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The Rotary Club of
Edmonton Strathcona
 
Chartered 1974
e-Strathconian 
September 13, 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) 918-1079
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Email:
strathconian@telus.net
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Youth Exchange 2019-20
The Rotary Clubs of Edmonton Strathcona and Edmonton South are partnering in the Youth Exchange program for 2019-20.
 
Click on THIS LINK  PERIODICALLY to open the photo album chronicling the adventures of our inbound student from Denmark, Celina Jensen and our outbound student Stephanie Leach being hosted in France.
 
Use this short URL to promote the album: https://tinyurl.com/YEX2019-20
 
 
Contacts:
 
RC Edmonton South, Lynne Fisher: 
 
RC Edmonton Strathcona, Carin Jansen van Vuuren, 
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News
Hurricane Relief Efforts
Posted by RID Jeffry Cadorette on Sep 02, 2019
 

HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF EFFORTS

Hi everyone,
 
This morning (Monday) I texted with Past President Barry. While Nassau was spared the full force of Dorian, and he and Esther are fine, other parts of his country are devastated having been dealt a blow with Dorian’s full fury. Dorian is now headed toward the US and other parts of our neighboring  Zones 33 & 34.
 
Whether you want to help Barry’s District, the Bahamas, or one of the states in the southern part of the US that are awaiting Dorian, the link below will give you information on how to do that.
 
At the bottom of the link is a form telling you additional ways you can donate. The Rotary Foundation Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is set up in North Carolina and is able to make international donations. You can designate where you would like the funds to be directed in the memo portion of the check you write. A representative from each district in Zone 33 &34 will determine where to allocate the funds. They have experience with this DAF and process having had multiple hurricanes last year. Share this link on social media wherever you deem appropriate
 
       Thanks
       Jeff
 
 
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Bruce Flesher
Posted by Bob Sandercock on Aug 23, 2019

Bruce Flesher

Bob Sandercock has graciously submitted the following UPDATE:
 
Bruce is and has been in the hospital for two weeks.
I had talked to him when he first went in but he was discharged after one day.
I did not know he was readmitted a day later.
He is in good spirits but still needing tests and therapy.
He is turning 88 on Saturday!!
 
Bruce is now at the Glenrose rehab facility.
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Upcoming Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Canada Flag Program Online Sign-up and Payment
May 01, 2015 – Dec 31, 2019
 
YESS: Youth Empowerment – Starlight Casino
Starlight Casino West Edmonton
Sep 16, 2019 – Sep 17, 2019
 
Zone Conference, Niagara 2019
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sep 19, 2019 – Sep 21, 2019
 
October Fest, RC St. Albert
Red Willow Place
Sep 21, 2019 6:00 PM
 
Eye Ball Gala Invitation-September 28, 2019
The Westin Hotel
Sep 28, 2019 6:00 PM
 
District 5370 Conference 2019
Grande Prairie
Oct 03, 2019 – Oct 05, 2019
 
Cabaret 2019
Oct 18, 2019
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Social evening at O'Byrne's Irish Pub
O'Byrne's Irish Pub
Oct 22, 2019 6:00 PM
 
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Stories
Judith Pinto, Classification Talk
 
Posted by Vi Hughes on Sep 10, 2019
This past Tuesday we heard from one of our newest members, Judith Pinto. Judith’s classification is Occupational Therapy and her club sponsor was Jim Peddie.  
Judith told us that she first encountered Rotary about twenty-three years ago when she was working as a community health development worker and she was giving talks to various community groups. Judith said that she originally studied zoology and was hoping to go into genetics, when her father suggested she apply to become an occupational therapist. She was hoping for a rejection letter when she got accepted and her life’s direction changed completely. She said that sometimes life is like that and we just have to find a way to pull ourselves into a field that we never would have considered at first. Judith said that she has always loved music, art and playing with doll houses and miniatures, and now she gets to do it every day.
 
She now has a private practice as an Occupational Therapist specializing in Psychotherapy and is a certified sand play therapist. She works with children with special needs, learning disabilities and mental health challenges.  Many of these children are non-verbal and the sand play is an opportunity for them to understand their world better and also to let others know what their inner world is like. They get to build a mini version of their inner thoughts using miniature figures of all different kinds in a tray of sand. Judith said that she has shelves and shelves full of all kinds of figures, toy furniture, mini houses and other kinds of objects that they can choose from.  She said that doing this often helps these children with things like recurring nightmares and other issues that they may be having. In the end it helps the children grow into who they are. Judith also gave us some background on the rationale for sand play and said that it is often useful with adults as well.
 
