The World Health Organization has confirmed two cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Nigeria, the first cases in the country since July 2014. After passing a year without a case of the wild poliovirus, Nigeria was removed from the list of polio-endemic countries in September 2015. These cases – from two local government areas of Borno state – occurred in July 2016.
The Government of Nigeria – in partnership with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative – will take immediate steps to respond quickly to the outbreak to prevent further spread of the disease. This response will include...
Each month, eBay, the world’s largest auction website, selects a set of upcoming Live Auction events and donates a portion of all sales proceeds to Rotary. Only U.S. auction sales are eligible. See the schedule of August auctions.
From the August 2016 issue of The Rotarian
Four hundred years ago, the invention of the microscope gave us a glimpse into an aspect of the world too tiny to be seen by the human eye. The microscope works by capturing light shone on or through an object observed through lenses, which magnify the resulting image so we can see it. But a microscope has its limits. In 1873, German physicist Ernst Abbe discovered that the ability of a microscope to see past a certain size was limited not by the quality of its lens, but by the wavelength of light shining into it. And since the wavelength of visible...
From the August 2016 issue of The Rotarian
Quilts may be utilitarian objects, but Rod Buffington’s “quilt paintings” – watercolors on paper that are then covered with small bits of fabric – are geometrics where mathematics and whimsy intersect. Buffington, a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield, Ill., didn’t come up with this unusual method overnight. His voilà moment came as he beheld the mesmerizing quilts made by his grandmother, who lived to 104 and continued her craft until she was 98. To create his works, Buffington lays cotton fabric over paintings he has created, then hand-...
From the August 2016 issue of The Rotarian
Steven Goldsmith is a mediation and training leader with Mediators Beyond Borders International, an organization that develops local skills for peace building and conflict resolution around the world. Goldsmith was among 150 experts and leaders who gathered at a Rotary presidential conference in Ontario, Calif., to discuss issues related to resolving conflicts and reducing violence. More than 1,500 people attended the conference, the first of five hosted this year by 2015-16 Rotary President K.R. Ravindran and Foundation Trustee Chair Ray...
Tuesday’s speaker this week was Scott Murray (pictured), VP of Ticket Sales and Service for the Edmonton Eskimos. He talked to us about the Eskimos from a business perspective. He explained that the team is community owned with 80 shareholders, and is run by a volunteer board of nine directors.
Together with the City of Edmonton, they have spent over fifteen million dollars on improvements to Commonwealth Stadium in the last five years. Football is a unique business model, with only 10 days a year of actual sales, and it is also quite cyclical in nature.
The Eskimos have always been supporters of various local organizations. One of these is the Telus Champions in the Community Program, where the players have made over eighty appearances per year in the community. Another is the donation of the profit from the game day 50/50 towards supporting junior football in Edmonton. They regularly support the U of A Golden Bears, the Huskies and the Wildcats junior football teams. They have also raised and donated over four hundred thousand to support ovarian cancer research due to the personal efforts in support of a former staff member with ovarian cancer. They also support the ABC council of Women’s Shelters through the volunteer efforts of several players who have taken specialized training so that they can provide counseling for young men in our community. This program is currently being expanded to other teams in the CFL.
They also support children and families in need, through partnering with various social agencies around Edmonton, by providing free tickets for the family to attend football games. They do this through a program where ticket holders, or private donors can donate either cash or their unused tickets to the Grid Iron Gang. Overall it was a very interesting talk, and he graciously answered many questions from the audience.
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 Bridges to Prosperity project as suggested by the Kerr's.
The 2016-17 membership dues are due. An electronic invoice was emailed on July 21, 2016. The due date is August 31, 2016.
You can pay online from the link in the invoice or you can always open and click the link in the My Billing Account Balance link in the My ClubRunner box on the Admin page after login.
If you wish to pay by cash or cheque, give the $225.00 made out to "Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona" to Donna Hutton at your earliest convenience.
Membership fee in the club covers District dues, CN$80.00 annually and Rotary International dues, US$55.00 semi annually or US$110.00 annually.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Hutton, Treasurer, e:donnahut@telus.net
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) 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.
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.
Volunteers needed for the following YESS fundraising events:
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the following opportunities, please contact me: violet.malbeuf@YESS.org or 780 468-7070 Thanks!
Regiment MC 6th Annual Poker Run
7420 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
August 13th, 2016 Saturday
Volunteer Time – 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Looking for 3-4 volunteers to help out and assist with the BBQ. All proceeds going to YESS.
The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose -ISCWR– Coronation Ball
Ramada Inn & Conference Centre 11834 Kingsway Avenue
August 20th, 2016 Saturday
Volunteer Time – 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Looking for 2 volunteers to operate spot lights. All proceeds going to YESS.
