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The Rotary Club of
Edmonton Strathcona
 
Chartered 1974
e-Strathconian 
May 10, 2019
 
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Edmonton Strathcona
"The Friendly Club"
We meet Tuesdays at 12:15 PM
Woodvale Facility and Golf Clubhouse
4540 - 50 Street NW
Edmonton, AB  T6L 6B6
Canada
Phone:
(780) 466-5566
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(780) 665-7011
Email:
strathconian@telus.net
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Edmonton Community Foundation
Posted on Apr 05, 2019
 
A link to the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona Endowment Fund is now featured in a widget on our home page.
 
 
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Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Canada Flag Program Online Sign-up and Payment
May 01, 2015 – Dec 31, 2019
 
Lunch at the Devonian Gardens
Devonian Gardens
May 28, 2019
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Rotary International Convention Hamburg, 2019
Hamburg
Jun 01, 2019 – Jun 05, 2019
 
Operation Friendship Seniors Society Day of Caring
9526 - 106 Avenue
Jun 18, 2019
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Summer Solstice Celebration!
River Cree Resort & Casino
Jun 19, 2019
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
Strathcona Golf 2019
Jun 20, 2019 2:00 PM
 
Rotating Wheel Dinner
Faculty Club U of A
Jun 28, 2019
 
Zone Conference, Niagara 2019
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sep 19, 2019 – Sep 21, 2019
 
District 5370 Conference 2019
Grande Prairie
Oct 03, 2019 – Oct 05, 2019
 
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Dr Eleni Stroulia, Sensors, Data and Health
Posted by Vi Hughes on May 08, 2019
Our speaker this week was Dr. Eleni Stroulia, from the Department of Computing Science at the U. of A. Eleni spoke to us about four new technologies that are helping to transform our health.  The first new technology is data collection in the form of life logging. Many people are now using many different types of computer applications and services to maintain a running log of everyday things that are happening in their lives. This data can hen be used to help us determine patterns in our physical and mental health. The second technology is machine learning which allows us to build data driven models of health and disease. It also allows us to build decision trees that can help us to make predictions. For example, if we learn that walking makes us feel good, we can incorporate more walking into our daily activities.  He third technology is gamification. Games engage people in a deep way because they allow people to do things that they are goo at, while challenging them at the same time to improve their skills. In this way, they can be used to incentivize healthy behaviours by encouraging people to move a little more, eat better and improve their quality of sleep.  The fourth technology involves decision making based on ubiquitous augmented intelligence. This is where a logging device such as an activity logging watch, can be connected in real time to software housed on the web which can then feed information back to you in real time on whether you are meeting your current goals, or need to do a little more activity that day.
 
Eleni said that the key to all of these improvements, is the sensing devices being used. There are currently many different types of sensing devices available, and many more are in development. Eleni is interested in intelligent sensors, that can be swallowed, or attached to your body, that will then send messages to your smart phone, letting you know what they have found. One such sensor is a small pill sized device that can be swallowed and will then sense the presence of heme, a component of blood, in your digestive tract. This can let you know whether you have a bleeding ulcer or other problem with your digestive tract.  Another type of sensor is a wearable sensor with a sticky pad that attaches to you and can track you heart rate. This sensor can alert you when it detects something that is not right and then ask you to record how you are feeling at that moment. This can, in turn, help to create a real time record for a health professional to evaluate later. Another type of sensor is one that attaches to your skin and can sense you blood glucose levels. It can talk wirelessly to an implanted insulin pump which can then supply more insulin to you as needed, without the need for intervention by the wearer. These can be invaluable for people with diabetes who are not physically or mentally able to handle their daily insulin dosing.  One more type of device is a sock for babies that can sense blood oxygen levels, which can provide care givers with notification that a problem is present.
 
Other types of sensing are the smart condo, which is an apartment like space that is fitted with sensors throughout to follow the movements and activities of the inhabitant. There are sensors built into all of the doors, cupboards, appliances, chairs and beds. This allows for a person to be evaluated on their daily activities without having another person present watching them. The information gained can then be used by occupational therapists to determine the type of treatment that may be required in order to improve a person’s quality of life.  One more type of sensor is a functional mobility analysis that entails the use of a virtual gym to evaluate a person’s balance, walking and other activities to allow an occupational therapist or physical therapist to make recommendations or create a treatment plan.
 
Eleni said that the Tricorder of Star Wars fame is now a reality, albeit one with limited ability. It will only be a matter of time before we have a hand held device that will allow us to perform many types of complicated testing in even the most rustic of places.  The use of these technologies is now and will continue to transform modern medicine.
 