On a more personal note, Judith told us about her love of animals, in particular birds. She said that she used to keep budgies and that one pair they had actually had a clutch of babies. She now has a twenty-six year old blue and gold Macaw. She said that when they first got it, it did not know how to fly even short distances and would launch itself onto the ground from it’s perch, often breaking off feathers or worse in the process. She and her daughter also have two dogs, a maltese cross and a husky cross.  She said that as a teen she played piano, guitar and ukulele, but now her musical passion is to sing jazz. She first got interested in it while living in Japan where it is very popular. Then a co-worker encouraged her to give it a try. She ended up taking a lot of workshops and has sung in public a few times.
 
Judith said in closing that she hopes to get into more volunteer work and be able to use some of her talents to help others through Rotary. We would like to thank Judith for her very interesting and entertaining talk and look forward to getting to know her better.
 
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Max de Kok, ShelterBox Canada Donation
 
Posted by Vi Hughes on Sep 10, 2019
 
This week we were very pleased to have Max de Kok, Heather’s son, come to our meeting to donate the sixteen dollars he earned by selling lemonade to ShelterBox Canada to help with the disaster in the Bahamas.
 
 
 
Sad News
Posted by Rose Marie Basaraba on Sep 13, 2019
Condolecence thoughts are extended to Sam Lilly in the loss of his mother in Vancouver last week. Our thoughts are with him.
Cabaret 2019
Posted on Sep 03, 2019
 

Edmonton Comedy Festival presents:

Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona is proud to participate with the Edmonton Comedy Festival to raise funds that contribute to our End Polio Now campaign!
 
Tickets go on sale September 2nd – priced at $25.00 each
 
 
Our club has 20 tickets to sell for this fundraiser.
 
Rotary members can purchase online from our Clubrunner site. You can also purchase directly from us at our Tuesday meetings. See Audrey or Maggi
Cabaret Series
 
Friday, October 18th at 8:00pm at the Varscona Hotel on the PRODUCTION WORLD STAGE - RUN TIME: 90 MINUTES
 
Comedians tell us every year that the Varscona Hotel is their favorite venue so we brought it back. The Cabaret Series has a more casual feel to it with the audience up close and personal. We pack the room with local charity and not-for-profit groups looking to raise money for their organizations and then deliver a great comedy show. This one features L.A.’s Lisa Alvarado with Edmonton’s Mike Dambra and Vancouver’s Julie Kim hosted by the “Edmonton Comedy Festival On Tour” regular Paul Sveen.
 
Gibson's in Greece with the Greek
Posted on Sep 13, 2019
When in Greece...
 
Shelterbox in action
Posted by Donna Hutton on Sep 13, 2019
 
ShelterBox, Rotary International's Project Partner in disaster relief has a team in The Bahamas.
 
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Northern Bahamas as a category 5 storm on September 1. UN reports have estimated that 15,000 homes have been severely damaged or destroyed.
 
ShelterBox has responsible decision to deploy criteria to determine if and when aid should be sent to families. Experience has taught us that taking the time to make decisions means we get the right support to people sooner.  
 
Currently ShelterBox is in the assessment phase. Families on affected islands have been evacuated to the capital city, Nassau. Our Response Team, is in Nassau, coordinating with other humanitarian agencies to assess if there is a gap in the need for emergency shelter, and determine what aid will best help families recover.
 
The situation is complex and our team is working through a huge number of factors. Transport and communications on the affected islands are poor with ports and airports damaged, and many roads under water. People are still being evacuated, and search and rescue remains a priority. Flooding and debris make it nearly impossible to set up emergency shelter at this stage.
 
ShelterBox is working with Rotary.
 
The ShelterBox team, including Jim Robinson, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Rotary Liaison at ShelterBox is collaborating closely with Immediate Past Rotary International President Barry Rassin and District 7020 and 6990 Disaster Management committees to provide an update on our progress and share information.
 
 
 
ShelterBox Canada | 159 Jane Street, Office 2, Toronto, Ontario M6S 3Y8 Canada
 
The team is working with local partners and Rotary leadership to get to the most affected areas. We are also working to understand how we may be able to help people who have been evacuated. 
  
It is important to ShelterBox that we take time in this phase to better understand the situation on the ground to see if our aid is required and, if so, to ensure families receive the support they need most.
 
