e-Strathconian, Jun 10, 2016 (Jun 10, 2016)

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Harald Kuckertz

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Jun 14, 2016
Dave Rodwell
Security Speaking

Jun 21, 2016
Dmitri Papanicolas
2016 Rotary Convention Recap

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Member Birthdays

Harald Kuckertz

June 4

Nicolle Germain

June 8

Dennis Freeman

June 25

Don Stefanyk

June 27

Morley MacCalder

June 30

Spouse Birthdays

Con

June 22

Anniversaries

Jarrod Clayton

Christine

June 4

Lloyd Hilderman

Bernice

June 5

Terry Sveinson

Deborah

June 26

Join Date

Eric Solash

June 5, 2001

15 years

Jarrod Clayton

June 11, 2002

14 years

Dimitri Papanicolas

June 15, 1993

23 years

Harald Kuckertz

June 15, 1993

23 years

Contribution forms now available in additional languages
Forms in additional languages are now available to help you record individual donations to The Rotary Foundation or single donations that combine gifts from several club members. You can get blank or personalized versions of the forms in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish by signing in to My Rotary and visiting the Manage My Club section of the Club and District Administration page. You can also contribute at www.rotary.org/give.

Foundation’s achievements and future spotlighted at Korea convention
In his address to convention attendees on Tuesday, 31 May, Trustee Chair Ray Klinginsmith proclaimed that The Rotary Foundation has never been stronger than it is today. Bolstered by generous contributions from members and robust programs like PolioPlus and the Rotary Peace Centers, the Foundation's good work is drawing public notice, Klinginsmith said: CNBC, a leading consumer and business news outlet in the U.S., ranked Rotary No. 5 among the top 10 charities changing the world in 2015. "Isn't it clear that our Foundation is truly better than ever before?" said Klinginsmith, who reported...

UN chief Ban Ki-moon opens Korea convention
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was among the first to welcome Rotary members and friends to the 107th Rotary Convention, heralded as one of the largest-ever gatherings of Rotarians and the most multicultural assembly of nonprofit leaders in Korea. He offered a message of gratitude: “Rotarians do remarkable work around the world,” Ban told the thousands of attendees gathered at KINTEX, the Korea International Exhibition and Convention Center in Goyang city, on the outskirts of Seoul. “You help the United Nations reach our goals, and you help the world understand the United...

Global movement needed to reverse water crisis
This year's World Water Summit on 27 May in Seoul highlighted the progress being made: Over the last 25 years, more than 2.5 billion people gained access to improved drinking water, and 2 billion who didn't have adequate sanitation now do. Child deaths from water-related diseases dropped from 1.5 million to just over 600,000. The UN Millennium Development Goals' target for clean drinking water was met five years ahead of schedule. But for the 1.8 billion people whose drinking water remains contaminated and the 2.4 billion without access to proper sanitation, progress is still too slow, said...

2016 Rotary Convention Photo Gallery
Browse exclusive photos of convention highlights from Korea.

Duty Roster

Jun 14, Setup & Greeter

Docker, Ivan

Jun 14, Setup & Greeter

Lumanlan, Loida

Jun 14, Door Duty

Solash, Eric

Jun 14, Door Duty

Fernando, Des

Jun 21, Setup & Greeter

Romaniuk, Wally

Jun 21, Setup & Greeter

Harcourt, Rick

Jun 21, Door Duty

Jansen van Vuuren, Carin

Jun 21, Door Duty

Solash, Eric

Jun 28, Setup & Greeter

Sekora, Gene

Jun 28, Setup & Greeter

Germain, Ken

Jun 28, Door Duty

Basaraba, Rose Marie

Jun 28, Door Duty

Morley, Rob

President

Harald Kuckertz

President Elect

Dimitri Papanicolas

President Nominee

Ed Bourassa

Secretary

Ed Bourassa

Treasurer

Diana Parker

Past President

Stephan Jansen van Vuuren

Administration

Hans Pilz

Membership

Eric Germain

Public Relations

Hans Granholm

Services 1

Donna Hutton

Bulletin Editor

Vi Hughes

Bulletin Publisher

Hans Granholm

Program/Speakers

Rose Marie Basaraba

Youth Services

Ron Dobbin

International Service

Patrick Gibson

Foundation

Dimitri Papanicolas

Website/Communications

Hans Granholm

Canada Flag Project

Dennis Freeman

Wheelchair Project

Ken Germain

June 10, 2016

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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Crew, 2016

