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...
Rotary members, their families and friends can support Rotary’s work by bidding on antiques, artwork, jewelry, and collectibles through eBay Live Auctions events.
Each month, Rotary will promote on its social media outlets a set of upcoming Live Auctions events, and eBay, the world’s largest auction website, will donate a portion of all sale proceeds from those events to Rotary.
Live Auctions events enable buyers to participate in auctions across the United States -- held at such auction houses as Sotheby’s, Swann, and Freeman’s -- without leaving home. Under this proceeds-sharing...
A new email purporting to be from Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith is targeting Rotary members. The email falsely claims that members can become End Polio Now ambassadors if they email club information to a Gmail address within 48 hours.
The fraudulent email has the subject line “BECOME AN END POLIO AMBASSADOR” and is sent from a fake email address.
This is a scam. Rotary staff is working to resolve the issue. Avoid being the victim of scams by deleting any email that appears suspicious.
Why: This is the largest fundraiser for our club in terms of revenue generated over a two day period. This revenue is basically divided into two and funds a majority of our community projects, local and international over a two year period. -
On Tuesday April 5, 2016 Mr. Werner Wnendt, the Ambassador of Germany to Canada, visited our Rotary Club and gave a short but very informative presentation about current global events.
The membership had the opportunity to raise several issues of concern like the present refugee crisis in Europe and in particular the integration of refugees into the German society.
The Ambassador pointed out that although Germany was overwhelmed with the recent influx of refugees, it tries to accommodate them in an orderly, but speedy effort and avoids mistakes of neighboring countries by not concentrating them in areas of big cities.
Other points of interest discussed were the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), its ratification and possible opposition to the treaty. The Ambassador pointed out that once applied, it will offer businesses more and better opportunities in Canada as well as in Europe and will benefit consumer on both sides.
Our regular Tuesday meeting is reconvened to the Youth Empowerment Support Services location at 10310 85 Ave NW. We will be briefed on how and where our principal local community funding is applied. The luncheon cost is $5.00. Please pay at the door.
Parking in the Impark lot immediately west of the Armoury for $2. Proceeds go to YESS.
Rotary International President Ravi Ravindran is coming to District 5370 from April 21, 2016 to April 24, 2016. He will be staying in the Edmonton area and there are a number of events you can participate in. There are two big ways you can really help us in our efforts. 1. Tell all of your friends and fellow employees about President Ravi’s visit. 2. Please join us whenever you can. Here is what’s going on:
April 21, 2016
President Ravi and Vanathy will visit Fort Edmonton Park to listen to a performance by YONA Sistema and learn more about the park and Rotary’s involvement. Start time is 2:45 and we have a limited number of seats available for members and guests to join us. There is no charge to attend, registration is first come first served and will be limited to 225. More information and registration is available on our Rotary District 5370 website: http://www.crsadmin.com/Gen/EventPlanner/EventServices.aspx?aid=50012
April 23, 2016
Walk to End Polio:
Come and Walk with President Ravi and Vanathy to help End Polio Now! This is a tradition of the Rotary Club of Edmonton and they are asking all District Rotarians to join them in raising awareness and funds. Pledge sheets are available on the registration site. Please register and come wearing red to make sure we stand out from the crowd. Can you imagine the awareness we would create if 500 of us were to walk along the streets of Edmonton on Saturday at noon? The press has been invited, President Ravi and Vanathy will be there, Rotary International Director Julia Phelps will be there, Rotary International Director-Elect Dean Rohrs will be there, District Governor Tim and Sally will be there, all we need is you! Please join us and help make this an event to remember.
Timmy’s Double Double Challenge still works for any pledges made for this event. That means that for every cup of coffee you donate Bill and Melinda Gates will donate 2 and the Canadian Government will donate 2. That’s 5 cups of coffee for donating a single cup! Can’t beat that.
Petra Remy, from the Edmonton Rotary Club, attended our Tuesday meeting to personally invite us to attend their 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner to be held on 23 April at the Westin Hotel downtown.
RI President KR Ravindran will be delivering the keynote speech. It promises to be an entertaining time for all. They are hoping to see as many past and present members and friends in attendance as possible.
Be sure to read the newsletter page 2, last paragraph from Nepal click on 'Read More...'
The following is an email received (unedited) by Eric Germain from Nepal:
Hy sir Namaste!
How are you ?
we are also fine and hope you are also fine there .
we are very very sorry because we can;t send email on time. we are hilly area of Nepal. we are very very happy to the support at our school from you and Rotary club. for the stage / (Program hall).
Just yesterday sat our school management committee meeting and decided to further construction work immediately.
this email with sent photograph make the place of stage. i will send other photos of constructions works when start. Now what should process to complete this ?
Ok bye see you again next email.
we are waiting for your email. thank you very much.
Bankot primary school
Dangsing 5 Kaski
Nepal.
Hello Bankot,
Thank you for your update message and photos. The children photo is great, and the construction photo shows good progress on your program hall and stage project. The view of the Himalayas is impressive. Please keep myself on behalf of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona , and the Rotary Club of Pokhara posted on future progress.
Q: Who has the right of way when four cars approach a four-way stop at the same time?
A: The pick-up truck with the gun rack and the bumper sticker saying, "Guns don't kill people. I do."
You educate a man; you educate a man. You educate a woman; you educate a generation. -- Brigham Young
Can you donate a "Wonderful" prize for some lucky winner?
We've been handing out prizes like crazy lately.
Grower Direct Dozen Rose Cards, plus books, Imported Dominican Coffee, Shirts, Knives, Cookies, Picnic baskets and of course Wine have been popular prizes every week.
We'll keep it up with fun stuff and help Operation Eyesight for a long time I hope.
Just give Ken or Eric Germain your good stuff for consideration.
Thanks Donna Hutton for the present "Valuable Prize", to be won for the right spin.
A collage of fun items, some edible!
Also available: a dozen roses thanks to Heather de Kok Floral Design; as well as a bottle of wine
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