By Gina McBryan, a member of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands We all have our stories of how we were introduced to Rotary, and for the most part, those stories are positive. I could have been a … Continue reading →
By Programs for Young Leaders staff You’re up at 5:30 a.m. for your sunrise meeting. You stay long after the sun goes down to clean up after your club’s event. And, last spring, you raced daylight across twelve time zones … Continue reading →
By Richard Bosworth, a member of the Rotary Club of Harrogate Brigantes, North Yorkshire, England At the beginning of 2013, I was serving as membership chair of my club when I realized that we needed to do something to slow … Continue reading →
By Alexandria Ritchie, a member of the Rotaract Club of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Rotary Club of James River, Richmond, Virginia, USA Recently, two Rotary friends shared with me the decision taken by the Council on Legislation to allow … Continue reading →
By Ann Lee Hussey, a member of the Rotary Club of Portland Sunrise, Maine, USA Polio can affect children anywhere. The poliovirus doesn’t discriminate based on geography, skin color, or religion. If we don’t eradicate polio now, the world could … Continue reading →
Our speaker this week was Tracy Poulin (pictured), Director of the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation. The Foundation raises funds to support full day kindergarten programs for the children who need it most. As a former inner city school principal, Tracy gave us several examples of how a full day kindergarten program can make a huge difference in the lives of these children.
About forty thousand children in Edmonton live in poverty, twenty percent of school children have English as a second language. Many of these children have chaotic, unpredictable home lives that make learning a second priority after survival for these children. Many immigrant children have learning gaps, have suffered trauma from war or crisis and have parents struggling to make a living in a new country. Children from disadvantaged homes can have a huge language gaps just due to the fact that their parents simply do not speak to them, in any language. Having a full day with a strong role model can make a large difference in their lives. The Foundation also supports smaller programs such as snack programs, music programs, scholarships for high school students, and other types of programs for children from disadvantaged homes. Helping children at an early age to get a step up makes a big difference in the cost to society later in their lives.
The Alberta government currently supports half day kindergarten programs for all children. The cost to increase this to full day ranges from about eighty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars per classroom (of up to thirty four children). The Foundations currently supports six full day programs and it’s current goal is to support fifteen full day kindergartens. They currently administer trust funds and individual foundations, some of which support the full day kindergarten program and others that have been dedicated to support specific programs. They also have many different types of fundraising events throughout the year. One hundred percent of their operating cost is covered by Edmonton Public Schools, so that one hundred percent of donations go directly to support classrooms for children. We can help by making donations of money or time and also by spreading the word to others about this very worthwhile endeavour.
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.
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