On Tuesday, we heard from Cheryl Salter -Roberts (pictured), Manager and Grief Educator for the Pilgrims Hospice Society and Pilgrims Briar Patch Center for Grieving Families.
They have two locations where they offer their services, one in west Edmonton, and the other in Sherwood Park. They provide day programs, three days a week, for terminally ill people, to provide a respite for caregivers, and they also offer counselling services to children, young people and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Their hospice program is modeled after the UK hospice concept and aims to add life to the remaining days at the end of life. They also have a compassionate companions program that visits people at their place of residence, home or hospital. In addition, last summer they began to offer a summer day camp for grieving children.
Many people do not have the words to express their grief, especially, children and young people, so the programs they offer involve creative means of expression, to allow them to work through their grief. Currently, the number one cause of death in Alberta is suicide and the number two cause is accidents, both of which can be particularly difficult to understand.
Their overall yearly budget is just under one million dollars, of which about twelve percent, for ten patients, is covered by Alberta Health Care. The remainder is raised by donations through several functions that take place throughout the year. They currently have five full time staff, several part time staff and over eighty trained volunteers to help with their programs.
Annual Christmas meal for St. Teresa of Calcutta School -- Thank You!
We received a note for Kyle Porter, Principal:
Hello Hans,
On behalf of our school community, I would like to thank you and your volunteer members for taking the time to serve at our Annual Christmas Dinner. It was a packed house once again and your members helped to ensure that it flowed smoothly! I hope they enjoyed the experience as much as we enjoyed having themJ
The annual Christmas meal is prepared by an area Junior High School for the students and families of St. Teresa. This is one of the rare opportunities they have to get all families in the (economically challenged) area involved and build community around the school.
The annual Christmas meal was prepared by an area Junior High School for the students and families of St. Teresa. This is one of the rare opportunities they have to get all families in the (economically challenged) area involved and build community around the school.
On Tuesday, we voted on two points of business. The Treasurer’s 2015-16 report, presented by Donna Hutton and the new slate of Club Officers for the 2017-18 year, presented by Harald Kukertz. Both passed with no objections.
Every year, the Ice on Whyte Festival grabs Canadian winter by the snowballs and carves it into a wicked combo of ice and art. Just imagine, 155,000 pounds of ice is dumped just to prep for this week long party – on purpose! So, get your toque on and come down to the International Ice Carving Competition, ride a gigantic ice slide, or learn to carve ice just like a pro. One of the hottest shows is on the last night, where you’ll see fire melt an ice sculpture right back into H20. You’ll be right in your element. Get it? -
Watch for more details about the volunteer obligations.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is a social program of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona. It is designed to provide an opportunity for Club members and spouses/companions to meet other Club members in an informal, social, small group setting.
Typically a Member would Host one month and be a Guest for two months. All Members are encouraged to participate - even if for only one month. The visitors should expect anything from spaghetti or pizza to steaks. The most important part of this program is the fellowship and the opportunity to get to know each other better.
On behalf of the Superstition Rotary Club you are invited to participate in the Annual Rotary Can-Am Golf Tournament. This is a fun tournament on one of Arizona's premier golf courses at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort.
While this is a Ryder Cup Format, it is also a Canadian - American Golf Challenge!! I'm campaigning for as many Canadian golfers as possible to play and 'take the cup'! The registration fee is $125 per person or $250 a twosome.
The Challenge is scheduled for January 14, 2017 at Gold Canyon Golf Resort's fantastic Dinosaur Mountain course, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., in Gold Canyon. We look forward to your participation! Attached for your information are complete details regarding the event and registration. For additional information, please feel free to contact the following individuals: Len LaFlesch (lenlaflesch@gmail.com) 650-400-7700 or Ryan Duff (ryan@gcgr.com) 480-671-5566.
This, the largest fundraiser of the Superstition Mountain Rotary Club, is quickly approaching. Get your registration(s) in. Feel free to pass this information on to others who may want to participate or contribute.
Members are reminded about the 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. See below or click 'Read more...'
Contact Hans Granholm, 780-466-5566 for more information.
District 5370 Police Record Check Process
The procedure applies to both Rotarians and non-Rotarians involved in any Rotary sponsored vulnerable person activity.
Have a vulnerable persons record check completed.
Submit your application with the Club’s letter of introduction (obtained by Hans Granholm) to the local police service.
After you receive the certificate, submit the original (photocopies are not accepted) (This procedure is to be updated) to the address in my signature below or alternately deliver to the District office.
Original is reviewed by Youth Protection Chair, Staff Sergeant Brian Scott.
Original and letter of certification are returned to volunteer directly. (To be updated)
Provide a photocopy to the club.
Certification lasts for a period of three years.
Police procedure:
RCMP
Certification is free of charge and sometimes they will complete the certification while you wait (if you have time to wait).
Edmonton Police Service (EPS)
EPS charges $15 for the certification and be aware that they accept cheque or money order ONLY. No cash or plastic. Cheque or money order should be made out to “City of Edmonton”.
The certificate will be mailed to you, usually within a week.
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