16th Annual Charity Golf Classic
The Links Golf Course, 100 Links Road, Spruce Grove, AB
September 1, 2016 Thursday
Volunteer Time – Depending of your position/shift 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Looking for approx. 30 volunteers - Positions / Shifts are as follows: (see below)
Set up Support 6:00AM to 8:00AM Job Description & Duties
As Set Up Support, you will be assisting with all set up the morning of the tournament. There will be a team of YESS staff members and volunteers working under the direction of the Event Coordinator. After Set Up is complete and the golfing has begun, you may assist with tent turn-overs for post-golf needs, as well as doing any and all teardown that can be done during that time (i.e. teardown of things that will not be needed post-golf), if you are available. Event Coordinator will have a detailed list of what needs to be done and will designate tasks as needed. Duties are as follows:
- Assist with the unloading and sorting of bins and supplies from truck
- Assist with set up of all hole activities
- This will need to be complete by 9:30AM
- Most holes will need tables and chairs, and some will need tents (please refer to Sponsor Hole Needs from Event Coordinator for details)
- Sponsors are directed to be set up at their hole by 9:30AM, and will begin arriving at 8AM
- Hole Activity Monitor volunteers arrive at 9:00AM, and will be driven out to their holes between 9:15 and 9:30. They can assist with any last-minute set up, as needed
- Assist with set up of all tents and tables near the golf course clubhouse
- Assist with set up of interior of clubhouse
- All set up bins will be clearly labelled and ready to be placed at designated hole or area
- Area Supervisors are responsible for setting up their area (e.g. Event Coordinator must ensure that Registration has all of its necessary bins and supplies, but Registration Supervisor and/or volunteers are responsible for setting up the area)
- Event Coordinator will have more detailed notes on all set up processes
Sponsor Assistant 7:30AM to 10:00AM Job Description & Duties
As a Sponsor Assistant, your role will be to assist the Sponsor Coordinator with seeing to the needs of sponsors in the morning of the tournament. This may involve setting up sponsor signage, greeting sponsors in the morning, and coordinating with Sponsor Assistant or Coordinator to drive sponsors out to their designated hole for setting up their activity/food. Duties are as follows:
- Sign in at Volunteer Table and ensure you receive your volunteer lanyard and t-shirt
- Assist Sponsor Coordinator to place sponsor signage around golf course and at appropriate holes, if not yet complete upon your arrival
- Sponsors will begin arriving around 8AM and will be greeted by Sponsor Coordinator and Sponsor Assistant
- Sponsor Assistant or Coordinator will advise sponsors of which hole they will be at for the day, but you will also have a list and map
- Sponsors will need to be set up by 9:30AM
- There will be volunteers on all designated holes by 9:30AM
- Transport of sponsor and food/supplies will be arranged by Sponsor Coordinator or Assistant, and they will inform you of which sponsor you will be driving
- There will be 2-3 Sponsor Aides who will each have access to a golf cart to transport sponsors and supplies to holes
- Please try to be efficient when dropping off sponsors and returning to Valet Table, as other sponsors may be waiting for transport. But remember to drive safely!
- After shift is complete, please sign out at Volunteer Table or head to next volunteer position, if staying for the day
Photography Assistant 8:00AM to 3:30PM Job Description & Duties
As Photography Assistant, your role will be to assist our photographer from One Step Beyond with photographing the event. Photos will be taken of golfers, staff, volunteers, and signage. Duties are as follows:
- Sign in at Volunteer Table and ensure you receive your volunteer lanyard and t-shirt
- Volunteer Coordinator will arrange for you to be introduced to photographer
- You will assist photographer with carrying equipment, driving the golf cart and setting up for shots, as needed
- Photographer is tasked with photographing the entire event, from start until finish
- He needs photos of all sponsor signs, activities, contests, food, golfers, volunteers, staff, décor, etc.
- He will have a list of shots he is required to take. Please assist him with ensuring he gets all of these shots
- Encourage golfers, staff and volunteers to have fun with the photos!
Registration Support 8:00AM to 10:00AM Job Description & Duties
As Registration Support, you will register golfers as they arrive for the day, accept payment for golf fees and advise golfers which team they are playing on. You will ensure their golf bags are properly tagged with their team number. Duties are as follows:
- Sign in at Volunteer Table and ensure you receive your volunteer lanyard and t-shirt
- Greet the golfers and thank them for coming
- Check golfers / teams off of the list as they arrive
- Some golfers may be registered under their own name
- Some golfers may only be registered as ‘Guest’ of a company
- You will have registration lists for both of these
- If a golfer has not yet paid his/her fees for the tournament, collect payment if they ask to pay at that time, following all payment procedures – Deanne will be at the registration desk to assist with payments.
- Do not ask any golfers to pay. If they haven’t paid yet and they do not ask to pay at the tournament, YESS will follow up with them after the tournament to collect payment
- Remind golfers of their starting hole number and tee-off time
- Provide golfers with information about the day, such as 50/50 sales, Red Tee Ribbons sales and Mulligan sales (there will be a separate table nearby Registration for purchasing these)
- Direct golfers to breakfast area inside golf club house
- More detailed Registration processes will be explained to volunteers upon arrival at the course
Volunteer Relief Teams 10:00AM to 4:00PM Job Description & Duties
Volunteer Relief Teams are responsible for ensuring that all volunteer Hole Monitors receive adequate breaks, food and plenty of water. As Hole Monitors are unable to leave their hole unattended and will not have access to a golf cart, it is important you are not lingering at one hole for too long to ensure that all volunteers are having bathroom breaks, a chance to get out of the sun, and are staying properly hydrated.
