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After a series of three earthquakes -- two in Japan and one in Ecuador -- killed hundreds of people, injured thousands, and caused billions of dollars in damage late last week, Rotary members in those regions have created disaster relief funds to help survivors.
In Ecuador, the powerful 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Saturday night has killed more than 400 people, with 2,500 injured. Those figures are expected to rise.
Rotary District 4400 established a service fund to raise money for relief efforts. Contact District Governor Manuel A. Nieto Jijon for information on how to donate.
In Japan,...
Get live updates and vote totals from the Council on Legislation on Rotary.org beginning on 11 April.
Representatives from Rotary clubs worldwide will gather in Chicago 10-15 April to consider changes to the policies that guide Rotary International and its member clubs.
Many of this year’s proposed changes are designed to increase membership by giving clubs greater flexibility in the timing and the nature of their meetings. Other proposals would amend membership requirements.
The Rotary Foundation and UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education are offering up to 10 scholarships for graduate study at UNESCO-IHE's Delft campus in the Netherlands. The aim is to increase the number of trained professionals who can devise, plan, and implement water and sanitation solutions in developing areas. The scholarships also are designed to promote long-term relationships between Rotary members and skilled water and sanitation professionals.
Scholars will receive a Master of Science degree in urban water and sanitation, water management, or water science and engineering. The...
Interact clubs are making a positive difference in schools and communities around the world. Leaders of sponsor Rotary clubs and districts should make sure their Interact clubs get the recognition they deserve by verifying that they qualify for a Presidential Citation.
First, ensure that the Interact club status is active in Rotary's database by checking the Listing of Club-Sponsored Organizations report in Rotary Club Central. If a sponsored club is not listed, submit the Interact Club Certification Form by 1 March.
Then, verify by 15 April that your Interact clubs have qualified for the...
We have all watched and heard the horrific flash fire emergency unfolding in Fort McMurray, and many of you may be wondering how you may help. So here is a run down on ways to do just that.
Please note the text and links have been updated.
A member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona, who wishes to remain anonymous, has pledged to match any of our members' donations dollar for dollar up to $1,000. As of the time of this writing we have no deadline for the matching grants, but we suggest you submit your pledge on or before Friday May 13th. After you have finished the pledge form, please advise Rick Harcourt , cell or text: 780-965-4453 of the amount pledged in order to coordinate our anonymous member's pledge.
In the short term most of their needs are being taken care of by The Red Cross and similar emergency response organizations. They are aware of the offers of help from throughout the district and have shared that with all of their club members. They will be sure to direct anyone in need of help either to a local Rotary club or the District office where we will make sure their needs are taken care of.
What we have heard is that the biggest need will be in the medium to long term once they are back in their homes and can assess what is needed. That's where Rotary comes in! What we do best is stay in for the long term and help through projects and donations once the needs are determined. I promised all Rotarians from Fort McMurray that Rotary International will be there to help them as long as it takes to get them going again. That is where we need your support. If you are planning to make a cash donation please do so through the Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation “Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund”. Donations are eligible for a Canadian tax-deductible receipt and will be disbursed in accordance with the wishes of an advisory committee made up of Fort McMurray residents (including Rotarians). You can make your donation by mailing a cheque to:
The Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation has established the “Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund” to assist in the rebuilding of that city following this tragic fire. The Charitable Foundation is now ready to accept donations, for which tax receipts will be issued. The Foundation will rely on an independent committee of Fort McMurray stakeholders (including the Rotary clubs and the municipality) for advice on disbursal of the funds.
Donations may be from individuals or corporations. Rotary clubs may wish to facilitate this process by collecting donations, and then forwarding either the individual cheques or a cheque drawn on the club’s account for the total amount, along with a list of the donors and their addresses and postal codes.
Please make cheques payable to: "Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation" and forward to:
Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation
c/o Rotary District 5370 Office
16030 – 104 Ave.. NW
Edmonton AB T5P 0S3
Please annotate cheques “Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund”
If you wish to make a donation using a charge card, you may do so using ATB Cares. ATB matches donations with an additional 15%. Here’s the link:
On Tuesday we received a demonstration and a big thank you from Laura Larsan (pictured), of the CNIB Children's Program Development, for our donation towards the purchase of a 3D printer.