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Mother's Day Essay
Posted by Ellen Weber on May 10, 2019
Hope you are all well and blessed and that a spring week will soon opens its arms to you all again. Wanted to let you know that my latest essay that will appear in the Globe and Mail on May 10th, and online at https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-person/article-why-dont-we-celebrate-mother-daughter-day-instead/ one week from this Friday may relate. 
 
You may enjoy it as it was written with our moms, ourselves, and many we care about in mind, as Mother’s Day approaches a couple of days after it appears. Enjoy the week😎
Best, Ellen
 
J Percy Page Interact Club
Posted by Vi Hughes on May 08, 2019

J Percy Page Rotary Interact Club

This Tuesday we had a visit from some members of the J Percy Page Rotary Interact Club. They gave us a short update on the many activities they have done over the past year. These included a Halloween fundraiser, a movie night fundraiser and a Valentines fundraiser. They also worked to clean up the planters in front of the school. They were presented with Rotary Youth Leadership Award.
 
Additionally, this year they teamed up with the Earth Club to help plant trees around the borders of the school. They thanked our club for providing them with club logo shirts. One of their members, Abiya, spoke about her opportunity to attend the RYLY camp this year. She said that the environment there, and the relationships she made have really helped her to grow both as a person and as a leader.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Posted by Donna Hutton on May 10, 2019

Summer Solstice Celebration

As a proud sponsor of the 2019 Fort Edmonton - Rotary Fundraising Event  the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona invite you to be our guest on Wednesday, June 19th at the Summer Solstice Celebration!
 
To register, please Click Here 
 

Attached is a revised invitation to the June 19th Summer Solstice Fundraiser at Fort Edmonton Park.  The deadline for registering on May the 1st has come and gone.  The attached revised invite notes that if you RSVP by May 27th, you’ll be eligible for a trip for 2 to Las Vegas.  Your live link, previously sent, will direct your guests to Eventbrite which has also been updated to reflect the May 27th RSVP date.  You’ll want to use this invitation for additional guests that you may wish to invite. 

TO DONATE:
Your admission into the event is your 100% tax-deductible donation to Fort Edmonton Foundation.  The amount is up to you.  Details about how to donate will be included in your RSVP confirmation e-mail and in the package you will be receiving in June.
 
ABOUT FORT EDMONTON:
Fort Edmonton Park holds a special place in our Region’s history.  With the Capital Expansion, we will continue to share this community treasure with the world for generations to come.
 
All levels of government have contributed to the $168 million project.  The remaining $11 million is being raised by the community and events like this.
 
We hope we can look forward to your support and that you can join us for a great “Summer Solstice Celebration” featuring Trooper!
 
Sincerely,
 
 
The Edmonton Strathcona Rotary Club
 
Donna Hutton
President-Elect
Lunch at the Devonian Gardens
Posted by Audrey Martyn on Mar 29, 2019
 

On  Tuesday May 28, 2019 Strathcona Rotary will hold its regular meeting at the Devonian Gardens followed by a tour of the gardens. [MAP]

Lunch is $20.00 but, you  must sign up online.

You can pay online for you and your guest(s) [CLICK HERE]

Come and join us for a fun luncheon and bring guests.
An elegant evening of Scotch Mist
Posted on Apr 05, 2019
 
Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona Golf and Barbecue, Thursday , June 20th
Posted by Eric Germain on Apr 04, 2019
 
  

 
 
You are cordially invited to the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona Golf & Barbecue Dinner on Thursday June 20th, 2019.
The golf will start at 2 PM at the Millwoods Golf Course in Edmonton. [MAP] The 9 hole golf tournament will be a 4 player Texas Scramble. No previous golf experience or skill required. An experienced golfer will be the Team Captain, and the team plays the best ball on each shot. The golf package includes your nine hole green fees, shared power golf cart, practice range balls to warm up, use of the practice putting green, a tee gift which includes 3 Taylor Made golf balls, golf tees, ball marker, divot repair tool and a bottle of water. The golf package cost is $55 per player.
 
 The Barbecue Dinner will start at 5 PM at the Woodvale Community Center at the Millwoods Golf Course. We will have the prime rib burger dinner with buns, fixings & condiments, fries, Caesar salad, coleslaw, vegetable pasta salad, dessert squares, fruit, coffee & tea, and a cash bar. The barbecue dinner package cost is $25 per person.
The combined Golf & Barbecue package cost is $75 per person
 
Please RSVP to Eric Germain to attend or register and pay online. E-mail: egermain@is2.ca or telephone 780-991-0417. All Rotarians, family and friends are welcome to attend.
Rotating Wheel Dinner 2019
Posted by Audrey Martyn on Mar 29, 2019
 

Annual ROTATING WHEEL DINNER

Please join  the Board of Strathcona Rotary at the Rotating Wheel Dinner on June 28 at the Faculty Club. 