While we do not have a restricted fund established for Hurricane Dorian, any gift to ShelterBox Canada will support essential shelter and tools for families recovering after disaster around the world.
 
Yours in Rotary,
Tess Widdifield
Rotary and Community Fundraising Manager
ShelterBox Canada
Member, The Rotary Club of Toronto Twilight
Video Update from the Field
 
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ShelterBox and Rotary are official Project Partners in international disaster relief. ShelterBox Canada is a registered charity independent of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation. Charitable Registration # 84628 3208 RR0001
 
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Meals on Wheels fundraiser
Posted by Vince Campbell on Sep 13, 2019
 
 
Join Edmonton Meals on Wheels at our Annual Fundraiser September 19th! Event proceeds to benefit low-income seniors and homebound individuals throughout our city.
 
The event features a DJ, live artists, silent auction, door prizes and delicious appetizers made by our Red Seal Chef!
 
Purchase tickets to our annual fundraiser on EventBrite HERE
 
 
Don’t forget about our 2 raffles:
 
WestJet Travel Voucher, get your raffle tickets HERE                                      
                  
                     
 
$500 VIA Rail Travel Voucher, get your raffle tickets HERE
 
                                                
 
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22 October O’Byrnes Irish Pub Fundraiser
 
Posted by Vi Hughes on Sep 05, 2019
Come and join us for a pint and listen to a Celtic band any time after 6:00 pm at
 
10616-82 Ave. NW, Edmonton.
 
There will be a Cover Charge of $25 which will go to Polio Plus.
 
There will be no regular meeting this day so that everyone can attend this event.
Ron McCullough honoured
Posted on Aug 24, 2019

Ron McCullough

On behalf of the University of Alberta Alumni Association, we wanted to pass along information about the Alumni Awards, September 19 at which  Ronald Grant McCullough will be recognized with an Alumni Service Award for extraordinary volunteer service to the University of Alberta.
 
University of Alberta honours Ronald Grant McCullough
Community invited to celebrate at 25th annual Alumni Awards ceremony
 
The University of Alberta is pleased to announce that Ronald Grant McCullough, ’54 BSc(Ag) will receive an Alumni Service Award for extraordinary volunteer service to the University of Alberta. UAlberta President David H. Turpin will present Ron and 31 other alumni with their awards on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.
 
The Alumni Service Award recognizes extraordinary volunteer contributions to the University of Alberta.
 
 
Ronald Grant McCullough, ’54 BSc(Ag)
Ron McCullough’s love of agriculture is matched by his passion for his faculty. Since graduating 65 years ago, McCullough has helped the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences develop partnerships with industry and other post-secondary institutions. He suggested a “Centennial Club” to mark the faculty’s 100th anniversary, inspiring 100 donors to each give $100,000 to ALES. McCullough and his wife, Brenda, have sponsored the Lilian McCullough Chair in Breast Cancer Surgery. His career has bridged cattle ranching and public service, serving as Red Deer alderman, Alberta assistant commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission and director general of the federal Department of Regional Economic Expansion. McCullough still nurtures the bonds of his beloved Class of ’54, publishing his “Saggie Aggies” newsletter and being a homecoming class booster since 1990. 
 
 
All community members are invited to celebrate Ron McCullough’s contributions at the 25th annual Alumni Awards ceremony:
 
Date:               Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019
Location:        Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11455 87 Ave), Edmonton, Alberta
Time:              7 p.m. ceremony with dessert reception to follow
Cost:               Free, register for tickets at uab.ca/aw2019
Dress:             Business attire
 
 
For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 780-492-3224, toll free 1-800-661-2593 or alumni@ualberta.ca 
 
RC St. Albert October Fest
Posted on Aug 30, 2019
 
Guten tag!
 
You are cordially invited to join us at our second annual Oktoberfest event!
 
 
September 21, 6:00pm
Red Willow Place (7 Tache Street, St. Albert)
Tickets:  include first drink free, full traditional German meal, live band, fun activities, and free collectors mug: $65 for 15oz mug; $85 for 33oz mug (supplies limited)
 
For more details and to order tickets, please go to this link.
 
We hope to can join us for an über good time!
 
