e-Strathconian, Oct 11, 2019 (Oct 11, 2019)

The Rotary Club of
Edmonton Strathcona

Chartered 1974

e-Strathconian

October 11, 2019

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"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

Fax:

(780) 665-7011

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

Link to the Youth Exchange Site Page

Contacts:

RC Edmonton South, Lynne Fisher:

lynnefisher@shaw.ca

RC Edmonton Strathcona, Carin Jansen van Vuuren,

carinvv777@gmail.com

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Canada Flag Program Online Sign-up and Payment

May 01, 2015 – Dec 31, 2019

Cabaret 2019

Oct 18, 2019 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

"Dodge the Streets" Dodgeball Tourney
Saville Centre
Oct 19, 2019

Social evening at O'Byrne's Irish Pub
O'Byrne's Irish Pub
Oct 22, 2019 6:00 PM

Operation Friendship Seniors Society.
Operation Friendship Seniors Society.
Nov 13, 2019 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Christmas boxes

Posted by Audrey Martyn on Oct 12, 2019

Wings of Providence

Christmas boxes and PJ’s for Wings

This year our Christmas project is to support the women and children staying at Wings over Christmas. There are 49 women and 100 kids.
We will give gift boxes for the women as in other years and PJ’s for children (sizes 4-12 most needed).
Start collecting now- there are only 6 weeks to put Christmas Party.

Questions call Audrey

District 5370 Conference

Pictures and slide show from District Conference activities submitted by Carin Jansen van Vuuren

Dr. Stephan Jansen van Vuuren, Medical Cannabis

Posted by Vi Hughes on Oct 10, 2019

This Tuesday we heard from one of our members, family physician Stephan Jansen van Vuuren and his associate, Kristen Stefanec, an LPN and Cannaboid Therapist and Educator from Canada House Clinics. Stephan gave us some background on the use of cannabis, which has been used for medical purposes in China for many thousands of years. He said that the first of many active chemical compounds to be discovered was THC (delta 9 tetra hydro cannabinol). It was first described in 1964 by medicinal chemist, Raphael Mechoulam. Since then over one hundred and fifty different compounds have been found in this plant, many of which have physiological effects. He was also instrumental in the discovery of the endogenous (naturally found in the human body) compound anandamide and it’s receptors in the human body in the 1990’s. It was found to have receptors on cells both in the brain and in various locations throughout the body. This and related compounds have effects on things like pain relief, sleep patterns, anxiety and the immune system. Only two of the compounds found in cannabis cross the blood brain barrier, THC and CBD (cannabidiol). The others all have their effects in other parts of the body.

Stephan first became interested in these compounds about ten years ago when he encountered patients who suffered from PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and who had found that cannabis greatly relieved their symptoms. Families and friends of these people said that cannabis had given them back their loved one. At that time very little was known about the medical uses of cannabis and in his words it was ‘the wild west’ of cannabis use, prescriptions were only very loosely controlled. He thought that caution was called for, so he decided that he first needed to learn as much as possible about this new treatment. Since then he has learned a lot about the medical uses of cannabis, and the interactions it can have with other medications. He cautioned that it is not considered a first line therapy and that it should only be used when the first line treatments have failed. He said that there are a lot of preconceived notions about cannabis and these can be hard to dispel.

Stephan said that the cannabis currently in use is a raw mixture of at least one hundred and fifty different compounds, each with their own effects, some of which amplify or reduce the other’s effects. Some are hallucinogenic while others are calming. Some are sedating, others energize. The amounts of each present in a particular batch of plants can vary greatly depending on the genetic strain and the conditions it was grown under. The amount of air (oxygen and carbon dioxide levels) water, nutrients and light, even the wavelength of light can affect their relative amounts. The use of pure compounds has not been found to be effective, so it is some as yet unknown combination of compounds that gives the best effects. Cannabis is not the best treatment for any specific symptom, but the fact that it affects so many different systems makes it useful in the treatment of sleeping problems, anxiety, nausea, pain, inflammatory diseases and many other hard to treat conditions. It can also have some nasty side effects (rapid heart beat, dizziness, low blood pressure, depression, hallucinations and paranoia) and can interact with other medications. All of this means that treatment can be very complex.

Stephan is now treating patients through Canada House Clinics. He has set up a team approach to treatment that also involves the patient’s general physician and any other specialists as needed. The patients that they treat have already been fully evaluated and diagnosed by other physicians and have failed first line treatment. Prescribing is very carefully controlled and it’s effectiveness is followed by the team. The initial prescription is only for three months and a full evaluation is done at that point. Future legalisation will bring the use of both oral and topical preparations, which will add to their choices of treatment. The cannabis they prescribe is not the same as what you can buy in the store. It has been specially grown, carefully selected and tested for the desired compounds. Any batches that fail are sent for general consumption instead. Treatment with cannabis is rapidly evolving and keeping up with it will be a challenge, but it is definitely one worth pursuing. We would like to thank both Stephan and Kristen for their very informative and interesting presentation.

John Germain, dob October 8, 1919

On this date, October 8, 2019, our charter president, John P Germain, was born in Quebec.

His son, past president Eric Germain had arranged a display at our meeting place as a tribute to John's life as a family man, military hero and Rotarian.