She explained some of the many ways this printer can be used in their classroom environment to help vision impaired children to understand the world around them. It allows them to print objects that they can touch and feel, so that they have a better understanding of shapes and relative sizes of the things around them, when they are spoken about.
It can also be used by the Mobility program to print 3D maps of the an area to help them understand what their neighbourhood looks like. They do not use it to print objects for which good models are readily available.
It can be used to explain concepts in science, math and art. They also hope to be able to use it to print custom fitted glasses for children who have difficulty with normal glasses, and are also looking forward to being able to use it for other things that they have not even thought of yet.
We received an enthusiastic thank you from Emmy Steubing, Director of Edmonton Public Library Fund Development, for our donation towards their Welcome Baby Kit program.
This program encourages young parents to engage with their children though singing and reading by distributing a Welcome Baby Kit to new parents at their child's second month immunization visit to an Alberta Health public health clinic.
The kit contains a children's music CD, a story book, a brochure explaining the program and a letter letting them know which person or group donated the funds for their kit.
The program has raised enough funds to continue into 2018, at which time the City of Edmonton council has pledged to continue with ongoing funding of the program.
On Tuesday, we received a generous donation from Marge MacLean, Bob Sandercock's sister, of five hundred dollars from the sale of a car that he recently sold for her.
She felt that she could support us in our donations that we have made to the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund.
The buyer of the car also kindly donated another one hundred to our club, when they heard what the money was to go towards.
Posted by Stephan Jansen van Vuuren
on May 20, 2016
Caren and Skip Kerr hosted a great many members and guests in their home at Oktober Fest last year. View photo album from last year's fest.
This year they are graciously opening their door and their hearts again in hosting a Hawaiian Feast with all the trimmings provided.
The date is Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 4:00 pm (1600) till 9:00 pm (2100).
Like last year, the Kerr's are putting on the whole show by providing food, entertainment and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Cocktails are $5 extra.
There will be prizes for best theme dressed couple or person.
All revenue from ticket sales will be destined to a project to be determined by the club.
This year we will have an Early Bird and a late purchase option:
From now till midnight (EDT) June 30, the ticket price is $40/ea
From May 1 till midnight (EDT) June 15, the ticket price is $45/ea
From June 16 till midnight (EDT) August 12, the ticket price is $50/ea
The pope and a lawyer are on the elevator to heaven. When they arrive at the gates, there's a mad rush of angels, saints, and other holy people on their way to greet them.
When they arrive, they pick the lawyer up on their shoulders and carry him off cheering hysterically. The pope is deeply saddened.
St. Peter sees this and goes over to him and says, "Don't feel bad. We get popes in here all the time, it's not every day we get a lawyer."
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. Ronald Reagan
WANTED – Flag planters, sales & marketing personnel
Bob Sandercock is bringing 500 miniature Canadian Flags to our meeting on Tuesday. Bob says he generated 11 new flag customers last year from the miniature flag planting, Sounds like a win win to me!
For information about the miniature lawn flag and its purpose, contact Bob Sandercock
The 2016 updated brochure is now posted in the files section of the Canada Flag site page.http://tinyurl.com/FlagProg
An online registration/payment feature is now in place. You can register yourself and direct friends and neighbours to this form:http://tinyurl.com/flagpayment
This important club fund raising initiative needs your help! We currently generate close to $19,000 per year (less expenses) from our “Canadian Flag Program”. Your ideas about how to retain current clients and grow the business would be welcomed.
If all our “able bodied” members were to generate or continue to maintain a small manageable customer base close to home, it would enable us to continue this program. Existing large customer client routes also need to be maintained as best we can and your help would be appreciated for these accounts.
Maintenance of existing physical inventory is ongoing and new flags, poles & holders have been ordered. A reasonably accurate list of current clients has been produced. Your thoughts & offers of assistance, where needed, can be communicated via e-mail to our chairperson Dennis. email: freeman5@telus.net He is looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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