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Jun 10, 2016
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Rotating Wheel Dinner, 2016

The Royal Glenora Club

Jun 28, 2016 6:00 PM

Hawaiian Feast 2016

Aug 13, 2016
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund

Posted by Hans Granholm on May 31, 2016

Read the latest about the Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund.

Link:

http://portal.clubrunner.ca/399/Stories/fort-mcmurray-fire-relief

Porkapalooza Festival in Aid of Fort McMurray

Posted by Hans Granholm on May 31, 2016

Good day Rotary friends,

The producers of the annual Porkapalooza Festival have generously offered to donate proceeds from their festival this year to the Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation's Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund and renamed their event the "Concert of Hope". I have attached information about the festival, which takes place June 17, 18, and 19 at Clarke Stadium/Field in Edmonton. We have also been offered the opportunity to collect donations on site during the festival and we need about 50 Rotarians for this. There will be tents with tables and chairs set up for this purpose. Shifts will be approximately four hours.

Open the full brochure here.

If you can help, please register using the following link:

http://vols.pt/js89Za

If the spots are all filled, you may wish to consider helping out as a volunteer for the Festival itself, at the following link:

volunteers!

Finally, please support the festival and encourage your friends and neighbours to support it as well. If you are able to serve as a festival sponsor, please also consider doing so.

Many thanks for your assistance.

- Julius Buski, President

Rotary District 5370 Charitable Foundation

General Membership Voting June 7, 2016

Posted by Hans Granholm on Jun 10, 2016

At a special meeting on June 7th, 2016 the general membership was asked to vote on a board approved motion to establish an endowment fund under the name of Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona through the Edmonton Community Foundation and to place an initial deposit of $10,000 from our recent casino into the endowment fund.

The voting procedure and allowed discussion was expertly presented by president Harald. The motion was presented by Patrick Gibson and discussion for and against was presented by various members.

The vote, by way of a ballot, was conducted and the resulting count was scrutinized. The motion was defeated.

Thank you to all who participated, both in person and with a proxy. The club will move forward with alternate methods to preserve the club's financial integrity.

Hawaiian Feast a la Kerr

Posted by Stephan Jansen van Vuuren on May 20, 2016

Caren and Skip Kerr hosted a great many members and guests in their home at Oktober Fest last year. View photo album from last year's fest.

This year they are graciously opening their door and their hearts again in hosting a Hawaiian Feast with all the trimmings provided.

The date is Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 4:00 pm (1600) till 9:00 pm (2100).

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 project to be determined by the club.

This year we will have an Early Bird and a late purchase option:

From now till midnight (EDT) Apr 30, the ticket price is $40/ea

From May 1 till midnight (EDT) June 15, the ticket price is $45/ea

From June 16 till midnight (EDT) August 12, the ticket price is $50/ea

REGISTER HERE

If you have any questions, contact Stephan, the event organizer, drstephanvv@gmail.com 780-977-9327

Technical assistance, contact Hans G. hgrdane@telusplanet.net 780-466-5566

Jun 10, Then there's that...!?

Posted on Jun 10, 2016

Can a kangaroo jump higher than a house? Of course, a house doesn’t jump at all.

Be who you are and say what you want, for those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. Dr. Seuss

Police Check

Posted by Hans Granholm on Jun 03, 2016

President Harald reminded members 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.