There will be two teams of Volunteer Relief volunteers to provide breaks and lunch to volunteers out on the course – you will be paired up with another volunteer. Each pair will be provided with a golf cart for the day as well as a map of the golf course, for which each pair will be responsible for covering 9 of the 18 holes. You will be instructed on which holes have volunteers and what to bring them in terms of food and drinks. Duties are as follows:
Sign in at the volunteer table upon arrival, and sign out at the end of your shift
The Volunteer Supervisor or Assistant will:
Provide you with your volunteer t-shirt and lanyard.
Assign you a golf cart
Introduce you to the other member of your Volunteer Relief Team
Provide you with a map indicating which holes you are responsible for covering
Many of the golf holes are serving food or beverages. Around lunch time, you will go to the holes with food/drinks and gather an assortment of food for the volunteers. You will deliver the food to the volunteers, and make sure they have enough water for the afternoon
Throughout the day, drive around your half of the course to check in on volunteers
If a volunteer needs a break from the sun or to use the washroom, one member of your team will stay behind at the golf hole while the other drives the volunteer to the clubhouse for their break
Alternatively, both Volunteer Reliefs can stay at the hole and the Hole Monitors can take the golf cart to the clubhouse on their own. If this is the case, ensure you get instructed on what the activity or food is at the hole you’ll be covering. No hole must be left unattended for any length of time.
Please be careful while driving the golf cart, and follow all golf cart rules and etiquette
o Be aware when golfers are taking a shot. Please stop your cart and wait until the entire team has finished their turn
o Be aware of stray golf balls – especially if monitoring a hole in one!
o Please stay on the cart path and do not drive on the green
o Be careful crossing roadways, as part of the cart path crosses a residential road (look for traffic and pedestrians before crossing)
- While it may be tempting to stay stopped at a specific hole and hang out with people you may know, please remember that volunteers are relying on you to come around regularly!
- Volunteers are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.
Hole Monitors 9:00AM to 4:30PM Job Description & Duties
As Hole Monitor, you will be assigned to a specific hole to be stationed at for the duration of the tournament. Your role will be to be to explain and monitor any contests or activities happening at your assigned hole, to watch for any hole in ones, to give away swag/food/drinks/etc. or other duties as required at your specific assignment. The vast majority of the holes have been sponsored by various company or community partners, and thus they will have signage placed around the hole. Encourage golfers to participate in the activities and have a good time!
- Sign in at Volunteer Table and ensure you receive your volunteer lanyard and t-shirt
- Volunteer Coordinator will brief you on your hole assignment and arrange for you to be taken out to the hole that you will be monitoring
It is your responsibility to become familiar with the contest rules and prizes (all information will be provided for you)
- Important: do not talk or distract the golfer when they are teeing off
- Keep your area neat, tidy and free of garbage
- Food and water will be brought to you throughout the day, and breaks will be provided by our Volunteer Relief Teams
- You are welcome to walk to the clubhouse if you need a break (some holes are much closer than others)
- If you see a staff or other volunteer on a golf cart, you can ask to catch a ride with them.
- Do not ask golfers for rides!
- You will have Violet’s cell phone number at the hole – please text if there is something urgent.
Hole #4: Hole-in-One Spotting
Volunteers:
Your role: Monitor the hole for any hole-in-ones! You will be situated near the green – watch for wayward balls heading in your direction!
If someone gets a hole in one:
- Congratulate them
- Collect contact information (full name and phone number)
- Inform Volunteer Coordinator or other YESS staff as soon as possible
Prize for hole-in-one: $5 000
Hole sponsored by: sk events
Hole #5: Draw Activity
Volunteers:
Your role: Engage with golfers at the hole. Offer anyone to enter the draw for a City TV/Dinner TV prize pack. Prize pack will be given away at the banquet following the tournament.
Hole sponsored by: City TV and Dinner Television
Hole #6: Hole-in-One Spotting
Volunteers:
Your role: Monitor the hole for any hole-in-ones! You will be situated near the green – watch for wayward balls heading in your direction!
If someone gets a hole in one:
- Congratulate them
- Collect contact information (full name and phone number)
- Inform Volunteer Coordinator or other YESS staff as soon as possible
Prize for hole-in-one: $5000
Hole sponsored by: Investor’s Group
Hole #9: Serving Food/Beverage
Volunteers:
Your role: Serve the provided food and beverages to golfers. Replenish food on table, as needed and keep hole tidy (clean up any crumbs/garbage, etc.)
Hole sponsored by: YESS
Hole #14: Hole-in-One Spotting
Volunteers:
Your role: Monitor the hole for any hole-in-ones! You will be situated near the green – watch for wayward balls heading in your direction!
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