We have a  wonderful BBQ dinner with a chance to visit and meet the new Executuve for 2091-2020.  Bring a spouce or friend for a great night. 

[CLICK HERE]
Free Footie Volunteers Needed: 2019 Spring Season
Posted on Mar 12, 2019
 
I am reaching out to your Rotary/Interact Club in efforts to find volunteers for the upcoming Spring Soccer Season.
 
Our organization is called Free Footie, and we provide an afterschool free soccer program. This upcoming season, we have 11 different game locations located throughout Edmonton with 60 schools participating and close to 2,000 kids playing.
Game Days are Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 3:45/4:00 PM – 4:45/5:00 PM.
Season runs from May 6 – June 21st.
 
The roles that we have available are Field Marshal, Referees, and Coaches.
 
The Field Marshal responsibilities include:
  1. Arriving 15-20 minutes before first assigned game.
  2. Inspect field before play to ensure it is free of objects that might be a hazard.
  3. Direct teams to appropriate game field.
  4. Inspect field after play and address teams to clean up before leaving.
  5. Be emergency evacuation lead.
  6. Report any incidents or hazards to Volunteer Manager.
 
The Referee responsibilities include:
  1. Watch over the game and enforce fair play.
  2. Inspect player equipment and field equipment for safety hazards.
  3. Referee certification would be an asset but not required.
This is a perfect role for someone who is new to refereeing and looking to learn in a less-pressured environment. This position is paid.
 
The Coaches role is seen as mentor for the kids. Soccer experience isn’t necessary but we do look for volunteers who are looking to be a positive role model/mentor and have had experience with kids.
 
All volunteers will require a vulnerable sector check from the EPS.
 
It would be fantastic if you can share this with your members.
If anyone is interested, they can sign up HERE.
(If the link does not work, copy and paste this URL into a web browser: https://goo.gl/forms/KI18EAn74oYk2A662)
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
 
Thank you for all your help,
Adriana Martinez
Volunteer Manager
Free Footie YEG
 
 
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Speakers
May 14, 2019
Dr. Ioanis Nikolaidis, Ph. D.
Wireless Communication and Privacy (or not)
May 21, 2019
Lynne and Jim Washington
Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta. Pets helping people.
May 28, 2019
Lee Foote
U of A Botanic Gardens - Special Visit
Jun 04, 2019
Norman Leech
Jun 11, 2019
Dr. Margaret-Ann Armour, U of A
Jun 18, 2019
Stefan Cherwoniak
Jul 02, 2019
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Jul 09, 2019
Emily Ball, Community Relations, U of A
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May 14 - DOOR
 
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Jansen van Vuuren, Carin
 
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Pilz, Hans
 
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Hetherington, Maxine
 
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Stefanyk, Don
 
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Annicchiarico, Augie
 
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Papanicolas, Dimitri
 
May 21 - SETUP
 
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McCullough, Brenda
 
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McCullough, Ron
 
May 28 - DOOR
 
Door 1
Solash, Eric
 
Door 2
de Kok, Heather
 
May 28 - SETUP
 
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Lilly, Sam
 
Setup 2
Hetherington, Maxine
 
Jun 4 - DOOR
 
Door 1
Freeman, Dennis
 
Door 2
Sveinson, Terry
 
Jun 4 - SETUP
 
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Weber, Ellen
 
Setup 2
Brown, Ron
 
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Donna Hutton
 
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Jim Peddie
 
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Audrey Martyn
 
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Graham Gilchrist
 
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Hans Granholm
 
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Dimitri Papanicolas
 
Membership
Ellen Weber
 
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Gene Sekora
 
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Carin Jansen van Vuuren
 
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Patrick Gibson
 
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Carin Jansen van Vuuren
 
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Vi Hughes
 
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Hans Granholm
 
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May 9
 
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May 19
 
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May 20
 
Jarrod Clayton
May 23
 
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June 4
 
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June 25
 
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June 27
 
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May 20
 
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May 22
 
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May 25
 
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May 3
 
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May 10
 
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May 19
 
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May 20
 
Ken Germain
Sandy
May 25
 
Harald Kuckertz
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May 31
 
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June 4
 
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June 5
 
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May 1, 1974
45 years
 
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May 4, 2009
10 years
 
Jim Peddie
May 6, 1993
26 years
 
Doug Milne
May 24, 1994
25 years
 
Eric Solash
June 5, 2001
18 years
 
Jarrod Clayton
June 11, 2002
17 years
 
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June 15, 1993
26 years
 
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June 15, 1993
26 years
 
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June 19, 2001
18 years
 
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Zone Conference, Niagara 2019

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District 5370 Conference 2019

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