curious about human rights and need some direction or inspiration, an active human rights defender, or one with knowledge and experience to share, this gathering will provide an opportunity to network and build a deepened collective impact.
We are inviting all Rotary Clubs in the districts to sponsor an international student or delegate to attend this Global Gathering.
Outcomes of the conference will include a report of public policy recommendations on the issues at hand and a documentation of stories and ideas.
The Global Gathering has been brought to you by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights with the support of the Tribal Chief Ventures, City of Edmonton, Government of Alberta, and Lions Club of Edmonton Golden Gate.
Rtn. Jerry Kelly from Victoria, formerly with the RC Edmonton, joined us at the zoo and gave us an invitation to join other golfers from around the world to their 54th golf tournament in Victoria BC. The "International Golfing Fellowship of Rotary" is one of the oldest Rotary Fellowships.
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