Arch Enterprises featured

Posted by Maggi Hegan on Oct 12, 2019

Annelise Pickett

This week we are at Arch Greenhouses in the South Edmonton Business District. Arch greenhouses started as a therapy program for those with disabilities and they now have turned into a non-profit organization that employs those with disabilities. They have over 250 varieties of plants including, annuals, perennials, and seasonal products in their 35,000 sq ft greenhouse. You can visit Arch Greenhouses at www.archgreenhouses.com

Follow Small Business Saturday at www.annelise.ca/smallbusinesssaturday

Arch Enterprises is one of our community partners.

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Ron Dobbin

Posted by Vi Hughes on Oct 03, 2019

Ron Dobbin, 1933-2019

We are sorry to have to say that one of our long-time members, Ron Dobbin, passed away this past Saturday. We would like to extend our condolences to his family and friends. We observed a moment of silence in his honor at our last meeting. He was a long time Rotarian and good friend to many of us and he will be sorely missed.

You can read Ron's obituary in the October 4th Edmonton Journal

New Hope School--UPDATE

Posted by Carin Jansen van Vuuren on Sep 20, 2019

new hope school, South Africa

We are pleased to inform you that eight (8) Learners from the New Hope School (NHS) completed courses in refrigerating and air conditioning, electrical and arc welding at the Ekurhuleni Artisans and Skills Training Centre.

They were awarded their certificates on the September 14, 2019 after the successful completion of the three-month courses.

The Learners will forever be grateful to Rotary for the funding received from the Rotary International Grant. Two of the Learners have already secured part time work, because of these newly required skills! Thanks to the members of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona and other Edmonton and surrounding clubs for making the RI Grant a reality. This is the beginning of great results of the projects funded with the Grant!

ELENI GYRA BOARDINGHOUSE - visit

Posted by Dimitri Papanicolas on Sep 27, 2019

Dimitri and/or Patrick will provide commentary on their return...

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. SIGN UP HERE

There will be no regular meeting this day so that everyone can attend this event.

Westlock Rotary Dinner Theatre

Posted by Donna Hutton on Sep 27, 2019

Performance Dates at the Westlock and District Community Hall

Oct - Friday 18th Saturday 19th matinee Sunday 20th ( show only no meal)

Oct -Thursday 24th Friday 25th Saturday 26th matinee Sunday 27th ( show only no meal )

Nov - Friday 1st Saturday the 2nd

Doors at 5 pm show at 7:15

Matinee Doors at 1pm show at 2

Prices - $65 per seat first three row from the stage

- $60 per seat balance of tables

- $30 per seat Matinee

Programs of Interest at the Jewish Senior Citizens Center

Posted by Vi Hughes on Sep 23, 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:

Mon	23 Sep	1-3 pm	Israel: Past, Present and Future	Abe Silverman
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

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:

https://portal.clubrunner.ca/399/bulletin/View/e64c2d41-230e-4c5f-87cc-dba99d21ed6e

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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Oct 15 - Door

Door 1

de Kok, Heather

Door 2

Solash, Eric

Oct 15 - Setup

Setup 1

Weber, Ellen

Setup 2

Germain, Ken

Oct 22 - DOOR

Door 1

Granholm, Hans

Door 2

Wedman, Don

Oct 22 - SETUP

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Hetherington, Maxine

Setup 2

Weber, Ellen

Oct 29 - DOOR

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Campbell, Vince

Door 2

Sveinson, Terry

Oct 29 - SETUP

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Cyrynowski, Les

Setup 2

Hetherington, Maxine

Nov 5 - DOOR

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Lilly, Sam

Door 2

Wedman, Don

Nov 5 - SETUP

Setup 1

Craig, Barb

Setup 2

Cyrynowski, Les

President

Donna Hutton

President Elect

Jim Peddie

Secretary

Audrey Martyn

Treasurer

Graham Gilchrist

Past President

Vince Campbell

Membership - Director at Large

Ellen Weber

Youth Services - Director at Large

Carin Jansen van Vuuren

Administration

Don Wedman

Services

Loida Lumanlan

Foundation

Maggi Hegan

International Service

Patrick Gibson

Bulletin Editor

Vi Hughes

Bulletin Publisher

Hans Granholm

Social Media - Communications

Heather de Kok

Attendance - Data

Eric Solash

Program/Speakers

Karen Peddie

Sergeant at Arms

Heather de Kok

Website/Security

Hans Granholm

Canada Flag Project

Dimitri Papanicolas

Member Birthdays

Bob Sandercock

October 9

Richard Karlsson

October 20

Don Henry

October 22

Rick Harcourt

November 17

Heather de Kok

November 20

Fritz Koenig

November 27

Spouse Birthdays

Ann Campbell

October 20

Eric de Kok

October 31

Dennis Hutton

November 2

Anniversaries

Jim Peddie

Karen Peddie

October 27

Karen Peddie

Jim

October 27

Hal Quilliam

Lorraine (wife)

October 28

Dimitri Papanicolas

Nicoletta Papanicolas

November 13

Join Date

Donna Hutton

October 5, 2010

9 years

Ken Germain

October 5, 1999

20 years

Anna Syrianou

October 10, 2018

1 year

Ryerson Christie

October 21, 2005

14 years

Bob Sandercock

November 1, 1996

23 years

Karen Peddie

November 6, 2018

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November 6, 2018

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November 13, 2003

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