Mark
Programs of Interest at the Jewish Senior Citizens Center
 
Posted by Vi Hughes on Aug 07, 2019
The JSCC (10052-117 St., Edmonton) is sponsoring several programs, talks and films that would be of interest to many of our members. Please call their office at 780-488-4241 for further information on cost and registration. Here is a selection of some of their offerings:
 
Wed
28 Aug
10-12 am
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Dr. Peter Sabo
Mon
09 Sep
16 Sep
10-12 am
Venezuela and Guatemala
Dr. Morris Maduro
Mon
09 Sep
16 Sep
23 Sep
1-3 pm
Israel: Past, Present and Future
Abe Silverman
Tues
17 Sep
1 pm
Forms of Tradition in Contemporary Spain, Josep Pujiula I Vila and his Great Labyrinth, Film
Sam Koplowicz
Tues
24 Sep
12 noon
Lunch and Learn, Traditional Jewish Melodies
Jack Goldberg
Wed
25 Sep
7 pm
Italian Opera Masterpieces
Edmonton Opera
Thurs
26 Sep
12 noon
Lunch and Learn, Traditions and Symbolism Associated with Rosh Hashana
Rabbi Mendy
Mon
28 Oct
04 Nov
11 Nov
10-12 noon
Politics: Edmonton and Alberta
Stephen Mandel
Tues
29 Oct – 03 Dec
1-3 pm
Solo Flight: The Concerto from Vivaldi to Ravel
Michael Thomas Roeder
Wed
30 Oct – 04 Dec
10-12 noon
Revolutionary Exploration: Rock’n Roll’s First Tumultuous Decade
D T Baker
Thurs
31 Oct – 05 Dec
1-3 pm
YEG’s Public Art
Kathleen Silverman
Tues
12 Nov
12 noon
Lunch and Learn, Geriatric Psychology and Dementia
Dr. Leon Kagan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Eye Ball Gala
Posted by Audrey Martyn on Aug 09, 2019
 
 

Saturday September 28, 2019

Westin Hotel

10135 100 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta

Our second annual Eyeball Gala will bring together ophthalmic specialists, surgeons, business and community leaders, and loyal friends to raise awareness and funds for the fight for sight and life-enhancing work of the Eye Institute of Alberta.

 
Please contact Audrey Martyn for more information.
audrey01@telus.net 
Link to District Membership Survey
Posted by Hans Granholm on Jul 26, 2019
A separate notice was dispatched earlier in reference to the district membership survey.
 
If you missed it or accidentally deleted it, here is the URL to the notice:
 
 
I believe our Friendly Club is healthy and vibrant, but we should be willing to share and not keep our success to ourselves. Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.
Mentor Opportunity
Posted on Jul 05, 2019
DiscoverE is a nonprofit organization through the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta that provides fun, accessible, and inclusive summer camps to youth in Edmonton.
 
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Sep 17, 2019
Alison McIntosh
Climate change and its future impact
Sep 24, 2019
Sean McMurtry
Canadian Center for Men & Families
Oct 01, 2019
Heather de Kok
Social Media
Oct 08, 2019
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Oct 15, 2019
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Meet at O'Byrne's Irish Pub
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Oct 29, 2019
Donna Hutton
Report to members from Board
Nov 05, 2019
Norman Leach
Rememberance day
Nov 12, 2019
Tracey Vavrek
District Governor
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Sept 17 - DOOR
 
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Lumanlan, Loida
 
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Mouris, Bill
 
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Cyrynowski, Les
 
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Weber, Ellen
 
Sept 24 - DOOR
 
Door 1
Lilly, Sam
 
Door 2
Jansen van Vuuren, Carin
 
Sept 24 - SETUP
 
Setup 1
Dass, Pradeep
 
Setup 2
Cyrynowski, Les
 
Oct 1 - DOOR
 
Door 1
Granholm, Hans
 
Door 2
Peddie, Jim
 
Oct 1 - SETUP
 
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McCullough, Brenda
 
Setup 2
McCullough, Ron
 
Oct 8 - DOOR
 
Door 1
Granholm, Hans
 
Door 2
Papanicolas, Dimitri
 
Oct 8 - SETUP
 
Setup 1
Hegan, Maggi
 
Setup 2
Jansen van Vuuren, Stephan
 
Oct 15 - Door
 
Door 1
de Kok, Heather
 
Door 2
Solash, Eric
 
Oct 15 - Setup
 
Setup 1
Weber, Ellen
 
Setup 2
Germain, Ken
 
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Zone Conference, Niagara 2019

Children's Autism Service of Edmonton

District 5370 Conference 2019

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